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An easy way to install the springs is mount 1 shoe in place with the springs attached. Then install the springs on the 2nd shoe not on the W/C yet. Now you can use the 2nd shoe to stretch the springs in place.

Hey 521sss just wanted let you I racked my brain trying to get the drum setup working on my 411s but all I did was waste my time. Parts are near impossible to find and when you do get them they are way too much. I was really nervous at 1st but the conversion is super easy There was no major or serious mods to be made. here is the link http://community.ratsun.net/topic/49846-mklotz-411-disc-brake-conversion-project/ I have successfully done 2 cars and they were a breeze to do. You should still be able to get a kit from Mklotz. Hope that helps.

Thanks Mike great idea Ill try the larger pulley I looked high and low for a smaller pulley didn't even think to look for larger :poke: ! Yes some reason they mounted the Alt on the Driver Side. :thumbup:

Hey guys, Can someone tell me the size / diameter of the alternator can without the mounting ears? basically the size of the housing if measured from the rear. Reason is someone mounted a GM alternator on my L20 and its too big, its about 5.75" . I can only get soo much tension on my belt before it hits the steering box. I cant run a shorter belt bcuz the next size belt down is too short, So i wanted to mount an internal reg nissan alternator on my 520 in hopes that the can would be smaller so I can pull the belt tighter. maybe off if a 620 or 280? anything with an internal reg. Thanks in advance.

Wow Mike! very excited I will wait patiently and thank you!

Okay Mike, I know your super busy but can I convince you to make a lower ball joint carrier bracket? Something that can hold a ball joint from another vehicle ? Reason is the lower ball joints for the 411s are near impossible to find, and when u do find them they are $450. I asked a member who was looking into this and this is what he sent me. I got an all-consuming job just as I was about to enter into mocking up a carrier, and then I recently bought a set of NOS 555 aftermarket LBJs. I got so far as to identify a viable joint: K9617, the LBJ from a Dodge Colt. By viable I mean that it has a small body that will fit inside a ring with the same outer diameter of the stock carrier ring, and the pin size and taper match the stock unit. I also measured and modeled the key points and angles of the stock carrier so that I could reproduce them. It's worth noting that the Dodge Colt has struts, and the Internet makes a big deal out of the fact that LBJs on cars with struts do not face very much load, as that is carried by the strut head, and thus should not be used as the LBJ in an SLA car. And, indeed, the ball of the Colt LBJ is only 60% the size of the stock Datsun 411 ball. But, I cut open the LBJ of a Chevy Chevette (#K6273 above) and found that its ball was the same size. And, the Chevette has SLA with the spring on the lower arm, so, given its weight, it should face similar or greater loads than any LBJ installed in the Datsun. So, my conclusion is that the Colt LBJ should be just find in the Datsun 411, although it will obviously likely wear much faster. To double check, I've ordered higher-end examples of both the Colt and Chevette ball joints from Moog to see if the ball diameters are still the same.

Before Springs . After 66 roadster springs installed. This pic was taken right when I got done. So I am sure itll come done a little more. .

The Rotors were opened up to 3" and the new MKLOTZ lug sleeves were used 2 per side. I also installed 510 rear wheel cylinders they worked great !! Mikes kit fit perfectly and the car stops real nice best thing about this is you can now get brake parts anywhere!! . . . . . . .

Okay back to work on this thing . . . . . Driver SD . .

Okay, if anyone cares here is what I found. I ordered 1 1972 1200 Cap, Rotor and wires. I also ordered a 1967 upright style Datsun 411 cap. When I got them I compared them to each other and they looked identical. So I popped them on turned the key and IT fired right up. I also later added a pertronix ignition #1741 and a Flamethrower coil # 40511. . . . This is my original 66 411 Rotor This is the 72 1200 Rotor it even has the same #"s as my 411"s The finished product

Ive got the J13 in mine, well I ordered Cap, Rotor, and Wires for a 73 1200 A series figured for $18 for everything from RA wont put me out too much I will update on this once I get it. But i still welcome comments. Thanks again!

Hi Mike thanks!! but can I install a 510 or a 1200 cap and wires? The 510 and 1200 cap and wires and easy to get.

So I am wondering if anyone knows I currently have this cap on my 411 Can I simply install this one (below)? Reason I want this one (below) is because they are easy to find and easy to get wire sets for. Thanks in advance!!

I used 510 rear wheel cylinders they work great!!

Hi Jesse, Congrats on your 411 you can easily and afford ably mount a 620 Master. Ive even mounted a B210 master here is a link to how 'I did mine on page 1. Hope this helps keep that 411 on the road !! http://community.ratsun.net/topic/49846-mklotz-411-disc-brake-conversion-project/