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Coondle, WA

Joined: 20-Mar 2011

"Thanks for that tip ash. Im hoping that a standard crank seal will cover the bottom one and maybe a standard mazda seal for the timing pulley and fits on the camshaft. I know that Rob (the evil mastermind behind this) would have used off the shelf..."

Post #543 | Sunday, 08-Dec 2019 @ 6:42pm

Reuby Tuesdays 4 door sedan project | Read full post

Gold Coast, Australia

Joined: 05-Feb 2011

"I dont have any part numbers for you sorry Reuby T. Small chance of it... but if you end up buying seals based on physical sizing be aware that alot of seals are rotation direction specific. They have little angled grooves inside. So take note of..."

Post #544 | Sunday, 08-Dec 2019 @ 6:27pm

Reuby Tuesdays 4 door sedan project | Read full post

Coondle, WA

Joined: 20-Mar 2011

"Thank D for that feedback. After getting some other opinions and just thinking about it - your right a standard pulley - no harmonic balencer will be fine for now. - I can get carried away with that detail later if need be. I had 5 mins to play with..."

Post #545 | Sunday, 08-Dec 2019 @ 5:41pm

Edited by reubytuesday
Sunday, 08-Dec 2019 @ 5:54pm

Reuby Tuesdays 4 door sedan project | Read full post

Gold Coast, Australia

Joined: 05-Feb 2011

"I think i agree with you about the blue D. So a red or black engine block before it goes in then? If I went Red I would try my best to keep the intensity of the red down on the engine block and try for a factory-ish looking shade of red. Maybe just a..."

Post #546 | Sunday, 08-Dec 2019 @ 5:06pm

Edited by beetwenty
Sunday, 08-Dec 2019 @ 6:52pm

Beetwenty's B10 2 door | Read full post

Oz + JPN

Joined: 23-Apr 2011

"The anal make up in me no longer loves any datsun blue in your engine bay Red, black and alloy bits with that cream is all my anus wants to see so.... .....will make sure I keep my pants on at all times from now on when perving at your work "

Post #547 | Sunday, 08-Dec 2019 @ 2:50pm

Beetwenty's B10 2 door | Read full post

Gold Coast, Australia

Joined: 05-Feb 2011

"Thanks D. I did sit the cover and GX air filter in my bay earlier today to get an idea of how it will look when all is said and done. I definitely like the way it is coming together. The red parts defiantly give my engine bay a look of "Loves..."

Post #548 | Saturday, 07-Dec 2019 @ 2:21pm

Edited by beetwenty
Saturday, 07-Dec 2019 @ 10:05pm

Beetwenty's B10 2 door | Read full post

Oz + JPN

Joined: 23-Apr 2011

"red bits are going to look insane with that cream body you give more love to your car than Ive done to anything or anyone in my life "

Post #549 | Saturday, 07-Dec 2019 @ 10:11am

Beetwenty's B10 2 door | Read full post

Oz + JPN

Joined: 23-Apr 2011

"Ive owned many Mazda cars both rotary and pistons also worked on quite a few over the years for friends You wont need to balance anything at all int these engines if you get new rods, pistons you just get them to weigh the same as each other with a..."

Post #550 | Saturday, 07-Dec 2019 @ 10:08am

Reuby Tuesdays 4 door sedan project | Read full post

Gold Coast, Australia

Joined: 05-Feb 2011

"Quick update. Ive gone and bought myself a red Hayashi-Racing A-Series Cover. This does mean im back to saving up for completing my build. But to me, it will be worth the extra wait while i save again. For those of you who dont know, there are..."

Post #551 | Saturday, 07-Dec 2019 @ 6:47am

Edited by beetwenty
Saturday, 07-Dec 2019 @ 6:48am

Beetwenty's B10 2 door | Read full post

Coondle, WA

Joined: 20-Mar 2011

"So a little update. I am getting some more adtaptor plates made up. I have sourced additional crank timing pulleys - B3 engine sourced. I have decided that i was going overboard with the head. Im not just going to get it machined, port matched and..."

Post #552 | Friday, 06-Dec 2019 @ 6:09pm

Edited by reubytuesday
Friday, 06-Dec 2019 @ 6:17pm

Reuby Tuesdays 4 door sedan project | Read full post

BarsOne

Sydney, Australia

Joined: 29-Nov 2019

2 posts

Post #553 | Thursday, 05-Dec 2019 @ 4:34pm

"Yep, that's it. The engine's a C-series engine (988cc OHV) apparently known as the Stone Engine for the bloke who made improvements to the Austin motor it was based on. I'll try to take an inventory soon of the bits and pieces Dad's got lying around...."

1959 Datsun 1000 C Engine | Read full post

Coondle, WA

Joined: 20-Mar 2011

"Like this? https://www.google.com/search?q=1959+datsun+1000&rlz=1C1GCEB_enAU875AU875&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwingLXa-JfmAhUVXn0KHYiECP4Q_AUoAXoECAoQAw&biw=1920&bih=937 thats cool - I imagine that they are super rare here in Aus. Not sure..."

Post #554 | Tuesday, 03-Dec 2019 @ 7:51am

1959 Datsun 1000 C Engine | Read full post

Coondle, WA

Joined: 20-Mar 2011

"Ive just had a look at their website. My window binds are a bit average - looks like im getting new ones, plus a sunvisor, plus their aircon units look the good to. Im still a way off from needing any of those, but im already sold!"

Post #555 | Tuesday, 03-Dec 2019 @ 7:48am

B10 Solid Metal Sunvisors Available NEW | Read full post

BarsOne

Sydney, Australia

Joined: 29-Nov 2019

2 posts

Post #556 | Friday, 29-Nov 2019 @ 4:30am

"G'day All, New to the forum and hoping to get some assistance. My dad has had a 59 1000 in his garage collecting dust for a number of years. Last registered in 1968. I've recently been inspired to get some action happening with it before he gets too..."

1959 Datsun 1000 C Engine | Read full post

Yarradatto

Lilydale Victoria Australia

Joined: 08-Sep 2019

3 posts

Post #557 | Thursday, 28-Nov 2019 @ 10:05pm

"gday I'm wondering if anyone in Victoria has a gearbox I could buy, thanks"

A10 gearbox | Read full post

Coondle, WA

Joined: 20-Mar 2011

"yep, just sent you a PM on this. its coming - just a bit slowly."

Post #558 | Monday, 25-Nov 2019 @ 5:37pm

pricing for CNC machining | Read full post

Oz + JPN

Joined: 23-Apr 2011