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Tue Feb 19, 2019 7:10 am
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The online fairlady parts catalog
by S Allen » Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:15 am
The online fairlady parts catalog web address:
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Last post by S Allen
Tue Jan 08, 2019 7:25 pm
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Stroker Poll
by S Allen » Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:02 am
So Mike Hudson came up with a cool idea to see if we could gather data from the different stroker builds out there. There is more than one way to...
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Last post by baxtersit
Tue Sep 25, 2018 7:01 pm
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The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread.
by GeoffM » Mon May 18, 2009 12:03 pm
Timing and cooling and carbs, OH MY
Welcome to the Quick Question Thread. (there are no stupid questions)
What is the Quick Question Thread?
Do...
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Last post by notoptoy
Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:51 pm
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Voltmeter vs. ammmeter
by spyder » Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:06 pm
I did as search but was unsuccessful in finding a thread where I thought someone had replaced their tall windshield ammeter with a volt meter. Ring...
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Last post by Lorna c
Thu Sep 07, 2017 2:59 am
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Last post by L320
Mon Sep 05, 2016 6:59 pm
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Mystery device mounted to heat shield btw SU's
by RustyBucket » Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:32 pm
:?: So I'm finally getting around to restoring a late 69 SPL which has a strange electrical device bolted to the middle of heat shield plate between...
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Last post by david premo
Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:47 pm
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Wiki Tech Section
by S Allen » Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:43 pm
The wiki tech section is pretty much ready to go as it will be a work in progress. If you have something to add just email the info and pics to me at...
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Last post by JDeatsch
Mon Aug 24, 2015 6:49 pm
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S12 Service Manual - FJ20E
by Nissanman » Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:18 am
Hi folks, recently I scanned the FJ20E relevant sections of the Nissan Service Manual for the S12 Silvia/Gazelle,
Nissan Publication No....
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Last post by Nissanman
Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:49 pm
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Electrical testing after rewire...
by jonny8 » Sun Feb 17, 2019 7:31 pm
Just to summarize the adventures I have been having.
First. Battery strap broke, shorting out the engine compartment. New harness needed, alternator...
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Last post by jonny8
Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:28 am
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R 16 Head Porting
by Daryl Smith » Sun Jan 20, 2019 2:56 am
My next Project.....After much reading, conversation with a couple of head porters, and comparison of other intake and exhaust ports, I have decided...
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Last post by Daryl Smith
Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:09 pm
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Front Brake Options
by bradleygt » Mon Feb 18, 2019 11:57 am
Well I'm back. On a 66 Datsun 1600 the front calipers are frozen up. The car has been sitting for 20 yrs. So I see there are a few options Stay with...
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Last post by greydog
Mon Feb 18, 2019 3:58 pm
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cheap carb linkage alternative
by Leadpaw » Sat Feb 10, 2018 1:07 pm
Found a set of ball joints on amazon and took a gamble to see if they would fit the 1600 SU carbs and they do. Just took some M5x.8 bolts and cut...
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Last post by S Allen
Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:49 pm
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Exploded roadster radiator parts diagram
by Geistfahrar » Tue Feb 12, 2019 5:39 pm
Hi folks!
I am preparing to re-mount the radiator in my roadster, but am missing some of the bolts that secure the radiator to the cross-braces. The...
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Last post by Geistfahrar
Sun Feb 17, 2019 4:25 pm
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Last post by spl310
Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:00 am
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2000 axle clearance
by kilro » Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:37 am
installing new bearings and seals on 2000 rear axle, I am in need of axle end clearance. I have two manuals neither are spacific to 311
Thank You...
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Last post by Solex68
Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:13 pm
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Smog Distributor
by Rutty » Sat Jan 26, 2019 3:22 pm
Hi everyone,
I have a '69 2000 with a stock smog distributor. Just wondering if it's worth the effort/expense to re-curve it. What benefit will I...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Fri Feb 15, 2019 11:07 pm
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Radiator Question
by bradleygt » Wed Feb 13, 2019 2:56 pm
Hello,
Restoring a 1966 Datsun 1600 all stock. The question is to have the original radiator cleaned / rotted out which is around $100.00 dollars, or...
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Last post by 68DSU
Fri Feb 15, 2019 2:01 pm
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Anybody seen this before on a Solex set-p
by 19692000survivor » Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:01 am
My 1968 SRL has something I haven’t seen before. It looks like a proportioning valve or maybe just a cutoff. Anyone out there come across these...
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Last post by theunz
Wed Feb 13, 2019 5:42 pm
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Last post by spl310
Wed Feb 13, 2019 2:54 pm
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Re-gilding outside mirrors
by vinechoy » Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:54 pm
My original mirror and spare were unusable because the silver was tarnishing off the backs of the mirrors.
After carefully prying back the metal...
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Last post by 23yrRebuild
Tue Feb 12, 2019 4:47 pm
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Distributor cap question
by Linda » Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:08 am
I was checking the distributor cap and rotor and both had some black carbon-like deposits. Problem is that as soon as it gets cleaned off it soon...
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Last post by Lorna c
Tue Feb 12, 2019 2:57 pm
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Dash to Engine harness connections
by jonny8 » Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:19 pm
Hey hive mind of 311s!
Car: Late 1965 / 1600
Vin: SPL31100368
At two different points in time I purchased a new engine bay harness and dashboard...
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Last post by Curtis
Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:50 am
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Let's talk heaters!
by MrGuts » Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:03 pm
Are heaters 'tech'? :smt006 Could not pick another category far as I could see...
Anyways freindo-s...Spike has a warm blooded personality and needs...
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Last post by Linda
Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:15 pm
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Last post by ncpi
Fri Feb 08, 2019 7:50 pm
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Desktop Dyno / Dyno2000 U20
by timurf » Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:38 am
Has anyone out there populated the Dyno2000 simulator with the U20?
I'm about to do this myself, but due to chronic laziness, I wonder if someone...
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Last post by timurf
Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:14 am
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Last post by Lorna c
Thu Feb 07, 2019 11:15 am
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ignition won't go to 'lock' position anymore
by onsight512 » Sun Sep 09, 2018 4:24 pm
I've seen a smattering of posts on the forum about things like this, I believe, but can't find anything through the Search function that helps.
For...
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Last post by Linda
Wed Feb 06, 2019 7:41 pm
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Integrated vs Non-integrated Tail Lights
by charlee0620 » Sat Feb 02, 2019 11:21 am
As I’ve been researching and designing the electrical system for my roadster I’ve come across a few things. One of which is wheather or not to have...
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Last post by bikermike
Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:42 am
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Tuning for altitude
by bikermike » Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:41 am
My Roadster and Z now reside at 5600 feet in Colorado. Since they came off the truck I haven’t had a chance to tune them. Previously they lived...
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Last post by bikermike
Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:05 pm
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Steering wheel question
by DatsunNissanFan » Mon Feb 04, 2019 5:26 pm
I was under the impression that my 68 SPL steering wheel spline would accept a 240z or 510 steering wheel...My car had a grant style aftermarket one...
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Last post by jrusso07
Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:37 am
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Lowering idle su 67
by legit_chicken » Mon Feb 04, 2019 2:37 pm
I have a 1967.5 1600 and I’m having trouble adjusting my carburetors. I adjusted the mixture knob to spec with digital measuring calipers and then I...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Mon Feb 04, 2019 11:40 pm
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Cheap rear brakes
by Buddy Palumbo » Tue Jan 22, 2019 4:02 pm
I am just starting planning my resto mod 1600. I am used to cheap British car parts, and Roadster parts prices are up in XK-E territory, so I keep...
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Last post by Buddy Palumbo
Mon Feb 04, 2019 12:03 pm
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Wiring issue after painting
by bergcc » Sat Feb 02, 2019 9:16 am
My 69 2000 came back from the body shop looking great with a new coat of paint and lots of flaws removed; however, I have the following...
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Last post by Curtis
Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:40 am
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Fixing the cigarette lighter
by Linda » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:34 pm
Hello all,
My cigarette lighter was working ,but I decided to check the wiring. All looked good but in reconstructing the parts I do not have power....
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Last post by Linda
Sat Feb 02, 2019 11:34 am
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cobra cs or corbeau classic
by DatsunNissanFan » Fri Feb 01, 2019 5:06 pm
Hi guys,
I'm in the process of finding some new seats. Sadly, the classic seats I bought on ebay are about an inch too wide at the door height. Door...
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Last post by DatsunNissanFan
Sat Feb 02, 2019 6:38 am
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Last post by Pjackb
Fri Feb 01, 2019 2:36 pm
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Plugs for a de-smogged U20 intake manifold
by Geistfahrar » Mon Jan 28, 2019 3:13 pm
Back again after the new water pump & tensioner shims are in. I decided to strip all smog parts possible ( including smog water tower ) before...
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Last post by greydog
Thu Jan 31, 2019 11:34 am
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U20 5spd tail housing removal tip?
by nismou20 » Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:36 pm
With my engine out I’m addressing other issues one of which is a hairline crack right at trans mount area in casting. It looks to be right close to...
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Last post by Linda
Wed Jan 30, 2019 3:23 pm
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65 spl311 wing window adjustment
by bigdstreetrods » Sat Jan 26, 2019 11:44 am
Having an issue adjusting the wing window on my 65
1600 roadster.
Is there anyone who can help with a video or step by step
It is leaning in and I...
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Last post by bigdstreetrods
Sat Jan 26, 2019 11:44 am
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67.5 Shifter Cutout size
by Curtis » Sun Jan 20, 2019 6:26 pm
Has anybody got a 67.5 they can shoot a photo of and give me the measurements for the opening in the tunnel? It has the big oval for either 4 speed...
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Last post by spl310
Fri Jan 25, 2019 8:57 pm
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Rear disc parking cables
by bobd » Tue Jan 22, 2019 6:44 am
I have rear discs on my roadster from 82 - 83 200SX and I need the rear parking brake cables. Have not had any luck locating new cables. I have...
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Last post by bobd
Fri Jan 25, 2019 7:36 am
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Seat Belt Help (I searched first)
by Dat4fun » Tue Mar 08, 2016 7:39 pm
So I did a search and there is a thread that answers this question but the photos are no longer valid.
Anyways I have a 66 and just got seat belts...
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Last post by dbrick
Thu Jan 24, 2019 10:24 pm
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What’s a used Solex set-up worth these days
by 19692000survivor » Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:36 pm
What’s a used Solex set-up worth these days? The set includes both vintage carbs, manifolds, water tube and linkage. The set hasn’t run in years but...
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Last post by 19692000survivor
Thu Jan 24, 2019 11:50 am
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Vintage high windshield smoothie top value?
by 19692000survivor » Wed Jan 23, 2019 11:56 pm
I have a Parrish top for a high windshield that’s not cracked but needs new seals and painting. Looking to clear some parts out. What’s it worth?
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Last post by cole455
Thu Jan 24, 2019 8:16 am
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Name that manifold...
by vorpal » Wed Jan 16, 2019 12:51 pm
Now that I have my 67.5 1600 in my new garage with such amenities as heat and light,
I can start on a critical assessment of what needs to be...
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Last post by dbrick
Wed Jan 23, 2019 11:46 pm
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Clutch / Clutch Hydraulics Issue
by datsun65 » Sat Jan 19, 2019 12:09 pm
Background: Roadster with 5sp transmission. Transmission shifts nicely into all gears. When driving in gear, there is no clutch slipping. You can rev...
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Last post by jrusso07
Tue Jan 22, 2019 1:01 pm
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Weight?
by spl310 » Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:17 pm
I know that this has been discussed before, but I haven't found it. How much does a U20 short block weigh? Block with internals including pistons,...
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Last post by caraddict
Tue Jan 22, 2019 12:39 pm
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Last post by Lorna c
Mon Jan 21, 2019 12:32 pm
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Idler Box Lube
by 23yrRebuild » Thu Sep 06, 2018 12:51 pm
I'm looking for what is the best lube to use that will adequately lubricate the upper, and especially lower bushing in my rebuilt idler box.......
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Last post by Linda
Sun Jan 20, 2019 12:46 pm
