- 121. Re: info sr20 (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2001 16:50:56 -0600
- Lots of possibilities if you are no longer keeping it stock. While the old L16/L18 were good transplants, those engines are getting harder to find. More modern engines would be along the lines of a
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00166.html (8,314 bytes)
- 122. Brake Master vs. Clutch Master cylinders (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 12:03:39 -0600
- Thomas & Kurt pointed out they are usually different sizes. One additional item, often overlooked, is that you want the clutch master cylinder to fully flow the same amount of fluid in BOTH directio
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00327.html (8,437 bytes)
- 123. Re: Valve seal R/R on U20 (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 12:15:45 -0600
- There is a special tool for removing the valve springs while they the engine is in place. While you can find universal OHC tools, usually they are too large around the valve keeper and hit the side
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00328.html (9,081 bytes)
- 124. Re: Brake Master vs. Clutch Master cylinders (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 16:23:51 -0600
- Lots of variation in various suppliers of brake systems. The "antiknock back" feature on the calipers help keep the pads up against the rotors. If the rear wheel cylinders are not adjusted on a road
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00334.html (8,353 bytes)
- 125. Re: Welding (OTish) (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 22:09:28 -0600
- One nice thing about a decent MILLER or LINCOLN welder, even the small weld pack 100, is they tend to have a resell value. For Marc, I would look into the Weldpack 100 with gas. For $600 you get a fa
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00351.html (13,498 bytes)
- 126. Re: Welding (OTish) (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2001 09:34:08 -0600
- In the USA three phase is only brought into industrial areas (commercial area). Very rare to see any three phase power in the homes. All the houses here are wired for 220V single phase. Typically ov
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00361.html (9,238 bytes)
- 127. Re: Is this for REAL? (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2001 20:17:32 -0600
- Actually not a bad price. ;-) Welcome to the world of NLA roadster parts. The rear deck clips are hard to find, let along a NOS set. Cheers, Tom Walter /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing lis
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00385.html (7,588 bytes)
- 128. Re: SR20 -- Intro Michael Spreadbury (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 19:12:57 -0600
- Glad to see you on the roadster list. I think Chris' comment was in reference to a non-turbo vehicle in Turbo magazine! I even looked at a roadster this past weekend. Looked pretty on eBay, but pass
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00444.html (12,241 bytes)
- 129. Re: Solenoid on Intake Manifold??? (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 06:53:53 -0600
- You must be talking about a '70 1600. The solenoid operated bypass valve allows some air/fuel mixture to bypass the throttle plate. Along with the valve is a 3/4 gear switch on the transmission, and
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00469.html (7,958 bytes)
- 130. Re: my stuff for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 17:52:30 -0600
- I made those comments in a private email to a few fellow 510 owners. I was passing along the information as they might be interested in some of your items. No, I didn't post those comments to the ro
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00557.html (9,410 bytes)
- 131. Re: my stuff for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 17:58:03 -0600
- Hey Mike, You can buy a JDM (Japanese domestic market) engine like the SR20DET for about $2000, which includes the motor, harness, ecu, transmission. That is not a bad deal. Of course I would probabl
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00559.html (10,853 bytes)
- 132. Monlthly Posting -- FAQ (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 10:35:22 -0600
- Note: I haven't posted this in ages, but still holds true. The mailing list has been around for OVER TEN YEARS! A long way from six people! (Anyone ever hear from Ma Roadster any more, or is she stil
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00571.html (9,734 bytes)
- 133. Re: Monlthly Posting -- FAQ (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 08:50:32 -0600
- Idea was to keep it ROADSTER RELATED. Still applies ;-) Pretty much the original folks on the list used Sun Workstations so the discussions were about roadsters and some neat SCRIPTING tricks, with
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00611.html (11,884 bytes)
- 134. Re: new owner (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 09:58:40 -0600
- Good Morning & Welcome to the list. Was it on eBay? Replace it with a new one. Sometimes the master cylinder can be rebuilt, but that really depends on the internal condition of the aluminum bore. Th
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00614.html (8,315 bytes)
- 135. Re: Undercoatings (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 16:07:03 -0600
- Are you trying to remove the "tar paper" from the inside floor, or the exterior undercoating? I found the job to go best when it is COLD! Heating makes it a giant mess. With a rubber mallet and big
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00789.html (9,798 bytes)
- 136. Re: Air louvers on hood (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 22:11:34 -0600
- Not a problem, just keep it above 60 mph! Only time I have seen it being an issue is the vents on the old VW Bugs. With lots of water on the distributor, they were very hard to start. Carry some WD-4
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00802.html (10,983 bytes)
- 137. Re: brake master 2000 (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 09:56:07 -0600
- The Datsun 620 used Metric Brake Lines, both the early (four wheel drum) and later (front disc, rear drum) master cylinders. Like Stan already commented "you may be in for an unstoppable surprise" To
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00953.html (9,519 bytes)
- 138. Re: brake master 2000 (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 10:06:29 -0600
- Strange! OK, so it is not a Datsun 620 item. Did it have a "NABCO" or "TOKICO" cast into it? Made in Japan? I've seen some strange stuff from O'Reilly, like the "made it China" replacement hydraulic
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00955.html (13,174 bytes)
- 139. Re: Batteries on concrete floors (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 16:04:01 -0600
- No problem. The "myth" was from the days of hard rubber casings. Haven't used those in a long time. Usually I clean the top of the battery with windex to remove any dirt/acid path between the termin
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00972.html (7,826 bytes)
- 140. eBay mystery roadster is it a '70 2000 or '68 1600..... (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 09:21:10 -0600
- Take a look at the 2000 on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=599283276 Looks pretty much like a 1970 2000 roadster, but the VIN listed is for a '68 1600! I've se
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00986.html (8,143 bytes)
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