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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #181 | Tuesday, 24-Jun 2014 @ 2:43pm
"hey D What do yo think of this manifold to fit under the bonnet of the thou?  ..."
Reuby Tuesdays 4 door sedan project  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #182 | Tuesday, 24-Jun 2014 @ 10:17am
"The ca series of motors are fairly punchy and perform really well in these light cars.   The biggest issue you will face with a ca conversion is the height available under the bonnet.   The 1000 is a fair bit shorter in the engine bay than a 1200, so you..."
Ca conversion  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #183 | Monday, 23-Jun 2014 @ 10:48am
"I havent had much to do with the L series of motors, but it sounds to me like a 20w50 will be more than fine.   As for an explaination of what the numbers mean, its a measurement of viscosity at differernt temps.  ..."
what oil to use?  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #184 | 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 #185 | 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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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #186 | 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 #187 | Friday, 20-Jun 2014 @ 9:15pm
"Thanks for the tips Neil. Are the guys at applied automotive friendly to datsuns?"
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #188 | 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 ..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #189 | 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..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #190 | 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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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #191 | Friday, 20-Jun 2014 @ 9:14am
"Ok small update   Will be getting a small cash injection into this motor.   Have taken delivery of the Mazda conversion setup from the Frankenstien guru himself. Very helpful.   I have spoken with the WA licensing board and a turbo A15 is within specs...."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #192 | Friday, 20-Jun 2014 @ 9:03am
"I recently took delivery of this setup from the seller. Despite what seems like a high price, it is in fact very good value.   It looks great, and he is mega helpful. I have assured him that I will be taking photos and documenting this as much as  is..."
Twin Cam head conversion for A series  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #193 | Tuesday, 27-May 2014 @ 9:48pm
"cheers guys Ill call them this week hopefully to follow up."
zig-zag shape rubber extrusion  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #194 | Sunday, 25-May 2014 @ 10:27pm
"Folks Just wondering if someone knows where I can get a zig zag shape rubber extrusion. I need to seal a top mount intercooler against the bonnet scoop on my Pootrol. If you look at factory stuff, its like a concertina shape rubber shroud that sits up..."
zig-zag shape rubber extrusion  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #195 | Saturday, 17-May 2014 @ 11:54am
"I might need one of these.... You know Mike that you should only ever offer your Porn to me first."
KB10 cool kids JDM KMH Speedo  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #196 | Saturday, 03-May 2014 @ 9:35pm
"Found this Thinking that this might be a good find for parts if nothing else http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/pottsville/cars-vans-utes/1966-datsun-1000-coupe/1044516903 "
Datsun 1000 coupe  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #197 | Friday, 02-May 2014 @ 12:25am
"Can you post me some contact details. Id be keen"
datsun 1000 deluxe. 1969 4door sedan.  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #198 | Tuesday, 29-Apr 2014 @ 7:39pm
"In all my heater units, the heater tap is very tight and borders on seized solid, hence the welded tab you have D. I have pulled mine apart a few times and soaked the O-rings in molycoat 111 (oxygen friendly o-ring grease). If the O-rings are saveable,..."
Heater off and heat tap issues  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #199 | Tuesday, 29-Apr 2014 @ 7:34pm
"I don't think it would be too hard to make up the angle bracket bit and use std 1200 mounts. I have tinkered with the idea, but have not yet needed to. If you get really stuck, send your damaged ones to me, and ill get them done locally here and send..."
WTB Datsun 1000 engine mounts  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #200 | Monday, 28-Apr 2014 @ 7:57pm
"If you have the originals, you can get them rebonded by a rubber specialist. I have used a guy here in WA and he was very helpful. As for originals, they don't exist as new stock. You can trawl ebay for NOS, but that's about it. Anything that is still..."
WTB Datsun 1000 engine mounts  |  Read full post
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