toylet Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 My offer still stands. You can buy new speedo cables for $13 1 Quote Link to comment
Anonymous Waffle Posted April 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Just some advice, some of you may already know this, but the speedometer pinion gears are different for manual and automatic. The entire assembly are different lenghts, so if you put an automatic assembly into a manual tranny, the gear won't fully engage and wear out. Quote Link to comment
Anonymous Waffle Posted April 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Don't quote me, I'm probably wrong. But the left assembly is the manual and the right is the automatic assembly for the pinion gear. Automatics don't go that deeply into a manual, causing issues. Quote Link to comment
Dvargas209 Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Thanks for the info, great build you got going. Quote Link to comment
Anonymous Waffle Posted April 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 L20b?So recently we thought of a game plan for the motor. We're planning on getting the l16 block, and the 73 head together. The 73 head, according to the How to modify your Nissan/Datsun book states that is comes with a cam that's exactly the same as the l20b. We're going to run 240z exhaust valves. Then we're going to run l18 pistons with a l16 crank and rods (l16, l18 has same pin height) making it a big bore l16, making it just a hair over 1700. I could also bore out to 86mm (l28) but that might be a little too much. Compression for a L17~ will be around 9.4:1 or just about. 1 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 hey joseph it was cool meeting you and your dad. you're one lucky dude to have a dad who's also into Datsuns. Keep up the good work. T hanks again for the parts and see you guys at Canby. 1 Quote Link to comment
Anonymous Waffle Posted May 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 hey joseph it was cool meeting you and your dad. you're one lucky dude to have a dad who's also into Datsuns. Keep up the good work. T hanks again for the parts and see you guys at Canby. No probs man! It was nice meeting you and your gf, and its awesome to see Doty in person! Quote Link to comment
Anonymous Waffle Posted May 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 hey joseph it was cool meeting you and your dad. you're one lucky dude to have a dad who's also into Datsuns. Keep up the good work. T hanks again for the parts and see you guys at Canby. No probs man! It was nice meeting you and your gf, and its awesome to see Doty in person! 1 Quote Link to comment
Anonymous Waffle Posted May 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 Question for all of yall. Whats the easiest way to install front window trims? Glass in or out? Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 From what I've seen and heard over the years.....out, but don't quote me, mine doesn't have the trim...it was easy install. Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 You're talking about windshield...right? Quote Link to comment
Anonymous Waffle Posted May 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 You're talking about windshield...right? I'm talking about the chrome trim that surrounds the front windshield. 1 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Thought so :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunwizard Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Datsport recommends installing the trim first before the actual installation of the windshield using their rubber. Quote Link to comment
Baz Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 This is the way the factory did them. Been removing & replacing Datsun screens for 46years now. The moulding in not a locking strip. On some Datsun's the fitting of the screen locks the moulding in position. Fitting the moulding first also help in aligning the corners. Also saves bending the moulding & slicing your fingers. Use a good lube when fitting rubber seals. Our manufacturer recommends Palmolive dish washing detergent. Quote Link to comment
Anonymous Waffle Posted May 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 The moulding in not a locking strip. On some Datsun's the fitting of the screen locks the moulding in position. Fitting the moulding first also help in aligning the corners. Also saves bending the moulding & slicing your fingers. Alright thank you very much, everyone. I'll have to get "new" glass sooner or later due to my 68' window being cracked... Sad too, it's a original windshield. But the "new" one will actually have some tint. Quote Link to comment
Anonymous Waffle Posted May 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Also, I will be bringing my original seats to Datslocos for a cheap price. If anyone wants em', just call dibs and ill hold the seats. Just message me to keep the thread clean. 1 Quote Link to comment
Anonymous Waffle Posted May 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Won Rattiest car award at Datslocos.. I'm surprised and honored! Also picked this speedometer up for cheap. I'm curious, does anyone know it's origin?? If you notice, it doesn't have a 0mph. Starts at 10. 2 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Congratulations! Mine is a 70 speedometer starts at 10.....no 0. 1 Quote Link to comment
Anonymous Waffle Posted May 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Congratulations! Mine is a 70 speedometer starts at 10.....no 0. Is yours a white needle or orange needle? And im curious if yours is a nissan replacement? Mine has a weird datestamp on the back, 05 12 02, indicating heisei? idk though. Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 No wait...starts with 0...my bad :lol: Quote Link to comment
Anonymous Waffle Posted May 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 No wait...starts with 0...my bad :lol: Damn :rofl: I'm gonna post to interior, see what others think. 1 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Looks 510 though...maybe like you said, replacement speedo. Quote Link to comment
Anonymous Waffle Posted May 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Hey everyone, I just want to let everyone know that I was involved in a accident on my way up to James (510keeper)'s ranch to go pick up a drive shaft on wednesday 5/26/2016. I came out of the accident with only a few bruises and a minor concussion and short term memory loss. From what I was told by the doctors, I have nothing to worry about and that it wasn't my fault. Today I will be going up back to Yuba City to go see the car and see how bad the accident was, and try to buy back my car, and later we will be dealing with the insurance to see how much I can get for my car. Judging from my glasses, the bump on my head and the bruises, I was T-boned on the left side of my car, most likely on the front of the car, and lead to me hitting my head on the B-Pillar. Im alive, and fine, so no need to worry. Pictures will be up later today.... Quote Link to comment
bilzbobaggins Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Glad you are okay. Fingers crossed for your ride 1 Quote Link to comment
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