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Sat Jul 27, 2019 8:00 am
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Wed Jul 03, 2019 3:41 pm
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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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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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Last post by 1969311
Thu Aug 22, 2019 7:13 pm
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Hand Throttle Controller
by rwmann » Sun Aug 18, 2019 7:19 pm
Has anyone ever disassembled the hand throttle controller to adjust its ‘stickiness’ or to replace the cable? Tips and tricks? Thanks!
- Bob Mann,...
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Last post by mraitch
Wed Aug 21, 2019 10:10 pm
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SU Carb piston lifter
by The Neck » Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:31 pm
Hey,
I came across a weird inconsistency while rebuilding my SU carbs today. I noticed on the rear carb I have the piston lifter present. On the...
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Last post by The Neck
Mon Aug 19, 2019 11:02 pm
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Clutch Master not pumping
by The Neck » Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:01 pm
Hi everyone,
I'm taking a little break from the engine tonight since it's a bit too late to be making a bunch of noise and decided to flush and...
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Last post by The Neck
Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:46 pm
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SR20 Pin 4 issue.
by lagomorph » Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:13 pm
Hey everyone,
I have an issue with my SR20 powered Nissan NX2000. Long story short after a horrible incident with the alternator borking itself,...
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Last post by redroadster
Sat Aug 17, 2019 8:57 pm
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Transmission gates
by Gregs672000 » Fri Aug 16, 2019 12:12 pm
Greetings, my transmission has always been a bit resistant going into first gear after coming to a stop. The stick requires some pushing to notch in,...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Sat Aug 17, 2019 7:40 pm
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Installing Hood Release
by mraitch » Wed May 08, 2019 2:25 pm
Hood release cable jammed, pulled hard and it separated from housing.
Since the main release was 'trash', had to make a backup first before I could...
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Last post by 68DSU
Sat Aug 17, 2019 4:56 pm
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Windshield and stainless trim install
by brn2rde » Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:53 am
Seeking knowledge on how this process goes. I am ready to install the windshield. I am pretty confident roping it in is not going to be too much...
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Last post by Lorna c
Sat Aug 17, 2019 2:50 am
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questions about fuel lines
by onsight512 » Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:27 pm
The fuel line coming from the tank is rubber and as it passes the bottom/front of the tank, it goes onto a metal fuel line that heads to the frame...
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Last post by onsight512
Fri Aug 16, 2019 1:32 pm
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Last post by Curtis
Fri Aug 16, 2019 10:22 am
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V8 rear suspension
by speedbug78 » Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:38 pm
We've been discussing the front suspension here:
And we've begun to talk about the rear as well. I was hoping to do that in more detail here....
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Last post by spl310
Thu Aug 15, 2019 7:24 pm
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Last post by GeoffM
Thu Aug 15, 2019 4:20 pm
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SPL 310 frame/Body schematic errors.
by JeffsDatsun » Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:16 pm
I am making a 3d model of the spl311/310 frame and body and i ran into an issue where the schematics on the SPL310SMRedCvrSML (red factory manual) on...
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Last post by spriso
Tue Aug 13, 2019 11:44 pm
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1 wire alternator install problem.
by aclever1 » Fri May 17, 2019 9:48 pm
I can't get it to charge! I bought a second alt just to make sure it wasn't the first alt that was bad but its still not charging, My amp gauge is in...
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Last post by C.Costine
Mon Aug 12, 2019 5:17 am
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EI Conversion
by Fairlady5150 » Sun Aug 04, 2019 8:20 am
I'd be interested in thoughts on Electronic Ignition conversions for my early R16. What products did you use, and did they deliver noticeable...
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Last post by Lorna c
Sun Aug 11, 2019 2:27 pm
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What wire is this? 12v red, constant 12v
by gnoplos » Fri Aug 09, 2019 1:24 pm
Hi everyone,
Been working on sorting out the headlight issue on my 1969 1600 (someone took it upon themselves to cut every wire related to front...
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Last post by Curtis
Fri Aug 09, 2019 6:19 pm
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Fuel pump install - silly, silly question
by SLOdatsun » Fri Aug 09, 2019 2:11 pm
I have a new pump and I bolted it in, but nothing happened. I'm going to assume that the arm which enters the motor was just stuck inside there all...
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Last post by tjp
Fri Aug 09, 2019 3:49 pm
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Last post by dynaguy
Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:42 am
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V8 front suspension
by speedbug78 » Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:33 pm
The main reason I joined this forum was to ask this. I have a 302 in my '69 roadster. Here are the main points:
- The stock suspension is in need of...
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Last post by redroadster
Sun Aug 04, 2019 4:33 pm
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carburetor problems
by fairlady_1966 » Sun Mar 22, 2015 10:49 pm
How do i tune my carburetors rebuilt them but the car runs but it doesnt idle and it hesitates 1.6 r16
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Last post by Gregs672000
Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:30 am
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carb air flow way off
by sevenmilebridge » Mon Jul 29, 2019 9:44 pm
Front carb on my 1600 drawing lots of air rear carb hardly any air flow. Possible weak spring on piston?? very frustrating any thoughts
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Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:01 pm
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PCV / Oil Catch Can Trouble
by ApexArbitrage » Mon May 06, 2019 5:09 pm
Hoping someone here can help me out. I did search the forums and wasn't able to find my exact issue. Really appreciate the help!
When I bought my...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Wed Jul 31, 2019 11:01 am
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2000 engine in a 1966
by Jasondedwards » Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:28 pm
Heya...starting a project here. I have a 1966 1600 and want to put in a 2000 engine and trans from a 1969. I'm new to this site and wonder if there...
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Last post by notoptoy
Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:04 am
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datsun roadster technical drawing
by silvertiger » Fri Nov 14, 2014 11:51 am
Does anyone have tech drawing for a roadster? Doing the restoration the shop in asking question/dimensions I don't know.
Thanks
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Last post by fj20spl311
Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:07 pm
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Rear shoe and bearing
by Gar's68 » Sat Jul 27, 2019 12:38 pm
I've been hearing a strange, although faint, grinding sound from the rt rear so I thought I'd tear into it. Was surprised to find the shoe lining...
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Last post by Gar's68
Mon Jul 29, 2019 2:55 pm
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Cylinder 2 incomplete combustion
by Fairlady5150 » Sat Jul 27, 2019 1:34 pm
So my recently acquired 1968 1600 appeared to be running very rich. I'm new to SU's so I did some homework before taking a look at them. Everything...
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Last post by keith0alan
Mon Jul 29, 2019 1:30 pm
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Wiper pivot problem
by peter » Sat Jul 27, 2019 11:55 am
My wiper pivot on the passenger side has a problem, the top aluminum part turns over de steel center part, is this repairable or do I have to find a...
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Last post by peter
Sat Jul 27, 2019 4:04 pm
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Ignition Misfire
by Randalla » Wed Jul 26, 2017 9:06 pm
I’m having an issue I can’t seem to solve. Car starts and idles great but as soon as there’s a load on the engine it acts like it’s running on three...
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Last post by Fairlady5150
Sat Jul 27, 2019 1:27 pm
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Carburetor Float Bowl Broken Piece
by legit_chicken » Wed Jul 24, 2019 11:52 pm
The little piece on the bottom of my r16 carburetor float bowl top that holds the pin for the fuel valve hinge broke off. See attached. What can I do...
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Last post by mraitch
Sat Jul 27, 2019 12:05 am
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R16 Timing Components and Cam-SAE vs. Metric
by Curtis » Fri Jul 05, 2019 1:49 pm
So I started looking at my 3 main motor from the car I am restoring to evaluate it for rebuild. This SAE engine has some off color blue paint (black...
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Last post by S Allen
Tue Jul 23, 2019 3:36 pm
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Resurrection of my 66 primer king.
by Roman » Thu May 17, 2012 4:26 pm
In hopes of inspiring myself to get this beast going again after sitting for over a decade I am starting a thread.
Bear with me and forgive me for...
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Last post by Roman
Mon Jul 22, 2019 10:50 pm
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Zinc additives may be bad idea
by Gregs672000 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 11:59 am
Hi gang, I did a search trying to find the topic on oil where we discussed different weights, flow, zinc etc where I could post a follow up, but...
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Last post by bakerjf
Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:58 pm
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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 Gregs672000
Sun Jul 21, 2019 12:16 pm
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Last post by Gregs672000
Sat Jul 20, 2019 9:30 pm
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Strange Starter Issue
by Skyman » Sun Jul 06, 2014 5:50 pm
When starting my car lately, sometimes it acts like the battery is low. Real slow turning, stopping and clicking. I turn the key of and try again and...
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Last post by Skyman
Sat Jul 20, 2019 4:43 pm
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Last post by Davbret
Fri Jul 19, 2019 8:16 pm
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Caliper Upgrade, Tube vs Passage
by Curtis » Mon Jul 15, 2019 9:48 pm
Stock brakes have the crossover tube. For an upgrade does the inside passage offer much of an advantage?
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Last post by SLOroadster
Fri Jul 19, 2019 2:20 pm
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Brake parts
by Joshua » Thu Jul 18, 2019 10:16 pm
Hey guys! I'm new to the roadster world and just need some info on where to find hardware kits, wheel cylinders, and other related parts. Part...
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Last post by jrusso07
Fri Jul 19, 2019 7:38 am
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Last post by onsight512
Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:29 pm
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Hardtop gaskets.
by Aevigan » Wed Jul 03, 2019 1:13 am
Hello forum! I have tried searching but can’t find any good leads to follow. Does any one have a source for hard top gaskets? I messaged...
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Last post by Aevigan
Mon Jul 15, 2019 11:37 pm
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Theorists apply
by jake7140 » Thu Jun 06, 2019 2:36 pm
1968 1600. Taillight wiring seems to concur.
Why might a PO cut the big white alternator wire, splice in a wire which then runs directly to the...
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Last post by jake7140
Sun Jul 14, 2019 11:19 pm
