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Heater box removal
by funkaholik » Wed Aug 28, 2019 7:15 pm
Tried searching the forums for some step by step instructions, or even any guidance for removing the heater box from under the dash, but can't find...
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Last post by greydog
Wed Sep 11, 2019 11:00 pm
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Electrical Hook Up Guide
by Curtis » Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:39 am
Working on some drawings to help hook up the wiring correctly. Have this one for the 67.5 dash mostly done. Any comments?
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Last post by notoptoy
Wed Sep 11, 2019 2:15 pm
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1 wire alternator install problem.
by aclever1 » Fri May 17, 2019 9:48 pm
I can't get it to charge! I bought a second alt just to make sure it wasn't the first alt that was bad but its still not charging, My amp gauge is in...
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Last post by Lorna c
Wed Sep 11, 2019 12:04 am
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SU Carbs 1600 and 2000 Float Bowls Tilt
by Curtis » Mon Sep 09, 2019 12:43 pm
I was looking at my set of 2000 carbs and trying them on the 1600 manifold. I noticed that the carb float bowl is tilted more than the 1600 bowl....
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Last post by Curtis
Mon Sep 09, 2019 12:43 pm
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Exterior Door Handle Disassembly
by Winnfield » Fri Sep 06, 2019 5:31 pm
I'm attempting to replace the weatherstripping on the exterior door handle - I've relieved the springs and it seems as if the hinge pins can be...
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Last post by dynaguy
Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:13 am
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Carter electric fuel pump 4070
by nismou20 » Wed Sep 04, 2019 3:03 pm
So do external electric fuel pumps just start failing over time like other in tank pumps? Other than the motor just crapping out my fuel pressure...
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Last post by GeoffM
Sun Sep 08, 2019 12:07 pm
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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 spyder
Fri Sep 06, 2019 5:14 pm
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1600 SU carb nozzle info
by funkaholik » Thu Sep 05, 2019 5:54 pm
Does anyone have the specs for the stock needles and nozzles that should be in 1600 SU's?
I have rebuilt carbs by Z Therapy and they used M39...
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Last post by funkaholik
Fri Sep 06, 2019 10:06 am
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Wiring help
by 69roadster » Sun Sep 01, 2019 6:39 pm
I am installing a complete wiring harness in my 67.5 SPL, and having a lot of issues.
the headlight doesn't work with the switch when I hook up the...
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Last post by 69roadster
Thu Sep 05, 2019 11:35 am
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Dash Subharness
by Curtis » Sat Jul 28, 2018 2:34 pm
Doing a new round of building harnesses for owners. Had a request/question about building one like Spreabury did for the SR20 conversion. So I'm...
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Last post by TurboRagtop
Wed Sep 04, 2019 6:39 pm
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Camber too negative, no shims installed
by Mainer311 » Sun Sep 01, 2019 6:01 pm
How are you guys fixing too negative of a camber, if there are no shims in the first place? I have severe uneven wear across the tread on my front...
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Last post by Mainer311
Tue Sep 03, 2019 7:22 am
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electronic distributor install
by Lorna c » Tue Aug 27, 2019 6:15 pm
ok so I finally got one ! now what ? lol jk
I've removed my old distrubutor, removed the gear and the offset bottom of the shaft thing from my old...
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Last post by Lorna c
Sat Aug 31, 2019 4:02 am
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Last post by JT68
Thu Aug 29, 2019 12:47 pm
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Last post by Nissanman
Tue Aug 27, 2019 11:25 pm
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Can we revisit the "Dim Headlights" topic?
by Kendall124 » Mon Aug 17, 2015 8:01 pm
Howdy gang,
newest problem is the good 'ol dim headlights. My engine builder says that the halogen sealed beams are drawing too much of a load, thus...
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Last post by Curtis
Tue Aug 27, 2019 3:15 am
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Stripped screw stopper in Master cylinder
by The Neck » Mon Aug 26, 2019 9:20 pm
Hay all,
As I slowly work through this car, I feel like I take two steps forward then one step back. I got the master cylinder rebuild kit all...
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Last post by The Neck
Mon Aug 26, 2019 10:22 pm
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SU Carb piston lifter
by The Neck » Sat Aug 10, 2019 8:31 pm
Hey,
I came across a weird inconsistency while rebuilding my SU carbs today. I noticed on the rear carb I have the piston lifter present. On the...
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Last post by mraitch
Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:09 pm
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Finishing the cooling system re-install
by Geistfahrar » Sun Aug 25, 2019 8:02 pm
after being side-tracked most of the summer with swimming pool & plugged kitchen-drain problems, I finally got back to work on the roadster last...
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Last post by C.Costine
Mon Aug 26, 2019 7:30 am
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Last post by 1969311
Thu Aug 22, 2019 7:13 pm
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Clutch Master not pumping
by The Neck » Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:01 pm
Hi everyone,
I'm taking a little break from the engine tonight since it's a bit too late to be making a bunch of noise and decided to flush and...
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Last post by The Neck
Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:46 pm
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SR20 Pin 4 issue.
by lagomorph » Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:13 pm
Hey everyone,
I have an issue with my SR20 powered Nissan NX2000. Long story short after a horrible incident with the alternator borking itself,...
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Last post by redroadster
Sat Aug 17, 2019 8:57 pm
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Transmission gates
by Gregs672000 » Fri Aug 16, 2019 12:12 pm
Greetings, my transmission has always been a bit resistant going into first gear after coming to a stop. The stick requires some pushing to notch in,...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Sat Aug 17, 2019 7:40 pm
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Installing Hood Release
by mraitch » Wed May 08, 2019 2:25 pm
Hood release cable jammed, pulled hard and it separated from housing.
Since the main release was 'trash', had to make a backup first before I could...
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Last post by 68DSU
Sat Aug 17, 2019 4:56 pm
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Windshield and stainless trim install
by brn2rde » Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:53 am
Seeking knowledge on how this process goes. I am ready to install the windshield. I am pretty confident roping it in is not going to be too much...
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Last post by Lorna c
Sat Aug 17, 2019 2:50 am
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questions about fuel lines
by onsight512 » Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:27 pm
The fuel line coming from the tank is rubber and as it passes the bottom/front of the tank, it goes onto a metal fuel line that heads to the frame...
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Last post by onsight512
Fri Aug 16, 2019 1:32 pm
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Last post by Curtis
Fri Aug 16, 2019 10:22 am
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V8 rear suspension
by speedbug78 » Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:38 pm
We've been discussing the front suspension here:
And we've begun to talk about the rear as well. I was hoping to do that in more detail here....
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Last post by spl310
Thu Aug 15, 2019 7:24 pm
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Last post by GeoffM
Thu Aug 15, 2019 4:20 pm
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SPL 310 frame/Body schematic errors.
by JeffsDatsun » Mon Aug 12, 2019 7:16 pm
I am making a 3d model of the spl311/310 frame and body and i ran into an issue where the schematics on the SPL310SMRedCvrSML (red factory manual) on...
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Last post by spriso
Tue Aug 13, 2019 11:44 pm
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EI Conversion
by Fairlady5150 » Sun Aug 04, 2019 8:20 am
I'd be interested in thoughts on Electronic Ignition conversions for my early R16. What products did you use, and did they deliver noticeable...
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Last post by Lorna c
Sun Aug 11, 2019 2:27 pm
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What wire is this? 12v red, constant 12v
by gnoplos » Fri Aug 09, 2019 1:24 pm
Hi everyone,
Been working on sorting out the headlight issue on my 1969 1600 (someone took it upon themselves to cut every wire related to front...
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Last post by Curtis
Fri Aug 09, 2019 6:19 pm
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Fuel pump install - silly, silly question
by SLOdatsun » Fri Aug 09, 2019 2:11 pm
I have a new pump and I bolted it in, but nothing happened. I'm going to assume that the arm which enters the motor was just stuck inside there all...
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Last post by tjp
Fri Aug 09, 2019 3:49 pm
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Last post by dynaguy
Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:42 am
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V8 front suspension
by speedbug78 » Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:33 pm
The main reason I joined this forum was to ask this. I have a 302 in my '69 roadster. Here are the main points:
- The stock suspension is in need of...
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Last post by redroadster
Sun Aug 04, 2019 4:33 pm
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carburetor problems
by fairlady_1966 » Sun Mar 22, 2015 10:49 pm
How do i tune my carburetors rebuilt them but the car runs but it doesnt idle and it hesitates 1.6 r16
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Last post by Gregs672000
Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:30 am
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carb air flow way off
by sevenmilebridge » Mon Jul 29, 2019 9:44 pm
Front carb on my 1600 drawing lots of air rear carb hardly any air flow. Possible weak spring on piston?? very frustrating any thoughts
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Last post by jrusso07
Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:01 pm
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PCV / Oil Catch Can Trouble
by ApexArbitrage » Mon May 06, 2019 5:09 pm
Hoping someone here can help me out. I did search the forums and wasn't able to find my exact issue. Really appreciate the help!
When I bought my...
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Last post by Gregs672000
Wed Jul 31, 2019 11:01 am
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2000 engine in a 1966
by Jasondedwards » Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:28 pm
Heya...starting a project here. I have a 1966 1600 and want to put in a 2000 engine and trans from a 1969. I'm new to this site and wonder if there...
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Last post by notoptoy
Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:04 am
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datsun roadster technical drawing
by silvertiger » Fri Nov 14, 2014 11:51 am
Does anyone have tech drawing for a roadster? Doing the restoration the shop in asking question/dimensions I don't know.
Thanks
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Last post by fj20spl311
Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:07 pm
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Rear shoe and bearing
by Gar's68 » Sat Jul 27, 2019 12:38 pm
I've been hearing a strange, although faint, grinding sound from the rt rear so I thought I'd tear into it. Was surprised to find the shoe lining...
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Last post by Gar's68
Mon Jul 29, 2019 2:55 pm
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Cylinder 2 incomplete combustion
by Fairlady5150 » Sat Jul 27, 2019 1:34 pm
So my recently acquired 1968 1600 appeared to be running very rich. I'm new to SU's so I did some homework before taking a look at them. Everything...
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Last post by keith0alan
Mon Jul 29, 2019 1:30 pm
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Wiper pivot problem
by peter » Sat Jul 27, 2019 11:55 am
My wiper pivot on the passenger side has a problem, the top aluminum part turns over de steel center part, is this repairable or do I have to find a...
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Last post by peter
Sat Jul 27, 2019 4:04 pm
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Ignition Misfire
by Randalla » Wed Jul 26, 2017 9:06 pm
I’m having an issue I can’t seem to solve. Car starts and idles great but as soon as there’s a load on the engine it acts like it’s running on three...
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Last post by Fairlady5150
Sat Jul 27, 2019 1:27 pm
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Carburetor Float Bowl Broken Piece
by legit_chicken » Wed Jul 24, 2019 11:52 pm
The little piece on the bottom of my r16 carburetor float bowl top that holds the pin for the fuel valve hinge broke off. See attached. What can I do...
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Last post by mraitch
Sat Jul 27, 2019 12:05 am
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R16 Timing Components and Cam-SAE vs. Metric
by Curtis » Fri Jul 05, 2019 1:49 pm
So I started looking at my 3 main motor from the car I am restoring to evaluate it for rebuild. This SAE engine has some off color blue paint (black...
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Last post by S Allen
Tue Jul 23, 2019 3:36 pm
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Resurrection of my 66 primer king.
by Roman » Thu May 17, 2012 4:26 pm
In hopes of inspiring myself to get this beast going again after sitting for over a decade I am starting a thread.
Bear with me and forgive me for...
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Last post by Roman
Mon Jul 22, 2019 10:50 pm
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Zinc additives may be bad idea
by Gregs672000 » Sun Jul 21, 2019 11:59 am
Hi gang, I did a search trying to find the topic on oil where we discussed different weights, flow, zinc etc where I could post a follow up, but...
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Last post by bakerjf
Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:58 pm
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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 Gregs672000
Sun Jul 21, 2019 12:16 pm
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Last post by Gregs672000
Sat Jul 20, 2019 9:30 pm
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Strange Starter Issue
by Skyman » Sun Jul 06, 2014 5:50 pm
When starting my car lately, sometimes it acts like the battery is low. Real slow turning, stopping and clicking. I turn the key of and try again and...
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Last post by Skyman
Sat Jul 20, 2019 4:43 pm
