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Warner 4spd counter shaft issue
by dynaguy » Tue Sep 21, 2021 9:55 am
My Transmission guy says I need a counter shaft and needle bearings for my Warner tranny. This is not the half moon version. Looks like the parts are...
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Timing a U20
by marcus550 » Sun Mar 22, 2015 1:45 pm
There are 5 timing marks on my crank pulley. Is the first mark TDC? I've got the dizzy pointing at #1, both valves are closed on #1, piston is at the...
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Last post by RustyBucket Tue Sep 21, 2021 6:31 pm
Jenvey Heritage EFI
by Gregs672000 » Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:22 pm
Greetings all! Well it's time to start the next chapter of the never ending project that is my car of 34 years. It started all those years ago when I...
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A-Arm Bushing Catastrophic Failure (on DFRG)
by Bwk2000 » Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:07 pm
- Photo & Story Credit to Raymond Andersen over on DFRG Facebook
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Last post by Gregs672000 Sat Sep 18, 2021 9:15 pm
KYB Shocks Part Number
by Steve_69 » Sat Sep 18, 2021 5:58 am
While I buy many of my parts from our vendors, sometimes I buy from my local parts suppliers. In this case I bought my KYB front shocks (OEM...
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Rear axle end play
by Habitat.pat » Sat Sep 18, 2021 3:11 pm
I purchased new wheel bearings from one of our vendors & had them installed on my 67.5 axles & reinstalled the axles. I measured for shim pack...
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Last post by Habitat.pat Sat Sep 18, 2021 3:11 pm
1600 Oil Pan Gasket Question
by mblue97 » Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:53 pm
I'm replacing the oil pan gasket and saw these two black rubbery thingies on the rear of the block. They do seem to compress a bit. Should I try to...
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Last post by mblue97 Thu Sep 16, 2021 6:59 pm
electrical problem with left side rear lights
by 70MTRoadster » Sun Sep 12, 2021 6:11 pm
1970 spl roadster.
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Last post by Bwk2000 Thu Sep 16, 2021 6:20 am
Stroker power expectations
by unklpat » Sun Sep 05, 2021 8:07 pm
If someone wanted to get the most bang for the buck, on stroking a 5 main R16, what would a reasonable HP/TQ expectation be? I want to eliminate the...
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Last post by andyb Sat Sep 11, 2021 3:11 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 AZhitman Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:37 pm
Solved: No power after starter install
by Bwk2000 » Thu Sep 09, 2021 10:30 pm
Re: ‘69 SPL311 R16
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Last post by JT68 Fri Sep 10, 2021 10:14 am
Solved-Carburation mystery
by RBMann » Mon Apr 12, 2021 1:36 am
I am having an issue with our '69 1600. The whole car will start lurching/bucking/surging after the transition from light or no throttle to very...
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Last post by rwmann Thu Sep 09, 2021 2:55 pm
R16 noise, help me out
by cbez » Thu Aug 26, 2021 11:13 pm
Ok this is a 'fresh' motor that was rebuilt years ago, when I took possession it was running real quiet and it's gotten quite a bit louder in only...
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Last post by nismou20 Thu Sep 09, 2021 2:37 pm
valve springs
by unklpat » Tue Sep 07, 2021 9:55 pm
I'd like to know how many of us have replaced their valve springs during a head rebuild. Please choose between R16, or U20. And bonus points if their...
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Last post by unklpat Thu Sep 09, 2021 12:27 pm
Rear diff swap
by SPLutah » Tue Sep 07, 2021 7:39 pm
All,
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Last post by theunz Wed Sep 08, 2021 10:16 pm
Which way do these go?
by andyb » Sat Sep 04, 2021 4:34 pm
Door to A pillar seal, the little metal strip goes lip up (away from A pillar) or down (towards A pillar)?
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Last post by andyb Wed Sep 08, 2021 7:42 pm
Good videos on tuning SUs
by Pjackb » Wed Sep 08, 2021 3:53 pm
I saw these today and thought they might be useful for someone
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R16 Valve Cover Finish Photos
by Alvin » Wed Apr 14, 2021 1:42 pm
A recent photo request prompted me to make this thread. Not sure if the Tech section is the right forum. Not sure if this already exists, so please...
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Last post by Gregs672000 Tue Sep 07, 2021 10:05 am
Is this publication any good for a 1600?
by DAC21 » Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:13 pm
I know there is much better material for download here on 311s, but I like a book in my hand while in the garage without killing a tree by printing...
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Last post by jrusso07 Tue Sep 07, 2021 8:24 am
Headlight relay
by joe fremeau » Thu Sep 02, 2021 5:30 pm
Hi Wondering if anyone could help me. I ordered a headlight relay for a 1967 1/2 it is numbered 1 to 4 does anyone know what color wire goes to what...
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Last post by Curtis Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:31 pm
electrical issues
by jbarnish » Tue Aug 31, 2021 9:04 pm
was warming up my 1970 1600 today to take her out and had to take a call so turned it off. 5 min later i tried to start and there was no juice. no...
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Last post by Curtis Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:05 pm
Rolled inner front fenders?
by tcslc » Sun Aug 29, 2021 7:45 pm
Not sure how to articulate this and hopefully the photos make it clear (yellow arrow in last photo points to area). My car, which I just pulled the...
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Last post by tcslc Mon Aug 30, 2021 5:49 am
69 2000 Starter/ignition wiring run-on
by eastmedia » Sat Aug 28, 2021 1:10 pm
Hi All,
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Last post by eastmedia Sat Aug 28, 2021 8:35 pm
Charging voltage too high?
by cbez » Wed Aug 25, 2021 11:22 pm
I put in a regulator from Dean and I see it climbing after start and running all the way up at 15 volts (measured at battery).
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Last post by garth Fri Aug 27, 2021 2:56 pm
Rod orientation
by Gregs672000 » Mon Aug 23, 2021 10:26 am
Greetings all, I've been reassembling the bottom end on the U20. Yesterday I got to where I was installing the rods back onto the pistons and wanted...
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Last post by Datsunparts.comInc Thu Aug 26, 2021 5:58 pm
clutch pressure plate bolt torque?
by TucsonJim » Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:14 pm
Can anyone tell me the proper torque specification for the 6 8mm x 1.25 bolts that secure the pressure plate to the flywheel?
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Last post by Solex68 Thu Aug 26, 2021 2:16 pm
Removing Body from frame
by RustyBucket » Fri May 22, 2020 4:36 pm
HEY !! QUICK - BUT DUMB QUESTION ... On a Stock 1600 Do you HAVE to remove the drive shaft to pull the body form the frame ??
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Last post by RustyBucket Thu Aug 26, 2021 3:34 am
Ignition Coil and Spark Plug choices
by howe » Wed Aug 25, 2021 11:16 am
Hi all,
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Last post by jrusso07 Wed Aug 25, 2021 5:04 pm
Anyone got a neat solution for door cap trim?
by cbez » Sat Jul 31, 2021 1:34 pm
My door was finished with the vinyl wrapped around the sheet metal, plus the weatherstrip going over the top of that.
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Last post by cbez Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:09 pm
720 diesel 5 speed install/recommendations
by ACGarage » Sat Aug 14, 2021 8:15 am
Hello 311 experts:
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Last post by Mike Unger Mon Aug 23, 2021 1:29 pm
Door Check Strap Noise
by cbez » Fri Aug 20, 2021 10:03 am
Both door straps sound like a demon of the apocalypse when they go over their 'bump' towards fully open. Grease didn't help.
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Last post by theunz Sat Aug 21, 2021 8:38 am
Let's talk oil pumps
by greydog » Tue Aug 17, 2021 5:11 pm
I have read that an R16 oil pump will bolt in a U20 but the R16 pump is a downgrade?
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Last post by Datsunparts.comInc Thu Aug 19, 2021 12:27 pm
How do I reinstall rocker shaft?
by Rob1704 » Sun Aug 15, 2021 8:02 pm
Had to replace a blown head gasket in my 1970 1600. Got the head back on and the rods in but now need to reinstall the rocker shaft. Is there a step...
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Last post by buenavides1 Wed Aug 18, 2021 9:50 pm
Gauge lights
by VonMussa » Wed Aug 18, 2021 7:32 am
Digging into my dash to address some issues with old crusty gauges. Currently working on replacing the gauge lights with LEDs.
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Last post by DAC21 Wed Aug 18, 2021 6:07 pm
Dogbone Removal Solex 2000
by Ivan D Bagski » Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:46 pm
I'm a Rookie-Bozo looking for some help here. How do I remove the little tie rod I believe to be called a dogbone from my carburetor linkage? I have...
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Last post by itsa68 Wed Aug 18, 2021 1:31 pm
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Last post by Solex68 Wed Aug 18, 2021 11:01 am
Reproducing 67.5 inside mirror support.
by Habitat.pat » Mon Aug 16, 2021 12:19 pm
I purchased a very good condition 67.5 inside mirror support that I planning on powder coating, but before I do it I thought I’d offer it up to be...
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Last post by JT68 Wed Aug 18, 2021 5:51 am
Common engine parts?
by TucsonJim » Sat Aug 14, 2021 3:31 pm
Does anyone know of a list of what parts are common between the R16 and U20 engines?
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Last post by notoptoy Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:36 pm
Looking for 70 steering column information
by Habitat.pat » Mon Aug 16, 2021 6:15 pm
I installed a RB steering box & steering column in my 67.5. Everything went well until I tried to hang the brake pedal. The pedal hits the column....
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Last post by Habitat.pat Tue Aug 17, 2021 8:37 pm
Aluminum drums
by Pjackb » Sun Aug 15, 2021 7:57 pm
2 questions
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Last post by theunz Tue Aug 17, 2021 4:37 pm
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Last post by Curtis Tue Aug 17, 2021 1:45 pm
SU Carb leaks
by cbez » Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:03 am
Hi all,
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Last post by Gregs672000 Tue Aug 17, 2021 10:32 am
New 1600 rebuild - Difficulty Starting
by ct06033 » Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:33 pm
Okay, I am a bit stumped here. I rebuilt my engine and I am stumped on how to get her running properly.
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Last post by RustyBucket Sun Aug 15, 2021 8:20 pm
Back Date E-brake Assembly Possible?
by SP3 » Sun Aug 15, 2021 12:51 pm
Is it possible to swap out a late model e-brake setup (‘67.5 - 70) to an earlier Low Windshield ‘66 an down?
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Last post by 23yrRebuild Sun Aug 15, 2021 3:18 pm
Ignition coil resistance values
by cbez » Fri Aug 13, 2021 12:53 am
Had my first break down today, no spark when I flicked the points so replaced coil with a random 12v my roommate had and started right up.
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Last post by Nissanman Sat Aug 14, 2021 2:48 am
RX7 LSD; How much axle play is OK?
by Gregs672000 » Sat Aug 14, 2021 12:49 am
I know nothing about LSD's etc, so I need some input. I was under the car, checking u joints etc (they seem good despite never having been changed...
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