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Hello Forum,
As I mentioned in my returning intro, I have a lot to re-do after neglecting my car in the garage for 5 years. Back then I had completed...

Looking for some photos of either original engine or someone who has restored. Not looking to make it Bolt for bolt identical .
But am repainting...

Would like to use custom milled shifter knob for '70 2000 5 speed, anybody know thread size as a reference?

Hey Gang,

I am sure that the answer to this question is buried in the forum somewhere, but after an hour of looking I am burned out.

I'm looking...

I looked in the tech wiki, but couldn't find these answers, so...

Late style R16 water pumps are freaking expensive. Mine is so corroded from...

Bought my '70 and it'd been sitting so after going through the fuel system/carbs, etc she runs great but now it's time to look at the other wear...

What is the latest on EFI setups that could work with the U20 or R16 stroker? I have a friend that just bought a SPL w/U20 5 speed swap and wondering...

Just trying to reinstall the quarter windows but cannot seem to get the window and pivot back in the frame with the new rubber. Any advice or tricks...

My 1968 Datsun Roadster 2000 came with a convertible top frame. However, it does not fit my car. Is this frame for a Datsun Roadster? If yes, what...

I recently purchased brake hoses (see pic) from a manufacturer that said they were for a 67. The price was very cheap. When I got them and took of my...

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Installing new weatherstrip kit from Dean for 1966 roadster with the front quarter windows which pivot. Can’t seem to find any rubber which...

I took my 1970 1600 to my local carb guy in order to get them fine tune.
He recommended me to add mystery oil each time I fill up my gas tank in...

I recently changed out my master cylinder as well as the rear drum brake cylinders and upgraded the front to 300zx calipers. I'm getting very spongy...

I am still deciding on what color combo to go with on my build, and I'm currently about 75% sure I want to go with one of the newer pearl white...

Not sure if this is the right spot to post this. I put it under general discussion also:
Somehow when replacing my rear wheel bearings I lost one of...

I like the old style cartridge oil filter that was used up to 66, even though it is a little messy. I am wondering if people bother pre-filling the...

I have a 69 1600. Has East Coast Roadster’s electronic ignition which is about a half a year old. Car always would start right away. After running i...

Hi, have been scouring the resources but can't seem to find the right answer. I have a '66 with a 2000cc U20 engine. I can't seem to find which of...

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I have the vacuum pipe attached to the distributor and think it terminates on the top of the manifold but it has always had a cap on it. Is...

Just a caution for those rebuilding R and H motors..be sure not to mix Metric (late) and English /USS 3/8 thread (Early) cams and sprockets as that...

I have been trying to rehab the vacuum advance on my 1967. I am talking about the plate assembly not the diaphragm part. It had gotten pretty badly...

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I have been searching the forum but can't seem to find the specifics on wheel hub bolts. I am trying to find the specs and would like to...

So I bought a differential gasket that says for all years, but I go to put it on and it's way to big. Do I still have the oem rear axle?...

First post in a while!

I'm about to start some cable tracing today but figured I would ask here first before I get started... At the moment, I have...

I got a rebuilt idler box with new vertical shaft and bushings, etc assembled. The idler arm and external seal was not assembled. I am about to...

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Does anyone have a picture for the funky shaped hose which goes from the front manifold to the heater core? I have one and have no idea which...

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Just looking for advice on placing headlight rubber gaskets in behind the headlights. I can't find in any manual where they are but it looks...

Nothing in The Datsun Roadster Book.

From the TechWiki: Differential flange bolt - 8-9kg/m (57.8-65.1ft/lb.) Pat Mahoney's handy dandy Torque Values...

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...

While waiting for more parts & tools to arrive ( to finish the cooling, alt-swap & dizzy upgrades ), I decided to do some searches, to see how little...

So I bought a recurve kits and found some differences causing me questions. 1st is the breaker plate; the new one doesn't have the adjustment cam on...

After months of sitting idle, ye olde roadster is back on the road today. I stored it with a full tank to reduce tank condensation, added stabiliser...

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During my repaint, my painter got aggressive with my wiper pivots instead of taping them and tries to remove them. The photos are the result....

So Engine is breaking in, did the 20 min at 2krpms and driven about 10 miles and no smoke. These are cast rings that should quickly seat but when...

If you have a serviceable rear brake cylinder for a '69 SRL I'm interested in saving a little over the $130 new part. Thanks!

When I first got the car it would wander all over the road, on acceleration, braking or just trying to go straight on the highway.
I read numerous...

Hey everyone,

I needed a longer brake pushrod after replacing my master cylinder with a cheaper part meant for the Datsun 510 (common approach by...

Converted my stock worm gearbox to rack and pinion hoping it would be easier when steering but there was no significant change. Any recommendation to...

Hi everyone,

I just got SRL10160 back on the road after a ton of work inside the engine bay. One of the only things that remains...

Trying to start the rebuilt U20 and having a tough time spinning the motor. Have tried raising the front end to soak the seal for some time and even...

I believe the black wire with white line is the ignition wire. What is the other wire, I couldn't find it in the electrical diagram? They both come...

Hello again still at it,
I have read the datsun 510 rear brake shoes will fit on a roadster with no problems. Just wanted to check to see if anyone...

I have a 1969 Datsun 2000 roadster that I am attempting to install this on. I have Petronix kit 1741 kit and the Petronix blaster coil with the 3 ohm...