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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 roadsterdude1600 Tue Jul 21, 2020 6:51 am
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 Solex68 Fri Sep 27, 2019 8:13 pm
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Last post by S Allen Wed Jul 03, 2019 3:41 pm
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
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
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
installing a non Datsun limited slip rear end
by 70MTRoadster » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:39 pm
I am aware of the Mazda RX-7 limited slip swap but are there any others like fords or chevys that have been done to roadsters that have been posted...
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Last post by D P Tue Dec 01, 2020 12:28 am
Backup light contact replacement?
by Habitat.pat » Sat Nov 28, 2020 8:19 pm
I just noticed that the rubber spring /seal on the back of my backup lights have disintegrated. Has anyone found a replacement part? It looks like...
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Last post by Curtis Mon Nov 30, 2020 7:29 pm
Engine main bearing problem with rebuild
by scotcochran » Sun Aug 05, 2012 5:14 pm
Hopefully someone can help me out with a problem I have here.
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Last post by Rubena Mon Nov 30, 2020 2:07 pm
Jenvey Heritage EFI
by Gregs672000 » Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:22 pm
Greetings all! Well it's time to start the next chapter of the never ending project that is my car of 34 years. It started all those years ago when I...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Sat Nov 28, 2020 8:51 pm
Tie Rod Install
by NorCalMark » Wed Nov 25, 2020 12:50 am
New Tie Rod Question: I am installing new tie rods from Datsunparts.com. I know there is a right and left, no problem as the boxes are marked. And, I...
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Last post by TurboRagtop Fri Nov 27, 2020 8:51 am
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Midwest Mechanical Shop
by PHAETON1 » Thu Nov 26, 2020 7:25 am
I am looking for a Midwest based mechanical shop to rebuild the engine and go through the mechanicals on my 65 1600. Looking for a solid shop that...
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Last post by dynaguy Thu Nov 26, 2020 11:43 am
Front Brake Cylinder Write Up
by Curtis » Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:32 pm
I was putting new seals in my second set of brakes when I noticed I had made a couple mistakes on the first set. So I spent the last couple evenings...
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Last post by Curtis Wed Nov 25, 2020 11:05 am
U20 + Webers, what manifold?
by TeemuM » Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:55 am
I am rebuilding my U20 during winter and thinking of getting pair of Weber 45´s.
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Last post by JT68 Wed Nov 25, 2020 8:47 am
1600 Weber Question
by mblue97 » Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:39 pm
My winter plan is to finally install my Weber 40 DCOEs. For anyone that has done this, is it easier to bolt on the intake manifold and then the...
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Last post by mblue97 Tue Nov 24, 2020 5:28 pm
Gauge questions
by Steve HHI » Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:17 pm
I sent the gauges for my ‘68 1600 out for some work. I spoke with the restoration people and they had the following questions for me;
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Last post by redroadster Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:06 pm
speedo repair service
by dynaguy » Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:55 am
I'm looking to have the speedo on my '66 survivor repaired. Do not want total refurbishment, want to maintain original patina. Any suggestions? TIA...
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Last post by charlee0620 Fri Nov 20, 2020 9:50 pm
Of headlights and handbrakes
by Egz » Tue Nov 10, 2020 8:52 am
Sounds like a great book title.
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Last post by Egz Fri Nov 20, 2020 6:46 pm
MSD Coil- check the specs
by Linda » Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:30 pm
I decided to replace my MSD coil, #8222 as it was out of spec, though not horribly. It was 5+ years old so it held up well. I went to OReilley,...
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Last post by Linda Mon Nov 16, 2020 9:47 pm
Heater core removal
by Cllishof » Tue Nov 10, 2020 5:39 pm
I have dash out. I am thinking about getting heater core flushed etc. any suggestions on removal?
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Last post by Cllishof Fri Nov 13, 2020 1:27 am
Brake Master Cylinder problems
by dbrick » Sat Aug 27, 2005 11:22 pm
OK, here goes...
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Last post by dbrick Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:24 pm
fuel starvation/vapor lock?
by bajaroadster » Sat Nov 16, 2019 6:39 pm
Replaced fuel filter recently and noticed that the gasket looked very well worn.(original glass bowl set up) Put it all back together until I could...
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Last post by Linda Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:08 pm
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Last post by rwmann Thu Nov 12, 2020 7:48 pm
Mouse Milk Penetrating Oil
by DAC21 » Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:40 am
Has anyone used this? Pretty impressive reviews on Amazon. My understanding is that this product has been around for many years, but it has been...
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Last post by DAC21 Thu Nov 12, 2020 3:39 pm
Passenger door adjustment
by jschoenky » Thu Nov 05, 2020 10:01 am
This question is for you body guys -
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Last post by eye Wed Nov 11, 2020 7:50 am
Tall to low windshield conversion
by tig » Fri Nov 06, 2020 10:39 am
I've searched but have not found anything definitive...
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Last post by JT68 Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:54 pm
Turn signal gremlin
by Captainkaos » Mon Aug 31, 2020 12:46 am
Random electrical gremlin. The right turn signal On my ‘68 has stopped working. Left turn signal works fine. Right still works if the Emergency...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:56 am
BRE Style Exhaust - Possible?
by DatsunRoadster2000 » Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:29 pm
I've been running through the forum gathering ideas about best options for a new exhaust system. I'm a big fan of the BRE Style exhausts that are on...
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Last post by v8_ranch Sat Nov 07, 2020 10:07 pm
Coil.?..
by redroadster68 » Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:51 pm
Hi all
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Wheel Size/Offset Fit Question
by sworxx » Tue Jul 08, 2003 7:53 pm
Anyone know if 15x7 or 15x6 with 12mm offset will fit with very little issue on a 68 2000? Would prefer 15x7 but curious about both. Thanks.
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Last post by Sgallagher Fri Nov 06, 2020 12:19 pm
Coil Wiring - No Spark
by superstock2 » Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:08 pm
So I'm attempting to get my 2 liter swapped 1970 1600 running. I'm not sure when the swap was done and the wiring has definitely seen better days. I...
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Last post by superstock2 Thu Nov 05, 2020 3:53 pm
Backup/reverse light bulb
by Randalla » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:03 pm
Checked the Tech Wiki but the correct bulb for the lamp that hangs below the bumper is not listed. Does anybody know what the correct one is. An 1156...
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Last post by bikermike Wed Nov 04, 2020 4:03 pm
Carb mixture adjustment
by BBF Roadster » Fri Oct 05, 2012 8:53 pm
I'm trying to set the metering nozzles.
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Last post by Linda Wed Nov 04, 2020 12:46 pm
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Last post by Linda Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:40 pm
Easy Motor Mount Alignment (w/pix)
by mraitch » Wed Dec 18, 2019 8:15 pm
Locating motor mounts for me is one of the biggest pains in engine r+r
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Last post by msampsel Mon Nov 02, 2020 6:16 pm
Parts for Glass Bowl Fuel Filter
by DAC21 » Wed Oct 21, 2020 5:37 pm
What are the must replace seals for the glass bowel type fuel filter when replacing the cartridge? It appears there is a rubber gasket that fits into...
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Last post by Linda Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:02 am
Denso 93 mm alternator installed
by Toptech360 » Sat Apr 07, 2018 12:34 pm
I decided to to replace the giant delco 10 si alternator that had been retrofitted to my 1500 decades ago. It was a reliable old beast that still...
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Last post by The Neck Sat Oct 31, 2020 5:41 pm
Fuel gauge adjustment/calibration
by kingsey2k » Fri Oct 16, 2020 4:35 pm
I've got a '70 2000 with the stock fuel gauge, tank, sender... Mechanic recently redid the tank to get the rust out of it, but since I got it back,...
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Last post by kingsey2k Sat Oct 31, 2020 3:58 pm
Thread size question
by Fairlady5150 » Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:12 pm
I have a '68 1600 with an early engine and I'm considering a Champion radiator with electric fan. The fan comes with a 3/8 npt sensor. Does anybody...
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Last post by Curtis Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:12 am
Late Fuel Pump Design Question
by v8_ranch » Wed Oct 21, 2020 12:24 am
Well, I finally snuck a few minutes tonight to remove the fuel pump from my newly acquired 68 2000. Other than a tight fit with a wrench and...
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Last post by v8_ranch Sat Oct 31, 2020 10:32 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 Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:04 pm
Part Identification help please
by Slackline » Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:48 am
I backed the car out of the garage the other day and this was sitting on the garage floor. I don't know what it is or where it came from.
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Last post by Slackline Tue Oct 27, 2020 10:27 pm
carpet vendor options
by onsight512 » Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:07 pm
Who has carpet (kits)?
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