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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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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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Stroker Poll
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
The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread.
by GeoffM » Mon May 18, 2009 12:03 pm
Timing and cooling and carbs, OH MY
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Last post by notoptoy Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:51 pm
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
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
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,
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Last post by Nissanman Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:49 pm
How do you adjust the brake pedal??
by ABROCK » Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:06 pm
I am having brake issues where the braking is very stiff - to the point where the car is not safe to drive. I can stand on the brake pedal and there...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:39 pm
Gauge Assemblies: Tiny Exterior Screws Size
by sdb8100 » Mon Mar 23, 2020 11:16 am
Can anyone confirm the thread size for the tiny Phillips head screws used to hold the chrome bezel onto the gauge as well as the gauge body to the...
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Last post by Daryl Smith Fri Mar 27, 2020 6:09 pm
Chrome Side Trim
by ARowe84 » Thu Mar 26, 2020 2:36 pm
How hard is it to take off and replace the chrome side trim? I obviously haven't looked much at it yet but thought I'd check with the experts on here...
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Last post by mraitch Fri Mar 27, 2020 4:10 pm
Oil pressure... really low?
by Gregs672000 » Fri Mar 20, 2020 9:59 am
Greetings gang, had another question... the past couple times out driving I've noted that my oil pressure gauge is reading down near the zero at high...
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Last post by RustBucket Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:46 pm
calling suspension gurus. Panhard bar Install?
by GoldHawg » Thu Feb 20, 2020 7:56 pm
I'm thinking about making a bracket like this one for my RX7 rear end, and installing a panhard rod for more firm rear axle lateral location. I have...
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Last post by GoldHawg Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:31 pm
‘68 1600 Spacer under thermostat housing
by Jorge0227 » Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:37 pm
Quick question: is it necessary to keep the spacer between the thermostat housing and the block? Other than having a useful Clío to hold the fuel...
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Last post by Jorge0227 Thu Mar 26, 2020 12:46 pm
Firewall Repair
by bradleygt » Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:19 pm
Hello,
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Last post by notoptoy Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:50 pm
Water Pump disassembling
by Jorge0227 » Tue Mar 24, 2020 6:52 pm
Good evening!
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Last post by Jorge0227 Wed Mar 25, 2020 5:52 pm
My car has a fever.
by Gregs672000 » Wed Mar 18, 2020 10:43 am
Yesterday my wife and I were practicing social distancing by taking a drive through a nice local park (Point Defiance, 5 mile drive). Half way...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:29 pm
My leaking transmission, Swepco 201 to blame
by mok662 » Tue Mar 24, 2020 7:14 pm
My 5 speed was overhauled by a shop last summer. The leak is in the front, and I can see the Swepco 201 on the ground.
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Last post by redroadster Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:19 am
Noise coming from the rear axle
by The Neck » Fri Mar 13, 2020 1:38 am
Hey everyone,
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Last post by Linda Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:28 pm
Things that go bump...
by brn2rde » Mon Mar 23, 2020 9:40 am
Been doing short test drives of my Daughters 69 before I turn her loose with it, and I am getting a very strange sound, only while making sharp right...
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Last post by redroadster Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:45 pm
SU Float Bowl Leak
by woton121 » Mon Mar 23, 2020 11:28 am
I'm trying to track down a leak that seems to only happen when I am taking a hard right hand turn.
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Last post by C.Costine Mon Mar 23, 2020 5:12 pm
SR20DET swap help ( injector pulse )
by wantsum? » Sun Mar 22, 2020 10:11 am
I need help from the SR20 swap veterans. This is going to be long as I'm going to be very specific.i will also be cross posting this to the forum....
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Last post by wantsum? Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:50 am
Dash/tach and steering interference
by tcslc » Sun Mar 22, 2020 9:37 pm
Pulling my dash and after removing the column and ignition covers, seeing interference pushing against the tach area of the dash. Is this normal? I...
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Last post by dynaguy Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:33 am
U20 fuel pump spec/data
by cromgnman » Fri Mar 20, 2020 2:02 pm
I am looking for data on the output pressure and flow rate of a U20 fuel pump?
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Last post by jhayden Sun Mar 22, 2020 6:47 pm
Patton Machine EFI
by 70MTRoadster » Sat Mar 21, 2020 10:01 am
Has anyone done this? I have considered this system for my 510's and my Roadster 1600 and 2000 but never took the plunge even though his results are...
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Last post by Daryl Smith Sat Mar 21, 2020 3:28 pm
Mikuni Carbs Type2, Type3, and Type4
by S Allen » Thu Jan 30, 2020 8:43 pm
Dave P drug out some Mikuni carbs to show me the difference between the type2, type3 and type4 Mikuni carburetors. Thought I would share the pics....
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Last post by Gregs672000 Sat Mar 21, 2020 10:56 am
Running a little rich
by MattC » Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:55 am
You may have seen another thread where I was asking about the condition of my valves and the consensus was that the mixture was rich....
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Last post by MattC Sat Mar 21, 2020 10:06 am
Header and oil cooler canister info
by gtrbg » Tue Jan 28, 2020 5:42 pm
New to the site. Just picked up what appears to be a 1969 Datsun Roadster race car with a U20 motor with Solex carbs, finned oil pan and LSD rear. It...
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Last post by gtrbg Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:05 pm
Wire Harness Cleaning/resto questions
by sdb8100 » Thu Feb 06, 2020 10:42 am
Hello all,
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Last post by Curtis Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:07 am
Lower spinal link rebuild
by Gregs672000 » Sun Jul 30, 2017 1:32 pm
I had the suspension looked at yesterday, and they felt the lower spindle links needed attention. These probably have a lot of miles on them, and I...
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Last post by gnoplos Wed Mar 18, 2020 10:48 am
SPL vs. SRL/ model year axle splines?
by ZeroNilNada » Sat Mar 14, 2020 9:37 am
Hi everyone.
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Last post by ZeroNilNada Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:35 am
Brake Shoe Part numbers
by danimal2 » Wed Aug 25, 2010 2:42 pm
Hello all, I am in the process of replacing brake shoes on one of my 1969 spl1600. I was so happy to find that Oriely auto Parts could get the shoes...
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Last post by SEC Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:57 pm
rear brake bleeder orientation
by bajaroadster » Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:57 am
67 1/2 1600. Noticed while the car was on the rack that the bleeder valves on the rear brakes were located at the bottom of the wheel cylinder. Is...
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Last post by GeoffM Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:42 pm
Small battery options
by unklpat » Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:16 pm
Sorry, but my battery tray is loose, I've seen peoples' cars with small batteries mounted right on the frame rail, and i want that. What are the...
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Last post by Curtis Mon Mar 16, 2020 11:15 am
What was originally chromed?
by Jdflyer » Tue May 28, 2019 10:18 pm
Does anyone have a list of what the different finishes where on different parts of the car? Specifically chrome vs polished. Thanks
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Last post by spl310 Sat Mar 14, 2020 10:32 pm
Brake gurus- can you approve my custom brakes?
by gnoplos » Fri Mar 13, 2020 6:20 pm
Alrighty so here’s what I’ve got:
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Last post by Curtis Fri Mar 13, 2020 11:46 pm
Steering box fluid level
by gnoplos » Sun Mar 08, 2020 4:24 am
I feel really dumb for needing to ask this but how high do I fill the steering box fluid? I can’t find the answer anywhere.
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Last post by C.Costine Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:55 am
Coolant Bypass
by VonMussa » Tue Oct 08, 2019 10:40 am
As I work through this, just confirming the coolant is bypassed appropriately around to avoid the heater?
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Last post by Jorge0227 Mon Mar 09, 2020 7:21 pm
Do You Have Recirculating Ball Type Steering?
by jhayden » Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:57 pm
There seems to be a fair amount of confusion about this, and among newbys it’s quite understandable. Although the “RB” description is used more...
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Last post by jhayden Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:57 pm
fuel line flare
by augsburger » Sun Mar 08, 2020 1:19 pm
Are the fuel line flares for the gas tank and inline compression fittings 37 or 45 degrees? Would a copper nickel or aluminum line require a single...
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Last post by augsburger Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:27 pm
sun visors
by joe fremeau » Sun Mar 08, 2020 8:36 pm
Hi ,Would anyone now the size of the screw that holds the visor brackets on a 1967 1/2 ? Thanks Joe
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Last post by Solex68 Sat Mar 07, 2020 6:38 pm
u20 valve stem seals and alternatives
by 70MTRoadster » Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:04 am
I've come into possession of a 1969 SU U20/5 sp. combo with 67,000 original miles on it, pulled for and SR swap. It had been sitting in the car since...
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Last post by Linda Sat Mar 07, 2020 2:51 pm
Radiator Question
by bradleygt » Wed Feb 13, 2019 2:56 pm
Hello,
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Last post by JohnO Sat Mar 07, 2020 1:33 pm
68 2000 light problem
by DougStern682000 » Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:18 pm
Hello group. Been a watcher for sometime now. Love the tech section. I have a problem sometimes when I have my head lights on. My head lights all of...
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Last post by mraitch Fri Mar 06, 2020 10:13 pm
Dash Light Socket Reproduction
by Curtis » Fri May 22, 2015 10:04 am
Hello All,
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Last post by Curtis Thu Mar 05, 2020 11:56 pm
U20 cam cover ventilation hose differences
by 19692000survivor » Wed Mar 04, 2020 5:25 pm
I have (3) U20 engines (2) have the connection like the one pictured on the lower left but (1) has a curved neck. Was there a change in later models...
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