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Last post by Linda Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:40 pm
Easy Motor Mount Alignment (w/pix)
by mraitch » Wed Dec 18, 2019 8:15 pm
Locating motor mounts for me is one of the biggest pains in engine r+r
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Last post by msampsel Mon Nov 02, 2020 6:16 pm
Parts for Glass Bowl Fuel Filter
by DAC21 » Wed Oct 21, 2020 5:37 pm
What are the must replace seals for the glass bowel type fuel filter when replacing the cartridge? It appears there is a rubber gasket that fits into...
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Last post by Super_X Mon Nov 02, 2020 4:44 pm
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Last post by onsight512 Mon Nov 02, 2020 12:18 am
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Last post by Linda Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:02 am
Denso 93 mm alternator installed
by Toptech360 » Sat Apr 07, 2018 12:34 pm
I decided to to replace the giant delco 10 si alternator that had been retrofitted to my 1500 decades ago. It was a reliable old beast that still...
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Last post by The Neck Sat Oct 31, 2020 5:41 pm
Fuel gauge adjustment/calibration
by kingsey2k » Fri Oct 16, 2020 4:35 pm
I've got a '70 2000 with the stock fuel gauge, tank, sender... Mechanic recently redid the tank to get the rust out of it, but since I got it back,...
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Last post by kingsey2k Sat Oct 31, 2020 3:58 pm
Thread size question
by Fairlady5150 » Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:12 pm
I have a '68 1600 with an early engine and I'm considering a Champion radiator with electric fan. The fan comes with a 3/8 npt sensor. Does anybody...
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Last post by Curtis Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:12 am
Late Fuel Pump Design Question
by v8_ranch » Wed Oct 21, 2020 12:24 am
Well, I finally snuck a few minutes tonight to remove the fuel pump from my newly acquired 68 2000. Other than a tight fit with a wrench and...
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Last post by v8_ranch Sat Oct 31, 2020 10:32 am
Header and oil cooler canister info
by gtrbg » Tue Jan 28, 2020 5:42 pm
New to the site. Just picked up what appears to be a 1969 Datsun Roadster race car with a U20 motor with Solex carbs, finned oil pan and LSD rear. It...
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Last post by gtrbg Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:04 pm
carpet vendor options
by onsight512 » Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:07 pm
Who has carpet (kits)?
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Last post by onsight512 Thu Oct 22, 2020 11:04 pm
Has anyone seen these Fuel Pumps?
by mwegener111 » Wed Oct 21, 2020 8:35 pm
I'm looking for a Fuel Pump for my '69 2000 and ran across this. They look pretty similar to a Vendors pump. Has anyone bought one of these? I'm...
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Last post by mwegener111 Thu Oct 22, 2020 10:53 am
My search for an H20 crank
by Slackline » Tue Oct 20, 2020 11:25 am
I found a new Nissan H20 crank at Coral Springs NIssan for $350. So, I ordered it.
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Last post by Slackline Wed Oct 21, 2020 10:09 pm
Interior Component Weights Thread
by v8_ranch » Sat Oct 17, 2020 3:01 am
I have found a few threads on weights of some of the big ticket items on these cars, but very little on interior components. I did find one thread...
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Last post by FergO2k Tue Oct 20, 2020 2:23 pm
1967, 1600 Fuel Pump Parts Numbers?
by DAC21 » Mon Oct 19, 2020 8:50 am
I believe the most common parts for rebuilding the mechanical fuel pumps can still be order directly through Nissan.
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Last post by DAC21 Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:45 pm
Fuel Delivery Questions
by v8_ranch » Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:01 pm
Good day!
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Last post by Mackn367 Fri Oct 16, 2020 2:23 pm
1968 SRL coil readings
by v8_ranch » Thu Oct 15, 2020 1:59 pm
Just want to confirm what spec readings are for these. I think I am a little high on my primary but haver seen some varying readings on different...
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Last post by v8_ranch Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:06 pm
No voltage from key to solenoid
by v8_ranch » Wed Oct 14, 2020 10:41 pm
If I turn the key to the ACC or ON position, I can turn on lights, fans, wipers... If I turn to Start, no voltage coming to the 3 wire plug under...
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Last post by v8_ranch Thu Oct 15, 2020 3:33 pm
Clutch bitting point
by joe fremeau » Wed Oct 14, 2020 7:17 pm
Hi All, finally ready to get the car in on the road. The problem is the biting point is high, is there any way of adjusting this ? The clutch is new...
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Last post by MattC Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:20 am
SU carb problems on R16
by Slackline » Sat Oct 10, 2020 6:53 pm
I adjusted the valves and points, adjusted the timing (it was about 10-15 degrees too advanced), and got the carbs in sync the best I could using a...
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Last post by Linda Wed Oct 14, 2020 3:11 pm
2 cooling fans on R1600
by Slackline » Sun Oct 11, 2020 6:02 pm
Prior Owner had this electric fan in front of the belt driven fan.
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Last post by rwmann Tue Oct 13, 2020 12:50 pm
Roadster radio/speakers/subwoofer ideas...
by Tomakze » Sun May 06, 2012 5:46 pm
I am an MECP certified installer, meaning I install radios, security systems, etc for a living, and my '68 1600 is in need of all of the above! I...
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Last post by onsight512 Tue Oct 13, 2020 11:46 am
Need help with horns
by printner » Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:28 am
Need more help with horns. I thought I finally had a working pair, but when I power them on together, the sound oscillates, making me think I have...
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Last post by Curtis Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:37 am
Thoughts on this Keyster SU Kit?
by DAC21 » Thu Oct 08, 2020 10:00 pm
Is this a decent quality kit? I'm seeing Float seat valve and needle, idle springs, Float bowl gaskets and many other gaskets that I can't identify...
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Last post by Datsunparts.comInc Tue Oct 13, 2020 2:17 am
Door weatherstripping
by GRIPTWISTA » Mon Oct 12, 2020 5:48 pm
Any help would be appreciated. I installed new outside weatherstripping from classic rubber on my front doors and whenever I roll the windows down...
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Last post by onsight512 Mon Oct 12, 2020 11:29 pm
Swap a trans to a different engine
by redroadster » Fri Aug 28, 2020 10:23 am
Swap any trans to any engine
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Last post by Daryl Smith Sat Oct 10, 2020 2:17 pm
Mikuni PHH 44 balance at idle
by jrusso07 » Wed Sep 04, 2019 1:07 pm
Spent the morning fiddling with the solex carbs on my 69 U20. Circuits 1,2 and3 are right on - about 3.5 on the snail air flow meter. #4 is at 2.5....
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Last post by jrusso07 Thu Oct 08, 2020 2:03 pm
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.
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Last post by todd lorber Wed Oct 07, 2020 12:51 pm
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Last post by DAC21 Sun Oct 04, 2020 10:29 pm
U20 Oil Leak/HG?
by jasmith1975 » Fri Oct 02, 2020 11:50 am
Happy Friday All! It's a crisp, sunny day in Buffalo and hoping to log some miles over the weekend. But first I need a sanity check on an oil leak....
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Last post by nismou20 Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:50 pm
5 speed main shaft nut wrench size
by fj20spl311 » Mon Sep 28, 2020 1:14 pm
I am going to replace the bearings in my 5 speed.
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Last post by fj20spl311 Fri Oct 02, 2020 4:57 pm
initial start-up rebuilt r16
by dynaguy » Sun Sep 27, 2020 10:34 am
I'm hoping to fire up the rebuilt r16 in my '66 survivor soon. Looking for input to make this as successful as possible. My machinist provided me...
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Last post by dynaguy Fri Oct 02, 2020 11:52 am
heater hose routing
by less frustrated » Tue Sep 29, 2020 2:22 pm
I tinker with my 1970 2000 and when I have it terminally screwed up, I take it to MAS Imports in Fleetwood PA. I just got it back after a year, not...
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Last post by less frustrated Thu Oct 01, 2020 9:52 am
Plug to starter question
by The Neck » Tue Sep 29, 2020 7:35 pm
Hi everyone,
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Last post by Linda Thu Oct 01, 2020 12:46 am
Volvo brake pads
by redroadster68 » Tue Sep 29, 2020 6:20 pm
Hello
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Last post by D P Tue Sep 29, 2020 6:46 pm
Low but even compression
by redroadster68 » Fri Sep 25, 2020 2:53 pm
Hi all
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Last post by redroadster68 Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:31 pm
Carb tuning on YouTube
by baxtersit » Sat Sep 26, 2020 1:05 pm
Check out D3Sshooter on YouTube. Ongoing series on using an AFR meter to tune jets on any kind of car or bike.
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Last post by baxtersit Sat Sep 26, 2020 1:05 pm
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 Gregs672000 Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:42 pm
Tips on Drilling Out Trunk Lock
by flying4fish » Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:45 pm
Has anyone every successfully drilled out their trunk lock?? I've tried all the tricks posted here previously for opening a stuck trunk, but...
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Last post by PandaBoy Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:02 am
Window Crank Replacement Knob 68-70
by GRIPTWISTA » Mon Sep 21, 2020 11:41 am
Can anyone recommend a good replacement for just the knob on a 68 window crank? I see a lot online but not sure if the screw size is correct or...
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Last post by Datsunparts.comInc Tue Sep 22, 2020 11:55 am
66 1600 Identification help please
by Slackline » Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:03 pm
Hi.
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Last post by dbrick Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:38 pm
How big of a pain is it to replace a tach cable
by SLOroadster » Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:05 pm
Upon finishing up the work I just did, I managed to break the tach cable. Should this be a quick fix replacement, or are they a major P.I.T.A. ?...
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Last post by MattC Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:58 pm
69 2000 Brake Drum Holes
by NorCalMark » Tue Sep 15, 2020 5:42 pm
Hey All:
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Last post by NorCalMark Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:56 pm
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Last post by Daryl Smith Sat Sep 19, 2020 3:53 pm
Fuel Pumps
by kokomo » Fri Sep 18, 2020 7:16 am
Are the fuel pumps for the 1600 and 2000 interchangeable??
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Last post by spl310 Fri Sep 18, 2020 11:20 am
Brake line upgrade
by Chilly Willy » Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:50 am
I am presently in the process of replacing my brakes from and rear and was wondering if I should just change the brake lines as well . My question is...
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Last post by fj20spl311 Tue Sep 15, 2020 1:32 pm
opps! cant open trunk
by datsunmotorsports » Sat Jun 09, 2007 12:38 am
I was aligning a better looking trunk lid on my 68 2000 when I closed the thing and it wont open back up. The trunk is full. Interior items and misc...
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Last post by Linda Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:24 pm
Hardtop gaskets.
by Aevigan » Wed Jul 03, 2019 1:13 am
Hello forum! I have tried searching but can’t find any good leads to follow. Does any one have a source for hard top gaskets? I messaged...
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Last post by Bigtaku Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:58 am
To PCV or ?
by nismou20 » Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:14 pm
I modified my SU baseplate by cutting off the stock horns to accommodate aftermarket Velocity stacks. In that process I’ve lost the ability to...
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Last post by nismou20 Sat Sep 12, 2020 7:50 pm
Vintage Connectors?
by Habitat.pat » Fri Sep 11, 2020 2:06 pm
I sent Vintage Connectors a message Tuesday but haven’t heard back. Is this normal? They don’t appear to be near any of the fires.
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