I used Mercedes lash pads in my 240 Z for a while.
They are 1 mm larger diameter so the spring retainers
had to be modified. They were also only 1/4 price
compared to Nissan parts here.
Thomas
Brian Hollands wrote:
> There is only one lash pad available for the U20. Supposedly, a common
> Mercedes lash pad (180-053-19-52) will work in the stock U20 retainer but I
> haven't tried it. These lash pads are thicker than the U20 lash pads and
> can be ground down to the required thickness by a machine shop. It is
> possible although not cheap and not a "bolt in" mod to convert to L series
> retainers. L series lash pads are available in a large range of
> thicknesses. Finally, you could have a shop make lash pads for you. Such a
> procedure is touched on in the Bob Sharp Competition Prep manual available
> on the Datsun.org site.
> 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 David & Candy
> Pina
> Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 12:18 AM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: lash caps
>
> Hi all, I saw a thread a while ago about valve lash pads, for the U20
> and was wondering what thickness' were available, and where?
> Thanks,
> David Pina
>
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