Steb

Thanks for the information. I will try it today and see if it improves the situation. Steb

Yes, the crossmemeber was cut and a "home made" crossmember installed. Not a very good job. The most stunning modification was that the PO installed a racing gas tank in the car. The problem was that the tank was to tall so he cut a hole in the trunk so half the tank is in the trunk and half under the car. Of course the best way to secure the tank to the car is to put two 2" X 4"'s, one front and one back under the tank. Of course you wouldn't want to secure the wood to the car. Just let the tank hang there! I've already replaced the trunk floor with original metal and an original tank. I'm now working on the engine. The car won't run right. I can get it started but there is no power and it's missing like crazy. That's why I suspect that the wires aren't right and I can't proceed with setting timing and such unless the plug wires to distributor arrangement is correct. I'll keep plugging away. Thanks Steb

I had found that web-site last week and looked at the engine firing order and plug wire set-up to distributor. My current engine plug to distributor dosen't match. The web-site spec. sheet shows the distributor on the drivers side of the engine and the following order: Off engine Plug wire 1 to distributor, 9 O'clock position - My engine to distributor: Off engine plug wire 1 to distributor, 3 O'clock position Off engine Plug wire 2 to distributor, 12 O'clock position - My engine to distributor: Off engine Plug wire 2 to distributor, 6 O'clock position Off engine Plug wire 3 to distributor, 6 O'clock position - My engine to distributor: Off engine plug wire 3 to distributor, 12 O'clock position Off engine Plug wire 4 to distributor, 3 O'clock position - My engine to distributor: Off engine Plug wire 4 to distributor, 9 O'clock position So, when the spec. guy created the information on this engine was he standing on the driver's side or passenger side of the car? I'm getting very frustrated with the infirmation that's out here about this motor. Sorry for the venting but as I said before, I'm a 1600 2000 guy and this is new equipment to me and the info. isn't specific. Thanks Steb

Spade, Are you a member of the Roadster forum? I'm sure there is someone who can help you if you join. Here's the link: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net Steve Harvey Milwaukee

Hello Ratsun folks. I just purchased a 1968 Datsun 1600 roadster that had an L18 5-speed engine dropped into it. I've owned Roadster's for over 30 years (currently have three) and have always only had the 1600 or 2000 original engines. I'm completely lost with this new motor and was hoping to get some help in identifying the exact year so I can do some research on the motor. It has aftermarket weber carbs and a header. I did find a web site that showed a 1973 verses a 74 L18 distributor difference and some specs on timing etc. If any one can help me identify this motor I plan on keeping it in the car. Thanks Steb