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41. Re: binding butterflies (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 01:01:01 -0800; in the throttle shaft can also cause this, as the butterfly slips out-of-center in the body. You can re-center the plate, but it's a real pain getting the screws loosened up, as they're usually peen; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00205.html (6,775 bytes)
42. Re: door removal (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 23:35:50 -0800; you drive out the pin that holds the arm to the welded-on bit on the body. It might be riveted- then you get to grind the head off the rivet, and drive it out. I think that's it- it's been a while,; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00220.html (7,162 bytes)
43. Re: Fronts of Pistons (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 11:13:47 -0800; THere's a more subtle, yet critical difference. Usually the wrist pin isn't exactly centered in the piston- it's offset a few ten-thousands to help counteract the twist imparted by the con-rod as it; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00230.html (7,056 bytes)
44. Re: Fronts of Pistons (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 11:04:36 -0800; and a little more piston slap! Toby; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00250.html (6,594 bytes)
45. rope seal (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 11:48:39 -0800; The longer the better, but at LEAST overnight in a warm location. Better would be about a week. Seriously. If you don't, you'll probably get to do it all over again, 'cause the seal won't conform we; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00302.html (6,618 bytes)
46. Re: tires (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 12:05:54 -0800; I have a set of Yoko Avid H4 195-70 14's on stock rims. They physically fit, too, but they're too wide for the rims, and make for interesting handling, especially when you push them... nice ride, tho; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00303.html (6,695 bytes)
47. Re: Ring gaps (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 12:10:42 -0800; Is this a 3-piece oil ring, with a thin top and bottom scraper, and a thick middle section? If so, you're fine. The middle bit is just a spacer, and actually should sit close to the piston, away fro; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00304.html (7,404 bytes)
48. Cheaping out on the Upper Timing Chain (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 01:39:05 -0800; smack me if this is way off base, but isn't the upper chain usually the culprit? The lower chain in 1600 form is a durable little beast, good for 100k+ miles, and not too prone to jumping out of the; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00311.html (6,995 bytes)
49. Deterrents (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 11:15:35 -0800; Embarrasing "choke" story: A few years (ok, 5) ago, I was in Britain, and needed a car. Went to the local car hire, filled out paperwork, and got keys. The rather attractive and somewhat flirtatious; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00467.html (7,643 bytes)
50. oil fight, oil fight! (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 11:47:12 -0800; Hee hee hee... No disrespect intended, of course, but EVERYONE has a pet oil to hate, it seems. I've heard horror stories about Castrol, Kendall, Pennzoil, Mobil 1 (mostly in old engines) and now Hav; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00557.html (7,098 bytes)
51. Re: 5 speed bearings (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 11:42:39 -0800; Woo Hoo! I have 2 Borg transmissions- one's a 4 speed, and the other's a 5! So, yep, they DO exist. What do I win? Will my prizes be delivered right to my door? <grin> Toby; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00595.html (6,888 bytes)
52. Voltage Regulator replacement and upgrade (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 11:58:30 -0800; Mine has a 'generic' replacement, NAPA, maybe? Anyhow, it's a solid-state unit, and it's been REALLY reliable over the last 10 years. The old coil-resistor-and-contacts design just isn't cutting-edge; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00012.html (7,109 bytes)
53. Re: Seattle (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Thu, 02 Dec 1999 00:47:39 -0800; Despite the media circus, It's been pretty low-key. Most of the ruckus has been caused by kids and "ne'er-do-wells" (seriously, the local news has been FUNNY!) looking for a chance to bust stuff up.; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00027.html (7,671 bytes)
54. Re: FWIW (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Fri, 03 Dec 1999 00:02:44 -0800; I'm just waiting for the cross- listing from Nissan to Renault parts! "No, we don't have any main bearings left, but the ones from this '84 Alliance should work"... Is Nissan still making any roadste; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00054.html (7,527 bytes)
55. Re: My Error RE: Headers - Tip (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Sun, 05 Dec 1999 17:20:44 -0800; It's kind of serendipitous! Wouldn't it be nice to get the starter out of that hole under the exhaust? Now I'm thinking of ways to re-engineer the bell housing, block, distributor... <grin> Toby; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00103.html (7,185 bytes)
56. guide coating revisited (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Wed, 08 Dec 1999 12:19:20 -0800; I guidecoat a different wayAfter the car's primed, and ready for sanding, I dust it with a different color bomb-can primer. Or "guide coat black," which sands easier! Then, the high spots sand free o; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00180.html (7,329 bytes)
57. Re: Missing brake light wire (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Wed, 08 Dec 1999 12:22:52 -0800; on my car, the feed wire is the same color as the fed wire- in other words, 'in' and 'out' are the same color! Also, the same gender of connector (female). The wire comes out of the harness about 2; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00181.html (7,460 bytes)
58. Re: 5 speed tranny on an R16 (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Thu, 09 Dec 1999 11:46:48 -0800; the 5-speed will bolt right up to the R16, no hassles. Rebuilding a rusted engine is easy- take the block to a machinist, and have them do a 'cleanup' bore on it. If the rust is too deep, they'll te; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00224.html (7,591 bytes)
59. Re: u-20 flopping around (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Thu, 09 Dec 1999 11:47:41 -0800; If you're REALLY missing the rear support, the transmission will be sitting, loose, on the frame, and that would be pretty darn noisy. Jack the car up, support it securely, and take a look- the supp; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00225.html (7,773 bytes)
60. Re: 67.5 1600 vs 2000 (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Thu, 09 Dec 1999 11:48:27 -0800; They're unlike the later cars, which had different holes in the body... Toby; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00226.html (7,520 bytes)

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