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1. [Roadsters] How do you tighten that nut? (score: 1): Author: "Matthew A. Smith" <matthews517@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 21:09:36 -0400; You know the one. That nut behind the rear header tube, under the back Solex. It's too far to reach from the front, snaking your arm under the carbs. The starter is in the way to do it from below. I; /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00003.html (8,775 bytes)
2. Re: [Roadsters] How do you tighten that nut? (score: 1): Author: "Mike Faggart" <mikef@carolina.rr.com>; Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 21:19:00 -0400; isn't this where that funny curved wrench comes into play? ________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/; /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00005.html (10,129 bytes)
3. Re: [Roadsters] How do you tighten that nut? (score: 1): Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 18:25:24 -0700; I usually use a yoga position called "embracing the carbs" for this. You're right, you can't really do it with either hand, BUT... If you lean over the engine from the carb side, run one hand behind; /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00007.html (10,273 bytes)
4. Re: [Roadsters] How do you tighten that nut? (score: 1): Author: Gary and Cindy Ault <aultgc@att.net>; Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 18:39:03 -0700 (PDT); With my SUs and a header on a U20, my problem is getting to the left (forward) nut on the #4 cylinder exhaust tube. I can't get a box-end wrench, nor an open-end wrench, on the %%$#@$^&* thing with e; /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00009.html (11,121 bytes)
5. Re: [Roadsters] How do you tighten that nut? (score: 1): Author: "Andy Cost" <andycost@embarqmail.com>; Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 21:20:01 -0500; That is the nut where I got stuck once. I thought I was going to have to gnaw my arm off like a raccoon in a trap. My cell phone was just far enough away that I couldn't reach it or I would have call; /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00010.html (7,803 bytes)
6. Re: [Roadsters] How do you tighten that nut? (score: 1): Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 19:47:38 -0700; Also known as a "monkey-trap" or in this case, a "grease-monkey-trap." Gordon Glasgow --Original Message-- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces+gsglasgow=comcast.net@autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters; /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00012.html (8,416 bytes)
7. Re: [Roadsters] How do you tighten that nut? (score: 1): Author: "Bubba" <bubwin@mts.net>; Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 22:10:29 -0500; A couple options for you are "S" wrenches or Half Moon Wrenches. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=hand&Group_ID=548&store=snapon-store http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=hand&; /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00013.html (10,627 bytes)
8. Re: [Roadsters] How do you tighten that nut? (score: 1): Author: "Paul" <9laser3@bright.net>; Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 06:33:41 -0400; Craftsman makes an open end wrench with an odd cut in one edge that allows you to rock it back and forth; almost like a ratchet. Combine that with Cathy Ann's small hands and that middle bolt comes o; /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00016.html (8,198 bytes)
9. Re: [Roadsters] How do you tighten that nut? (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:44:47 EDT; The general drill for installing the carbs and intake is: Install the manifold with out carbs and heat shield. This allows best access to the various nuts. Install the heat shield. Install the carbs.; /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00022.html (10,097 bytes)
10. Re: [Roadsters] How do you tighten that nut? (score: 1): Author: "dave" <daveandlindab@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 22:05:03 -0400; Years ago, first Roadster, in my parent's driveway in Suburbia, I was putting the manifold on, had both arms semi stuck under the manifold, face sideways on the valve cover....Who walks up and starts; /html/datsun-roadsters/2008-07/msg00025.html (8,828 bytes)

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