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Last post by 2mAn
Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:32 am
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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 S Allen
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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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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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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pwm dimmer
by Jdflyer » Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:43 pm
OK, I got my gauges restored by John and they are gorgeous. I had him do the LED lighting conversion and I can't speak highly enough of the quality...
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Last post by Jdflyer
Tue Apr 23, 2019 3:36 am
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Lets start with some LSD, what could go wrong?
by 2mAn » Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:04 pm
Hey all. Roadster NEWB here. A member here (SLOroadster) who I know through another forum (r3vlimited) convinced me that I need a Roadster in my...
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Last post by 2mAn
Mon Apr 22, 2019 9:14 pm
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R 16 Head Porting
by Daryl Smith » Sun Jan 20, 2019 2:56 am
My next Project.....After much reading, conversation with a couple of head porters, and comparison of other intake and exhaust ports, I have decided...
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Last post by Daryl Smith
Sun Apr 21, 2019 9:22 pm
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Differential Gasket problem
by car_cursed » Sat Apr 20, 2019 7:55 pm
So I bought a differential gasket that says for all years, but I go to put it on and it's way to big. Do I still have the oem rear axle?...
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Last post by car_cursed
Sun Apr 21, 2019 4:04 pm
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No electrical through IGN wiring
by Dustin82 » Sat Apr 20, 2019 1:16 pm
First post in a while!
I'm about to start some cable tracing today but figured I would ask here first before I get started... At the moment, I have...
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Last post by Dustin82
Sat Apr 20, 2019 6:33 pm
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Comparing body panels from 66 and 69
by etroxel » Thu Apr 18, 2019 10:54 pm
Hi all, I’m hoping to tap some wisdom here. Does anyone know if the bolt patterns are the same for ‘66 and ‘69 front fender mounting locations,...
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Last post by pebbles
Sat Apr 20, 2019 3:08 pm
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Steer Idler box reassembly help
by sdb8100 » Thu Apr 18, 2019 9:12 am
I got a rebuilt idler box with new vertical shaft and bushings, etc assembled. The idler arm and external seal was not assembled. I am about to...
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Last post by sdb8100
Thu Apr 18, 2019 12:24 pm
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U20 Heater pipe to front manifold routing
by Gornal » Wed Apr 17, 2019 5:16 pm
Hi,
Does anyone have a picture for the funky shaped hose which goes from the front manifold to the heater core? I have one and have no idea which...
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Last post by greydog
Thu Apr 18, 2019 10:14 am
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New Carpet Install
by JohnnyRoadster » Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:32 pm
I am sure that it has been discussed before, but I am wondering about what goes first.
I have new carpet and vinyl. I am thinking....
1. Install...
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Last post by Steverolton
Tue Apr 16, 2019 9:26 am
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headlight rubber gasket
by Gornal » Sun Apr 14, 2019 5:53 pm
Hi,
Just looking for advice on placing headlight rubber gaskets in behind the headlights. I can't find in any manual where they are but it looks...
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Last post by Gornal
Mon Apr 15, 2019 5:56 pm
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Differential flange nuts torque setting
by ppeters914 » Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:31 pm
Nothing in The Datsun Roadster Book.
From the TechWiki: Differential flange bolt - 8-9kg/m (57.8-65.1ft/lb.) Pat Mahoney's handy dandy Torque Values...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:59 pm
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Revisit alternator moves to passenger side
by Geistfahrar » Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:11 pm
Well, I am kinda at the crossroads at the repair & upgrades to my roadster. I still need to upgrade the water tower to finish the cooling system, and...
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Last post by Geistfahrar
Mon Apr 15, 2019 1:50 pm
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SU Carb Tuning re-visit
by Geistfahrar » Sat Apr 06, 2019 4:31 pm
While waiting for more parts & tools to arrive ( to finish the cooling, alt-swap & dizzy upgrades ), I decided to do some searches, to see how little...
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Last post by Lorna c
Mon Apr 15, 2019 12:57 pm
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Dist. recurve questions
by dads311 » Sat Apr 13, 2019 4:49 pm
So I bought a recurve kits and found some differences causing me questions. 1st is the breaker plate; the new one doesn't have the adjustment cam on...
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Last post by notoptoy
Sun Apr 14, 2019 3:04 pm
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Front turn signals not working
by Linda » Wed Dec 01, 2010 4:06 pm
Hi gang,
Kind of a long standing problem that I have tried to fix, did the search but am a bit stuck. They did work at one time, months ago.
My front...
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Last post by Lorna c
Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:26 am
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running rough...
by redroadster68 » Fri Apr 05, 2019 8:45 pm
After months of sitting idle, ye olde roadster is back on the road today. I stored it with a full tank to reduce tank condensation, added stabiliser...
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Last post by Lorna c
Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:57 am
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Wiper pivot arm assembly
by Gornal » Fri Apr 12, 2019 3:42 pm
Hi,
During my repaint, my painter got aggressive with my wiper pivots instead of taping them and tries to remove them. The photos are the result....
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Last post by C.Costine
Fri Apr 12, 2019 4:22 pm
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First Oil Change after rebuild?
by nismou20 » Tue Apr 09, 2019 6:43 pm
So Engine is breaking in, did the 20 min at 2krpms and driven about 10 miles and no smoke. These are cast rings that should quickly seat but when...
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Last post by nismou20
Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:27 pm
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Wanted: Rear Drum Brake Cylinder
by toofless » Sat Apr 06, 2019 11:03 pm
If you have a serviceable rear brake cylinder for a '69 SRL I'm interested in saving a little over the $130 new part. Thanks!
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Last post by S Allen
Thu Apr 11, 2019 1:40 pm
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Front End Slop
by RustBucket » Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:34 pm
When I first got the car it would wander all over the road, on acceleration, braking or just trying to go straight on the highway.
I read numerous...
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Last post by RustBucket
Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:12 am
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Custom Metal Lathe
by toofless » Mon Apr 08, 2019 4:27 pm
Hey everyone,
I needed a longer brake pushrod after replacing my master cylinder with a cheaper part meant for the Datsun 510 (common approach by...
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Last post by Toptech360
Mon Apr 08, 2019 7:07 pm
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rack and pinion
by datsun69 » Fri Sep 25, 2015 5:46 am
Converted my stock worm gearbox to rack and pinion hoping it would be easier when steering but there was no significant change. Any recommendation to...
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Last post by Bigtaku
Mon Apr 08, 2019 3:58 pm
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Last post by spl310
Sat Apr 06, 2019 3:43 pm
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Rope Seal resistance.
by nismou20 » Fri Mar 29, 2019 1:48 pm
Trying to start the rebuilt U20 and having a tough time spinning the motor. Have tried raising the front end to soak the seal for some time and even...
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Last post by Linda
Fri Apr 05, 2019 10:13 pm
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Last post by 111jag
Fri Apr 05, 2019 2:01 pm
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Will 510 rear brake shoes work on a roadster
by bradleygt » Fri Apr 05, 2019 11:05 am
Hello again still at it,
I have read the datsun 510 rear brake shoes will fit on a roadster with no problems. Just wanted to check to see if anyone...
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Last post by david premo
Fri Apr 05, 2019 12:05 pm
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Petronix install how to?
by Dcyco1 » Mon Jul 13, 2015 12:38 pm
I have a 1969 Datsun 2000 roadster that I am attempting to install this on. I have Petronix kit 1741 kit and the Petronix blaster coil with the 3 ohm...
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Last post by 111jag
Fri Apr 05, 2019 11:48 am
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Last post by jonny8
Wed Apr 03, 2019 5:37 pm
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Last post by notoptoy
Wed Apr 03, 2019 2:02 pm
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Potential problem alert!!!!
by C.Costine » Mon Apr 01, 2019 6:24 am
Yesterday I pulled the rocker arm assembly out of the box that it was stored in, to clean and prep it for installation. I noticed that the...
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Last post by bobd
Tue Apr 02, 2019 1:29 pm
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Last post by dads311
Mon Apr 01, 2019 11:54 am
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Last post by jrusso07
Sun Mar 31, 2019 3:13 pm
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Speaker Placement
by toofless » Sun Mar 03, 2019 3:39 pm
Hey everyone,
It's been a while since I posted on this site, mostly because I turned my '69 SRL over to the engine rebuilders about 8 months ago....
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Last post by toofless
Fri Mar 29, 2019 8:27 pm
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Brake Master
by brn2rde » Thu Mar 28, 2019 11:24 am
Anyone have any luck finding the 510 Brake Master Cylinder lately. I had in mind to swap in the 510 unit, pn# 11-1538, but I cannot find anyone that...
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Last post by fj20spl311
Fri Mar 29, 2019 12:45 am
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Last post by fj20spl311
Thu Mar 28, 2019 12:46 pm
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Under Hood Coating
by fish » Tue Mar 26, 2019 4:37 pm
Hey guys--
Has anybody reapplied the underhood texture coating after removing the old stuff? I contemplated just leaving it without the coating, but...
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Last post by datsunrides
Wed Mar 27, 2019 8:34 pm
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School me on starter ground
by nismou20 » Sun Mar 24, 2019 5:40 pm
My 69 U20 never came with a starter ground wire. I have noticed though all these years that battery never seems to crank for too long before pooping...
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Last post by autoairman
Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:02 am
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Lowe alternator mounting bolt
by Clearview12 » Sun Mar 24, 2019 5:45 pm
Lost lower alternator bracket bolt, does anybody know the correct size bolt for 69 2000.
Thanks
Andy
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Last post by Nissanman
Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:38 pm
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Engine storage recommendations
by 19692000survivor » Thu Mar 14, 2019 11:09 pm
I have a spare U20 engine that I want to store without damaging the pan or head. I have looked for a universal engine cradle that I could bolt the...
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Last post by Jujuman
Fri Mar 22, 2019 8:20 pm
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R16 Engine Rebuild Parts (Stroker)
by Sammy66 » Tue Mar 12, 2019 6:04 pm
Hi, I have an R16 5-main engine that I would like to rebuild as a Stroker using H20 parts (to save money). I have seen the parts list provided on...
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Last post by S Allen
Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:29 pm
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Mikuni throttle linkage setup
by DatsunNissanFan » Mon Mar 18, 2019 4:50 pm
Hi,
I sort of put together my Mikuni setup with a manifold/linkage setup meant for 510s with the L style throttle cable linkage. I had to pull that...
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Last post by fj20spl311
Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:04 pm
