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peisley
Pitt Town, N.S.W
Joined: 06-May 2014
37 posts
Post #3121 | Monday, 23-Jun 2014 @ 9:16am
"Ok thanks well I am acctually putting a datsun 1600 engine in my 1000. Its is re manufactured with twin carbys and extractors. What oil would that need? All brand new parts for the engine. Wont be driven to hard though im a slow driver."
what oil to use?  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #3122 | Sunday, 22-Jun 2014 @ 10:38pm
"Hi team Im looking for a set of 5 metal seat belt buckles. Prefer for early Nissan but anything is fine. Holden ford valiant Toyota or whatever. Let me know what you have. Cheers"
Wtd: metal seat belt buckles x 5  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #3123 | Sunday, 22-Jun 2014 @ 10:34pm
"There really isn't a formula to work it out. It all depends on the motor. Is it std and worn std and good. Modified. Hi performance . If you give a description of the motor and expected use we can make suggestions. But a good general purpose oil for an..."
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peisley
Pitt Town, N.S.W
Joined: 06-May 2014
37 posts
Post #3124 | Sunday, 22-Jun 2014 @ 10:05pm
"How do you work out what oil to use for an engine?"
what oil to use?  |  Read full post
datto10
Queanbeyan NSW
Joined: 13-Oct 2013
70 posts
Post #3125 | Sunday, 22-Jun 2014 @ 8:29pm
"Hi All need some help. For some reason I have lost all travel in the brake pedal in other words pedal does not move. They work fine and stop the car great but like putting your foot and a brick!!!! I backed all brakes right off but no better.... work fine..."
Brakes  |  Read full post
dix1000
Melbourne Australia
Joined: 22-Aug 2012
244 posts
Post #3126 | Sunday, 22-Jun 2014 @ 1:45pm
"Hey Greeny, I have a maddat setup with skyline disks and commodore calipers, off the shelf at 995 and very easy to fit. I'm not on the road yet but I'm sure they will stop awesome. There was no need to change any hubs or any mods to existing. Google them..."
Brake advice  |  Read full post
Greeny
Adelaide, South Australia
Joined: 24-Oct 2013
63 posts
Post #3127 | Sunday, 22-Jun 2014 @ 11:50am
"So I have a lil KB10 and I am looking for advice on disc brake setups. I hear of people running Skyline/Pintara rear brake setups as it's a good upgrade. I haven't been able to find anything about running the fronts though? Has anyone done this upgrade?  ..."
Brake advice  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #3128 | Saturday, 21-Jun 2014 @ 5:20pm
Edited by reubytuesday
Saturday, 21-Jun 2014 @ 5:21pm
"you stil chasing the parts?   I can possibly help you out with most of these. The tail lights, ill have to check on as they will have to come from the third party,"
Wanted 1969 1000 ute bonnet and taillights  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #3129 | Friday, 20-Jun 2014 @ 9:15pm
"Thanks for the tips Neil. Are the guys at applied automotive friendly to datsuns?"
Reuby Tuesdays 4 door sedan project  |  Read full post
d
Oz + JPN
Joined: 23-Apr 2011
1432 posts
Post #3130 | Friday, 20-Jun 2014 @ 9:10pm
"FERCO calculated 96mm outer diameter sleeves can be used to suit 82-83mm pistons, bore to bore total thickness will be around 4-5mm which is fine as there is no thrust force there.   im playing it safe and although Id like to use 83mm pistons, 81mm will..."
Reuby Tuesdays 4 door sedan project  |  Read full post
Neil
Perth Western Australia
Joined: 03-Mar 2011
492 posts
Post #3131 | Friday, 20-Jun 2014 @ 8:55pm
Edited by Neil
Friday, 20-Jun 2014 @ 8:56pm
"H-beam rods or I-beams  -- Well prepared std ones will be fine @ 15 psi - ARP rod bolts http://arp-bolts.com/kits/ARPkit-detail.php?RecordID=94   Forged pistons, ceramic coated, chrome coated, or plain cast units? - Cast will do at that boost Head studs,..."
Reuby Tuesdays 4 door sedan project  |  Read full post
dix1000
Melbourne Australia
Joined: 22-Aug 2012
244 posts
Post #3132 | Friday, 20-Jun 2014 @ 6:52pm
"Hi all I just need you all to know I am an air head, I should have tried the rubber before confusing everyone thinking there was a difference! I test fitted the rubber and everything all good , I felt like a right fool when I worked it out. Thanks for the..."
Windscreen rubber  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #3133 | Friday, 20-Jun 2014 @ 3:44pm
Edited by reubytuesday
Friday, 20-Jun 2014 @ 3:47pm
"and that offset sleving is to what mm d?   with an 82mm stroke according to this website calculator http://www.cbperformance.com/v/enginecalc.html   77mm is standard 1527cc 78mm is 1567mm 79mm is 1610cc 80mm is 1949cc 81mm to 1690cc 82mm is ..."
Reuby Tuesdays 4 door sedan project  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #3134 | Friday, 20-Jun 2014 @ 3:00pm
"For the pistons, you just recommend some off the shelf std cast items? Thats a relief as forgies can be around the $1000 mark.   And you are using rods from what D? These are standard datsun a12 (in your case) items?   When I go to the machinest shop, I..."
Reuby Tuesdays 4 door sedan project  |  Read full post
dix1000
Melbourne Australia
Joined: 22-Aug 2012
244 posts
Post #3135 | Friday, 20-Jun 2014 @ 1:33pm
"Thanks mate, but that's the rubber I have and they only stock one style. Keep hunting that's half the fun "
Windscreen rubber  |  Read full post
peisley
Pitt Town, N.S.W
Joined: 06-May 2014
37 posts
Post #3136 | Friday, 20-Jun 2014 @ 12:38pm
"How much for the bench seat for the back? And is it for a coupe?"
Datsun 1000 bits galore  |  Read full post
peisley
Pitt Town, N.S.W
Joined: 06-May 2014
37 posts
Post #3137 | Friday, 20-Jun 2014 @ 12:34pm
"Hey putting a datsun 1600 L16 engine in my datsun 1000 just trying to find a gearbox for it. Thanks im in the hawkesbury area sydney australia."
trying to find a (L16)1600 gear box 5 speed manual  |  Read full post
peisley
Pitt Town, N.S.W
Joined: 06-May 2014
37 posts
Post #3138 | Friday, 20-Jun 2014 @ 12:28pm
"Hey I dont know about how to fit different rubbers or whatnot but im pretty sure you can buy new rubbers from 'rare spares' thats where im getting mine for my datsun 1000 coupe but yeah hope that helps"
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d
Oz + JPN
Joined: 23-Apr 2011
1432 posts
Post #3139 | Friday, 20-Jun 2014 @ 10:33am
"Reubs, get your machinist a headgasket to offset the bores to suit the mazda bores for a better finish. You will also need pistons before they can do the work.   I looked at boring and honing and got quoted 250-280 from most places then found FERCO here..."
Reuby Tuesdays 4 door sedan project  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #3140 | Friday, 20-Jun 2014 @ 10:15am
"Righto folks   Coupla questions about engine bits.   Now I know that If money was no object then this wouldnt even be a question, but these days it is, and I mean really is...   On the flipside, I have always subscribed to the concept of "Right tool..."
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