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Last post by bakerjf
Wed Mar 20, 2019 6:35 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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Last post by S Allen
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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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 Lorna c
Thu Sep 07, 2017 2:59 am
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Last post by L320
Mon Sep 05, 2016 6:59 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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Last post by Nissanman
Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:49 pm
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School me on starter ground
by nismou20 » Sun Mar 24, 2019 5:40 pm
My 69 U20 never came with a starter ground wire. I have noticed though all these years that battery never seems to crank for too long before pooping...
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Last post by Curtis
Mon Mar 25, 2019 12:39 am
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Lowe alternator mounting bolt
by Clearview12 » Sun Mar 24, 2019 5:45 pm
Lost lower alternator bracket bolt, does anybody know the correct size bolt for 69 2000.
Thanks
Andy
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Last post by Nissanman
Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:38 pm
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New Carpet Install
by JohnnyRoadster » Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:32 pm
I am sure that it has been discussed before, but I am wondering about what goes first.
I have new carpet and vinyl. I am thinking....
1. Install...
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Last post by Solex68
Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:06 pm
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Engine storage recommendations
by 19692000survivor » Thu Mar 14, 2019 11:09 pm
I have a spare U20 engine that I want to store without damaging the pan or head. I have looked for a universal engine cradle that I could bolt the...
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Last post by Jujuman
Fri Mar 22, 2019 8:20 pm
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Speaker Placement
by toofless » Sun Mar 03, 2019 3:39 pm
Hey everyone,
It's been a while since I posted on this site, mostly because I turned my '69 SRL over to the engine rebuilders about 8 months ago....
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Last post by theunz
Fri Mar 22, 2019 2:40 pm
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Revisit alternator moves to passenger side
by Geistfahrar » Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:11 pm
Well, I am kinda at the crossroads at the repair & upgrades to my roadster. I still need to upgrade the water tower to finish the cooling system, and...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Wed Mar 20, 2019 11:34 pm
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R16 Engine Rebuild Parts (Stroker)
by Sammy66 » Tue Mar 12, 2019 6:04 pm
Hi, I have an R16 5-main engine that I would like to rebuild as a Stroker using H20 parts (to save money). I have seen the parts list provided on...
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Last post by S Allen
Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:29 pm
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Mikuni throttle linkage setup
by DatsunNissanFan » Mon Mar 18, 2019 4:50 pm
Hi,
I sort of put together my Mikuni setup with a manifold/linkage setup meant for 510s with the L style throttle cable linkage. I had to pull that...
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Last post by fj20spl311
Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:04 pm
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Cam Regrind specs needed??
by mok662 » Fri Mar 01, 2019 4:08 pm
Hello there guys. I am having my U20 camshaft Regrind while the engine is getting overhauled.
I would like to know what success you have had with...
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Last post by mok662
Fri Mar 15, 2019 5:18 pm
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Center caps
by Shaundeegan » Thu Mar 14, 2019 11:45 pm
I have Libre repos ( american racing). I'm missing center caps and trying to source new ones.i would love to score ones with a datsun logo but...
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Last post by Shaundeegan
Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:21 pm
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No start after gas tank flush
by SLOdatsun » Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:39 pm
Hey all!
1967.5 1600 with new water pump, thermostat, fuel filter, headers, shorty starter, rebuilt alternator.
Wanted to let you know that I looked...
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Last post by jrusso07
Fri Mar 15, 2019 7:58 am
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R 16 Head Porting
by Daryl Smith » Sun Jan 20, 2019 2:56 am
My next Project.....After much reading, conversation with a couple of head porters, and comparison of other intake and exhaust ports, I have decided...
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Last post by Daryl Smith
Thu Mar 14, 2019 12:23 pm
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Whats Crackin'?
by hoodrat77 » Thu Mar 07, 2019 11:38 am
Hey there fellow roadster junkies this is my first post. Well let me tell you about my little U20 problems....I pulled the head off of our 1968 2000...
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Last post by hoodrat77
Fri Mar 08, 2019 4:30 pm
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Hood release re-cable
by RustBucket » Mon Jan 30, 2017 12:35 am
As part of my dash/electrical rebuild I made the mistake of pulling the hood release cable out of the flex tube it's in. The flex tube is a soft...
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Last post by FergO2k
Thu Mar 07, 2019 10:28 am
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Desktop Dyno / Dyno2000 U20
by timurf » Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:38 am
Has anyone out there populated the Dyno2000 simulator with the U20?
I'm about to do this myself, but due to chronic laziness, I wonder if someone...
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Last post by timurf
Tue Mar 05, 2019 3:57 pm
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Tranny/Gearbox doesn't meet driveshaft
by Gornal » Sun Feb 24, 2019 12:27 pm
I have just replaced my engine and tranny (on the same mount point as last time) and my driveshaft. When I go to bolt the two together, there is a...
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Last post by Gornal
Sun Mar 03, 2019 5:40 pm
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Rear suspension
by Captainkaos » Sun Mar 03, 2019 5:05 pm
Working on rear suspension set up for ‘68 2000. Trying to determine leaf spring height so car has correct lowered comp ride height after re-arcing....
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Last post by Captainkaos
Sun Mar 03, 2019 5:05 pm
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Solex U20 intake stuck - can’t remove it from head
by 19692000survivor » Fri Mar 01, 2019 12:38 am
Problem removing my Solex intake and carbs from a U20. I removed the top intake bolts - no problem until I tried to get to the bottom bolts access is...
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Last post by 19692000survivor
Sun Mar 03, 2019 3:17 pm
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SU Carbs - I Can't Win
by Curtis » Wed Sep 19, 2018 12:51 pm
I put the new Z Therapy SU carbs on my stroker. Carbs are not my thing and I can't get them right.
I started with 15w fork oil in them. Adjusted...
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Last post by Linda
Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:23 pm
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Sharp metal ridges under hood and trunk
by jhayden » Thu Feb 28, 2019 1:28 pm
The following is posted with the full understanding that some/most may regard it as a “solution” to a nonexistent problem. No offence will be taken....
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Last post by Alvin
Thu Feb 28, 2019 2:13 pm
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Rear Main seal area question
by nismou20 » Sat Feb 23, 2019 4:33 pm
So I’m only familiar with later model L-series with rubber donut seals. This is my first rope seal install. Other than the 2-vertical side rubber...
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Last post by Toptech360
Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:38 pm
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GM alt swap parts removal sequence
by Geistfahrar » Sun Feb 24, 2019 5:47 pm
Hi folks --
Back again with a new problem. I am in the process of removing the last of the smog parts , the ones the Tech Wiki showed me were used...
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Last post by Geistfahrar
Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:14 pm
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Smog Distributor
by Rutty » Sat Jan 26, 2019 3:22 pm
Hi everyone,
I have a '69 2000 with a stock smog distributor. Just wondering if it's worth the effort/expense to re-curve it. What benefit will I...
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Last post by Lorna c
Mon Feb 25, 2019 9:16 pm
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Hard Top Weatherstrip - Update w/ Part Numbers
by jamesw » Sat Jan 19, 2013 6:39 pm
Hope this helps everyone.
I just finished off my hard top w/ weatherstrip from Mcmaster Carr
I used part numbers:
12335A74 $2.78 per foot
12335A71...
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Last post by Mackn367
Mon Feb 25, 2019 4:27 pm
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Last post by Curtis
Sun Feb 24, 2019 5:42 pm
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Last post by JT68
Fri Feb 22, 2019 5:12 pm
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Electrical testing after rewire...
by jonny8 » Sun Feb 17, 2019 7:31 pm
Just to summarize the adventures I have been having.
First. Battery strap broke, shorting out the engine compartment. New harness needed, alternator...
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Last post by Nissanman
Fri Feb 22, 2019 12:00 am
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Radiator Question
by bradleygt » Wed Feb 13, 2019 2:56 pm
Hello,
Restoring a 1966 Datsun 1600 all stock. The question is to have the original radiator cleaned / rotted out which is around $100.00 dollars, or...
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Last post by richard
Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:57 am
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Front Brake Options
by bradleygt » Mon Feb 18, 2019 11:57 am
Well I'm back. On a 66 Datsun 1600 the front calipers are frozen up. The car has been sitting for 20 yrs. So I see there are a few options Stay with...
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Last post by greydog
Wed Feb 20, 2019 5:38 pm
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67.5. 1600. Carb issue
by Michael5456 » Tue Feb 19, 2019 7:34 pm
Purchashed a 1967.5 1600 1.5 years back
Love the car but continue to have over loading of the carbs after driving an hour or so. Sit at stop light...
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Last post by nismou20
Wed Feb 20, 2019 12:56 pm
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Exploded roadster radiator parts diagram
by Geistfahrar » Tue Feb 12, 2019 5:39 pm
Hi folks!
I am preparing to re-mount the radiator in my roadster, but am missing some of the bolts that secure the radiator to the cross-braces. The...
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Last post by theunz
Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:32 pm
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cheap carb linkage alternative
by Leadpaw » Sat Feb 10, 2018 1:07 pm
Found a set of ball joints on amazon and took a gamble to see if they would fit the 1600 SU carbs and they do. Just took some M5x.8 bolts and cut...
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Last post by S Allen
Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:49 pm
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Last post by spl310
Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:00 am
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2000 axle clearance
by kilro » Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:37 am
installing new bearings and seals on 2000 rear axle, I am in need of axle end clearance. I have two manuals neither are spacific to 311
Thank You...
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Last post by Solex68
Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:13 pm
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Anybody seen this before on a Solex set-p
by 19692000survivor » Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:01 am
My 1968 SRL has something I haven’t seen before. It looks like a proportioning valve or maybe just a cutoff. Anyone out there come across these...
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Last post by theunz
Wed Feb 13, 2019 5:42 pm
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Last post by spl310
Wed Feb 13, 2019 2:54 pm
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Re-gilding outside mirrors
by vinechoy » Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:54 pm
My original mirror and spare were unusable because the silver was tarnishing off the backs of the mirrors.
After carefully prying back the metal...
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Last post by 23yrRebuild
Tue Feb 12, 2019 4:47 pm
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Distributor cap question
by Linda » Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:08 am
I was checking the distributor cap and rotor and both had some black carbon-like deposits. Problem is that as soon as it gets cleaned off it soon...
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Last post by Lorna c
Tue Feb 12, 2019 2:57 pm
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Dash to Engine harness connections
by jonny8 » Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:19 pm
Hey hive mind of 311s!
Car: Late 1965 / 1600
Vin: SPL31100368
At two different points in time I purchased a new engine bay harness and dashboard...
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Last post by Curtis
Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:50 am
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Let's talk heaters!
by MrGuts » Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:03 pm
Are heaters 'tech'? :smt006 Could not pick another category far as I could see...
Anyways freindo-s...Spike has a warm blooded personality and needs...
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Last post by Linda
Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:15 pm
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Last post by ncpi
Fri Feb 08, 2019 7:50 pm
