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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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Fri Sep 27, 2019 8:13 pm
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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:
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; (Edit...
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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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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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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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Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:49 pm
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How to Replace wheel studs.
by Booty_Hunter » Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:07 pm
I got new rims, but now I need longer wheel studs. Is there a how-to some where showing how to replace them? Is this something I can do myself? Also,...
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Last post by redroadster
Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:01 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
Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:50 pm
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Mon Oct 21, 2019 8:02 am
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Removing 1600 PCV elbow from valve cover?
by funkaholik » Thu Oct 17, 2019 5:49 pm
I would like to remove the PCV elbow from my R16 valve cover to make polishing much easier. I have a few questions:
Do I need to remove the...
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Sun Oct 20, 2019 2:41 pm
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Wideband O2 or no? '69 manifold
by tcslc » Tue Oct 15, 2019 4:15 pm
Hello. After watching a '69 U20 Roadster sit outside for 14 months a few miles from me, I bought the car in August. The body is not rusty, amazing...
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Last post by Nissanman
Wed Oct 16, 2019 12:52 am
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Rad hose numbers in TecWiki
by VonMussa » Wed Oct 09, 2019 3:09 pm
Looking at the TechWiki and the coolant hoses listed there. The Gates 25480 radiator hose is coming up as flexible coolant hose. Is this the correct...
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Last post by CSP311
Tue Oct 15, 2019 7:19 am
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Trans fill plug location
by Joshua » Sat Oct 05, 2019 8:07 pm
Cant seam to find the fill plug for the trans. Just need to know where to look and what size socket/wrench to use
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Last post by C.Costine
Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:40 am
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H 20 Valve and Timing Specs ???
by exit64 » Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:55 pm
Anyone know the right valve clearance for an H20? The car I just helped a guy in town buy has that motor. Runs great but I just want to give...
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Last post by Linda
Sun Oct 13, 2019 11:28 pm
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Sun Oct 13, 2019 9:18 am
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Anti-Drain tube back necessity
by 19692000survivor » Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:11 pm
I have recently read several post around warnings of not having an anti-drain back tube on your Datsun Roadster engine. Do any of the vendors have...
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Last post by Curtis
Thu Oct 10, 2019 11:09 pm
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Adjusting U20 Valves
by Rutty » Sat Oct 05, 2019 3:28 pm
Hi all,
I was adjusting the valves on my U20 for the first time and ran into an unexpected issue.
So from what I see there are three nuts under the...
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Last post by Rutty
Wed Oct 09, 2019 9:02 pm
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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 JT68
Tue Oct 08, 2019 9:15 pm
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Stroker exhaust question
by printner » Mon Oct 07, 2019 7:33 pm
I wanted to get some input on what I should do with my stroker for exhaust.
It's currently R16 stroked with R16 rods and 300ZX pistons, Solex 40's...
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Last post by JT68
Tue Oct 08, 2019 7:25 am
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Stealth Instrument Voltage Regulator Fix
by devo » Wed Nov 02, 2016 3:52 pm
Piggybacking on Nissanman's brilliant and inexpensive fix for the instrument voltage regulator that plagues a lot of Roadsters, I found a simple and...
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Last post by The Neck
Tue Oct 08, 2019 2:02 am
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Cooling system overhaul
by The Neck » Thu Sep 19, 2019 9:51 pm
Hey everyone!
I've been working diligently per usual on my car and have crossed a few more items off the to do list, and in doing so found...
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Last post by The Neck
Tue Oct 08, 2019 2:00 am
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'68 SPL311 Timing question
by VonMussa » Mon Oct 07, 2019 1:53 pm
New to working on cars, limited to no previous knowledge. Trying to trouble shoot my engine. I see that the '68 SPL311 timing is set at 16degrees...
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Last post by Nissanman
Tue Oct 08, 2019 1:15 am
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1963 front brakes
by gilly » Tue Sep 17, 2019 11:44 pm
front wheel cylinders are out on my 63... I'm looking to have more of a driver than a restoration. (the body is a bit rough as it is)
I'd like to...
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Last post by spl310
Mon Oct 07, 2019 12:50 pm
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4spd tranny questions
by dynaguy » Tue Sep 03, 2019 9:24 am
Not really much experience with transmissions. What input on determining condition based on these pics, Syncros etc? There is some play in...
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Last post by JT68
Sun Oct 06, 2019 10:15 pm
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heater core
by joe fremeau » Fri Oct 04, 2019 9:46 pm
Hi Just removed my heater core from my 67 1/2 1600. Can someone tell me what the electrical componet is in the heater box all so is there any way of...
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Last post by Curtis
Sat Oct 05, 2019 10:40 am
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heater core
by joe fremeau » Fri Oct 04, 2019 9:46 pm
Hi Just removed my heater core from my 67 1/2 1600. Can someone tell me what the electrical componet is in the heater box all so is there any way of...
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Last post by Curtis
Sat Oct 05, 2019 12:29 am
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Flat dash conversion. A work in progress.
by MSmethers » Sun Feb 19, 2012 11:31 pm
After spending hours scouring the search function and perusing hundreds of pictures, I found the most helpful to be the post by Pebbles and info...
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Fri Oct 04, 2019 2:43 pm
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Tachometer question
by brn2rde » Sun Sep 01, 2019 8:52 pm
Just installed a new Tach cable on my daughters 69, and the reading is obviously and highly innacurate. Stock gauges, stock cable, EI distributor....
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Last post by AustinEngy
Wed Oct 02, 2019 3:26 pm
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R16 3 main questions....
by dynaguy » Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:15 pm
I have 2 r16's. Both are 3 main bearings. One has an iron head, the other aluminum head. What is interchangeable between these?
Heads?
Rockers?...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:43 am
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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
Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:38 am
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MSD and Resistor Sparkplugs
by nismou20 » Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:27 pm
I am still having issues with engine miss. Checked all the usual suspects, cap, cables, fuel pressure etc. Then I came across this video of a...
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Mon Sep 30, 2019 11:25 pm
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Freezing broken bolts
by greydog » Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:17 pm
I have two broken head bolts on a 1600 block.
I made a drill jig and have a hole thru the center of each bolt.
Repeated soaking with WD 40 Penetrant...
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Last post by greydog
Mon Sep 30, 2019 7:07 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 spl310
Mon Sep 30, 2019 11:18 am
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Ignition light at start up
by vinnief » Tue Sep 17, 2019 8:45 am
Hi all, a mechanic friend of mine in Oz has queried the non existence of an ignition dash light on my roadster. Since I haven't driven mine for over...
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Mon Sep 30, 2019 8:46 am
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Odd Clutch Problem
by ehanson » Tue Sep 24, 2019 11:16 am
I have a 68 2000 which has been idle for quite some time. Engine and trans were out years ago, and both rebuilt, but never fired. All looked OK, but...
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Last post by Nissanman
Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:25 am
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Metal Gauge of Sill plates ?
by RustyBucket » Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:56 pm
Can someone tell me what the thickness of the metal used to make the siil plates ? THe metal under the front fenders at the fire wall needs to mended...
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Last post by RustyBucket
Sat Sep 28, 2019 1:13 pm
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Sun Sep 22, 2019 11:56 pm
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Carb conversions
by Fairlady5150 » Thu Sep 19, 2019 3:29 pm
Fairly new Roadster owner, and very new to SU's. I've decided I just don't like them, and I want to go another route. Anybody have any thoughts on a...
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Last post by spl310
Sun Sep 22, 2019 12:20 pm
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Choke cable attachment to carb
by Ted928 » Thu Sep 19, 2019 11:54 pm
Does the choke cable sheathing have a positive attachment to the carb? Mine are not retained so operating the choke can cause the cable sheathing to...
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Last post by Ted928
Fri Sep 20, 2019 8:23 pm
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Carburetor slide stopper
by Ted928 » Mon Sep 16, 2019 4:32 pm
My slides (pistons) have a small button that protrudes from the bottom; this is what strikes against the carb body when the slide is all the way...
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Last post by Ted928
Thu Sep 19, 2019 11:03 pm
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5 speed transmission mount
by jabel » Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:29 pm
I have been attempting to replace the transmission mount in a 1969 2000 and I am starting to think it is physically impossible to do so. Has anyone...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Thu Sep 19, 2019 7:16 pm
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66 Dash Clock Question
by Rodosuta » Wed Nov 21, 2018 9:33 am
Is it possible to remove the little knob from the stem that adjusts the clock and if so, what is the best approach?
Thanks!
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Last post by AustinEngy
Wed Sep 18, 2019 3:12 pm
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Speed Bleeders
by MrWaj » Tue Sep 17, 2019 7:24 pm
Has anyone ordered Speed Bleeders for a 510 rear cylinder conversation? Need a part number or a measurement of the length of the bleeder. Also what...
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Last post by bossbob
Tue Sep 17, 2019 8:23 pm
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5sp transmission rebuild
by 69roadster » Fri Sep 13, 2019 5:03 pm
The 1at an 2nd gear Synchro are shot in my transmission. Is there anything special about rebuilding the roadster transmission, that would require a...
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Last post by bakerjf
Mon Sep 16, 2019 4:51 pm
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'64 flywheel bolt torque
by Fetch » Sat Sep 14, 2019 3:41 pm
I have been through the service manual and can not find the flywheel to crank bolt torque info. Any one know?
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Last post by bossbob
Sat Sep 14, 2019 4:20 pm
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Gas tank questions
by johnscf » Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:01 am
I dropped the tank out of my 68 2000 to clean and seal and I noticed that it has two lines coming out of the front near the center. This looks like...
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Last post by bobd
Fri Sep 13, 2019 5:08 am
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Odd bent valve question
by greydog » Fri Aug 30, 2019 5:20 pm
The R16 in the '69 has probably got about 65000 miles on it. AFAIK, the head has never been off it.
I drove the car to Blue Lake a few weeks ago for...
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Last post by greydog
Thu Sep 12, 2019 10:18 am
