The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread-take 2
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Re: The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread-take 2
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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Re: The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread-take 2
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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Re: The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread-take 2
replacing my differential cover gasket this weekend, can anyone tell me the correct torque settings for the bolts?
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Re: The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread-take 2
I saw that and that, but a differential flange is not the same as the cover.
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Re: The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread-take 2
how many licks does it take to reach the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop ?

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Re: The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread-take 2

sorry feeling sparky today

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Re: The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread-take 2
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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Re: The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread-take 2
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!
Thanks
I’ve found it called out in the past but I cannot find it!
Thanks
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Re: The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread-take 2
hahaha. nope 3 is the correct answer . one , two , three , at least that's what the owl says

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Re: The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread-take 2
Per the 2L wiki 12-18 ft lbscar_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?
http://www.311s.org/pmwiki-311/pmwiki.p ... ueSettings
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Re: The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread-take 2
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!
Thanks
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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Re: The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread-take 2
Thanks!
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Re: The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread-take 2
where is the part number on the LSDs?
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Re: The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread-take 2
25th hour bump
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