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Getting Horn Working - Issue at Wheel ‘67
by SP3 » Tue Dec 15, 2020 7:31 pm
Seeking some help in getting horn to work.
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Roadsterwerx Voltage Regulator Feedback
by tknishi » Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:48 pm
Is anybody running the Roadsterwerx Voltage Regulator for the gauges? I was just looking for some feedback (fixed your gauges, good, bad, etc..)...
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Last post by Curtis Tue Dec 15, 2020 4:32 am
Datsun roadster front suspension compatibility
by Mochi » Mon Dec 14, 2020 11:43 pm
is there any difference between 1600 early model front suspension(1966) and late model 1600(67.5 onward) front suspension? I ask as I want to start...
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Last post by Nissanman Tue Dec 15, 2020 2:44 am
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Last post by redroadster Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:44 pm
Champion radiator question
by Habitat.pat » Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:02 pm
I am in the market for a new Champion radiator but am a bit confused as to which one to buy. I have a 67.5 with a RB steering box which is larger...
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Last post by mraitch Mon Dec 14, 2020 12:14 pm
Dash lamps
by Cllishof » Fri Aug 14, 2020 3:45 pm
Has anyone found an LED replacement that looks original? Also is there 8 lights in dash? Chris
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Last post by Habitat.pat Fri Dec 11, 2020 8:32 pm
kill switches
by onsight512 » Wed Oct 14, 2020 3:57 pm
So I recently got my car back from Mike, who has spent the past eleven months turning the jalopy that was my Roadster into a real car. And now that...
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Last post by Habitat.pat Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:18 pm
Minimum rotor thickness?
by TucsonJim » Thu Dec 10, 2020 8:07 pm
What is the minimum rotor thickness spec for 1967 1/2 1600 roadster?
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Last post by theunz Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:09 pm
Rethinking stroker design
by Habitat.pat » Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:58 pm
I'm preparing to build a stroker for my 67.5. I've read through the stroker posts in the tech wiki & have some concerns as to what I am doing.
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Last post by Daryl Smith Fri Dec 11, 2020 6:22 pm
Stuck needle problem
by 70MTRoadster » Tue Dec 08, 2020 3:11 pm
I just finished installing my wide band O2 sensor and confirmed what i already knew, the engine is running rich (10 to 11) afr reading at idle....
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Last post by 70MTRoadster Thu Dec 10, 2020 1:41 pm
Fuel tank exterior galvanizing repair
by Habitat.pat » Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:46 am
Just got my fuel tank back from being cleaned & passed it on to the body man for paint. When I went out to check on things I found that his helper...
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Last post by Habitat.pat Thu Dec 10, 2020 1:13 pm
Ebrake handle removal
by yusef » Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:45 pm
Hello all,
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Last post by yusef Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:44 am
Fuel system vent?
by Habitat.pat » Tue Dec 08, 2020 7:23 pm
I'm working on getting my 67.5 back together after a frame off. I found that the PO had been rear ended, requiring the replacement of the fuel tank...
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Last post by DAC21 Wed Dec 09, 2020 3:31 am
speedo repair service
by dynaguy » Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:55 am
I'm looking to have the speedo on my '66 survivor repaired. Do not want total refurbishment, want to maintain original patina. Any suggestions? TIA...
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Last post by mraitch Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:06 pm
Blinker Won't Turn Off
by tknishi » Mon Oct 05, 2020 12:56 am
I'm working in on bringing my car back to life after 4 years of sitting. One of the issues I have is the blinker, only the left blinker works, but it...
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Last post by Habitat.pat Tue Dec 08, 2020 7:53 pm
Electrical wire runs
by Mattk » Wed Oct 21, 2020 8:59 am
Hello all
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Last post by Habitat.pat Tue Dec 08, 2020 6:59 pm
First post - water pump bearings
by TucsonJim » Wed Oct 21, 2020 7:38 pm
Hello all:
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Last post by JT68 Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:39 am
Parts you would preventively replace?
by Egz » Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:34 am
I built a lot of Duratec motors in the past, and every time I tore one down, I out of habit replaced parts no matter the condition, like the timing...
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Last post by Datsunparts.comInc Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:57 pm
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Last post by DAC21 Sat Dec 05, 2020 8:51 am
Front Brake Cylinder Write Up
by Curtis » Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:32 pm
I was putting new seals in my second set of brakes when I noticed I had made a couple mistakes on the first set. So I spent the last couple evenings...
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Last post by DAC21 Fri Dec 04, 2020 3:32 pm
lowered front spring seats
by 70MTRoadster » Wed Dec 02, 2020 1:12 pm
I am retired and have little money to spend on my 70 roadster but I do have lots of time. I had the roadster up on my lift yesterday looking at the...
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Last post by 70MTRoadster Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:40 am
Backup light contact replacement?
by Habitat.pat » Sat Nov 28, 2020 8:19 pm
I just noticed that the rubber spring /seal on the back of my backup lights have disintegrated. Has anyone found a replacement part? It looks like...
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Last post by Habitat.pat Thu Dec 03, 2020 10:41 pm
tachometer question
by jrusso07 » Sat Sep 03, 2016 6:56 am
1970 SRL.
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Last post by Jimmers74 Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:59 pm
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Last post by spl310 Thu Dec 03, 2020 7:11 am
Part Identification help please
by Slackline » Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:48 am
I backed the car out of the garage the other day and this was sitting on the garage floor. I don't know what it is or where it came from.
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Last post by sunbeam590 Wed Dec 02, 2020 6:33 pm
66 heater control valve seal kit
by SABLT194 » Wed Sep 26, 2018 3:00 pm
I thought some of the vendors carried a seal kit to rebuild an early heater control valve. I couldn't find anything?? Maybe Alzheimer's is setting...
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Last post by theunz Tue Dec 01, 2020 6:26 pm
installing a non Datsun limited slip rear end
by 70MTRoadster » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:39 pm
I am aware of the Mazda RX-7 limited slip swap but are there any others like fords or chevys that have been done to roadsters that have been posted...
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Last post by D P Tue Dec 01, 2020 12:28 am
Engine main bearing problem with rebuild
by scotcochran » Sun Aug 05, 2012 5:14 pm
Hopefully someone can help me out with a problem I have here.
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Last post by Rubena Mon Nov 30, 2020 2:07 pm
Tie Rod Install
by NorCalMark » Wed Nov 25, 2020 12:50 am
New Tie Rod Question: I am installing new tie rods from Datsunparts.com. I know there is a right and left, no problem as the boxes are marked. And, I...
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Last post by TurboRagtop Fri Nov 27, 2020 8:51 am
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Last post by david premo Thu Nov 26, 2020 4:33 pm
Midwest Mechanical Shop
by PHAETON1 » Thu Nov 26, 2020 7:25 am
I am looking for a Midwest based mechanical shop to rebuild the engine and go through the mechanicals on my 65 1600. Looking for a solid shop that...
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Last post by dynaguy Thu Nov 26, 2020 11:43 am
U20 + Webers, what manifold?
by TeemuM » Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:55 am
I am rebuilding my U20 during winter and thinking of getting pair of Weber 45´s.
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Last post by JT68 Wed Nov 25, 2020 8:47 am
1600 Weber Question
by mblue97 » Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:39 pm
My winter plan is to finally install my Weber 40 DCOEs. For anyone that has done this, is it easier to bolt on the intake manifold and then the...
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Last post by mblue97 Tue Nov 24, 2020 5:28 pm
Gauge questions
by Steve HHI » Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:17 pm
I sent the gauges for my ‘68 1600 out for some work. I spoke with the restoration people and they had the following questions for me;
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Last post by redroadster Mon Nov 23, 2020 10:06 pm
Of headlights and handbrakes
by Egz » Tue Nov 10, 2020 8:52 am
Sounds like a great book title.
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Last post by Egz Fri Nov 20, 2020 6:46 pm
MSD Coil- check the specs
by Linda » Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:30 pm
I decided to replace my MSD coil, #8222 as it was out of spec, though not horribly. It was 5+ years old so it held up well. I went to OReilley,...
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Last post by Linda Mon Nov 16, 2020 9:47 pm
Heater core removal
by Cllishof » Tue Nov 10, 2020 5:39 pm
I have dash out. I am thinking about getting heater core flushed etc. any suggestions on removal?
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Last post by Cllishof Fri Nov 13, 2020 1:27 am
Brake Master Cylinder problems
by dbrick » Sat Aug 27, 2005 11:22 pm
OK, here goes...
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Last post by dbrick Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:24 pm
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 Linda Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:08 pm
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Last post by rwmann Thu Nov 12, 2020 7:48 pm
Mouse Milk Penetrating Oil
by DAC21 » Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:40 am
Has anyone used this? Pretty impressive reviews on Amazon. My understanding is that this product has been around for many years, but it has been...
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Last post by DAC21 Thu Nov 12, 2020 3:39 pm
Passenger door adjustment
by jschoenky » Thu Nov 05, 2020 10:01 am
This question is for you body guys -
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Last post by eye Wed Nov 11, 2020 7:50 am
Tall to low windshield conversion
by tig » Fri Nov 06, 2020 10:39 am
I've searched but have not found anything definitive...
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Last post by JT68 Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:54 pm
Turn signal gremlin
by Captainkaos » Mon Aug 31, 2020 12:46 am
Random electrical gremlin. The right turn signal On my ‘68 has stopped working. Left turn signal works fine. Right still works if the Emergency...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:56 am
BRE Style Exhaust - Possible?
by DatsunRoadster2000 » Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:29 pm
I've been running through the forum gathering ideas about best options for a new exhaust system. I'm a big fan of the BRE Style exhausts that are on...
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Last post by v8_ranch Sat Nov 07, 2020 10:07 pm
Coil.?..
by redroadster68 » Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:51 pm
Hi all
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Wheel Size/Offset Fit Question
by sworxx » Tue Jul 08, 2003 7:53 pm
Anyone know if 15x7 or 15x6 with 12mm offset will fit with very little issue on a 68 2000? Would prefer 15x7 but curious about both. Thanks.
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Last post by Sgallagher Fri Nov 06, 2020 12:19 pm
Coil Wiring - No Spark
by superstock2 » Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:08 pm
So I'm attempting to get my 2 liter swapped 1970 1600 running. I'm not sure when the swap was done and the wiring has definitely seen better days. I...
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Last post by superstock2 Thu Nov 05, 2020 3:53 pm
Backup/reverse light bulb
by Randalla » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:03 pm
Checked the Tech Wiki but the correct bulb for the lamp that hangs below the bumper is not listed. Does anybody know what the correct one is. An 1156...
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Last post by bikermike Wed Nov 04, 2020 4:03 pm
Carb mixture adjustment
by BBF Roadster » Fri Oct 05, 2012 8:53 pm
I'm trying to set the metering nozzles.
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Last post by Linda Wed Nov 04, 2020 12:46 pm
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