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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 Solex68 Fri Sep 27, 2019 8:13 pm
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Last post by ACote Sat Jul 27, 2019 8:00 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
Anyone got a neat solution for door cap trim?
by cbez » Sat Jul 31, 2021 1:34 pm
My door was finished with the vinyl wrapped around the sheet metal, plus the weatherstrip going over the top of that.
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Last post by cbez Sun Aug 01, 2021 10:16 pm
Float chamber overflow
by Ski 7b » Sat May 09, 2020 3:46 pm
Hi folks!
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Last post by spl310 Sun Aug 01, 2021 8:45 pm
Brake Hydraulics Cursed
by jrusso07 » Sun Aug 01, 2021 4:16 pm
They say bad things come in threes....here's a sad story that supports that.
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Last post by jrusso07 Sun Aug 01, 2021 4:49 pm
Wheel cylinder rebuild kit
by roysuecan » Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:20 am
Has anyone found a rebuild kit for the 3/4 rear wheel cylinders used on later model 311's? I've seen a NAPA kit, UP1065 and a Raybestos kit, WK1065...
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Last post by DAC21 Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:54 pm
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Last post by ghdiscman Fri Jul 30, 2021 6:16 pm
Early 67 Rear View Mirror Bolt Size?
by mblue97 » Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:00 pm
Hi - I have an early 67. Does anyone know what size bolt holds the rear view mirror mount to the dashboard? Thank you.
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Last post by mblue97 Thu Jul 29, 2021 9:00 pm
Head Bolt
by Rob1704 » Wed Jul 21, 2021 2:36 pm
Need to put a new head gasket on my 1970 1600 but one of the head bolts will not budge. Started with a 1/2 ratchet, moved to a breaker bar, then a...
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Last post by david premo Tue Jul 27, 2021 10:44 pm
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Last post by spl310 Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:07 pm
Piston Ring suggestions
by nismou20 » Mon Jul 19, 2021 7:46 pm
So recently I noticed quite a bit more blowby so did a Compression test to find all 4 cylinders down from time of rebuild. Pulled all four pistons to...
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Last post by nismou20 Tue Jul 27, 2021 5:08 pm
Right Stuff Gasket maker
by nismou20 » Wed Jul 21, 2021 5:17 pm
With newer technology adhesives and seals what is consensus on eliminating some of the Gasket materials on our old cars? I will be needing timing...
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Last post by SLOroadster Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:21 pm
location of postie on door
by onsight512 » Mon Jul 26, 2021 12:31 pm
Could anyone help me figure out exactly where the posite on the door(s) go? Mine are missing and I'd like to put them in the right place. And then...
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Last post by onsight512 Mon Jul 26, 2021 1:20 pm
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Last post by JT68 Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:21 pm
Trouble shooting inop speedometer function
by SP3 » Sat Jul 24, 2021 6:37 pm
Seeking input on resolving inoperable speedometer assembly.
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Last post by mraitch Sun Jul 25, 2021 5:56 pm
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Last post by SP3 Sat Jul 24, 2021 11:36 pm
67.5 Shifter Cutout size
by Curtis » Sun Jan 20, 2019 6:26 pm
Has anybody got a 67.5 they can shoot a photo of and give me the measurements for the opening in the tunnel? It has the big oval for either 4 speed...
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Last post by Curtis Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:58 pm
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Last post by DAC21 Fri Jul 23, 2021 1:23 pm
Securing Side Glass in Window Track
by Randalla » Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:26 pm
Noticed rattling the other day of the door window glass and discovered the glass doesn't seem to be tightly secured to the window regulator track....
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Last post by todd lorber Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:34 pm
Could use some help troubleshooting
by GeoffM » Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:52 pm
Hi everyone,
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Last post by GeoffM Sat Jul 17, 2021 12:04 pm
Tools to refurbish knobs
by mraitch » Thu Jul 15, 2021 12:55 pm
Sharpened pick to make detail more detailed.
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Last post by Habitat.pat Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:15 pm
Webers on a roadster
by spl310 » Sat Jul 03, 2021 2:23 pm
I have seen a lot of pictures of weber DCOEs on 1600s. I haven't seen a lot of discussion about the jetting. While I was talking to Jason, I knew of...
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Last post by baxtersit Fri Jul 16, 2021 4:15 pm
SPL310 Alternator Options
by car_cursed » Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:48 am
My OEM alternator has started making noise, from what I see I cannot buy a new one. In the interest of leaving the car original I would rather not...
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Last post by car_cursed Thu Jul 15, 2021 5:50 pm
torque prevention shaft
by jayedeluxe » Tue Jul 13, 2021 4:52 pm
Pardon my grammar, but what is the shaft that is connected to the rear axle and chassis on passenger side ? 1970 SRL311. It looks like some kind of...
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Last post by rwmann Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:44 pm
Temp gauge
by jayedeluxe » Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:43 pm
Question for those smarter than I ....everybody !! I’ve changed out my radiator, filled it. No leaks, but the temp gauge is somewhat erratic. Doesn’t...
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Last post by todd lorber Wed Jul 14, 2021 1:48 pm
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Last post by SP3 Sun Jul 11, 2021 12:05 pm
U20 Valve Adjustment Specs?
by bengelhardt » Wed Jul 28, 2004 1:17 am
I just adjusted the valves on my 1970 2000 and when I started it up the valvetrain made a fair amount of noise. So, I pulled the valve cover back off...
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Last post by Mike Unger Sat Jul 10, 2021 8:37 am
Ujoint maintenance
by roysuecan » Sat Jul 10, 2021 12:05 am
I'm replacing my pinion seal and have the driveshaft off. Should I pull the ujoints apart and clean/grease them or just let them go until they fail?...
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Last post by redroadster Sat Jul 10, 2021 12:24 am
Remove spindle from upper control arm?
by Egz » Thu Jul 08, 2021 8:16 pm
I feel like I'm working with one of those puzzles where it seems like the part is too large to be removed from the puzzle.
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Last post by Egz Fri Jul 09, 2021 5:19 pm
Weber jetting resources
by Fairlady5150 » Wed Jul 07, 2021 8:03 am
Hello, hope everyone is doing well. Just wanted to pass along a great resource for jetting and tweaking your Weber carbs. Follow this link to a...
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Last post by tjp Wed Jul 07, 2021 1:17 pm
Brake Master / Clutch Slave Speed Bleeder P/N?
by DAC21 » Sun Jul 04, 2021 3:50 pm
This is for an early 1967. The Speed Bleeder P/N for the front and rear Brakes is SB3824 = 3/8 x 24 1.29 thread. Anyone know if that would be the...
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Last post by tjp Mon Jul 05, 2021 4:36 pm
flasher location 67.5
by printner » Sat Jul 03, 2021 2:51 pm
This is one of many questions I may have since the car has been disassembled so long.
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Last post by Curtis Sun Jul 04, 2021 7:36 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 Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:40 pm
Separate Transmission from Engine on frame?
by sdb8100 » Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:33 am
I have a rolling chassis . I want to separate the transmission from the the motor to check the pilot bushing and some other stuff, but would love to...
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Last post by Curtis Wed Jun 30, 2021 11:22 am
Radiator dimensions
by spl310 » Sun Jun 27, 2021 4:20 pm
Has anyone got the radiator dimensions handy for a 68 2000 or 1600?
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Last post by spl310 Sun Jun 27, 2021 7:33 pm
Thermostat sensor voltage
by jayedeluxe » Thu Jun 17, 2021 12:30 pm
So I’ve finally had my radiator recored after trying and failing to buy an aluminum one online (3times!). Filled it up and ran it, but noticed my...
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Last post by roadsterred Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:44 pm
Removing the Tach
by mraitch » Sun Feb 21, 2021 2:57 pm
1970 1600
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Last post by C.Costine Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:50 am
Cold air intake
by spl310 » Thu Jun 24, 2021 6:32 pm
Every now and again, there is discussion of building a cold air intake. I don't have interest in one, but saw this and thought I would share:
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Last post by redroadster Fri Jun 25, 2021 12:07 am
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Last post by Nissanman Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:40 pm
Clutch Kit for 68 U20 - MU475321
by Labubre » Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:11 pm
Hi there
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Last post by redroadster Thu Jun 17, 2021 1:04 pm
67 1600 engine problems
by sevenmilebridge » Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:32 pm
OK let me explain what is going on. I have been helping a friend get his 1600 back on the road last fall had it going pretty good after new brakes...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Tue Jun 15, 2021 11:39 am
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 msampsel Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:25 am
Altima Vented Rotors
by fj20spl311 » Sun Mar 06, 2011 1:44 pm
This is a continuing post but I decided to start again because the subject has morphed. LOL
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