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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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Fri Sep 27, 2019 8:13 pm
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Sat Jul 27, 2019 8:00 am
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Wed Jul 03, 2019 3:41 pm
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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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Tue Jan 08, 2019 7:25 pm
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Stroker Poll
by 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
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The Quick/Small/(Stupid?) Question Thread.
by GeoffM » Mon May 18, 2009 12:03 pm
Timing and cooling and carbs, OH MY
Welcome to the Quick Question Thread. (there are no stupid questions)
What is the Quick Question Thread?
Do...
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Last post by notoptoy
Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:51 pm
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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 david premo
Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:47 pm
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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
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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,
Nissan Publication No....
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Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:49 pm
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5 spd. transmission inspection questions
by dynaguy » Sun Nov 17, 2019 6:14 pm
So, I have this 5spd. tranny. Purchased awhile ago in a car and parts deal. I would like to determine it's condition without total disassembly if...
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Last post by redroadster
Wed Nov 20, 2019 12:00 pm
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Tue Nov 19, 2019 4:55 pm
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‘64 Seat Brackets
by toplessdottie » Mon Nov 18, 2019 12:25 pm
Does anyone happen to know where I can find ‘64 seat mounting brackets?
I feel as though I’ve scoured... and bupkis!
I’ve got the 3rd seat all...
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Last post by toplessdottie
Mon Nov 18, 2019 5:27 pm
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fuel starvation/vapor lock?
by bajaroadster » Sat Nov 16, 2019 6:39 pm
Replaced fuel filter recently and noticed that the gasket looked very well worn.(original glass bowl set up) Put it all back together until I could...
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Last post by 23yrRebuild
Sun Nov 17, 2019 2:23 pm
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Plaque states 150hp
by bergcc » Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:12 am
Everyone, while looking closely at my roadster, someone mentioned that my sticker was not original because it states 150hp. Anyone one have insight...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:56 pm
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Last post by Nissanman
Tue Nov 12, 2019 6:39 pm
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Testing blower on a 1967
by joe fremeau » Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:25 pm
HI All , Recently I purchased a heater blower on line, it does not work when plugged into the wire from the heater core.Is there a way of attaching...
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Last post by Curtis
Tue Nov 12, 2019 4:54 pm
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U20 INTAKE THREADS: SEAL OR NOT?
by sdb8100 » Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:20 am
Hello All.
I have new coolant fittings (both T and straight) as well as plugs for the emissions delete on a U20 SU carb intake manifold. Can I get a...
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:05 pm
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Tachometer question
by brn2rde » Sun Sep 01, 2019 8:52 pm
Just installed a new Tach cable on my daughters 69, and the reading is obviously and highly innacurate. Stock gauges, stock cable, EI distributor....
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Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:39 pm
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Hi windshield gauge removal
by nismou20 » Thu Nov 07, 2019 7:21 pm
So, I’m wanting to replace the mechanical tach with electric. Forum member Spyder posted a really great alternative but I can’t remember the...
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Last post by spyder
Tue Nov 12, 2019 1:36 am
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How to turn the crankshaft
by Joshua » Sat Nov 09, 2019 7:53 pm
Hey guys, anyone have a good way to turn the crank? My 1600 has been sitting for a bit so I wanna crank the engine with a ratchet to free it up a bit...
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Last post by C.Costine
Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:22 pm
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The Restoration of SRL311-0275
by jamesw » Fri May 06, 2011 2:32 pm
Hi Gang,
I've been debating whether to post this or not but what the hell. I bought the 67 2L that Mike Kerr had for sale recently and have started...
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Last post by jamesw
Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:05 pm
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Firewall Grommet Layout - 67 2000?
by jamesw » Tue Nov 05, 2019 5:40 pm
Does anyone have a layout diagram of where all the grommets go in the firewall? I want to put them into my 67 2000 before I start engine bay...
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Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:53 am
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Wiper motor/switch
by brn2rde » Tue Nov 05, 2019 2:01 pm
When we put my daughters car back together, the wiper motor worked. It has not been driven or used since as it is still in progress, but now I cannot...
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Wed Nov 06, 2019 6:14 pm
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Wed Nov 06, 2019 11:58 am
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Diagram for firewall - 67.5
by jamesw » Fri Feb 15, 2013 8:56 am
I should be getting 132 back from the bodyshop soon woohoo. Does anyone have a diagram showing what runs through the firewall and where and which...
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Last post by Curtis
Tue Nov 05, 2019 6:05 pm
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fog light wiring - blowing fuses
by roadstermike » Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:42 pm
Well I getting my 67.5 1600 wiring all back to stock form since the PO made some interesting adjustments. Also, I added a 30 amp fuse that goes to my...
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Last post by Curtis
Sun Nov 03, 2019 10:42 am
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123 Ignition install and early impressions
by AC77 » Sun Oct 08, 2017 10:11 pm
Hey guys, so I was one of the lucky ones to pull the trigger on the 123 Ignition Distributor Brian listed. Just thought I would cover my install and...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Tue Oct 29, 2019 9:57 pm
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MSD and Resistor Sparkplugs
by nismou20 » Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:27 pm
I am still having issues with engine miss. Checked all the usual suspects, cap, cables, fuel pressure etc. Then I came across this video of a...
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Last post by Linda
Sun Oct 27, 2019 5:02 pm
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Need door braces when lifting body?
by gnoplos » Sat Oct 26, 2019 1:15 am
Sorry if this has been said already, I couldn't find anything when searching.
Do I need to take the doors off and build those braces when I remove...
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Last post by Leadpaw
Sat Oct 26, 2019 9:27 pm
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TIG Brazing
by redroadster » Sat Oct 26, 2019 10:15 am
I guess Ive heard of it. I have the HF
$220 Tig ( have welded 4130 1/8 )
But usually chose my MIG
this looks like it would be good for old steel....
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Last post by redroadster
Sat Oct 26, 2019 8:08 pm
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Carb adjustment
by mellis18 » Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:59 am
Now that I'm living about 4,000 feet higher than before (moved to Utah from California Central Coast) I know I'm going to have to adjust the carbs...
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Last post by C.Costine
Sat Oct 26, 2019 5:29 pm
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H 20 Valve and Timing Specs ???
by exit64 » Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:55 pm
Anyone know the right valve clearance for an H20? The car I just helped a guy in town buy has that motor. Runs great but I just want to give...
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Last post by baxtersit
Thu Oct 24, 2019 6:31 pm
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5th gear nut
by 69roadster » Wed Oct 23, 2019 9:35 am
I'm about to install my 5th gear nut which had backed off. is there a special tool needed to torque down the nut. Or can someone tell me how to go...
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Last post by JT68
Thu Oct 24, 2019 5:05 pm
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How to Replace wheel studs.
by Booty_Hunter » Wed Feb 13, 2013 3:07 pm
I got new rims, but now I need longer wheel studs. Is there a how-to some where showing how to replace them? Is this something I can do myself? Also,...
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Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:33 pm
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Mon Oct 21, 2019 8:02 am
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Removing 1600 PCV elbow from valve cover?
by funkaholik » Thu Oct 17, 2019 5:49 pm
I would like to remove the PCV elbow from my R16 valve cover to make polishing much easier. I have a few questions:
Do I need to remove the...
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Sun Oct 20, 2019 2:41 pm
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Wideband O2 or no? '69 manifold
by tcslc » Tue Oct 15, 2019 4:15 pm
Hello. After watching a '69 U20 Roadster sit outside for 14 months a few miles from me, I bought the car in August. The body is not rusty, amazing...
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Last post by Nissanman
Wed Oct 16, 2019 12:52 am
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Rad hose numbers in TecWiki
by VonMussa » Wed Oct 09, 2019 3:09 pm
Looking at the TechWiki and the coolant hoses listed there. The Gates 25480 radiator hose is coming up as flexible coolant hose. Is this the correct...
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Last post by CSP311
Tue Oct 15, 2019 7:19 am
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Trans fill plug location
by Joshua » Sat Oct 05, 2019 8:07 pm
Cant seam to find the fill plug for the trans. Just need to know where to look and what size socket/wrench to use
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Mon Oct 14, 2019 8:40 am
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Sun Oct 13, 2019 9:18 am
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Anti-Drain tube back necessity
by 19692000survivor » Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:11 pm
I have recently read several post around warnings of not having an anti-drain back tube on your Datsun Roadster engine. Do any of the vendors have...
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Last post by Curtis
Thu Oct 10, 2019 11:09 pm
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Adjusting U20 Valves
by Rutty » Sat Oct 05, 2019 3:28 pm
Hi all,
I was adjusting the valves on my U20 for the first time and ran into an unexpected issue.
So from what I see there are three nuts under the...
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Last post by Rutty
Wed Oct 09, 2019 9:02 pm
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Coolant Bypass
by VonMussa » Tue Oct 08, 2019 10:40 am
As I work through this, just confirming the coolant is bypassed appropriately around to avoid the heater?
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Last post by JT68
Tue Oct 08, 2019 9:15 pm
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Stroker exhaust question
by printner » Mon Oct 07, 2019 7:33 pm
I wanted to get some input on what I should do with my stroker for exhaust.
It's currently R16 stroked with R16 rods and 300ZX pistons, Solex 40's...
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Last post by JT68
Tue Oct 08, 2019 7:25 am
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Stealth Instrument Voltage Regulator Fix
by devo » Wed Nov 02, 2016 3:52 pm
Piggybacking on Nissanman's brilliant and inexpensive fix for the instrument voltage regulator that plagues a lot of Roadsters, I found a simple and...
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Last post by The Neck
Tue Oct 08, 2019 2:02 am
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Cooling system overhaul
by The Neck » Thu Sep 19, 2019 9:51 pm
Hey everyone!
I've been working diligently per usual on my car and have crossed a few more items off the to do list, and in doing so found...
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Last post by The Neck
Tue Oct 08, 2019 2:00 am
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'68 SPL311 Timing question
by VonMussa » Mon Oct 07, 2019 1:53 pm
New to working on cars, limited to no previous knowledge. Trying to trouble shoot my engine. I see that the '68 SPL311 timing is set at 16degrees...
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Last post by Nissanman
Tue Oct 08, 2019 1:15 am
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1963 front brakes
by gilly » Tue Sep 17, 2019 11:44 pm
front wheel cylinders are out on my 63... I'm looking to have more of a driver than a restoration. (the body is a bit rough as it is)
I'd like to...
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Last post by spl310
Mon Oct 07, 2019 12:50 pm
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4spd tranny questions
by dynaguy » Tue Sep 03, 2019 9:24 am
Not really much experience with transmissions. What input on determining condition based on these pics, Syncros etc? There is some play in...
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Last post by JT68
Sun Oct 06, 2019 10:15 pm
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heater core
by joe fremeau » Fri Oct 04, 2019 9:46 pm
Hi Just removed my heater core from my 67 1/2 1600. Can someone tell me what the electrical componet is in the heater box all so is there any way of...
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Last post by Curtis
Sat Oct 05, 2019 10:40 am
