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beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #181 | Tuesday, 05-Mar 2019 @ 6:58pm
"Thanks D.   From what I hear this should have better low end response when compared to a single weber on a regular manifold.   Peter (the guy I bought it from) said he had both types of manifold on the same engine.   He said this one was considerably..."
Beetwenty's B10 2 door  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #182 | Sunday, 03-Mar 2019 @ 12:16pm
Edited by beetwenty
Sunday, 03-Mar 2019 @ 12:17pm
"I have made up a second throttle return arm/spring for the other side of my Weber.   I decided that a pair of weaker springs attached from each side would be better than 1 strong spring from just one side.   I ended up adjusting the bends on my manifold..."
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beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #183 | Friday, 01-Mar 2019 @ 6:21pm
Edited by beetwenty
Saturday, 02-Mar 2019 @ 4:53am
"This afternoon I made a throttle return lever for my Weber.   I just cut up some 3mm mild steel plate into my lever shape and drilled/filed a keyway to suit the throttle shaft.   Keyway was made by drilling a 5mm hole and marking the direction that the..."
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beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #184 | Wednesday, 27-Feb 2019 @ 5:41pm
"Can if you like.   For now here is an easier version of your link. https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/carsensor/vu0189890418.html?sc_i=shp_pc_search_itemlist_shsrg_img It sure is tidy."
Beautiful Datsun 1000 Coupe KB10 For Sale in Japan  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #185 | Saturday, 23-Feb 2019 @ 7:32pm
"I picked up an inlet manifold to suit A14/15 ports for a single DCOE Weber on Thursday. The manifold started life as a round port type, and the owner previous to the guy that I bought it from did the mods. They did a very tidy job. I feel lucky to own..."
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beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #186 | Saturday, 23-Feb 2019 @ 7:22pm
Edited by beetwenty
Saturday, 23-Feb 2019 @ 7:39pm
"I have often looked at Fiat and Alfa engines and thought they would be a good swap into a 1000. If I see an Alfa at a car show/meet, im always looking into the engine bay with envious eyes. D, you are right about those engines being super compact. ..."
Russian 1200  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #187 | Tuesday, 19-Feb 2019 @ 12:05pm
"Very nice.   Ive never seen a 1/4 window open with a latch like that.   That green compliments  the wood grain on the steering wheel, excellent combo."
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beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #188 | Friday, 08-Feb 2019 @ 8:14pm
"Well... mine defiantly isnt original.   I got mine from a guy wrecking 1970's celicas. But picked it up as I liked the Sunny "S" on the sticker.   My jack is lying about being correct to the car. "
Datsun 1000 Original Jack Date Stamping  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #189 | Friday, 08-Feb 2019 @ 8:09pm
"As far as I am aware, all guards are the same, just indicator hole differs depending on year of manufacture.   Cant help with actual guards, sorry."
Looking 4 a pair of gaurds  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
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Post #190 | Saturday, 02-Feb 2019 @ 5:40pm
"Incase you havn't tried, I would suggest asking Chris from Datsun Parts Shop.   He is relativley close to you and super helpfull."
I need a 120y or Sunny auto trans  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #191 | Tuesday, 22-Jan 2019 @ 12:07pm
"I feel terrible now.   Genuinely thought the about time spares one was 12mm."
Tie rod ends  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #192 | Thursday, 17-Jan 2019 @ 6:25am
"Im a little jealous of your flywheel tool Neil. Getting it for well under $100 makes it a viable spend.   But I'm still happy with how my DIY one has come out. Sure beats jamming things up with a big old random bolt between the flywheel teth and a..."
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beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #193 | Tuesday, 15-Jan 2019 @ 12:39pm
"Love the swap Pedro.   Similar to some cars my dad has had since before I was born... My dad has two 1940-something, fiat topolino's over in NZ   One  is 12hp and the other is 18hp. got pull tabs on the B pillars that pop out as a low tech indicator.  ..."
Datsun 1000 mechanicals into 1949 Ford Prefect  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #194 | Tuesday, 15-Jan 2019 @ 10:11am
"Glad I could help out.   Got to keep as many 1000's going as we possibly  can."
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beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #195 | Tuesday, 15-Jan 2019 @ 6:31am
Edited by beetwenty
Tuesday, 15-Jan 2019 @ 6:40am
"That looks amazing Neil. Where did you buy it? was it expensive?   I had a quick look online before making mine and could only find a universal one for $130. https://www.ebay.com.au/p/T-E-Tools-4636/1566116873?iid=253540125190&chn=ps   Im being a..."
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beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #196 | Monday, 14-Jan 2019 @ 6:56pm
Edited by beetwenty
Monday, 14-Jan 2019 @ 6:57pm
"I decided that I should make myself a flywheel stop instead of making do without one.   It isnt cnc machine perfect as I made it in around an hour and a half using a cut off wheel on a grinder and some hand files.   I still need to drill some holes to..."
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beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #197 | Friday, 11-Jan 2019 @ 7:54pm
"Pedro... I have never ever been let down by these guys. Postage is usually around 1 week, give or take a few days.  ..."
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beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #198 | Thursday, 10-Jan 2019 @ 8:31pm
"any good to you?   https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OUTER-RH-TIE-ROD-END-For-NISSAN-DATSUN-Bluebird-P410-P411-Sunny-Vanette-C20-C21/232967903091?hash=item363df81773:g:jFcAAOSw7HhcBp1Y:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true"
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beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #199 | Thursday, 10-Jan 2019 @ 8:27pm
"Doh.   Must have robbed tie rod ends before at some stage. Have 12mm threads but not the tie rod ends."
Tie Rod Ends?  |  Read full post
beetwenty
Gold Coast, Australia
Joined: 05-Feb 2011
1183 posts
Post #200 | Thursday, 10-Jan 2019 @ 12:53pm
"No info sorry.   Im guessing 1000 is all 12mm. Im thinking 14mm might just be 1200 stuff? But is a guess.   I'll have a look tonight to confirm condition... but think I may have some useable 2nd hand 1000 tie rod ends in the garage to get you by if you..."
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