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by okayfine
18 Apr 2017 18:56
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Brakes questions
Replies: 4
Views: 2755

Re: Brakes questions

Bias adjusters plumbed in the rear line are pretty rare for a 510 with your setup, are you sure you're going to need one? For the BMC push rod, you can use any threaded rod, it's all about getting the length right. I no longer have a spare to measure, someone here will. Needs to be adjustable, thoug...
by okayfine
18 Apr 2017 18:53
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 17
Views: 6037

Re: Hello

300WHP is fairly rare for a 510. Even a stock KA with 145WHP makes for a quick 510, and you've got to boost an SR quite a ways to get to your goal. No info on the Ford, the Ecotec has been swapped in a 510 here on The Realm. Check the projects forum. For your goal power levels, R200CLSD would probab...
by okayfine
16 Apr 2017 09:33
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 17
Views: 6037

Re: Hello

My gas cap is leaking too, and I can't seem to find the right size anywhere. I ended up replacing the rubber gasket around the cap, but it is still leaking a bit. Someone will have a factory gas cap, and those fit best. The lockable aftermarket ones never seemed to seal well, as they were "uni...
by okayfine
13 Apr 2017 17:45
Forum: Body & Electrical
Topic: stock 510 tach hooking up to MSD 6 ignition
Replies: 2
Views: 1785

Re: stock 510 tach hooking up to MSD 6 ignition

DQ Volume 3 Issue 2 - Tech Q&A - Have you installed a MSD ignition black box and can't get your stock tach to work? If you're using a magnetic trigger distributor, like the factory Nissan unit from the late '70s, the addition of the correct MSD tach adapter can get your tach working again.
by okayfine
13 Apr 2017 17:44
Forum: Body & Electrical
Topic: Electric issues - alot of things not working
Replies: 6
Views: 2928

Re: Electric issues - alot of things not working

White wire is larger diameter and separate feed into the fuse box than the bunched/plug wire sets? That's the feed into the fuse box (and, hence, your wiring harness) from the alternator. See Datsunmike's post above about the fuseable link that is inline with this feed from the alt.
by okayfine
07 Apr 2017 19:10
Forum: Body & Electrical
Topic: Fiberglass front valance
Replies: 5
Views: 2282

Re: Fiberglass front valance

Is Troy making them or buying them? If he's making them, the fitment is probably Troy-centric; if he's buying them in then finding out who is making them will probably expand the number of people that can give you advice.
by okayfine
05 Apr 2017 18:22
Forum: Body & Electrical
Topic: Electric issues - alot of things not working
Replies: 6
Views: 2928

Re: Electric issues - alot of things not working

Would also recommend tracking down a wiring diagram for your car. Lots of factory manuals have been scanned at datsun510.com. You'll also need a Volt/Ohm Meter (VOM) and some basic wiring tools (stripper, soldering iron, e-tape, spare fuses). I'd also recommend giving your fuse box a vinegar bath (r...
by okayfine
05 Apr 2017 18:19
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member - North Carolina
Replies: 1
Views: 1280

Re: New Member - North Carolina

Hello and welcome to The Realm. If you could put your location in your profile, that'll help us know where you are once you move beyond this thread.

Getting to be a few 510ers in the south east. The annual East Coast 510 meet is coming up in May at Summit Point!
by okayfine
05 Apr 2017 18:18
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello! Hi! from Sacramento
Replies: 2
Views: 1667

Re: Hello! Hi! from Sacramento

Hello and welcome to The Realm. Still a lot of 510/Datsun guys in Sac and the greater Sac area. Looks like your project has some stories to tell. Good to see another car being loved.
by okayfine
05 Apr 2017 18:16
Forum: Introductions
Topic: new to the forum, old to the 510
Replies: 2
Views: 1459

Re: new to the forum, old to the 510

Hello and welcome to The Realm. If you could put your location in your profile that'll help us know where you are. Echo the request for pictures, everyone wants to see new-to-us 510s.
by okayfine
04 Apr 2017 19:55
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Anyone recognize these wheels?
Replies: 5
Views: 3587

Re: Anyone recognize these wheels?

James wrote:I think those are western minilites.
viewtopic.php?p=230225#p230225

I ran 185/60s on a 14x6" and was happy. Not super grippy, of course...
by okayfine
02 Apr 2017 19:20
Forum: Engine Swap
Topic: Sr20det install with steering cross link
Replies: 4
Views: 3088

Re: Sr20det install with steering cross link

Depends in large part on how the engine's mounted. You can make mounts to position it just so. Don't the Australian's offer flipped center links with engineering certs?

I flipped mine, 220V MIG put it on like butter. Been a lot of flipped center links with no reports of failure that I know of.
by okayfine
02 Apr 2017 19:18
Forum: Body & Electrical
Topic: Wiper motor issues!
Replies: 4
Views: 2234

Re: Wiper motor issues!

Wire broken between the fuse box and the motor? Bad fuse (may look good, but detached inside the cap, have had it happen so BTDT). Take your year/style of fuse box and look up the DQ backissue that has the wiring diagram.

Once you get it all sorted, add a better ground to the motor.
by okayfine
02 Apr 2017 19:15
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: Noobie's 510 project
Replies: 395
Views: 145021

Re: Noobie's 510 project

If you could take some pictures of the valence R&R, that would be very cool. We're lucky to have Dave's stuff available.
by okayfine
02 Apr 2017 19:11
Forum: Body & Electrical
Topic: b16 se-r seats in a 510
Replies: 2
Views: 1495

Re: b16 se-r seats in a 510

Haven't seen it yet, but anything can be made to fit as long as they fit between the trans tunnel and leaves enough space between the outer seat side and b-pillar so you can get a seat belt installed and reach for it. If you find a picture of the seat bottom you can post it here and see what people ...