- 221. Re: Thanks (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2001 20:48:23 -0500
- Yep, Rodney made reserve. Took him out for a 30 mile drive last night. First time I've had him out in years. Other than old fuel (I use stabilizer, so the gas doesn't turn bad... but the octane ratin
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg00931.html (10,991 bytes)
- 222. Re: Thanks (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 18:09:57 -0500
- I wonder if it is too late to change that reserve. Just kidding. ;-) As to the fellow's email address: "Do not try to teach pigs to sing. It annoys the pigs, and waste you time." Tom
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg00966.html (8,449 bytes)
- 223. Re: float bowl overflow Q (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 18:19:08 -0500
- This is a stumper, all right. Are BOTH carbs suddenly running rich? Or just one? The spark plugs will tell the tale. By any chance did you replace the overflow tubes recently? If they stick down bel
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg00969.html (10,916 bytes)
- 224. Re: Clubs (Was Are we gonna have a SACROC?) (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2001 19:52:49 -0500
- Take a note from the Modesto Club: Just have everyone show up for brunch on Sunday Morning. Usually it works out to just have a little announcement that "The Datsun Roadster Club" meets at xyz Pizza
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg01050.html (8,756 bytes)
- 225. Re: 65-67 Original Black&White "d" Horn button on Ebay (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 05:57:32 -0500
- The '63-67 steering wheels have different horn buttons. The '68-'70 horn caps are the big plastic foam things. Most people did not realize you had to "push it down, and turn" to get it to pop off. In
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg01116.html (8,019 bytes)
- 226. Re: Copper head gaskets (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 17:51:21 -0500
- (why is people don't write out their names? City?) If you installed a 5 speed in you 67.5, to replace a 4 speed, you soon notice how much shorter the 5 speed is! Stan Chernoff makes up a nice alumin
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg01149.html (8,021 bytes)
- 227. Re: was firewall brace now baby advise (OT) (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 21:18:23 -0500
- The all time Classic was a friend who looked at his wife, a few days after the baby was born, and commented "Honey, you still have a big stomach... you already had the baby, shouldn't it be flat?" Yo
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg01168.html (10,122 bytes)
- 228. Re: Valves (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 22:07:38 -0500
- Use the same intake & exhaust valves regardless of unleaded or leaded fuel. Most machinist will know to replace the bronze exhaust valve seats with a harder material, like Stellite. OEM, bronze, int
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg01174.html (6,936 bytes)
- 229. Re: Off topic web hosting ISP information (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2001 22:35:18 -0500
- To register a domain name cost about $25/year. It has to be renewed every year. Once you have your registered domain name, it can point to just about ANY server. I happen to have tomwalter.com on a
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg01233.html (8,666 bytes)
- 230. Re: How many is enough? (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2001 22:40:55 -0500
- Not uncommon at all [To find loose or missing bolts]! One thing, is back in the late 60's & early 70's many mechanics wouldn't pay attention to METRIC or SAE bolts, and put what ever seemed correct
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg01234.html (6,979 bytes)
- 231. Oil Cooler on eBay ;-) (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2001 22:46:45 -0500
- On the competition oil cooler http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=594500090 I got the following email: [name_withheld]@bellsouth.net I've searched the official datsun pa
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg01235.html (8,200 bytes)
- 232. Re: Drag Racing! (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2001 12:23:21 -0500
- How many pounds of boost & what type of nitro set up? I remember seeing the turbo & manifold sitting in your Dad's garage, so I have a slight idea where it might be at the moment. Hmm motor & turbo
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg01263.html (9,293 bytes)
- 233. Re: trans mount flange (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2001 14:51:19 -0500
- Sorry, you'll have to put your car out of it's misery... please drop it off in Round Rock, TX. ;-) In reality you should be able to use it "as is". I have seen more than one tail housing with that b
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg01267.html (7,772 bytes)
- 234. Re: Who's on first? (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2001 18:39:49 -0500
- Looks correct... 1342 counter clockwise firing order Typically "A" is back where you label. Yet, I have TOO MANY mechanics sets up the distributor 180 degrees off (very easy to do when it has been a
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg01277.html (8,960 bytes)
- 235. Re: Who's on first? (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2001 19:12:32 -0500
- Opps... YES. Now where did I leave that rotor? Tom
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg01280.html (7,503 bytes)
- 236. Re: There's a screw loose in the garage (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2001 15:47:11 -0500
- What year roadster? The '63-67 model are all SAE FINE THREAD (USA thread) The '67.5 models are UNIQUE METRIC when it comes to small 4mm and 5mm screws on the carbs & alternators. From what I have le
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg01309.html (8,803 bytes)
- 237. Re: Separating ball joints (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 22:18:01 -0500
- Two things it took me way to long to learn: Spray the joint down with penatrating oil the night before popping it off. Use a 4# sledge hammer (12" handle) and WHACK that pickle fork. I had used a 1#
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg01429.html (9,058 bytes)
- 238. Re: shelby wheels. (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 21:22:29 -0500
- Aluminum. What type of TIG welder are you using? I have a Hobart 250A (100% duty cycle!). I can not touch a rim like that. Perhaps with 500A so it doesn't need to be preheated. Aluminum is great a s
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg01483.html (7,655 bytes)
- 239. Re: aerodynamics of racing? (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 08:50:36 -0500
- Chaperral. Yes, Jim Hall's team. Big "sucker fans" on the rear. If the fan, or fan drive, failed at speed the car would leave the track very rapidly. Something only from a Texan... ;-) Who made the "
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg01499.html (11,316 bytes)
- 240. Re: What the?!?!?! (score: 1)
- Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 15:26:19 -0500
- I remember one garage, where I delivered auto parts, with a roadster up on the lift. They could not get the newly installed clutch to disengage. Their "attempted fix" was to DRILL 2" diameter holes i
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg01529.html (8,792 bytes)
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