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Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:49 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:
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; (Edit...
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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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carbs off intake
by Lorna c » Fri Jun 15, 2018 2:33 pm
hey . top of the morning to you..
I've taken the carbs off the intake for the first time and I'm wondering what should I look for as far as something...
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Last post by Lorna c
Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:14 am
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Shroud hitting alternator
by Datsun AshLee » Sun Jun 17, 2018 4:42 pm
Hi everyone, I put a 1970 1600 motor in my 1967 1600 and I'm sure you've noticed from my previous posts, it has been one problem after another! Now...
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Last post by Curtis
Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:36 pm
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Carb fuel return
by mpowers » Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:05 pm
Hi all, it’s been a while since I’ve gotten to work on my car (2 kids does that!) and I started it up and the fuel line leaked at the carb return...
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Last post by mpowers
Sun Jun 17, 2018 1:13 pm
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Freez plugs.
by boxcar » Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:24 am
Any one have a size for the freeze plugs in a U-20? I'd like to have the new ones on hand before tearing down the engine.
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Last post by boxcar
Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:24 am
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Hard Top Weatherstrip - Update w/ Part Numbers
by jamesw » Sat Jan 19, 2013 6:39 pm
Hope this helps everyone.
I just finished off my hard top w/ weatherstrip from Mcmaster Carr
I used part numbers:
12335A74 $2.78 per foot
12335A71...
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Last post by fj20spl311
Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:35 pm
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Oil Pan Gasket
by ARowe84 » Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:53 pm
Just picked up a new oil pan gasket from Dean, looks like install is pretty straight forward. Any input on if I need to use any gasket sealant, and...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Sat Jun 16, 2018 12:25 pm
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Empi Wood Steering Wheel Adapter
by Curtis » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:04 am
Would like to find out what adapter might work for the replica Empi 3 hole steering? Looked online but I am unsure. Is the VW spline the same?...
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Last post by Curtis
Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:04 am
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old vs new starter nose
by oppositeLock » Sat Jan 20, 2018 12:39 pm
The new reduction gear starter I have does not have a nose on it. Is that (re)movable from the old starter or is there a different part I need to...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:06 pm
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gaskets for this job to replace
by Lorna c » Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:12 pm
ok so I've pulled my intake and carbs , headers tomorrow . anyway . it looks like I'm going to need a few gaskets here . looks like everything is...
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Last post by Lorna c
Thu Jun 14, 2018 11:38 pm
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If only I had...
by jonny8 » Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:10 am
...replaced the battery strap...
So a nice drive ended in a lot of smoke but fortunately not a fire. Battery slipped and shorted out on a number of...
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Last post by mraitch
Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:42 pm
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Adjustable Front Spring heights?
by zetec311 » Tue Jun 12, 2018 4:30 pm
hello,
ive been reading up on different suspension set ups. looks as if standard coil overs with threaded shock bodies are a no-no on a stock...
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Last post by zetec311
Wed Jun 13, 2018 1:47 pm
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Rebuilding Front Disk Calipers - Can I Rebuild?
by ct06033 » Tue Jun 12, 2018 1:42 am
I had an issue last weekend with my brakes not releasing pressure. I found this out as they overheated and slowed me to a crawl. Made for a really...
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Last post by ct06033
Wed Jun 13, 2018 2:24 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 Nissanman
Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:28 pm
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carbs . Piston and needles
by Lorna c » Mon Jun 11, 2018 12:03 am
hey quick question pls
why does one needle feel like it's too long now ? it's all the way up in the piston as far as it can go now and still...
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Last post by Lorna c
Tue Jun 12, 2018 10:28 am
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Soft Top Loop
by peeeter » Mon Jun 11, 2018 2:25 pm
Posted this question in the quick/small/stupid question thread but figured I'd bring it out since it's not so quick anymore and wanted to get a...
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Last post by Ralph
Tue Jun 12, 2018 12:01 am
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1600 Distributor and heater hose problem
by Datsun AshLee » Fri Jun 08, 2018 5:07 pm
Hi everyone, We took off the distributor cap from the motor we just installed and there is no points or rotor and the distributor doesn't have the...
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Last post by Datsun AshLee
Mon Jun 11, 2018 6:09 pm
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PCV Hose Alternative
by peeeter » Mon Jun 11, 2018 12:59 pm
What kind of hose are people using for this? I see the one on Datsunparts.com but don't want to spend 70 on a hose. Any alternatives?
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Last post by devo
Mon Jun 11, 2018 4:33 pm
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Wont start when hot
by loadtoad87 » Tue Jun 05, 2018 12:59 pm
I bought a 1967 1600 that had not run in 5 years. I got it running like a top in a day, but once I turn the car off and then try to start it again,...
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Last post by Lorna c
Mon Jun 11, 2018 12:17 am
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carbs
by Lorna c » Tue Jun 05, 2018 5:05 pm
I have a couple specific questions on these please . if things are missing or not
now in this picture I see threading , that says something should...
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Last post by Lorna c
Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:57 am
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broken bolt in front of motor
by Lorna c » Wed May 23, 2018 5:11 am
I broke this bolt off trying to tighten it down .
if I were to drive it for a while without fixing it , will it hurt anything ?
it's down by the...
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Last post by Lorna c
Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:54 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
Fri Jun 08, 2018 5:39 pm
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In Line Fuseable Link
by revbang1 » Wed May 23, 2018 9:40 pm
I sent this out in a Personal Message, I think. Since I'm not sure, I'm sending this out to the whole group.
I am in the process of finishing an...
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Last post by caraddict
Fri Jun 08, 2018 2:05 pm
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Please help E Coast electronic Ignition
by Rdeanc64 » Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:50 am
Trying last ditch effort before sending back. First with the old distributor on the car runs perfectly. Things I've done.
1 replaced old distributor...
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Last post by Young-gunroadster
Fri Jun 08, 2018 11:04 am
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Upgraded U20 Head Install
by CameronSF » Wed Jul 13, 2016 7:01 pm
OK boys and girls,
I'm about to put everything back together and wanted to throw a quick summary here to make sure I didn't miss anything as I've...
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Last post by Linda
Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:09 am
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Ignition advance
by Gregs672000 » Tue Jun 05, 2018 12:32 pm
Now that my Isky cam is back in and working properly (as far as I can tell anyway!), I wanted to play with ignition timing some more. Background: The...
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Last post by spyder
Fri Jun 08, 2018 2:32 am
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123 Ignition Curve Thread
by AidanDawn2000 » Fri Oct 13, 2017 12:31 am
This thread probably won't see much action considering that adoption is still growing. However I think it might be handy, especially once more...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Thu Jun 07, 2018 1:44 pm
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1600 early / late water pump interchangabilty?
by funkaholik » Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:31 pm
Hi all. After some false starts, I'm determined to get my '70 1600 back on the road after 20 years (!) of storage. My original engine had lots of...
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Last post by spl310
Wed Jun 06, 2018 6:23 am
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Last post by mraitch
Tue Jun 05, 2018 6:22 pm
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Last post by notoptoy
Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:22 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 Mackn367
Mon Jun 04, 2018 4:45 pm
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Hardtop Project
by Alvin » Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:34 pm
I'm picking up a hardtop for the roadster this weekend. Here are pics of it on Dave's '66/SR20:
There are few things that need attention like the...
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Last post by MicVelo
Mon Jun 04, 2018 1:29 pm
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Dynamat Extreeme over Bed Liner
by SABLT194 » Mon Jun 04, 2018 5:46 am
I have the interior of my tub done in epoxy bedliner. It has the typical texture of most bedliner products. I would like to install dynamat extreme....
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Last post by dynaguy
Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:50 am
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choke sticking open
by oppositeLock » Fri Jun 01, 2018 11:42 pm
The setup: I have a carb pulled part, bell and piston removed, replacing the nozzle. The fuel line to the float bowl is not connected. So the nozzle...
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Last post by jrusso07
Sun Jun 03, 2018 6:13 am
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Roadster radio/speakers/subwoofer ideas...
by Tomakze » Sun May 06, 2012 5:46 pm
I am an MECP certified installer, meaning I install radios, security systems, etc for a living, and my '68 1600 is in need of all of the above! I...
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Last post by Curtis
Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:18 pm
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Jets etc for 40PHH carbs
by riceturbo » Sat May 26, 2018 5:07 pm
I have now got my 40 PHH carbs on my 1600 and although in the main I'm happy running below 2000 revs is not smooth but there's no popping,coughin or...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Sat Jun 02, 2018 11:47 am
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Glue in cardboard firewall panel kit??
by SABLT194 » Tue May 29, 2018 6:12 am
I'm planning to Dynamat my interior and then install a new reproduction interior firewall panel kit. The original kit was fastened with screws that...
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Last post by Ed Mason
Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:48 am
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Powerless and detonations with load
by Lars » Mon May 28, 2018 10:32 am
Hi,
I haven't been able to drive my roadster for the last 5-7 years because when the season starts something always breaks. Getting parts and...
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Last post by fj20spl311
Wed May 30, 2018 5:54 pm
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69 2000 Freeze plug change
by mcdadeth » Fri May 25, 2018 8:47 pm
Hi. Just found out that I need to change the rear freeze plug on my Roadster. How big / bad of job is this. Will I have to pull motor, or can I drop...
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Last post by mraitch
Wed May 30, 2018 11:03 am
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68-70 rear leafs harder or softer?
by ppeters914 » Tue May 15, 2018 8:28 pm
Came across this from 2004 while searching for something else:
For the record, the early spring part number is 55020-10500 (that is for 1600s...
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Last post by pebbles
Sat May 26, 2018 8:55 pm
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Front Suspension creaking
by DCooke » Wed May 09, 2018 9:22 pm
While I was getting an alignment done on the roadster, the tech noticed that the lower ball joints were squeaking excessively when the steering was...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Sat May 26, 2018 3:59 pm
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exhaust reverse flow
by oppositeLock » Sat May 19, 2018 6:35 pm
Has anyone had an issue with the exhaust flowing back to the passenger compartment from the tailpipe exit? Even on a half hour drive (top down) with...
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Last post by oppositeLock
Sat May 26, 2018 2:40 pm
