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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,
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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 roadsterdude1600 Tue Jul 21, 2020 6:51 am
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 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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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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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
Pressing rear wheel bearing retainers
by Habitat.pat » Wed Oct 20, 2021 8:28 pm
I found on a couple posts that the minimum pressure to press the rear wheel bearing retainers needs to be 3 tons, minimum. Is that the accepted...
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Last post by zippy67roadster Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:17 pm
3.5:1 Rear differential
by Pjackb » Tue Oct 05, 2021 11:54 am
I've seen mentioned a few times a 3.5:1 rear differential mostly by Mike young but I can't find any information on what car it came from and what...
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Last post by FergO2k Fri Oct 22, 2021 11:28 am
Car backfiring and no power
by Rob1704 » Mon Oct 18, 2021 8:16 pm
Ok folks here is the situation. 1970 1600 with SU carbs I am trying to get running after sitting for 10 years. New plugs, wires, and Electronic...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Fri Oct 22, 2021 10:49 am
Smoothline tops
by onsight512 » Thu Oct 14, 2021 7:05 pm
Does anyone know if the Smoothline tops for the high-windshield cars normally only have two front attachment points? There's one for sale locally and...
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Last post by sfdaugherty Fri Oct 22, 2021 8:24 am
Brake Drum Substitutions
by Ivan D Bagski » Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:41 pm
The machine shop I took my finned aluminum drums to says they can't be turned anymore. Foolishly, I forgot to ask him what they measured out at, but...
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Last post by unklpat Tue Oct 19, 2021 1:16 pm
3 Main Bore Dimension
by Curtis » Fri Oct 15, 2021 1:40 pm
Someone must have a manual with this. I looked at every manual in the wiki. All crank but no block dimension.
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Last post by spl310 Fri Oct 15, 2021 11:04 am
Hardtop Project
by Alvin » Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:34 pm
I'm picking up a hardtop for the roadster this weekend. Here are pics of it on Dave's '66/SR20:
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Last post by Bigtaku Fri Oct 15, 2021 7:03 am
carb issues
by johnscf » Tue Oct 12, 2021 5:19 pm
having some problems with my 70 1600. previously had trouble going up steep inclines. Sputtered and almost died. Turned out the pressure regulator/...
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Last post by todd lorber Thu Oct 14, 2021 1:29 pm
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Last post by cbez Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:39 pm
Radiator Fan spacer installation
by Chilly Willy » Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:36 pm
Recently purchased a fan spacer after the clutch fan came apart . Is there any instructions available on how to install these spacers . I am not sure...
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Last post by Bwk2000 Mon Oct 11, 2021 1:02 pm
fuel pump leaking
by Mochi » Fri Oct 08, 2021 2:55 pm
I got home from a drive and noticed fuel leaking from the bottom of the car. it was late and did not have time to investigate. the next day I started...
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Last post by Mochi Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:16 am
Car will run great and then bog and stutter
by superstock2 » Mon Sep 13, 2021 10:46 am
So I've gotten my 1970 2000 swapped roadster running. The car runs great and the engine seems to have good power and be very healthy. However, about...
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Last post by redroadster Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:29 pm
Solex Backing Plate Template?
by Skyman » Sat Apr 14, 2012 3:19 pm
Does anyone have or know where to find a template for the backing plate for solex 44PHH carbs? Is anyone using the Borla TMW airbox on their...
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Last post by JT68 Wed Oct 06, 2021 8:55 am
2 pop rivets $70,000 & up
by redroadster » Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:34 pm
Welcome to Kansas
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Last post by rwmann Tue Oct 05, 2021 9:55 am
Distributor cap for EC Dizzy
by jabel » Sat Oct 02, 2021 4:05 pm
Can someone tell me what distributor cap to order for an Easy Coast EI dizzy? I need one quickly and it seems like it should be a common part?
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Last post by jabel Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:01 pm
Left vs right spindle
by Comanche » Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:02 am
Is there a difference between the left and right steering spindles? If there is, how do I tell them apart.
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Last post by JT68 Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:53 pm
SAE vs Metric
by unklpat » Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:37 am
I'm doing a stroker build on R16 engine #78100, and keep seeing the references to SAE, and metric. Can someone give a clear explanation regarding the...
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Last post by Habitat.pat Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:40 am
44100-25500 not fitting
by tjp » Mon Sep 27, 2021 2:16 pm
68 1600 vin 19XXX w engine 62XXX.
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Last post by DAC21 Wed Sep 29, 2021 7:47 pm
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Last post by Datsunparts.comInc Wed Sep 29, 2021 11:27 am
Mikuni 40's
by CSP311 » Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:54 am
I have come across a pair of Mikuni 40's, how can you tell if they are correct for the roadster? I see things like type Q on conversations here.......
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Last post by CSP311 Tue Sep 28, 2021 7:57 am
Flasher relay
by joe fremeau » Mon Sep 13, 2021 3:33 pm
Hi could anyone tell me if a Cec electronic 25 amps will work on a 67 1/2 ? Also does this year have 2 cans one for the hazards and one for the turn...
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Last post by joe fremeau Mon Sep 27, 2021 7:56 pm
High Windshield soft top question
by MSmethers » Tue May 26, 2015 1:54 am
Hey all, I'm in the process of repairing/restoring my forward soft top bow for my 70 1600. It had a previously applied replacement top on it, clamps...
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Last post by Bigtaku Mon Sep 27, 2021 3:59 pm
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Last post by Gregs672000 Sun Sep 26, 2021 5:52 pm
White smoke.
by mikeyfalcone » Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:03 pm
I have white smoke shortly after engine starting. It has not run in several months, so I'm excited to see it turn over so easy now. I would have...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Thu Sep 23, 2021 1:06 am
This is going badly…
by Oddworx » Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:54 pm
Trying to remove the driveshaft seal and it just started crumbling. Been trying to pry but it wont DC3FD654-5EF2-48DB-A78C-B9FC20DDEFDE.jpeg...
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Last post by cbez Wed Sep 22, 2021 10:54 pm
Warner 4spd counter shaft issue
by dynaguy » Tue Sep 21, 2021 9:55 am
My Transmission guy says I need a counter shaft and needle bearings for my Warner tranny. This is not the half moon version. Looks like the parts are...
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Last post by The Neck Tue Sep 21, 2021 9:14 pm
Timing a U20
by marcus550 » Sun Mar 22, 2015 1:45 pm
There are 5 timing marks on my crank pulley. Is the first mark TDC? I've got the dizzy pointing at #1, both valves are closed on #1, piston is at the...
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Last post by RustyBucket Tue Sep 21, 2021 6:31 pm
Jenvey Heritage EFI
by Gregs672000 » Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:22 pm
Greetings all! Well it's time to start the next chapter of the never ending project that is my car of 34 years. It started all those years ago when I...
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Last post by spl310 Mon Sep 20, 2021 8:54 am
A-Arm Bushing Catastrophic Failure (on DFRG)
by Bwk2000 » Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:07 pm
- Photo & Story Credit to Raymond Andersen over on DFRG Facebook
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Last post by Gregs672000 Sat Sep 18, 2021 9:15 pm
KYB Shocks Part Number
by Steve_69 » Sat Sep 18, 2021 5:58 am
While I buy many of my parts from our vendors, sometimes I buy from my local parts suppliers. In this case I bought my KYB front shocks (OEM...
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Last post by Steve_69 Sat Sep 18, 2021 7:23 pm
Rear axle end play
by Habitat.pat » Sat Sep 18, 2021 3:11 pm
I purchased new wheel bearings from one of our vendors & had them installed on my 67.5 axles & reinstalled the axles. I measured for shim pack...
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Last post by Habitat.pat Sat Sep 18, 2021 3:11 pm
1600 Oil Pan Gasket Question
by mblue97 » Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:53 pm
I'm replacing the oil pan gasket and saw these two black rubbery thingies on the rear of the block. They do seem to compress a bit. Should I try to...
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Last post by mblue97 Thu Sep 16, 2021 6:59 pm
electrical problem with left side rear lights
by 70MTRoadster » Sun Sep 12, 2021 6:11 pm
1970 spl roadster.
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Last post by Bwk2000 Thu Sep 16, 2021 6:20 am
Stroker power expectations
by unklpat » Sun Sep 05, 2021 8:07 pm
If someone wanted to get the most bang for the buck, on stroking a 5 main R16, what would a reasonable HP/TQ expectation be? I want to eliminate the...
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Last post by andyb Sat Sep 11, 2021 3:11 pm
1967, 1600 Fuel Pump Parts Numbers?
by DAC21 » Mon Oct 19, 2020 8:50 am
I believe the most common parts for rebuilding the mechanical fuel pumps can still be order directly through Nissan.
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Last post by AZhitman Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:37 pm
Solved: No power after starter install
by Bwk2000 » Thu Sep 09, 2021 10:30 pm
Re: ‘69 SPL311 R16
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