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201. Re: 64 vs. 66 (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2002 18:54:22 -0700
I don't run a negative ground radio in a positive ground car, but in years past I did convert a few CB and AM/FM radios for semi trucks. Many of which were positive ground at the time. To do this I h
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-10/msg00146.html (16,360 bytes)

202. Re: Tricks for removing U20 crank pulley bolt??? (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2002 19:01:06 -0700
I have used the block of wood for years, and if your car is in the air I would recommend using a 2x4. If the car is sitting on the ground, then the suggestions to just put it in gear and either set
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-10/msg00147.html (9,692 bytes)

203. Re: Summit weekend (Tom's BIG Adventure) - MPEG Posted!! (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2002 19:28:55 -0700
I saved the AVI version and then just double clicked the file. It ran great in Windows Media Player once I did that. Nice video. I noticed that one of the guys at work, who races in the stock Miata c
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-10/msg00218.html (10,615 bytes)

204. Another Towing Tire (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2002 15:20:23 -0700
This tire was on my car when I picked it up. Since only two of the 4 tires would hold air reliably, and this was one of them the PO had it on the front of the car for towing on a tow dolly with the r
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-10/msg00248.html (7,735 bytes)

205. Re: Wiring Harness fabrication/ modification (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2002 15:36:24 -0700
If you go to an electronics supply house you can find a good selection of Molex connectors ranging from 1 connection to almost 20 or more. If you it is a really good electronics parts house they may
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-10/msg00250.html (9,594 bytes)

206. Re: 1. dipstick/oil pan baffle 2. What to replace top of (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 20:17:23 -0700
I can answer number 1 because I accidentally started my U20 without a dipstick in it the other night. You can't leave that hole open. Even if you have to go get a dipstick kit and cut it off short,
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-10/msg00475.html (9,223 bytes)

207. Brake Hose Question (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 20:38:13 -0700
Can someone tell me whether the brake hoses for a 66-69 or 70-72 L520 and L521 Datsun pickups metric or SAE? They look physically correct and are the correct length for the three hoses on the roadste
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-10/msg00476.html (6,788 bytes)

208. Re: 1. dipstick/oil pan baffle 2. What to replace top of (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 20:52:19 -0700
So far I am the sole mechanic, cook, and bottle washer for this car. I even removed and reinstalled the engine/tranny by myself (that dangling driveshaft coupler is a bear). That means I got to clea
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-10/msg00478.html (10,797 bytes)

209. Re: AOL sucks <OT> (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 19:09:05 -0700
Don't get me started on managed ISP's (Internet Service Providers). These include AOL and MSN as the largest offenders. It amazes me how an ISP can make decisions about what your web experience shou
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-10/msg00574.html (8,076 bytes)

210. It's a roadster day - 'er week (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 15:43:58 -0800
I have taken this week to play (work) on my little datsun. After getting it on the road with rebuilt slave cylinders on the rear brakes and clutch I was disappointed to find that all three are leakin
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-10/msg00757.html (8,473 bytes)

211. More on L520/L521 Brake Hoses (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 20:34:22 -0800
Since I mentioned installing flexible brake hoses from Datsun L520/L521 pickups I have received a few e-mails pointing out the possibility of these hoses having metric rather than SAE threads, and th
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-10/msg00788.html (7,999 bytes)

212. Re: Newbie (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 22:02:32 -0700
Welcome to the group. The link you found is a very good option for you. Note that you will be installing a larger alternator, designed to exceed the ratings of the white alternator wire in the wirin
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-09/msg00031.html (9,763 bytes)

213. Re: It's Alive! (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 22:09:54 -0700
TOP UP?? Here in Portland, Oregon I am anxiously waiting for February, and hoping my car is in some derivable condition this year. The temperatures can get very cold, and the sky gets very clear. The
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-09/msg00032.html (9,527 bytes)

214. Re: GM alternator, etc (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 15:45:27 -0700
Many cars come with fusible links in their wiring harness. Try your local wrecking yard. Many people never bother to take these from the cars there. Tom Hendricksen 69 2000 Portland, Oregon /// datsu
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-09/msg00077.html (8,594 bytes)

215. Re: Gas tank removal (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 17:51:04 -0700
I hope you had better luck with your fuel lines than I had with one of them. I just pulled my tank and found it easier to remove the front bolts and drop the straps. Then I just rolled my jack forwa
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-09/msg00084.html (7,784 bytes)

216. Datsuns up for live auction Saturday (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 20:12:09 -0700
For anyone in the Portland, Oregon area, Zakula-Beale Auctioneers will be offering a large number of cars for public auction this Saturday. The following Datsun's are listed in the auction list. http
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-09/msg00174.html (7,037 bytes)

217. Re: Dead batt-I'm a bad roadster owner (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 20:34:26 -0700
A good solution for this problem for cars that must live outside is a solar charger that plugs into the cigarette lighter. If the car lives in a nice warm garage, a small 12 volt wallmount transforme
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-09/msg00352.html (8,579 bytes)

218. Re: Virus notice (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:09:42 -0700
It is a very good thing you don't use Outlook. That could be disastrous for all. Good luck keeping Klez out of your PC. My friend who deals with a lot of virus problems says there is now a good Klez
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-09/msg00388.html (14,168 bytes)

219. WAY OT, But you HAVE to see this (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:56:31 -0700
This auction may beat the high bid record for eBay. The high bidder has 147 positive comments at this time, no negative, no neutral. The comments about him are strong positives. http://cgi.ebay.com/w
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-09/msg00391.html (7,546 bytes)

220. Re: I'm Back! (score: 1)
Author: Tom Hendricksen <tom@fransfancies.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 16:53:39 -0700
Welcome back, and congrats on the new job. Especially with a few car nuts around to help now and then. I took apart a 68 roadster that had a lot of body rust and bondo earlier this year. I thought I
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-09/msg00403.html (7,663 bytes)


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