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G R and H timing gear info
by david premo » Wed May 25, 2022 3:30 pm
Attention all G-15, R-16 and H-20 engine owners JT68 has provided an article to the tech wiki regarding problems with timing components used in the...
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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 Gregs672000 Thu May 19, 2022 10:52 am
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,
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Last post by spriso Mon Dec 14, 2020 7:10 pm
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 roadsterdude1600 Tue Jul 21, 2020 6:51 am
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Last post by S Allen Wed Jul 03, 2019 3:41 pm
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
Stroker Poll
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
The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread.
by GeoffM » Mon May 18, 2009 12:03 pm
Timing and cooling and carbs, OH MY
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Last post by notoptoy Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:51 pm
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
advice needed
by jabel » Sun Sep 25, 2022 2:01 pm
I'm getting ready to install the engine in my 1969 2000, I've got the steering column and shaft out and I'm thinking about installing them after the...
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Last post by mraitch Sat Oct 01, 2022 6:31 pm
Mechanical Oil Pressure Gauge psi
by Curtis » Sun May 15, 2022 7:05 pm
My stock electric oil pressure gauge died. It was reading up to maybe 20psi on rev and of course like most barely moved above zero at idle. Replaced...
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Last post by spl310 Sat Oct 01, 2022 2:24 pm
Cams cams cams...
by Gregs672000 » Tue Sep 27, 2022 12:08 am
Ya, I can never seem to stop messing, and for those who like this stuff I through the I'd post and get some input, and just document how this...
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Last post by Cyclewrks Thu Sep 29, 2022 11:17 am
Z31 disc brake conversion
by BAMUZ » Wed Sep 28, 2022 5:56 am
I seen a thread on here from 2011 where a member had made it happen, I saved the write up just wondering if anybody else has done this conversion and...
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Last post by BAMUZ Wed Sep 28, 2022 5:56 am
Front to Rear Brake Line Connection
by ppeters914 » Sun Jun 24, 2018 6:57 pm
I splurged and purchased Classic Tubing stainless steel brake lines (DA1001-SS) for my '67 1600, which includes 8 lines. A few tweaks will be...
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Last post by ppeters914 Tue Sep 27, 2022 6:04 pm
G15 pistons
by unklpat » Thu Sep 22, 2022 9:55 pm
Looking for info regarding new G15 pistons. Any ideas? Pat
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Last post by unklpat Fri Sep 23, 2022 7:50 pm
Brake component question
by the550 Roadster » Thu Sep 22, 2022 12:35 pm
I was hoping someone could tell me how to remove the dust shield on the front wheels. There is a tab on two of the bolts and I have reservations...
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Last post by Stitebunny Thu Sep 22, 2022 3:13 pm
Fs5c71a 5 speed
by Stitebunny » Mon Mar 28, 2016 2:19 pm
I have what I believe is this transmission and 5th gear has gone out. Cruising up the freeway it just disappeared. No noises, vibration or anything....
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Last post by rwmann Thu Sep 22, 2022 9:34 am
1600 cam timing reality check
by Habitat.pat » Tue Sep 20, 2022 4:13 pm
I’m assembling my engine with new everything internal, including cam & crank & want to verify the cam timing.
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Last post by Habitat.pat Wed Sep 21, 2022 11:13 am
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Last post by sports imports Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:10 am
1600 stripped temp sensor threads
by mblue97 » Thu Dec 24, 2020 5:02 pm
So I'm a big dummy and stripped the threads on my 1600 aluminum head for my temperature sensor. Well some threads are still there but not enough!...
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Last post by VA67.5 Sun Sep 18, 2022 6:01 am
Upper control arm question
by joe fremeau » Sun Jun 12, 2022 2:43 pm
Hi Recently i brought mt car in for it's first inspection since i bought it. It failed on the front end, they told me it needed the upper control arm...
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Last post by mwoolford Wed Sep 14, 2022 11:48 pm
Camshaft questions
by Aprntce » Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:04 pm
So I have a question that I can't seam to find the answer I'm looking for. So I'm rebuilding a r16 that is going to be a casual car show/weekend auto...
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Last post by Daryl Smith Wed Sep 14, 2022 3:11 pm
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Last post by redroadster Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:52 pm
67.5 with H20 motor w/4 speed
by Cjblzn » Mon Sep 12, 2022 12:52 am
Question is, my assumption is my 4 speed is a roadster transmission , wanting to swap to a 5 speed, is it the same as swapping these transmissions...
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Last post by Bwk2000 Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:56 pm
Camshaft questions
by Aprntce » Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:04 pm
So I have a question that I can't seam to find the answer I'm looking for. So I'm rebuilding a r16 that is going to be a casual car show/weekend auto...
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Last post by Aprntce Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:04 pm
Psst -- Want to Buy a Lid for Twelve Bucks?
by jhayden » Sun Aug 21, 2022 5:22 pm
How many roadsters are missing the lid from their original locking fuel/petrol cap? If retaining the locking feature is essential, one can either...
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Last post by 70-1600 Wed Sep 07, 2022 6:49 pm
Axle Load Mass
by Chris Dahl » Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:22 am
Hello Everyone
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Last post by FergO2k Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:38 am
Headlight wiring question
by funkaholik » Sat Feb 26, 2022 6:06 pm
I am working on headlight wiring upgrades and am a bit stumped. A 3 prong plug (high windshield) goes to each light, and none of the wires appear to...
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Last post by TriniGriffin Sun Sep 04, 2022 9:23 pm
Stock timing curve/advance
by Gregs672000 » Thu Sep 01, 2022 4:48 pm
OK, another question... does anyone have the stock ignition curve for a U20? I've reviewed the manual and it's clear as mud. From what I can tell it...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Fri Sep 02, 2022 10:33 pm
Chain rattle
by Gregs672000 » Thu Sep 01, 2022 11:06 am
Greetings, my engine makes rattling noises at certain rpms, mainly lower. I'm pretty sure it's the timing chains, but I don't know why they are...
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Last post by sevenmilebridge Fri Sep 02, 2022 7:39 pm
Mechanical Fuel Pump
by datsun69 » Sun Oct 18, 2015 6:39 pm
Bought a new mechanical fuel pump but the fuel is still having a hard time flowing in the carbs? What could be the problem? What is the correct size...
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Last post by jasmith1975 Mon Aug 29, 2022 9:20 am
Turn Signal problem solved
by Tim » Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:01 pm
Hi Ladies and Gentlemen,
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Last post by Tim Sun Aug 28, 2022 10:20 am
Fuel leak - SU carb, any ideas?
by purplehaze » Sun Feb 27, 2022 6:59 pm
A little help please -
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Last post by Kinnaird Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:03 am
68 hardtop fitment
by Kinnaird » Mon Aug 22, 2022 11:37 pm
Hey y'all, so I recently bought this car but it's hardtop seems to be missing it's latches and connected via Velcro but the main thing I was...
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Last post by notoptoy Thu Aug 25, 2022 11:40 pm
crank shaft oil seal
by WYO311 » Tue Aug 23, 2022 1:10 pm
rear crank shaft seal : when I sent the block to the machine shop I neglected to take note the rear seal placement . i see two grooves outboard of...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Thu Aug 25, 2022 10:14 am
Top boot for 67.5 car
by Habitat.pat » Wed Aug 24, 2022 10:23 am
Just started looking for a top boot for my 67.5. Dean listed it before his web rework but doesn’t list them now. An email to him asking if it will be...
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Last post by spl310 Thu Aug 25, 2022 6:37 am
Brake fluid selection
by Habitat.pat » Tue Aug 23, 2022 3:43 pm
For decades I used Castrol GTLMA brake fluid, then they discontinued it. Castrol then came out with Brake Fluid DOT4 as a replacement. Great! Today I...
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Last post by Bwk2000 Tue Aug 23, 2022 5:24 pm
Gas tank restoration
by joe fremeau » Sun Aug 21, 2022 6:03 pm
Hi Wondering if anyone knows where i can get a gas tank restored in the
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Last post by Bwk2000 Tue Aug 23, 2022 1:37 pm
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Last post by JackAuffeltrades Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:03 pm
CLUTCH & BRAKE PEDAL INSTALL/ADJUST HELP
by sdb8100 » Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:42 am
Hello,
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Last post by Habitat.pat Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:44 am
Fuel guage issue, and a bonus question
by JackAuffeltrades » Sat Aug 20, 2022 9:28 pm
Quick question. I finally figured out that my fuel gauge wasn't working properly because it didn't have the proper gasket. When I checked it by...
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Last post by Habitat.pat Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:39 am
Interesting electrical short
by Fairlady5150 » Wed Aug 17, 2022 11:06 am
I have what I assume is a short on my 67.5 1600 that has me scratching my head, would like to run it by the group for thoughts and ideas. Drove the...
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Last post by redroadster Sat Aug 20, 2022 9:05 pm
Flat Dash Conversion--any write up on this?
by GoldHawg » Sun Jan 17, 2010 9:53 am
I know quite a few of you have done the conversion, and the search shows a few of the issues. But has anybody that's done this written up a how to,...
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Last post by Kinnaird Fri Aug 19, 2022 6:34 pm
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Last post by iloveredmeat Fri Aug 19, 2022 12:41 am
idle adjustment
by Howard R » Thu Aug 18, 2022 12:22 am
How do you increase the idle?
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Last post by Howard R Thu Aug 18, 2022 6:23 pm
Metric R16 cam retainer measurement
by Habitat.pat » Tue Aug 16, 2022 3:11 pm
I'm still working on getting my R20 project completed & have run into a problem. I've swapped out the camshaft & replaced the timing set...
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Last post by Habitat.pat Tue Aug 16, 2022 3:11 pm
SRL restore by Japanese mechanic
by jhayden » Sun Aug 14, 2022 2:32 pm
This seemed better located in the Tech Discussions section than Search Finds, b/c there is plenty of tech info explained by the mechanic.
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Last post by Gregs672000 Sun Aug 14, 2022 9:26 pm
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