[Roadsters] 1600 tuning issues

[Linda J]

Not sure if you checked your pump for leaks out the bottom weep hole. If
leaking you can get a good rebuild kit from Schluderm on EBAY or his website.
Only IF you have one of the rebuilable pumps as described on the Rallye
website.

Linda

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On Nov 29, 2012, at 10:23 AM, Gordon Glasgow <gsglasgow at comcast.net> wrote:

> Before you buy a new fuel pump, invest in a fuel pressure gauge. Lots
cheaper
> than a pump.
>
>
> Gordon Glasgow
> Renton, WA
> www.gordon-glasgow.org
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Roy Haslett" <hrhaslett at yahoo.com>
> To: "Tim" <tputland at charter.net>, "datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net"
> <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 9:56:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] 1600 tuning issues
>
> Thank You everyone for all the excellent suggestions. B I have set all
valves
> and points. B Next I will set timing, then move to carb/linkage adjustment.
> Also considering replacing fuel pump as all filters are clear/clean.
> Roy
> ________________________________
> B From: Tim <tputland at charter.net>
> To:
> datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Sent:
> Wednesday, November 28, 2012 1:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] 1600 tuning
> issues
> B
> I have (as usual) nothing new to add. But, I will echo what others
> have said as well as Paul below. And also add that my running issues got
worse
> and worse on my tired 1600 as the exhaust leak at the manifold got worse.
> Still waiting on my machinist to finish the head on my stroker. One step
> forward, two steps back.....sigh
>
> tim
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 3:16 PM, Paul
> Kort wrote:
>
>> Even on the race R16s, spinning up to 8000 rpms, we never had a
> timing
>> chain jump.
>>
>> B  back to basics, set the valve clearance, set the
> ignition timing, then
>> work on the carbs.
>>
>> Paul
>> Ohio
>>
>> On Wed, Nov
> 28, 2012 at 3:32 PM, Pete Peters <ppeters914 at comcast.net> wrote:
>>
> According to Roy, the head was rebuilt at 5k; the motor at 20k (was the
> timing chain/gears replaced at that time?). Engine was running fine up
> until
>>> a few hundred miles ago, then slowly deteriorated.
>>>
>>> Wouldn't a
> timing chain jumping be instantly noticeable? And, while
>>> possible, has
> anyone experienced a 1600 timing chain jumping? Isn't that
>>> more likely in
> the OHC engines (U20, L-series)?
>>>
>>> My money is on something more simple
> like floats and/or exhaust/vacuum
>>> leaks.
>>>
>>> This has been a fun thread.
> Eagerly awaiting the resolution!
>>>
>>>
>>> Pete
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