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81. Re: Weight of a 66-I see some speed potential (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2002 09:21:57 -0500; Any problem with fuel starvation? Just wondering with 1/8 tank... come to think of it, the SU float bowls are good size... and probably act as a small reservoir! Other good Autox trick: Rims and Tir; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-08/msg01283.html (8,476 bytes)
82. Re: 311 stroker-a few additional points (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2002 10:46:18 -0500; Will, Not important at all! The first gear in the 4 speed really does help the 1600 get moving off the line, which is why some folks don't like a 5 speed behind a stock 1600. For a stroker 1600, you; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-08/msg01286.html (17,131 bytes)
83. Re: wiring diagrams (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2002 21:38:18 -0500; I still have a laminated wiring diagram sitting here. Dated 5/6/97. I've since sold the '68, but still a pretty neat reference! Also I have a very neat hand drawn Roadster Blueprint. by RGJ dated 91; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-08/msg01325.html (7,611 bytes)
84. Re: Smog Head (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 16:46:01 -0500; Air injection was fitted on USA model year '68-'70. So four holes into the cylinder head are common to see. For the earlier 1600 ('66-67) & 2000 ('67) there are not smog holes present. Very early ('6; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-08/msg01405.html (8,042 bytes)
85. Re: H2O Crankshaft sprocket (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2002 10:21:38 -0500; Sorry, Haven't torn down a Forklift Engine. On some engines, like the old VW air cooled, the sprocket is heated then dropped in place. Interference fit, so it stays put. Just wondering if the same is; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-08/msg01464.html (7,790 bytes)
86. Sigh.... (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Sat, 02 Feb 2002 15:59:40 -0600; http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=601658065 Gordon, How do you think a roadster rear end would hold up to 400+ horses? Most likely the buyer will get this for engine &; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00064.html (6,994 bytes)
87. Re: oil pan clean out (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2002 15:00:40 -0600; I thought I was picky, but never dropped an oil pan to clean it out! ;-) Seriously, if there is a ton of sludge build up... you are best to scrap out the rocker cover, and drop the oil pan and scrap; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00118.html (8,231 bytes)
88. Re: thieves everywhere (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2002 07:39:17 -0600; One thing I like about where I live, my dogs (who bark), and nosy neighbors who call the cops. I was on vacation on year, and someone parked their ex's truck in my driveway (long, long story... pers; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00144.html (8,670 bytes)
89. Re: Hard top worth $350?????? (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 07:46:14 -0600; Where are you located? One reason I don't recommend a hard top is they can damage the paint where it sits down on the body. Even with a near perfect rubber seal, and properly clamped, dust gets betw; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00219.html (13,545 bytes)
90. Re: Yet another newbie (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 08:14:28 -0600; The "swan neck" manifold is not a good design. Reason for the big "S" shaped manifold was to allow the Weber's to clear the brake master cylinder on a Datsun 510. With the original Nissan Comp manif; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00223.html (8,716 bytes)
91. Re: POR 15 and headers? (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2002 07:27:04 -0600; Has anyone done the "oh, my you've got to be kidding?" trick of "brushing" the entire header with aluminum antisieze? It has to rate as one of the all time messiest things to do, as you really need t; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00341.html (9,563 bytes)
92. Re: POR 15 and headers? (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2002 20:28:40 -0600; Yes, but never got a chance to run the car and see the long term effects. It has been done before, and if you cover a clean manifold, really didn't look at that bad! Oh, it will have LOTS of fumes th; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00385.html (12,076 bytes)
93. Re: Rear body panels - Bumper guard holes? (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2002 20:40:42 -0600; Quick sanity check on the gas fumes: Lots of older vehicles actually have the gas tank caps in the trunk. VW Bug comes to mind (old ones). Trick is to fully VENT the trunk. Holes in the trunk floor o; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00386.html (9,772 bytes)
94. Re: seat too weak! (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Sat, 09 Feb 2002 09:05:13 -0600; You need to replace the seat webbing. I told of the story of sitting on the floor in my '68 2000, and catching the seat on fire! Thankfully the '69 & '70 versions moved the muffler back to prevent t; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00442.html (8,698 bytes)
95. Re: <OT> If you had your'druthers (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2002 19:26:13 -0600; SR20DET. Aluminum motor, nice power to weight. I think I have located a KA24DE for the 510 project. Knock on wood, but I really need to have a RUNNING Datsun. Parking a Crew Cab truck in a crowded sh; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00642.html (11,087 bytes)
96. Re: Static timing x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2002 22:25:09 -0600; Looks correct. Both valves on #1 cylinder should be closed. If you have the valve cover off, you should also notice that both valves on #4 are open (valve springs are compressed). Tom /// datsun-roa; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00653.html (8,131 bytes)
97. Re: Basic question about compression ratio (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2002 01:04:38 -0600; Compression ratio is: (chamber volume + swept volume) / chamber volume. With a 1600cc engine: swept volume = 400 cc (1600 divided by number of cylinders) If you have 40cc of volume up in the cylinde; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00661.html (8,877 bytes)
98. Re: Studs on intake manifold Q (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2002 01:09:47 -0600; Odd indeed. The 1600 carbs are held on by two studs The 2000 carbs are held on by four studs. Does it look like someone tried to "port" the manifold for the bigger carbs at one time? Still wouldn't e; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00663.html (8,686 bytes)
99. Re: Static timing x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2002 01:21:35 -0600; When the crank is at TDC, and both valves on #1 cylinder are closed, the distributor rotor should be pointing at the #1 cylinder tower. Usually the only time I play with this is after rebuilding an; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00664.html (7,812 bytes)
100. Re: Studs on intake manifold Q (score: 1): Author: Thomas Walter <twalter@austin.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2002 11:08:53 -0600; Doh! ;-) Hey, it is why I love the list... learn something new everyday! ;-) Tom /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00682.html (10,833 bytes)

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