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@copterpilot - did they cut grooves for the o-ring??

So... there’s this black wire with a female connector that comes out of the back of the hazard switch (next to the radio) on my 68 SRL. I assume this goes to ground — but I don’t see it’s companion wire. And it’s not listed on either of the schematics I’ve got. Any thoughts?

mraitch wrote: Sat Mar 24, 2018 9:30 pm @copterpilot - did they cut grooves for the o-ring??

No, those grooves were there already. Doesn’t make sense to have o rings at the base, though I did think of putting some there.

This all I have: -


Perhaps check if that black wire is already grounded in which case it maybe a ground connector for the radio

Oh Nissanman you may be onto something there. I had a ground going to one of the screws on the heater because I couldn’t figure out where the stereo would ground. This makes a lot more sense!

I have my engine out so I decided to check the timing chains. Anything of concern here? Looks good to me, however, I’m no expert.

And these.

Copterpilot wrote: Sun Mar 25, 2018 4:01 pm And these.

I am not a roadster timing chain expert but back in my motorcycle competition days you would take a hold of the chain at the midpoint of where it is around the large sprocket and see if you can pull it away from the sprocket a significant amount. On the motorcycle the significant amount was enough to see the tip of a sprocket tooth under the chain.

Should I use a sealant on the fuel pump gaskets? That's on the surfaces touching the block and fuel pump, not the spacer surfaces (which the gaskets are already attached to). If so, Form-A-Gasket No. 2 is marked as gas and oil resistant...is that a good choice?

If the sprocket teeth are like christmas trees ....pointy, I was told that there is too much wear on my 1600...probably same for 2000

If you can see wear on the power side of the sprocket, sort of a scallop, they will need to be replaced. If the chain has streched such that you can see a lot of the tensioner rod, consider replacing the chains.
Dan

Chains are inexpensive, makes sense to at least change them.

notoptoy wrote: Wed Mar 21, 2018 1:39 pm I would start with checking the fuses, then look at the switch at the pedal, is it lined up - not off to either side. Does it extend far enough when the pedal is pushed to activate it? Is the switch connected, does it work? Is it possible just the brake filaments are burned out in the bulbs?

I need to stop thinking the worst and making things complicated.
Just a fuse.

Thanks!

RP

My interior door handles are loose. They don't rest in toward the door like they should -- they tend to fall toward the inside of the car by like 1/2 inch. (can provide photos if you can't visualize it)

I have the guts out of the door to replace the window channel U-shaped tracks. I took a look in the door, and it doesn't look like anything is missing. But the handles are both definitely a little loose. Is there a solution to this? Might as well address it while i have the door apart. I didn't see any posts about it in the past.

Are there coil springs between the mechanism and the black escutcheons??