savageoutlaw

Just realising I haven't been on here for a while.. :/ Rust in the front sill and boot has all been fixed up ages ago - guess I didn't update. But there is starting to be a little bit of bubbling coming through on the top windscreen corner

Wow, haven't been on here for a while. Cant say I have done much with the car apart from re wiring the radio so it doesn't reset every time you take the key out. ( Remembers Josh telling me that it just always does that - Finally doesnt) My jimmies are now rested. Cleared up the interior rear sill not to long ago. Got some custom board and cut to shape. Although the alternator has gone on me and left me to a rolling stop the other week. Battery completely flat. Charged up battery, and that is now good again. On the look out for something to fix that up. Got cash haha.

Confirmed, guys that done it found that straight away and are working on it now, said they may need steel gaskets so it wont happen again. Edit Steel gaskets put on and the noise is instantly fixed and a smoother ride.

Thanks for that, the dude who done the exhaust/extractors is gonna have a look at it this monday

Yes, and as the engine quietens and slow, the "clicking" becomes louder and faster. Means and exhaust/extractor leak or loose?

On the look out for one of those manuals. Lifted up the front carburettor where the air goes in and the "clicking" instantly stops.. (car still goes and slowly starts to die) does this mean it is a carb issue?

I could be keen for this, Just depends on NCEA exams. I know they are November-ish You probably know Felixx

And it came suddenly as of last night, but I guess its more louder now , or I just listen for it too much..

LHS when in drivers seat* sorry. Is a worn timing chain an easy fix or not? Clicking wasn't too loud. Clicks slow and easily noticeable over engine noise at idle.

Cruising around yesterday, and after about 70kms, there was a mysterious clicking noise coming from the right hand side under the bonnet. Coming from either: -Carbs? -Extractors? -Anything around this area of the car?? Speed of ticking would increase while accelerating, but there was a certain time when it wouldn't click. Going around 80kmp/h it would hush.. A15 Datsun Engine. Twin SU style carbs. New custom made extractors... Recently oiled them, and still needing to find air filters so anyone with some 1 1/4" ram flows or similar wanting to sell would be nice too Should I be concerned or not?

Turned out I needed new front springs Picked some up for $100 and put them in. They lifted the front up by 2-3 inches and now the back looks as if it has no springs in at all. Now I have the WOF, I will just need to find some time and a hand swapping the springs back around to get it back to normal.

Guess I will have to get the specs for it oneday, whenever time allows

Took it in for a WOF, New list again.. -Rear brake light broken -Brakes veer left -Rear indicator light broken -Front springs loose I take it the lights broke at the panelbeaters? I dont know. I will be playing with the front strut this afternoon to sort the springs out

Ride with you Felix? My Datsuns steering wheel isn't quite attached at the moment and about time I came along to a meet.

Lovin the ride height, and that bozo exhaust.... haha

The interior looks mint as! Keen to see how this works out for ya! An yeah, had rust issues on my Datsun too. Worth it though!

^^ Thanks for that. You reckon its all right just leaving it as is then? Because timing seemed a little weird when it was set right by machine. Eventually set the idle revs a little higher to smooth the sound out, that doesn't bother me though.

Bought some new wheel bearings and installed them. Did the timing properly, and installed new contact points. Me and my mate decided it has a hot cam. Maybe Mr.MK1 will know more about this.. The WOF list.. -Rust top of right sill/bottom of right A pillar -Rust around rear boot latch mount -Exhaust leaks & mounts missing -Left front wheel bearing loose & rumbly -Headlight dip switch faulty -Align Headlights Felix dropped round a vacuum and oil pressure gauge. Real GC Will look at installing these after I get WOF.

Yes, I have learnt my lesson. Finally got car started, gonna leave it untill Cam is sorted. Thanks

Worth reviving this old thread? I got my Twin side draft carbs in a mood where they wont co operate. I think they need a bit of tuning. I was playing round with them the other day and it was going good. I tried to start today and nothing. Engine turns over and has a few sparks. Wonder if anyone had any tips on tuning carbies as I have none. Probably doesnt help that the Cam is a tooth out of place and the timing isn't right..

Yeah, will keep this in mind when PAP opens up. Thanks for the suggestions though.

You sure that's a good idea? I might need one lesson from ya before I take it out though.

Finally old enough to get restricted Glenn! Just need a legal manual car. Mothers though: They be confusing. She told me to leave the Datsun at home tomorrow and take her car to school and work...

Looks like springs are going to cost $$. Il add that later on do the list of things to do... Guess there just isn't a cheap "temporary" fix.

Legalities can wait! They don't seem to be harmful at this stage. That picture is even better then what I had in mind... if anyone knew where I could find these or even what they are called would be much appreciated. Exhaust problem has been fixed by the way (it had leaks) and what is the point of being at high school with a Datsun when you cant give a few girls a ride in your car?