Sounds like a plan. Inspect the chains closely and if you're going to run
it for any length of time, you might want to get new chains anyway. Be
advised that complete gasket sets are NLA so the vendors are cobbling them
together. You may want to by a full set now so you've got it later when it
comes time to take it all apart.
Also be advised that the OE bolts on the upper timing chain guide (the lower
too for that matter) are unique in that the heads are quite thin. It's very
common for a loose upper chain to shear the head off of the upper bolt on
the chain guide. You may want to see if the vendors have the correct bolt
for that. If not - don't use a cheap bolt there.
Brian '69 2000
Tampa, FL
http://web.tampabay.rr.com/oilleak/
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Moon Lockwood
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 11:48 AM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Here goes...
Hi All,
Wow, this list is a great resource. I have been pondering how to proceed
with my timing problems and I think I have a plan. I wanted to run it by
y'all and see what you think.
It appears that someone has pulled the head on my motor and has had some
work done, but I don't know what. The battery was loose at some point and
smashed the dizzy more than once. On closer inspection the Timing chains
are
not installed correctly. Because of the undetermined state of everything I
am
inclined to think that the right thing to do would be to rebuild the engine
and make sure that everything is good. Because I am not ready to do that
now,
I am thinking about setting up the timing chains properly, putting in a new
dizzy and see how long it will run. It was running well enough that I had
thought about just driving it anyway in it's prior wacky condition, so It
could possibly run well. I was planning to remove what's left of the lower
chain guide and not attempt a repair on that part. I was also contemplating
removing the 'L' but that will depend on how everything goes. If it goes
smoothly I likely will. Otherwise I will leave it.
Ring any alarm bells with anyone?
Thanks,
Moon
'69 2000
p.s. Yeah, this one is pretty much the opposite of Eric's car that hasn't
been run in 30 years... It looks like the carbs have been swapped left for
right, and the linkage that connects them has been cut and welded - it's 2"
long. I haven't seen a diagram yet that looks like my setup at all. I'm
going to try and get a digi camera and put some pics up for the amusement of
all.
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