- 21. Re: cooling system (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2003 18:12:19 -0500
- Don't over look a more effecient exhaust system will cause the engine to run LEANER, which may affect the cooling. If the system was on the borderline of overheating, changing the exhaust system may
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-10/msg00330.html (8,405 bytes)
- 22. Re: San Diego Burning - Update (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2003 21:09:37 -0600
- Hope all stays well for you, rest of the folks are in our prayers. Just got word. Pam's Dad & his wife, Patty, are safe. They arrived home yesterday from their trip to Italy. Their house is a total
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-10/msg00466.html (7,703 bytes)
- 23. Re: Silicone Brake Fluid (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2003 19:58:25 -0600
- Mike Adams was running Silicone Brake Fluid in his roadster. He described the worst possible brake fade when driving across the rockies. He never thought he would have a problem as he didn't "race" h
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-10/msg00491.html (8,452 bytes)
- 24. Re: OT-Big Brother is Coming to the UK (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2003 09:51:41 -0500
- Uh, folks the GPS in the rental cars and data logger (i.e. black box) make it interesting. One of our fellow Datsun owners took his rental car for a few laps at the Thunderhill raceway. Not excessive
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-09/msg00002.html (8,250 bytes)
- 25. Re: OT-Big Brother is Coming to the UK (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2003 13:40:55 -0500
- Nope you own it... Only catch I can see is warranty issues if the box is unplugged. Imagine that... fishing around for something under the seat, and you managed to disconnect that delphi weatherpack
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-09/msg00007.html (9,747 bytes)
- 26. Re: Help needed for a "terminal" Case (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 04 Sep 2003 18:40:14 -0500
- Good find. Need to remember that one. Are those plastic connectors the same as DATSUN OEM unit? Would be a nice find to repair old harnesses. If you are not worried about originality, but a great co
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-09/msg00053.html (8,091 bytes)
- 27. Re: carb question (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 21:05:35 -0500
- Evaporative Emission Control, which was only fitted to the 1970 USA models. You'll also find a small evaporate tank in the trunk, other trivia is the "Q" shaped vent hoses on the top of the float cha
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-09/msg00124.html (7,848 bytes)
- 28. Re: rear axle Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 07:48:40 -0500
- I've had pretty good luck with a high speed dremel tool and that little cutting disc spinning at 20,000 rpm. Just enough to grove the top of the inner race, then a smack from my old 4# sledge hammer
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-09/msg00161.html (8,024 bytes)
- 29. Re: roadster 1600 1967 (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2003 11:16:55 -0500
- PER SIDE: Two in the front (hinged at the frame) FOUR in the rear (shackle, two at spring, two at frame). So you would need a total of 12 for the car. Took me a moment, but you must be talking about
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-09/msg00186.html (9,052 bytes)
- 30. Re: Voltage regulator Question (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 12:31:50 -0500
- This is funny.... note sure of the original date, but my old email address was from 1993 or so. :) I think we discovered that the best way to calibrate was for the TEMPERATURE READING on hot.... whic
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-09/msg00381.html (9,049 bytes)
- 31. Re: cold draft on my neck (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 14:29:15 -0500
- No, you're not the only roadster owner with a NON OP roadster! I still have a non running roadster, a skyline engine and a 240SX sitting there, and the faithful land cruiser (which runs as soon as I
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-09/msg00429.html (8,709 bytes)
- 32. Re: cold draft on neck, idea (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 14:34:59 -0500
- Only thing that ever worked for me was to have the tonneau in place, with the drivers side unzipped. Scarf around the neck. Never noticed a difference in the back draft with the low or high windshie
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-09/msg00430.html (9,334 bytes)
- 33. Old Tires (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 18:18:07 -0500
- Spotted a news segment about a fellow who was driving a old Sunbeam (Tiger?) when the tire blew out. I suspect it involves a law suit as the friend with him during the roll over was left with massive
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-09/msg00444.html (7,577 bytes)
- 34. Re: GM Alternator question (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2003 23:10:55 -0500
- You need the battery charged, and hooked up, to get a one wire alternator to function. To test: A. Engine off. Measure the battery voltage. B. Engine running, rev at least 3000 rpm. Measure battery v
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-09/msg00489.html (8,246 bytes)
- 35. Re: float level adj (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2003 23:19:17 -0500
- Hold the float lid upside down, with the float attached. Take care NOT to loose that pin! Now with a CLEAN piece of fuel hose connected to the fuel inlet... BLOW on the hose. With the FLOAT LEVEL you
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-09/msg00491.html (7,744 bytes)
- 36. Re: points gap (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 27 Sep 2003 20:58:35 -0500
- COMMON TUNE UP NUMBERS Valve clearance: 1500/1600 all .017" HOT (Recommended) .021" Cold 2000 intake .010" HOT (4) exhaust .012" HOT Points .018-.021" dwell 49-52 degrees Plugs .027-.031" Ignition Ti
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-09/msg00497.html (6,995 bytes)
- 37. Re: Datsun 510 240z book (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2003 10:28:37 -0500
- Occasionally you see the books on eBay. They have come way back down from their $100 crazy bidding prices a few years ago. Keep in mind that was "state of the art" stuff almost 30 years ago! Lots has
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-09/msg00500.html (7,668 bytes)
- 38. Re: Lap belt mounting bolts, eyebolts (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2003 17:37:09 -0500
- YEP. Even todays "metric vehicles" still have the DOT standard bolt size. :) Makes finding seat belts a little easier, but I would not recommend using "wrecking yard seat belts". Went for 'ride' in a
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-09/msg00523.html (7,399 bytes)
- 39. Re: lurker has carb question (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2003 20:28:32 -0500
- On the carbs, and "old timers trick" is yarn coated with heavy grease and wrapped around the shafts to prevent air leaking. You realize you need SOME air leaking, other wise the shafts wouldn't move.
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-08/msg00065.html (8,735 bytes)
- 40. Re: Rear Axle Bearings "Help is needed" (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 18:02:40 -0500
- NO!!! The axle flange has a small radius to it. That "inside edge" goes against the flange. Squared off portion sits against the bearing. Little humor... I usually remove the collar (groove then spli
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-07/msg00275.html (7,189 bytes)
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