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Linda wrote:Stupid question of the Day: Can I use stainless screws to secure the side trim (aftermarket) or will I have a problem with dissimilar metals? Trying to avoid rust....

Linda

yes .02

Stainless should be fine, I intend to do the same thing.
Not only can you replace all trim screws with stainless, they will be cheaper and more durable than getting the originals re-chromed IMO.

On an R16, does the coolant flow go from the bottom radiator hose into the water pump, through the block and head and out through the thermostat housing back to radiator, or vice versa? It makes sense for the hot water from the engine to go to the top of the radiator, but you just never know...

I tried looking info up on the 'net, but I found two different answers according to the car manufacturer.

What I'm trying to find out is: If I ran an electric water pump instead of the mechanical one, would the output of the pump go into the top of the radiator or to the engine block?

Thanks in advance for any help.

p.s. I tried searching the forum, but neither of the two results that came back answered my question.

On an R16, does the coolant flow go from the bottom radiator hose into the water pump, through the block and head and out through the thermostat housing back to radiator

YES

If I ran an electric water pump instead of the mechanical one, would the output of the pump go into the top of the radiator

YES

Mucus garcias.

Nissanman wrote:

If I ran an electric water pump instead of the mechanical one, would the output of the pump go into the top of the radiator

YES

I disagree

The output of the pump goings into the block!

If you put the output into the radiator, when you get low on fluid the pump will suck air/steam.

It was early in the day!
My apologies

Anyone know of a wind tunnel test on the roadster body?
I swear at 65, the rear sucks down toward the asphalt. Could be the wind force on the "tall" windshield. Or am I just breathing too much "fat" carbs?

hey what diameter is the steel fuel line coming from the tank? 1/4" or 5/16"?

xbornkilla2k4 wrote:hey what diameter is the steel fuel line coming from the tank? 1/4" or 5/16"?

Off the tank or in the engine bay?

off the tank

On my 68 the return line as measured is 5/16" or 8mm, OD the "in" line is 1/4" or 6.3mm OD.

Off the tank is 1/4"[6.5mm] on my '65 with no return line.

I swear at 65, the rear sucks down toward the asphalt.

Well I'm only 61 so does that mean I've got something to look forward to

only if you go over 65 maybe 70 in a short windshield

awesome thanks guys!