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I have a set of Nissan aluminum wheels that came with the car ... Nissan part number 40300P7100. Will they fit? my '68?
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tjp wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2019 3:24 pm What does a five speed transmission weigh?
Don't hold me to this, as my memory is none too good. That questions was asked a few years ago, and I weighed mine at the time at I believe 85lbs. If it's critically important you could search through my posts.
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replacing my differential cover gasket this weekend, can anyone tell me the correct torque settings for the bolts?
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I saw that and that, but a differential flange is not the same as the cover.
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how many licks does it take to reach the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop ?
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:lol:

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Lorna c wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2019 12:34 pm how many licks does it take to reach the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop ?

It takes me about five........Then I bite it!
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What is the torque specs for the nut on the bottom of 1) the steering gear box 2) the idler box??

I’ve found it called out in the past but I cannot find it!

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C.Costine wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2019 4:49 pm
Lorna c wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2019 12:34 pm how many licks does it take to reach the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop ?

It takes me about five........Then I bite it!
hahaha. nope 3 is the correct answer . one , two , three , at least that's what the owl says
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car_cursed wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2019 12:12 pm replacing my differential cover gasket this weekend, can anyone tell me the correct torque settings for the bolts?
Per the 2L wiki 12-18 ft lbs
http://www.311s.org/pmwiki-311/pmwiki.p ... ueSettings
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sdb8100 wrote: Sat Apr 20, 2019 1:55 pm What is the torque specs for the nut on the bottom of 1) the steering gear box 2) the idler box??

I’ve found it called out in the past but I cannot find it!

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Per the 2L wiki
Idler 65-79 ft lbs
Steering box 101 ft lbs
http://www.311s.org/pmwiki-311/pmwiki.p ... ueSettings
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Thanks!
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where is the part number on the LSDs?
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2mAn wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:32 am where is the part number on the LSDs?
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