- 1. checklist for starting rebuilt engine? (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 15:27:52 GMT
- Hi everyone, I've been in lurk mode for a while now. I think it's mainly because I haven't been able to drive my roadster ever since I took out the old engine a few months back. I'm writing now becau
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-10/msg00562.html (8,152 bytes)
- 2. checklist responses appreciated (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 14:14:00 GMT
- Thank's for all the responses to my request for a checklist on starting my engine. I'm very grateful for the info. I really don't want to destroy this thing trying to start it up. I'll keep you all p
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-10/msg00598.html (7,742 bytes)
- 3. didn't quite get engine started (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 15:56:34 GMT
- Hi everyone, Well, I didn't get the engine started like I wanted to. I did almost get there though. I put in the radiator, alt, hoses, and hooked up all remaining wiring except the voltage reg. I cou
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-10/msg00767.html (6,902 bytes)
- 4. engine swap almost complete (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2000 03:53:54 GMT
- Hi everyone, I put my L20b engine in a few days ago. I used some motor mounts that Stan Chernoff made me and they worked great! The top of the valve cover clears the hood by about 1/8" to 1/4". It's
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00101.html (7,123 bytes)
- 5. Engine swap in progress (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2000 20:43:37 PDT
- Hi everyone, I haven't written in for a while but I have been busy working on my L20b engine. It is now almost ready to drop in my roadster. Last weekend I pulled out the R16 and realized just how di
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-07/msg00146.html (7,931 bytes)
- 6. Crankshaft question (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 20 May 2000 08:29:03 PDT
- Hi all, I have a question. How freely should a crank spin in the bearings when it is all torqued in? This is for a L20b engine but I would think the U20 or R16 would be the same. I just got it in and
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-05/msg00705.html (6,773 bytes)
- 7. roadster sighting! (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 20:11:13 PDT
- Hi everyone, I just had my first and second roadster sighting ever today. The first one was sitting in someone's yard right next to my church. So I went and checked it out. No one was home so I took
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-05/msg00747.html (7,264 bytes)
- 8. spare tire holder (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 20:49:07 PDT
- Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone had an extra one of those plates that thread down onto the tire holder in the trunk? I know it's a terrible description but I don't know how better to describe
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-05/msg00955.html (6,616 bytes)
- 9. anti-seize? (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2000 21:03:23 PDT
- Hello everyone, This may be a stupid question but what is this anti-seize that there has been talk about on the list? I've looked around and can't find anything that looks made for the purpose of put
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-04/msg00175.html (6,569 bytes)
- 10. problem changing front shocks (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 22:35:09 PDT
- Hello everyone, I have run into a slight problem while replacing my shocks. The back one's went on fine but the front one's are giving me some problems. I first tried to take the piece off that holds
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-04/msg00478.html (7,688 bytes)
- 11. New shocks are in! (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 20:28:31 PDT
- Hi everyone, It's supposed to be sunny and near 70 degrees the rest of the week here in Minnesota so I hope to get my roadster out on the road sporting its new shocks. Just wanted to thank everyone f
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-04/msg00638.html (7,056 bytes)
- 12. dim headlights (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 19:14:12 PST
- Hello everyone, I have a quick question. Are there a few easy things to look for as to the cause of dim headlights? They are a dim yellow. I can drive with the brights on without worrying about anyon
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-03/msg00399.html (6,679 bytes)
- 13. Thanks for the responses (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 22:35:57 PST
- Thanks to everyone who responded to my question on L20b mods. And thanks to everyone else for tolerating my not totally related roadster questions. I can't wait to get my roadster out on the road aga
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-02/msg00218.html (6,522 bytes)
- 14. questions on L20b mods again (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 21:34:35 PST
- Hi everyone, I know some of you out there know some about this so I thought I'd ask clarification on a few questions I have. I have an L20b sitting in the garage right now striped down to the block.
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00626.html (7,358 bytes)
- 15. 5spd for a L20b? (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 21:11:33 PST
- Hi everyone, I seem to remember hearing that a 5spd from a 280z would bolt onto a L20b. Could someone clarify this for me? Also would this trans fit in the roadster with the L20b? Does it connect rig
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00022.html (6,455 bytes)
- 16. L20b related (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 22:46:31 PST
- Hi everyone, This isn't totally roadster related but I'm planning on puting this in my roadster so I think it counts. I know some out there know a lot more about this engine than I do. Question is: I
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-11/msg00433.html (6,873 bytes)
- 17. L20b swap? (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Oct 1999 18:00:07 PDT
- Hi everyone, Just took my car off insurance today so no more roadster driving for me until next spring :( Anyway I want to make a few improvements to it this winter. My first project will be to repla
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00433.html (7,371 bytes)
- 18. Car blues (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 21:48:58 PDT
- Hi everyone, My Honda broke its timing belt the other day ($336 to fix :( ) so I had to put insurance back on my roadster so I could drive to work. It's getting pretty cold up here lately so I wasn't
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00653.html (7,375 bytes)
- 19. Found a L20b (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 19:47:42 PDT
- Hi everyone, As you might remember from previous postings I am looking for a L20b engine for a swap. Well I found one today and it was only 15 miles away! I went to a local salvage yard today not exp
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00902.html (7,595 bytes)
- 20. KA24 mounting kit (score: 1)
- Author: "Matt Peterson" <pete_303@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 03 Sep 1999 21:31:57 PDT
- Hi everyone, Doesn't one of the parts suppliers have a KA24 kit? Has anyone done one of these swaps and were there any problems? I'm thinking of doing an engine swap this winter if I can scrape toget
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-09/msg00097.html (6,753 bytes)
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