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61. Re: OT-HVLP sprayer air compressor question (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 21:45:44 -0800; I have a Devilbiss Finishline gravity feed HVLP Spray gun that works off a conventional compressor. I have a 5 hp, 20 gal compressor and it barely keeps up with the gun. The gun runs only at only 23; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-03/msg00770.html (8,665 bytes)
62. Re: why no vacuum adv with Solexes? (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 12:09:31 -0800; As Stan points out the reason there is no vacuum advance on the Solex set-up is likely because the carbs available at the time didn't provide a vacuum port. However; I believe the Solex set-up would; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-02/msg00479.html (8,899 bytes)
63. Re: Can't find it grind it (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 10:10:01 -0800; Excellent write-up Gordon. Incidentally, you can save syncros on the upshifts as well, double clutching is not required, you just need to make sure you engage the next gear before the rpm drops below; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-02/msg00775.html (7,839 bytes)
64. Re: Soliciting HVLP Spray Gun Advice (score: 1): Author: DATSFUN <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2000 17:21:33 -0800; I have used both conventional and HVLP, much less overspray with HVLP, but it is not eliminated. I recently bought a DeVilbiss Finishline II gravity feed HVLP spray gun (http://www.devilbiss.com/Fin; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-01/msg00054.html (8,180 bytes)
65. Re: U20 Crankshaft measurements (score: 1): Author: DATSFUN <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2001 08:34:00 -0800; The allowable specs for a standard U20 crankshaft are: Main Journal diameter: 2.4780 - 2.4785 in. (can be ground to 0.010, 0.020, 0.030, and 0.040" undersize with same tolerance range as standard).; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-01/msg00351.html (7,719 bytes)
66. Re: Lug Nut Torque (score: 1): Author: DATSFUN <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 07:28:44 -0800; Lug nut torque value for 1600/2000 is 8 to 9 kg-m (58-65 ft-lb). This torque value is actually hidden in the factory service manual between pages 128 and 129 (I'm not making this up!)in a figure lab; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-01/msg00487.html (6,973 bytes)
67. Re: '69 2000 seats (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2001 12:52:02 -0800; The rubber webbing is factory original and was also used on the early Z seats. It is available from (gasp) Victoria British's Z car catalog, part number 80-425, $29.95, does two seats. Contact them; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-01/msg00802.html (7,643 bytes)
68. Re: Starter removal try again (score: 1): Author: DATSFUN <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2000 00:01:32 -0800; Victor is right regarding long starters. You may get some extra room by loosening the body bolt you see in the fenderwell and the body bolt in front of the radiator. Don't remove these bolt all the; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-12/msg00481.html (8,600 bytes)
69. Re: Starter / Compression (score: 1): Author: tosborn <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 15:15:41 -0700; Another [perhaps remote] possibility is a broken or badly worn tooth on the ring-gear (flywheel). Most of the time engine inertia will allow a jump over one bad tooth, but if its on the end of a com; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-10/msg00673.html (9,070 bytes)
70. Re: right angle breather hose thingy (score: 1): Author: tosborn <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 16:36:43 -0700; The 90 deg breather connections you've seen are on my car, they are simply 1/2" copper elbows. The one on the valve cover is epoxied to the stock aluminum nipple (painted silver to match), the other; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-10/msg00675.html (7,981 bytes)
71. Re: Starter / Compression (Flywheel / Ring gear) (score: 1): Author: DATSFUN <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 13:15:47 -0700; Good call Gary, the ring gear is replaceable; Nissan part# 12312-61000, don't know if they are still available, but I'd guess they are. A decent used flywheel may be cheaper than a new ring gear, plu; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-10/msg00689.html (7,795 bytes)
72. Re: Direct Fire Ing. (was Rdstr on JTV) (score: 1): Author: Todd Osborn <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sat, 02 Sep 2000 00:03:34 -0700; Another alternative is to use just two coils, one tied to cylinders 1 & 4, the other tied to cylinders 2 & 3. This is a common set-up on new Fords, one plug fires on at the end of a compression strok; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00080.html (7,974 bytes)
73. Re: HEATER CONTROL HOSE (score: 1): Author: Todd Osborn <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 03 Sep 2000 23:28:15 -0700; You should be able to find molded el shaped by-pass hose that will work. I used one one to fix mine, don't recall the number but it was a Goodyear hose. Todd Osborn 68 2L DATSFUN San Jose, CA; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00157.html (7,058 bytes)
74. Re: suspension grease (score: 1): Author: tosborn <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 15:02:42 -0700; I have had good luck using Sta-Lube Extreme Pressure Moly-Graph grease, this is a Lithium based grease with Molybdenum and graphite. Color is charcol-black. I use this grease for suspension and whee; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg01060.html (7,676 bytes)
75. Re: spinning speedo O/T (score: 1): Author: Todd Osborn <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 15:35:59 -0700; I don't know about the Z, but on my 87 Pathfinder the speedo cable cannot be disassembled as Tom suggests. Nissan used a spring loaded assembly on the speedo end of the cable, this allows the instrum; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00512.html (9,906 bytes)
76. Monterey Historics (score: 1): Author: Todd Osborn <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 13:55:12 -0700; Hey BADROCers, et al., is anyone planning on going to the Monterey Historic Races at Laguna Seca this weekend (8/18-20), I was thinking about going Friday or Sunday. The featured marque is Maserati.; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00589.html (6,514 bytes)
77. Re: Stuck engine (was: Roadster list 2000 registry update) (score: 1): Author: Todd Osborn <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 23:08:10 -0700; I don't recall how long you said this car was sitting, if it has been a short time (a few weeks), the problem could be a blown head gasket. If water leaks into a cylinder, you will oNLy be able to t; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00731.html (8,858 bytes)
78. 2000 Shasta update: BADROC takes 5 awards! (score: 1): Author: Todd Osborn <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2000 21:31:52 -0700; You all have heard Calspeed's bragging about BADROCs Shasta results... FRED KATZ - 1600 Modified Class / 2nd place KEN PLETCHER - 2000 Modified Class / 1st Place MIKE YOUNG - 2000 Stock Class / 1st P; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-07/msg00586.html (7,669 bytes)
79. Re: two piece wheels (score: 1): Author: Todd Osborn <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2000 20:28:05 -0700; I've had a set of EMPI two-piece wheels on my 68 since I bought it in 74, they look great polished (lots of work though). I didn't know they were used by Bob Bondurant, that's cool. You can see my w; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-07/msg00622.html (9,644 bytes)
80. Re: Categories For car shows (score: 1): Author: Todd Osborn <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2000 20:19:23 -0700; I'll second that!! I have seen many cars that are vastly improved between annual shows but not quite good enough to place. Let's give these folks some credit. I also like the idea of separating the 6; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-07/msg00809.html (7,321 bytes)

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