WHAT?!!?!? And no one suggested using an H20 pump??? Is there any
reason it wouldn't work on my R16?
Adam
--- datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
> Paul,
>
> I have several waterpumps in my basement new and used and they all
> have the
> pulley in the same spot. I have NOS pumps and aftermarket ones.
>
> BTW, H20 pumps are about $30 :)
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul" <9laser3@bright.net>
> To: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>; "Adam Bradley"
> <ambradley@yahoo.com>
> Cc: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2001 7:45 PM
> Subject: Water pump sizes.
>
>
> > My guess is that over the life of all the 1600 roadster's,
> Silver's.
> > 411SSS's, not to mention H20 blocks, there were 7, maybe 8
> different water
> > pumps used. They all have the same foot print but vary in width
> which
> will
> > change the pulley alignment.
> >
> > Paul
> > OROC
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> > To: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
> > Cc: Datsun Roadster List <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > Date: Saturday, June 02, 2001 7:03 PM
> > Subject: Re: More hints (helpful? I dunno)
> >
> >
> > >Adam,
> > >
> > >All the waterpumps have the pulley on the pump in the same place.
> I used
> > >late model waterpumps on my 3 main with no problem and the pulleys
> aligned
> > >perfectly.
> > >
> > >Mike
> > >
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: "Adam Bradley" <ambradley@yahoo.com>
> > >To: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> > >Cc: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > >Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2001 2:53 PM
> > >Subject: Re: More hints (helpful? I dunno)
> > >
> > >
> > >> That's all right. It's what I get for not measuring.
> > >>
> > >> I debated getting an early water pump, as it doesn't have the
> shaft
> > >> extension, but then was concerned that either the pulley
> wouldn't bolt
> > >> on, or worse wouldn't line up. My alternator is still in the
> stock
> > >> location.
> > >>
> > >> The other option is getting rid of the spacer, moving the
> alternator,
> > >> and replacing the crankshaft pulley. That would work, but then
> makes
> > >> it very difficult to put the smog pump back in should California
> change
> > >> its smog check laws.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> --- datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
> > >> > Adam,
> > >> >
> > >> > Sorry, I thought it would fit. It is by far the thinnest
> electric fan
> > >> > I know
> > >> > of and it does fit the rad core like it was made for it. N'est
> pas?
> > >> >
> > >> > I moved the rad forward to fit another electric fan I had.
> There is
> > >> > no
> > >> > problem with that. I used 240Z plastic seat spacers :) I moved
> it
> > >> > further
> > >> > forward than you did. The hardware store where I live sells
> nylon
> > >> > spacers
> > >> > which may be able to be used. I would check a hardware store.
> You can
> > >> > also
> > >> > use thick rubber and a punch a hole in them for the bolts.
> > >> >
> > >> > The final solution is to take off the waterpump spacer but
> you'll
> > >> > have to
> > >> > use an early style waterpump pulley. Then you'll have plenty
> of
> > >> > room!!
> > >> >
> > >> > Mike
> > >> >
> > >> > ----- Original Message -----
> > >> > From: "Adam Bradley" <ambradley@yahoo.com>
> > >> > To: "datsun" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > >> > Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2001 1:34 AM
> > >> > Subject: More hints (helpful? I dunno)
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > > I learned something today - an electric fan (Flex-a-lite
> 110)
> > >> > doesn't
> > >> > > fit in front of the stock late 1600 water pump! And that's
> with
> > >> > the
> > >> > > reverse threaded screw off.
> > >> > >
> > >> > > I did something that hopefully won't get me in trouble
> later. I
> > >> > moved
> > >> > > the radiator about 1/2" forward by putting washers between
> between
> > >> > the
> > >> > > radiator supports and the car body, which moved the radiator
> > >> > forward.
> > >> > > With that, I've only got 1/4" or so clearance between the
> water
> > >> > pump
> > >> > > and the fan. The hood still closes...
> > >> > >
> > >> > > All is good now, but I also bought new radiator hoses from
> my local
> > >> > > dealer. They fit but do not have the braided cover. The
> bottom
> > >> > hose
> > >> > > is so close to the crankshaft pulley and fan belt that I'm
> going to
> > >> > > zip-tie it to the now unused radiator shroud holes.
> > >> > >
> > >> > > OK, now I'm just waiting on new front brakes (pistons,
> lines, etc.)
> > >> > so
> > >> > > I can actually move my car and test this electric fan.
> > >> > >
> > >> > > =====
> > >> > > Adam
> > >> > > '70 1600 SPL311-28181
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> > >>
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