datzenmike Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 It's between the ferule on the lever you posted a picture of and the inner side of the backing plate the cable is secured to. 1 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 On 8/15/2021 at 2:20 PM, njp.18 said: It looks like I am missing the e brake return springs on both of my rear brakes. Do you know what they connect to so I could get an idea on how long they would have to be in case I can find some at a hardware store. https://docs.google.com/document/d/10uzYaIfTb0IQAAa9t6K-MSKY85dF0XaBnEjJGIqq_20/edit?usp=sharing So this is what they look like.. Yes I have a pair of them.... I was trying to keep it together with the other brake hardware but if your really in need I'll send them to you... These are the actual dimensions.. Inside 11/32 Outside. 15/32 Length. 5- 1/4 Good luck... private message me if you cant find a suitable replacement..... *Technical difficulties on the pic* 1 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 There it is.... 2 Quote Link to comment
njp.18 Posted September 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 Does anyone know of a shift boot thatll fit the 521? I want to order the stock looking rubber one but all I can find are the ones on eBay/ amazon that I've heard are too small for the hole... 1 Quote Link to comment
pidge Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 I ordered on from “new Datsun parts.com” fit fine for me. Try them maybe. -Pidge 1 Quote Link to comment
njp.18 Posted September 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 13 hours ago, pidge said: I ordered on from “new Datsun parts.com” fit fine for me. Try them maybe. -Pidge ordered one from them yesterday, thank u 1 Quote Link to comment
njp.18 Posted September 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 (edited) ignore Edited September 26, 2021 by njp.18 fixed 1 Quote Link to comment
njp.18 Posted October 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Hey guys, I was wondering what the difference would look like if I put a 15x6 wheel with a 3.75 backspace on my 521 vs a 15x7 wheel with a 4 inch backspace. I know the less backspacing the wheel has, the more the tire will stick out but my 521 has the stock 14x6's on it with 195 75 r14's and I don't know the stock offset/backspacing. It looks like that set up is almost identical to if I were to I put 195 70 r15s on it but I'm not sure about whether I should get 15x6 or the 15x7 because of the backspacing differences. My truck sits basically stock with a 1inch lowering drop block in the back. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 Go to willtheyfit.net or maybe .com? Its a great website for showing the difference between setups. 2 Quote Link to comment
njp.18 Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Hey guys, I was wondering where the heater hoses for a 521 go to after being connected to the 2 pipes on the firewall? 1 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, njp.18 said: Hey guys, I was wondering where the heater hoses for a 521 go to after being connected to the 2 pipes on the firewall? Output from the heater is from the lower radiator fitting, should be one that points to the back... Input to heater goes to the back corner of the head .... Edited January 29, 2022 by Crashtd420 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Hot water flows from the head to the lower rad hose. (suction side of the water pump) I don't think it really matters which way it flows through the heater, usually to the valve from the head but does it really matter once the valve is shut or adjusted? off is off and on is on. 1 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 24 minutes ago, datzenmike said: Hot water flows from the head to the lower rad hose. (suction side of the water pump) I don't think it really matters which way it flows through the heater, usually to the valve from the head but does it really matter once the valve is shut or adjusted? off is off and on is on. You are correct , completely stated it backwards.... corrected my post... 1 Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Crashtd420 said: You are correct , completely stated it backwards.... corrected my post... But if connected to the outlet side and the core leaks, you are sitting on wet carpet. If connected to the inlet side, you can shut it off and protect your interior floor mats etc. 2 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 34 minutes ago, MikeRL411 said: But if connected to the outlet side and the core leaks, you are sitting on wet carpet. If connected to the inlet side, you can shut it off and protect your interior floor mats etc. Makes sense.... 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Except it is still connected to the lower rad hose side and the core is level with the cooling system, certainly not the highest point. The cooling system is under pressure so it will leak even with the valve shut. 1 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 2 hours ago, datzenmike said: Except it is still connected to the lower rad hose side and the core is level with the cooling system, certainly not the highest point. The cooling system is under pressure so it will leak even with the valve shut. Quote Link to comment
njp.18 Posted February 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) If i were to use polyurethane 510 torsion bar/strut rod bushings on my 521, is it true that I should drill holes in them so they become softer, and would i need to make any other mods to them? Edited February 8, 2022 by njp.18 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 It's intended that they be compliant and give to allow articulation as the suspension moves. Only rubber fits this requirement. Poly is way too stiff and instead of compressing it forces the tension rod to flex around it and that will eventually lead to metal fatigue and/or the risk of it failing without warning. You can 'soften' the poly bushings by drilling a ring of holes. (allegedly) The tension rod forms a very stable triangle with the frame and the lower control arm. If the tension rod should fail the outer end of the lower control arm is unsupported. Any steering input will pull the tire to the rear from forward motion and friction with the pavement. Braking will be many times worse forcing the tire backwards. It's a scary thought. Only thing I would use poly on is the sway arm links..... or a race car where they are inspected and replaced as needed. 1 Quote Link to comment
njp.18 Posted February 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, datzenmike said: It's intended that they be compliant and give to allow articulation as the suspension moves. Only rubber fits this requirement. Poly is way too stiff and instead of compressing it forces the tension rod to flex around it and that will eventually lead to metal fatigue and/or the risk of it failing without warning. You can 'soften' the poly bushings by drilling a ring of holes. (allegedly) The tension rod forms a very stable triangle with the frame and the lower control arm. If the tension rod should fail the outer end of the lower control arm is unsupported. Any steering input will pull the tire to the rear from forward motion and friction with the pavement. Braking will be many times worse forcing the tire backwards. It's a scary thought. Only thing I would use poly on is the sway arm links..... or a race car where they are inspected and replaced as needed. ok thanks, i am only able to find poly ones. do you have a source for rubber Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 Well glad I checked. I assumed the 521 was similar to the 510 and 620. Not even close. They appear to be small like the ones on the front sway bar links and the tops of shock absorbers. In fact the 520 uses them for that as well. Here's a swap bar link kit. Do these look like the poly ones you were going to buy?? https://www.autozone.com/suspension-steering-tire-and-wheel/sway-bar-link/p/rare-parts-sway-bar-link-15975/863642_0_0 These are so small you could use poly. The other ones that look like a puck, I wouldn't. 2 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, datzenmike said: Well glad I checked. I assumed the 521 was similar to the 510 and 620. Not even close. They appear to be small like the ones on the front sway bar links and the tops of shock absorbers. In fact the 520 uses them for that as well. Here's a swap bar link kit. Do these look like the poly ones you were going to buy?? https://www.autozone.com/suspension-steering-tire-and-wheel/sway-bar-link/p/rare-parts-sway-bar-link-15975/863642_0_0 These are so small you could use poly. The other ones that look like a puck, I wouldn't. 99% sure that's what I used on my 521... been over 4yrs now and 11,000 miles without issue.... 1 Quote Link to comment
njp.18 Posted February 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 3 hours ago, datzenmike said: Well glad I checked. I assumed the 521 was similar to the 510 and 620. Not even close. They appear to be small like the ones on the front sway bar links and the tops of shock absorbers. In fact the 520 uses them for that as well. Here's a swap bar link kit. Do these look like the poly ones you were going to buy?? https://www.autozone.com/suspension-steering-tire-and-wheel/sway-bar-link/p/rare-parts-sway-bar-link-15975/863642_0_0 These are so small you could use poly. The other ones that look like a puck, I wouldn't. thx for checking. i was actually looking at these poly ones... https://www.autozone.com/suspension-steering-tire-and-wheel/sway-bar-link/p/energy-suspension-red-end-link-grommet-set-9-8105r/353705_0_0?cmpid=LIA:US:EN:AD:NL:1000000:GEN:10574827360&gclid=CjwKCAiAo4OQBhBBEiwA5KWu_1XSleAHpYLLYzBuhrSoi8qpgM0RSeLYElqcB8vraq5_I6PGdufXEhoCL6wQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds. The black ones you sent me are probably the better option since they are rubber. I would need 8 bushings for the torsion bars right, 4 bushings per side? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 9, 2022 Report Share Posted February 9, 2022 I think that small it won't matter. 8, yes. 1 Quote Link to comment
njp.18 Posted February 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2022 Im looking to replace the front wheel bearings soon on my 521. I've seen multiple threads of people having trouble finding inner bearings but i see some on rock auto. Are these fine to use or should I stay away from them? Quote Link to comment
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