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Last post by Bigtaku
Sun Aug 19, 2018 11:29 am
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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 cktrap
Fri Oct 20, 2017 4:09 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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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 bikermike
Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:31 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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Oil filter question
by mblue97 » Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:52 am
So I was using a Wix filter on my 1600 but just changed the oil and thought I'd try the Nissan filter. Anyway, I noticed the Nissan filter doesn't...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Sun Aug 19, 2018 10:26 pm
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Electronic Ignition
by car_cursed » Fri Aug 17, 2018 3:05 pm
Hoping someone can point me in the right direction. My 1500 started acting up last might and I think the coil and or other parts of the ignition are...
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Last post by car_cursed
Sun Aug 19, 2018 6:08 pm
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Dash Subharness
by Curtis » Sat Jul 28, 2018 2:34 pm
Doing a new round of building harnesses for owners. Had a request/question about building one like Spreabury did for the SR20 conversion. So I'm...
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Last post by Linusrp
Sun Aug 19, 2018 5:51 pm
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clock
by Lorna c » Sun Jan 21, 2018 8:24 pm
ok one more for the day and I'll leave y'all alone .
this looks to be tweaked .. now , does it need to be hooked onto the back hole that appears to...
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Last post by Lorna c
Sat Aug 18, 2018 2:45 pm
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Park Tail fuse melting box?
by svwilbur » Sat Apr 09, 2016 10:26 pm
I went to look at my fuse box so that I could pick up some fuses just in case I should ever blow one.
SURPRISE!
there IS or WAS and still might be...
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Last post by Curtis
Fri Aug 17, 2018 5:50 pm
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carpet vendor options
by onsight512 » Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:07 pm
Who has carpet (kits)?
1. Dean
2. Roadsterwerx
3. ?
4. ?
I received two carpet swatches from Dean and am just wondering what other options are...
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Last post by spl310
Fri Aug 17, 2018 4:17 pm
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door strikes
by etroxel » Thu Aug 16, 2018 4:02 pm
I have a '69 2000 and need to find a set of door strikes, gas tank filler neck, a truck lock & key, and a hood latch (all the parts that didn't come...
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Last post by sports imports
Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:34 am
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pre-ignition problems
by jeremy » Mon Feb 10, 2003 9:00 pm
Any one have any experience with this? I have a 69 ,2000 which i pulled all the stock smog stuff off and bought a recurve kit for the distributor and...
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Last post by Lorna c
Thu Aug 16, 2018 5:00 pm
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Hole behind freeze plug?
by Datsun AshLee » Fri Aug 10, 2018 2:55 pm
img_1533943485674.jpg Hi everyone, if you read a previous post of mine, I had water running into the oil pan, anyway we pulled the oil pan off, put...
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Last post by greydog
Wed Aug 15, 2018 10:12 am
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Dwell / timing oddness
by Lorna c » Thu Aug 02, 2018 5:12 am
Ok so basically why would my dwell have to be large to run properly ? Like a 30 ! If I close it up to a 50 dwell the timing is so bad I can't read...
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Last post by Lorna c
Sun Aug 12, 2018 1:55 pm
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1600 Squeaking
by peeeter » Fri Aug 10, 2018 11:49 am
It sounds like the type of squeaking you hear when belts squeak, but it doesn't seem to be coming from the belt. I haven't been able to isolate the...
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Last post by C.Costine
Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:23 pm
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thoughts on dynamat
by onsight512 » Tue Aug 07, 2018 1:16 pm
I'm in the middle of putting different seats in the car (can't wait to get back home!) and I'll be filling in some holes, stripping the paint,...
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Last post by dynaguy
Thu Aug 09, 2018 7:49 am
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Fixed it in 5mins
by Lorna c » Sat Aug 04, 2018 12:32 am
I was tightening up my battery and the wrench slipped and landed on the break line box thing up on the fire wall . The one with two lines on it with...
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Last post by Lorna c
Sun Aug 05, 2018 1:46 pm
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Rear Reflectors to Reverse Lights?
by sdb8100 » Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:13 am
I've searched a bit and I've found some mention of this as a concept, but has anyone done it? If so, wiring, parts used, etc?
I'm working on my '69...
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Last post by sdb8100
Sun Aug 05, 2018 6:44 am
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Last post by JT68
Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:36 pm
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Weber Install
by S Allen » Thu Aug 02, 2018 10:31 am
Gary Yasaki sent me a nice write-up with pictures regarding his weber install on his stroked 1600. Good information with quite a few links. Thank...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Fri Aug 03, 2018 4:33 pm
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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 Toptech360
Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:01 pm
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1600 Clutch
by jarhead » Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:54 pm
OK long clutch post. Been chasing a severe clutch engagement chatter(drive train and rear end is good) and 2nd gear popping out of gear on...
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Last post by JT68
Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:38 am
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Re-Man'd Starter dead after 1 year?
by 2mAn » Wed Jul 18, 2018 10:11 am
**Moved this from the quick question, just in case this pops up for others later**
Can heat from the header heat up a starter to the point of...
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Last post by 2mAn
Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:32 am
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Fuel Gauge Question
by ARowe84 » Tue Jun 26, 2018 9:21 am
The fuel gauge on my 69 1600 reads full when I top the tank. But by 100 miles driven it has progressed to the empty line when in reality it’s...
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Last post by PatM
Sat Jul 28, 2018 4:46 pm
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tonneau cover snaps / grommets
by onsight512 » Fri Jul 27, 2018 8:41 am
I pulled the tonneau cover out for the first time last night and noticed that it fits well everywhere except at the front of the doors.
Is it...
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Last post by steve_car
Fri Jul 27, 2018 6:02 pm
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Front End Alignment Advice
by bikermike » Sun Dec 08, 2013 1:21 pm
I should have the front end back together today. While I had it torn apart I decided to install a set of Dean's super comp springs I had in the...
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Last post by ppeters914
Thu Jul 26, 2018 7:29 pm
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Front bump stop modification
by eye » Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:26 am
Have done searches and no luck. Does anyone have a drawing of the front bump stop mods from Bob Sharpe? I have lowering springs to install and KYB...
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Last post by 2mAn
Tue Jul 24, 2018 9:46 am
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Jacking idea
by theunz » Mon Jul 16, 2018 6:02 pm
I recently purchased one of these to use to jack up my 1969 Porsche 911s because I did not like the idea of jacking on a near 50 year old magnesium...
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Last post by spl310
Mon Jul 23, 2018 11:29 am
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Problem: late carb with early fuel tank
by ChrisS » Sat Jul 21, 2018 6:02 am
My old fuel tank was rotten and Tom came through with an early tank that has no return nipple. My late model carb (I think?) has a return line (as...
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Last post by ChrisS
Mon Jul 23, 2018 5:59 am
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Will this work in a 1600?
by Datsun AshLee » Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:15 pm
Hi everyone, my grandmother just gave me this distributor and I want to know if it will work in my 1600 motor, if so.. how do I install it?
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Last post by ppeters914
Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:53 pm
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Last post by S Allen
Thu Jul 19, 2018 12:26 pm
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removing dash
by johnscf » Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:03 am
after finishing a fair amount of mechanical work I'm starting on the interior for my 68 2000. Have removed seats and carpet and now getting ready to...
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Last post by bakerjf
Wed Jul 18, 2018 10:45 pm
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Last post by Bigtaku
Wed Jul 18, 2018 1:31 pm
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Last post by onsight512
Wed Jul 18, 2018 11:27 am
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coolant overflowed...
by onsight512 » Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:56 pm
after a 30 mile drive. I believe it all came out of the overflow tube. I have a SR14 DE in the car (installed by the PO). After it cooled off, I...
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Last post by onsight512
Wed Jul 18, 2018 11:23 am
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Converting to moden seat belts...
by JDeatsch » Thu Oct 15, 2015 7:07 pm
Yep, again with the questions...
My DPO did away with the stock seat belts so I cannot use the clip in three point setup.
Where do folks mount the...
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Last post by Bigtaku
Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:23 am
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1969 Datsun 1600 spl311
by artist5665 » Sat Jul 14, 2018 1:07 am
Hello again..
I need some guidence on diagnosing why I have no headlights or tail lights brake lights and blinkers work fine. I appreciate and...
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Last post by artist5665
Sat Jul 14, 2018 3:28 pm
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1969 Carb springs
by norm4012 » Mon Jul 02, 2018 12:30 pm
Does anyone know where you can buy the small return springs on the bottom of the su-carbs? and what size they are?
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Last post by norm4012
Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:50 pm
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Temp sender alternative fix
by Linda » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:02 pm
Here is an alternative fix for a stuck or broken temp sender, or for those not willing to risk trying to take one out either with the head on or off...
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Last post by Linda
Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:32 pm
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headlights
by onsight512 » Fri Jul 06, 2018 11:59 am
I've gone thru some (?) of the tech articles in the Wiki, but I'm lost at this point (doesn't take much with electrons).
My driver's side headlight...
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Last post by fj20spl311
Thu Jul 12, 2018 2:37 pm
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U20 5 spd Transmssion Oil Recommendation
by mcdadeth » Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:46 pm
Hey: Just going to change the oil in my 69 2000 5spd trans. This one is the Borg Warner trans. What oil is recommended for these trans?
thomas
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Last post by bikermike
Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:55 am
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Motor won't turn
by Datsun AshLee » Tue Jul 10, 2018 1:59 pm
Hi everyone, I pulled my motor after it blew the head gasket, pulled the head and there was water on the top of a couple pistons, cleaned off a...
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Last post by theunz
Tue Jul 10, 2018 8:31 pm
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U20 5 spd Transmssion Oil Recommendation
by mcdadeth » Fri Jul 06, 2018 1:47 pm
Hey: Just going to change the oil in my 69 2000 5spd trans. This one is the Borg Warner trans. What oil is recommended for these trans?
thomas
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Last post by Gregs672000
Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:41 am
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plastic 4-blade fan
by scotty » Mon Jul 09, 2018 1:33 am
Would a 4-blade plastic fan from a 1970 510 fit in my 66 1600? If not, which model fan should I be looking for? I have the metal fan and I would like...
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Last post by mraitch
Mon Jul 09, 2018 11:53 pm
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Carb adjustment
by mellis18 » Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:59 am
Now that I'm living about 4,000 feet higher than before (moved to Utah from California Central Coast) I know I'm going to have to adjust the carbs...
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Last post by Linda
Mon Jul 09, 2018 6:53 pm
