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4 piston wilwood, low fab work “budget” upgrade.
by retrofit187 » Sun May 23, 2021 9:11 pm
I couldn’t bring myself to spend almost $500 on new sumitomo pistons and was having difficulty finding appropriate Volvo calipers.
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Last post by iloveredmeat Wed Jun 02, 2021 12:16 pm
EI Dizzy-no control module
by Ski 7b » Sat May 23, 2020 4:33 pm
Hello gang! This electrical novice needs some enlightenment. There is not a control module in this setup. (See pics below) There are two wires that...
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Last post by Curtis Sat May 29, 2021 3:38 pm
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Last post by printner Wed May 26, 2021 10:57 am
Convertible top to windshield seal
by Randalla » Tue May 25, 2021 4:14 pm
I'm getting ready to install a new seal on the header of my top mechanism and would like to know how to trim it and how far to carry it, since the...
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Last post by dynaguy Wed May 26, 2021 7:36 am
Main bolts, Head bolts
by unklpat » Tue May 25, 2021 5:09 pm
On the topic of failures, has anyone had nissan main bearing bolts, or head bolts fail? Again, not high speed/racing applications, or associated with...
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Last post by JT68 Tue May 25, 2021 9:02 pm
Carb problems
by johnscf » Mon May 03, 2021 5:36 pm
My 1600 had a problem cutting out when I went up the steep hill to my house. Always ran just fine everywhere else but the hill to my driveway was...
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Last post by dbrick Sun May 23, 2021 10:09 pm
My leaking transmission, Swepco 201 to blame
by mok662 » Tue Mar 24, 2020 7:14 pm
My 5 speed was overhauled by a shop last summer. The leak is in the front, and I can see the Swepco 201 on the ground.
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Last post by mpowers Sun May 23, 2021 7:50 pm
1600 Valve adjustment when cold
by Fairlady5150 » Sun May 23, 2021 4:09 pm
I heard through the grapevine that somebody posted the valve clearances for a cold 1600 engine. I've searched multiple times, could somebody help me...
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Last post by DAC21 Sun May 23, 2021 6:52 pm
Rod bolts
by unklpat » Thu May 20, 2021 4:42 pm
I would like data on the frequency of factory rod bolt failure on the U20 engine. I am going to get a spare set of rods resized, and keep reading...
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Last post by unklpat Fri May 21, 2021 9:02 pm
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Last post by redroadster Thu May 20, 2021 6:18 pm
Headlight voltage trouble
by jayedeluxe » Tue May 04, 2021 11:10 am
So I have my 1970 2000 back from paint and am now putting it back together. Having an issue with voltage to rightside headlight. Left side gets...
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Last post by dbrick Tue May 18, 2021 11:03 pm
H20 Forklift compatibility?
by howe » Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:34 am
Hi all,
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Last post by dbrick Tue May 18, 2021 10:39 pm
Axel Bearing Noise Question
by jrusso07 » Fri May 14, 2021 9:25 am
I read the tech wiki write up on rear axel bearings. I have a light scraping sound coming from the rear end, It is speed sensitive. I would estimate...
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Last post by Nissanman Mon May 17, 2021 7:49 pm
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Last post by devauxmidwest Mon May 17, 2021 3:45 pm
280z Brake Master
by Paul Souza » Sun May 09, 2021 9:26 pm
Hi Everyone,
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Last post by greydog Sat May 15, 2021 1:48 am
Aluminum trim on bottom of doors 67.5 vs earlier
by Habitat.pat » Mon Mar 15, 2021 5:56 pm
The ribbed interior aluminum on my 67.5 is in bad shape so I looked to Datsunparts to see what he has. He lists 65-67. An email asking if it would...
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Last post by Habitat.pat Fri May 14, 2021 12:08 pm
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 notoptoy Thu May 13, 2021 9:19 pm
5 spd transmission ?
by Daryl Smith » Tue Jul 19, 2005 7:38 pm
I have read that the roadster 5 spd has been used in the Z cars, by changing the bellhousing.
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Last post by Daryl Smith Tue May 11, 2021 9:27 pm
smog pump inserts
by jayedeluxe » Fri May 07, 2021 11:35 am
So I am installing some smog pump insert plugs on my 1970 SRL311 and the 3rd one back only goes in halfway at the most. It seems as if the shaft on...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Mon May 10, 2021 10:24 am
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Last post by Gregs672000 Sat May 08, 2021 12:24 pm
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Last post by greydog Fri May 07, 2021 10:31 pm
Bump Stop Clearance
by theunz » Mon May 03, 2021 11:32 am
How much lower bump stop clearance should there be? I have Deans Super Comp Springs and the proper bump stops he sells to go with them. There is only...
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Last post by unklpat Wed May 05, 2021 8:54 pm
You get what you pay for -cracks!
by JT68 » Tue May 04, 2021 5:43 pm
A 311 buddy asked us to elaborate on exactly where the cast roadster pistons crack. It is almost always the same place. A picture is worth a 1000...
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Last post by JT68 Wed May 05, 2021 7:57 am
U20 Rebuild Planning & Parts
by datscarlin » Tue May 04, 2021 11:18 am
Greetings all. I'm the guy who had the logo'd roadster floormats made for this 311s group a couple of years ago, and I say that only to let you know...
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Last post by Datsunparts.comInc Tue May 04, 2021 4:35 pm
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Last post by Erock311 Tue May 04, 2021 12:24 pm
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Last post by Gregs672000 Tue May 04, 2021 11:09 am
Cold Air Box Advice?
by Daryl Smith » Wed Mar 03, 2021 12:58 pm
I am going to have to build a cold air box for the throttle bodies I am going to use, something I've never done, and don't seem to be able to find...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Sun May 02, 2021 11:11 am
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Last post by rwmann Fri Apr 30, 2021 3:22 pm
Idle Variation
by yusef » Thu Apr 29, 2021 12:56 pm
Hello all,
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Last post by yusef Thu Apr 29, 2021 1:43 pm
Clutch Master not pumping
by The Neck » Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:01 pm
Hi everyone,
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Last post by DAC21 Wed Apr 28, 2021 3:07 pm
Dash re-covering project
by dld » Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:56 pm
I'm getting ready to re-cover my dashboard using the method that Just Dashes does, home version. I've removed all of the old cracked vinyl from the...
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Last post by raylim Wed Apr 28, 2021 1:18 pm
Transmission
by Newdatsun1600 » Thu Apr 22, 2021 4:05 pm
I have a 1969 Datsun 1600 and the engine is in good shape but need a transmission. Are there any out there and where and if not are there any...
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Last post by todd lorber Tue Apr 27, 2021 12:37 pm
U20 engine technical input requested
by Gregs672000 » Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:46 pm
Hi gang, so I'm reassembling the engine and it looks like I had some timing chain movement while spinning the engine around on the stand, cleaning up...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Mon Apr 26, 2021 9:49 pm
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Last post by Habitat.pat Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:20 pm
1966/67.5 steering box
by drivercar3 » Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:11 pm
can i replace the steering box in my 1967 roadster with a box from a 1966?
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Last post by JT68 Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:27 pm
Is there a moving part in here?
by andyb » Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:18 pm
20210418_140155.jpg This is a break splitter for a 68. Is there a plunger in the centre of this thing that is supposed to move? If so what's the best...
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Last post by redroadster Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:46 pm
ARP Main Bearing Cap Studs
by Curtis » Thu Apr 15, 2021 4:47 pm
Has anyone used ARP studs for the main bearing caps and if so do you have a part number?
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Last post by Curtis Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:09 pm
Timing chain and oil slinger
by Mochi » Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:27 pm
So I mounted up the new chain/sprockets/tensioner can you double check that it is correct? There were two dimples on the crank sprocket. I assumed...
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Last post by JT68 Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:35 pm
Timing chain and oil slinger
by Mochi » Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:25 pm
So I mounted up the new chain/sprockets/tensioner can you double check that it is correct? There were two dimples on the crank sprocket. I assumed...
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Last post by Mochi Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:25 pm
Body Lifting Tips
by Psevins » Mon Apr 12, 2021 7:44 am
So I pulled the body from the Roadster this weekend and I thought I'd share a few tips I discovered along the way that I didn't see any place else....
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Last post by Psevins Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:36 am
Steering Shaft
by Psevins » Thu Apr 08, 2021 6:39 pm
In the process of getting ready to pull the tub for a frame swap and I'm down to the steering shaft. I've removed the bolt and nut from the knuckle...
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Last post by Psevins Sun Apr 11, 2021 8:18 pm
Main bearing cap thread pitch
by unklpat » Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:17 pm
Looking for the correct thread/pitch size to pull my U20 main bearing caps. Pat
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Last post by Gregs672000 Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:21 am
Knob Location and Design - 1970
by mraitch » Tue Apr 06, 2021 10:57 pm
BUMP
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Last post by mraitch Tue Apr 06, 2021 10:57 pm
67.5. 1600. Carb issue
by Michael5456 » Tue Feb 19, 2019 7:34 pm
Purchashed a 1967.5 1600 1.5 years back
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Last post by unklpat Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:35 am
U20 flywheel bolt Size
by fj20spl311 » Mon Aug 17, 2020 11:03 pm
I need the flywheel bolt size for a U20
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Last post by eastmedia Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:17 pm
emissions snag
by less frustrated » Thu Mar 25, 2021 1:00 pm
Does anyone have ideas on how to get a U20 with solexes modified to pass emissions? I tried to transfer title from my name to my Trust's name and The...
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Last post by redroadster Fri Mar 26, 2021 1:49 pm
Caliper Upgrade, Tube vs Passage
by Curtis » Mon Jul 15, 2019 9:48 pm
Stock brakes have the crossover tube. For an upgrade does the inside passage offer much of an advantage?
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Last post by Curtis Thu Mar 25, 2021 10:18 am
Engine wiring harness for 1967.5 1600 question
by TucsonJim » Wed Mar 17, 2021 2:29 pm
I have a 1967.5 Datsun 1600 Roadster. It belongs to my brother-in-law. At some point, a previous owner upgraded to the 2L engine and 5-speed trans....
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Last post by sports imports Wed Mar 24, 2021 8:11 am
Carb piston
by joe fremeau » Tue Mar 23, 2021 1:18 pm
Hi , My front carburetor is not working when I give it gas the piston does not move, but when the car is off it moves freely. The rear carburetor...
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Last post by joe fremeau Tue Mar 23, 2021 4:39 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 Gregs672000 Tue Mar 23, 2021 11:37 am
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