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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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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
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
Engine Starting Issues
by Psevins » Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:50 pm
So after getting the oil changed, fuel tank cleaned out with fresh fuel added and a new fuel filter I'm having a terrible time getting the old girl...
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Last post by redroadster Fri Feb 26, 2021 7:15 pm
New/Modified Header Design?
by Daryl Smith » Thu Feb 24, 2005 1:27 am
I posted this on the roadster mailing list and got no response, so thought I would try here for those not following the mail list. I think the 35+...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Fri Feb 26, 2021 10:50 am
U20 Cam Slotted Sprocket
by Guy » Sun Feb 21, 2021 8:53 pm
Hello All,
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Last post by spyder Thu Feb 25, 2021 1:33 pm
Timing Chain Broken..
by scotcochran » Sun Jan 03, 2021 6:56 pm
Hello, yesterday went to start my 1967.5 roadster and after a backfire out the tailpipe it quit running. Turned it over some more and it didn’t...
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Last post by Datsunparts.comInc Tue Feb 23, 2021 12:13 pm
New 1600 rebuild - Difficulty Starting
by ct06033 » Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:33 pm
Okay, I am a bit stumped here. I rebuilt my engine and I am stumped on how to get her running properly.
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Last post by Gregs672000 Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:34 am
Harness Wire Splices - Solder or Crimp ?
by 23yrRebuild » Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:37 am
Hey all,
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Last post by redroadster Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:53 am
U20 Damper Alternative??
by Daryl Smith » Sun Sep 25, 2016 7:16 pm
This aught to start some discussion...
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Last post by Daryl Smith Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:38 pm
Removing the Tach
by mraitch » Sun Feb 21, 2021 2:57 pm
1970 1600
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Last post by Pjackb Mon Feb 22, 2021 7:04 pm
Installing Seat Covers
by RonnyB » Mon Dec 21, 2020 5:51 pm
Does anyone have any tips or links to help my local upholstery shop install the DatsunParts.com seat covers over the new stock foam?
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Last post by jrusso07 Mon Feb 22, 2021 12:56 pm
Caliper restoration
by spl310 » Fri Feb 19, 2021 12:37 pm
Has anyone got the correct green for painting the calipers?
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Last post by JT68 Mon Feb 22, 2021 12:44 pm
relay "cans"
by Artdent » Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:33 pm
Can someone tell me if the internal parts and working of the turn signal can (relay) is exactly the same as for the emergency flasher can' on the...
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Last post by bajaroadster Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:34 pm
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Last post by SP3 Fri Feb 19, 2021 12:21 am
Cam grinding
by raylim » Sun Feb 14, 2021 2:53 pm
Anyone know of a shop to grind cams?
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Last post by redroadster68 Wed Feb 17, 2021 2:47 pm
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Last post by SP3 Tue Feb 16, 2021 6:56 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 TurboRagtop Sat Feb 13, 2021 11:59 pm
Knob repair questions
by mraitch » Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:22 pm
I have a few knobs that are cracked/damaged around the screw holes.
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Last post by mraitch Fri Feb 12, 2021 3:38 pm
Stroker Question
by Steve_69 » Sat Feb 06, 2021 6:13 pm
Since I found a broken piston, I decided to consider the stroker mod to my R16. Following the Tech Wiki page, I have a question. I have ordered the...
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Last post by Steve_69 Fri Feb 12, 2021 5:38 am
Matchbox Dizzy testing
by ACGarage » Wed Feb 03, 2021 9:12 pm
Hello Roadster Family
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Last post by ACGarage Thu Feb 11, 2021 9:03 pm
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Last post by Gregs672000 Wed Feb 10, 2021 12:56 pm
The Restoration of SRL311-0275
by jamesw » Fri May 06, 2011 2:32 pm
Hi Gang,
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Last post by Mattk Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:37 pm
Lower A arm bushing wear question
by roysuecan » Sat Feb 06, 2021 5:33 pm
I have my front end apart with the shock off. The two lower A arm links are hanging (independently) from the spindle. Both links have a little slop...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Mon Feb 08, 2021 10:32 am
Early 1600 Voltage Reg
by cbez » Thu Feb 04, 2021 6:17 pm
Acquired project and not 100% sure how it's all going back together.
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Last post by Curtis Fri Feb 05, 2021 7:58 pm
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Last post by DAC21 Fri Feb 05, 2021 7:51 pm
RX-7 Rear Suspension Project
by Alvin » Sat Dec 01, 2007 1:27 pm
I am excited! This has been on the backburner for several years now.
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Last post by notoptoy Fri Feb 05, 2021 4:10 pm
Warped Head Advice?
by Erol » Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:42 am
Hi All
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Last post by JT68 Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:19 pm
Oil Filter
by dads311 » Thu Jan 28, 2021 3:13 pm
Quick question... I have my engine and trans out doing the 5 speed swap. I decided to change the oil on the engine while it is on the hoist. When I...
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Last post by dads311 Fri Jan 29, 2021 3:33 pm
Engine Differences
by Steve_69 » Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:43 pm
I tried to research this on tech wiki and parts websites, but unable to find good answers. My car is a 68 sold as a 69 (confirmed VIN) with 1600...
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Last post by greydog Fri Jan 29, 2021 1:34 pm
Operation Silence the pump!
by Gregs672000 » Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:09 pm
Well, actually this is an appeal to the wealth of expertise that is often found here from our diverse population... ya never know who might be an...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:22 pm
5 Speed Swap - Transmission Mount Misaligned
by ct06033 » Thu Jan 21, 2021 2:12 am
So as the title states, I recently did a rebuild of the motor in my 68 1600 and also did the 5 speed swap. I did get the 2000 plate that the trans...
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Last post by Datrock Thu Jan 21, 2021 4:14 pm
Who Made Fuel Pump?
by Steve_69 » Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:51 am
It is too cold for me to be painting little parts or working on the chassis, so I am piddling with some items I can do now. I decided I could order...
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Last post by Steve_69 Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:51 am
brake master cylinders (510 & 240/60/80Z
by onsight512 » Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:31 am
Could someone educate me, possible with pics, of the differences between a stock Roadster brake master cylinder and ones from a 510 and a 240/60/80Z?...
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Last post by onsight512 Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:58 pm
U-20 pull with header still on, possible?
by FergO2k » Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:18 pm
I followed the engine pull checklist, took off a few more things (passenger side alt, starter, fan) for better visibility and access.
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Last post by jrusso07 Wed Jan 13, 2021 9:23 am
Frustrated by smoking exhaust?
by spl310 » Sat Jan 09, 2021 5:17 pm
Instead of being frustrated, embrace it! Get this exhaust tip and scare the heck out of people behind you. Would work best with that car that sold...
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Last post by bobd Mon Jan 11, 2021 5:43 am
Speedo to Sr/Ka hook up
by Mattk » Fri Dec 18, 2020 9:26 am
Okay swap guys I need some help. I trying to figure out how to hook up a Speedhut speedo to the speed sensor and the ecm. In a 240sx the signal go to...
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Last post by Mattk Sun Jan 10, 2021 10:07 pm
Air scoop mounting bolts, Philips Head! Arggh!
by FergO2k » Mon Jan 04, 2021 3:54 pm
OK, I must come clean, 21 year owner and this is first time pulling the engine! (for clutch issues, something broke in there)
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Last post by RBMann Sun Jan 10, 2021 12:55 pm
Auxiliary fuel tank
by theunz » Fri Jan 08, 2021 6:40 pm
Because I had to modify my fuel pick up I don’t 100% trust my fuel gauge, so I added a trunk mounted reserve tank. Since there’s not much room in the...
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Last post by tjp Fri Jan 08, 2021 8:34 pm
5sp transmission rebuild
by 69roadster » Fri Sep 13, 2019 5:03 pm
The 1at an 2nd gear Synchro are shot in my transmission. Is there anything special about rebuilding the roadster transmission, that would require a...
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Last post by redroadster Fri Jan 08, 2021 8:00 pm
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Last post by todd lorber Tue Jan 05, 2021 12:51 pm
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Last post by Nissanman Mon Jan 04, 2021 11:20 pm
ARP tech advice
by JT68 » Sat Jan 02, 2021 2:54 pm
These photos are the poster child for why you should be very careful who you listen to about torque specs for ARP head studs and bolts as well as...
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Last post by JT68 Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:06 pm
SRL 311 Driveshaft alignment
by 68datster » Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:49 pm
I seem to have a driveshaft vibration. Worst about 45 mph. I have recently replaced U joints and had driveshaft balance checked. Out of the car,...
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Last post by FergO2k Mon Jan 04, 2021 3:40 pm
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