Mail Archive Search: <+from:trosborn@california.com>

Results:

References: [ +from:trosborn@california.com: 130 ]

Total 130 documents matching your query.

21. Solvang Results (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Wed, 1 May 2002 21:55:00 -0700; As many have said and as you have seen Solvang 2002 was a great success. We had about 50 cars with many people showing up the day of the show, there were over 100 in attendance so the cars got a good; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-05/msg00071.html (8,310 bytes)
22. Re: Solvang Results (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Thu, 2 May 2002 20:02:13 -0700; I must have been tired last night as I left off an important award. This plaque awarded by the show hosts (Fred and me) is given to an individual that represents the spirit of roadster ownership and; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-05/msg00131.html (10,516 bytes)
23. Re: Vaporlocking (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 13:03:03 -0700; Are you sure it's vapor lock? You may be fouling the plugs, are you running N-17 needles in your SU, these run very rich at low rpm, worse at high altitude. I too have never experienced vapor lock o; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-04/msg00330.html (11,128 bytes)
24. Re: Flex oil hose replacement (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 13:17:48 -0700; IIRC, the threads in the block are 1/8" pipe thread, but I don't think you can use copper since it connects between the block and the firewall and must flex ;-) You could probably use high pressure; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-04/msg00331.html (8,055 bytes)
25. Re: Frame weight (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 13:26:11 -0700; Charles Atlas indeed. I've picked up the rear of the frame with no probem, but the front - even without suspension bits - is heavy, don't think I could lift it. It took three strong guys (2 on the fr; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-04/msg00332.html (8,820 bytes)
26. Re: It comes down to new tires (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 13:56:40 -0700; I running Bridgestone Eager 195/65-14s on EMPI rims (~3.5" backspace) with comp front springs and 1/2" lowering blocks in the rear. The tires only rub in the front when entering a steep driveway wit; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-04/msg00335.html (9,871 bytes)
27. Solvang is coming soon - don't miss it (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 20:55:29 -0700; Hi everyone, Only 15 more days to Solvang, so far 30 cars are registered and over 60 people are attending. In addition to the Roadsters and a few Zs, there will be several 411s attending. I have seen; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-04/msg00604.html (6,925 bytes)
28. Re: tonneau cover ... (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2002 21:00:54 -0700; I have a top boot from Fairlady made of Acryl-cloth, nice black canvas, looks great and is about $85 cheaper than stay-fast. I have had it about a year and it still looks great, however I keep my ca; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-04/msg00671.html (7,633 bytes)
29. Re: Fit of Caliper pin into piston (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sat, 2 Mar 2002 20:05:17 -0800; The pin is part of a retraction mechanism for the piston, and uses friction to grab the pin. The fit should be snug, i.e., you should be able to push the piston in with your thumbs. If you have a ma; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00029.html (7,626 bytes)
30. Solvang 2002: only 10 cars so far - time is running out (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 21:13:32 -0800; Thanks for the plug Andrew, all Solvang shows are a must see, always new cars to see and new roadster buddies to meet. This is a milestone year, the 15th, so we're doing some extra nice shirts and ho; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00234.html (9,830 bytes)
31. Re: Roadster seat options for tall drivers (was: a differing (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 13:36:28 -0800; You and I are about the same build, I ran into a similar problem when installing my roll bar with stock seats. I ended up mounting the roll bar as far left as possible (about 1.5" from centered) whi; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00456.html (10,390 bytes)
32. Re: Exhaust systems Q (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 13:58:08 -0800; Not much help for Mikes V6, but has anyone considered the Flowmaster "Pulse Tech Scavenger Collectors" (that name alone is worth at least 10 hp!), these are 4-2-1 collectors offered with a1.5" input; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00457.html (15,383 bytes)
33. Setting up the camshaft on the U20 (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 17:40:10 -0800; Great write-up on setting up the U20 camshaft (http://web.tampabay.rr.com/oilleak/camshaft_and_rockers.htm). One thing I don't undstand though, you say to paint the rockers with Machinist blue, then; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00519.html (7,504 bytes)
34. Body VIN plates (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2002 09:11:40 -0800; I checked the local dealers and confirmed the body ID plates are NLA. The part numbers FWIW are: 96901-14604 SPL, SPLU SU carb (English), part number not in the system 96901-25600 SRL, SRLU SU carb (; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00920.html (7,259 bytes)
35. Solvang 2002 (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 22:04:25 -0800; Hello All, BADROC is hosting the annual Solvang Show at Nojoqui Falls Park, near the city of Solvang, California. This year's show is on Saturday 27 April 2002, now is the time to mark your calendars; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00209.html (7,602 bytes)
36. Re: Late Model Starter Removal (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 19:45:59 -0800; Same story here, I rebuilt my U20 and mounted the starter and header when the engine was still on the stand. Installed it in the car and less than a month later the starter fails, suprise, no way to; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00276.html (12,689 bytes)
37. Re: brakes frustration (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2002 14:06:29 -0800; Sounds like you are doing everything right, a few things you might try: 1) pump slowly and gently, otherwise you can create very small air bubbles that are difficult to remove. 2) when you're bleedi; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00462.html (9,964 bytes)
38. Re: lowering front end (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2002 15:42:43 -0800; If you remove one coil, you will shorten the spring by about 2", but you'll also increase the spring rate, so the car will only be lowered by about 1". The stock spring rate is about 450 lb/in, with; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00463.html (9,354 bytes)
39. Re: front springs (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2002 15:57:41 -0800; All springs fatigue (develop micro cracks) with use, a 30+ yr old roadster will have many cycles on the springs. You can have the springs magnifluxed by a good machine shop if you are worried. Todd O; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00464.html (7,467 bytes)
40. Re: 1600 Roadster (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 17:43:27 -0800; Looking good, appears you even have the complete smog set-up still on the engine -- that's pretty rare. Hope you're not still running the smog distributor curve. Todd Osborn San Jose, CA 2x '68 2L --; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00740.html (7,515 bytes)

Current List: 21 - 40
Page: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]