vdubjim Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 hey, thats what my car will look like polished! Few constructive criticisms if i may..... Polish off the yellow side stripe thingy. De-Clutter the dash/stereo/tach/thing hanging with wires. Quote Link to comment
WAGON JON Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Did you have a good turnout? Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 I noticed that your bleeder is on the bottom of the caliper. That could be the cause of a dragging brake. Are you sure you got all the air out? If not, try removing the caliper and holding it up high when bleeding the brakes. Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 'I' don't have any lash pads falling out....yet.... :D ...and I'm not questioning the integrity of Codys head. I'm building a head myself as we 'speak'...assembling the top end that is, and just trying to gain as much knowledge as possible. I have new springs, .150-.180 retainers and various thickness lash pads coming from Nissanparts.cc. My only 'query' at this point is when the taller retainers come into play,....being that they are available and used. Taller retainers are not necessarily going to keep your valvetrain in tact. If you caught my drift in the last reply about valvetrain, your springs keep the valvetrain together. Too soft or too hard = no bueno. Maybe you should spend the money to have someone set your valve height and geometry, then build the head yourself. It would be the best way to save money but still have a stable setup. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted May 7, 2011 Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Taller retainers help keep taller lash pads from falling out . hopefully the manchineshop set up everything right where the valve stems and seats are perfect and only need one size lash pad.(but you cant trust every manchine shop) Quote Link to comment
68Datsun510 Posted May 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Matt, I pull the caliper off and hang high using wire to bleed with a c-clamp holding the piston in. PITA, yes, but how often do you bleed, ya know? p=) vdub the stripe looks old enough to be a dealer installed deal. ANd i like it. Its something ya dont see on too many 510s. Also, my wiring isnt the "prettiest" but guess what, everything is fused, works properly, and has never given any trouble. Thanks for the thoughts though. Now, on to this endless retainer issue, while Banzai's reputation on here is nearly unquestionable, there are infinite ways, opinions, and methods to building engines. Banzai, Matt has enough engines under his belt, and the shop he worked for to definitely know what works and what doesnt. I have over 500 miles on this engine without so much as a sputter. As i said before though, everyone has a way that works for them. So lets NOT get into a text-brawl over lash pads... Come on, dont matter what method was used, it RUNS! ANd thats the goal for ALL datsuns! TO be DRIVEN! 1 Quote Link to comment
68Datsun510 Posted May 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2011 Jon, GREAT turnout! Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 I like text brawls. 1 Quote Link to comment
WAGON JON Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 I like text brawls. Friends! :D If it works, use it! Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Friends! :D If it works, use it! If it don't go...chrome it! Quote Link to comment
68Datsun510 Posted May 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Scored some euro lenses from Troy Ermish at Gino's swap meet, installed em today. I like! Quote Link to comment
68Datsun510 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Installed power steering today. AKA OG Datsun wheel :cool: Test fit roof rack with Canby crap. Close up of the ambers ;) And installed twist in spring jacks so mu car doesnt philcas1987 on the way up north with all my trip crap. Quote Link to comment
Guest 510kamikazifreak Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 :cool: Looking good.. Already packed and loaded :blink: :cool: :lol: Boatman going :unsure: Quote Link to comment
Siqx20 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Boatty better be going. That douche never answers his damn phone! Quote Link to comment
68Datsun510 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Unlikely seems to be the word of the day... :angry: Quote Link to comment
68Datsun510 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Though...we did threaten to throw him in the trunk and make him go... Quote Link to comment
Guest 510kamikazifreak Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Unlikely seems to be the word of the day... :angry: :angry: :angry: what..the...e..f...f... :angry: 1 Quote Link to comment
Siqx20 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 He is such a bitch... 1 Quote Link to comment
Guest 510kamikazifreak Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Though...we did threaten to throw him in the trunk and make him go... Make it happen, Im sure his big bro will help :lol: Quote Link to comment
68Datsun510 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Shit you know Jeremy too? Heres an oddity for ya, I am dating Steves niece, aka, Jeremy's daughter. So i have some 'family' authority now. Bahahahahha!!! Quote Link to comment
Guest 510kamikazifreak Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Shit you know Jeremy too? Heres an oddity for ya, I am dating Steves niece, aka, Jeremy's daughter. So i have some 'family' authority now. Bahahahahha!!! I met him(at least I think its the same bro) he was just recent out of the lockup, the year we were at the family home... keep it in the family, related to stevers now :unsure: :cool: Quote Link to comment
68Datsun510 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 LOL only 'hypothetically' i suppose Quote Link to comment
Guest 510kamikazifreak Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 LOL only 'hypothetically' i suppose :lol: too funny Quote Link to comment
68Datsun510 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Well Steves car IS running again. So, money problems aside he haz NO EXCUSES!!! Quote Link to comment
Guest 510kamikazifreak Posted May 28, 2011 Report Share Posted May 28, 2011 Well Steves car IS running again. So, money problems aside he haz NO EXCUSES!!! Then shove him in his trunk.. and good to go :blink: :lol: We own datsuns, none of us are made of mohney :lol: Quote Link to comment
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