Redemption? flatcat's 521

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Re: Redemption? flatcat's 521

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Post by flatcat19 » Thu Apr 28, 2016 9:50 pm

Crappy. Guess I really need that thermometer.

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Re: Redemption? flatcat's 521

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Post by wayno » Thu Apr 28, 2016 9:57 pm

flatcat19 wrote:Crappy. Guess I really need that thermometer.
What temp thermostat did you use?
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Re: Redemption? flatcat's 521

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Post by flatcat19 » Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:37 pm

180°

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Re: Redemption? flatcat's 521

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Post by Laecaon » Fri Apr 29, 2016 3:08 am

In my L19 I ran a 195 degree, no bypass on the thermostat housing (It looks ugly), and a 3 row radiator (someone re-cored my stock one).

Even in over 100 degree weather playing in mountain hills, my car never over heated. Gauge stayed dead center except in extreme cases.



Do double check your temps with not the factory gauge. Do check your thermostat on the stove. I dont like installing thermostats without testing them.

Did you make sure to bleed the system? How about the rad cap? is it holding pressure? Maybe the waterpump is cavitating...

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Post by flatcat19 » Fri Apr 29, 2016 6:42 am

Cap is holding pressure. Water pump is new. Cavitating?

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Post by Ni10 » Fri Apr 29, 2016 6:51 am

flatcat19 wrote:Going by gauge. It's hot...I do not know real temp.

I'll bring home a non-contact thermometer tomorrow
my temp gauge on my 521 never reads correct so yeah, don't trust the stock gauge. Do what Haniz (sp) says, install after market gauges to be safe.

so when will we know what the exact temp reading is today ? :yuno:
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Post by flatcat19 » Fri Apr 29, 2016 8:10 am

Tools in hand. Honey-do list comes first.

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Post by jayden71 » Fri Apr 29, 2016 4:44 pm

Don't worry about Kim, he likes to push other people on their projects so he can spend his day drooling over the pics instead of doing his own projects. :rofl:
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Post by flatcat19 » Fri Apr 29, 2016 5:32 pm

jayden71 wrote:Don't worry about Kim, he likes to push other people on their projects so he can spend his day drooling over the pics instead of doing his own projects. :rofl:

I reported your post since I don't have a like button.

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Post by flatcat19 » Fri Apr 29, 2016 5:36 pm

Anyways...multiple test drives, every drive seems to be the same.

Gauge says hot. Laser thermometer says less than 200° coming out of head.


I have a new temp sensor showing tonight. Installing that while listening to the Trailblazer game.


At this point-im just going to rock this bitch till the wheels fall off.
I've been wanting to do a motor swap for a while. What better reason than needing a motor to do the swap.

Wifey had been informed that I'm going for broke. :fyea:

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Re: Redemption? flatcat's 521

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Post by RedBanner » Fri Apr 29, 2016 11:31 pm

Man, every brake drum pic you post makes me feel bad. Much cleaner than I usually settle for.
wayno » Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:40 pm wrote: Everything is either tight or actually rubbing.
Taterhead » Tue Aug 05, 2014 2:29 pm wrote:Datsun gods will give you one working gauge, gasoline or speedometer; you can't have both.

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Post by DRIVEN » Sat Apr 30, 2016 5:31 am

flatcat19 wrote: Wifey had been informed that I'm going for broke. :fyea:
Is this going to be one of those permission/forgiveness things?
When the only tool you have is a hammer every problem starts to look like a hippy.

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Post by Ni10 » Sat Apr 30, 2016 6:31 am

jayden71 wrote:Don't worry about Kim, he likes to push other people on their projects so he can spend his day drooling over the pics instead of doing his own projects. :rofl:

just Keith cause I want him to have a Datsun at Canby this year.

As for my projects, you need to buy my 510 for the little Princess. Cause moe money to dump into my T bone 510.

Also reported you, thanks for the idea Keith. :thumbs:


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DRIVEN » Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:01 am wrote: Datsuns don't break down. They just get unscheduled upgrades.

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Post by jayden71 » Sat Apr 30, 2016 6:44 am

flatcat19 wrote:
jayden71 wrote:Don't worry about Kim, he likes to push other people on their projects so he can spend his day drooling over the pics instead of doing his own projects. :rofl:

I reported your post since I don't have a like button.
I returned the favor

:fyea:
DRIVEN » Tue Nov 04, 2014 6:30 pm wrote:I think Bill might be gettin laid.
Ni10 » Wed Nov 19, 2014 7:56 am wrote: all Datsuns ran when parked.

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Post by Ni10 » Sat Apr 30, 2016 6:52 am

jayden71 wrote:
flatcat19 wrote:
jayden71 wrote:Don't worry about Kim, he likes to push other people on their projects so he can spend his day drooling over the pics instead of doing his own projects. :rofl:

I reported your post since I don't have a like button.
I returned the favor

:fyea:
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DRIVEN » Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:01 am wrote: Datsuns don't break down. They just get unscheduled upgrades.

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Post by jayden71 » Sat Apr 30, 2016 6:56 am

You've been successfully reported now too Kim geez
DRIVEN » Tue Nov 04, 2014 6:30 pm wrote:I think Bill might be gettin laid.
Ni10 » Wed Nov 19, 2014 7:56 am wrote: all Datsuns ran when parked.

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Post by Ni10 » Sat Apr 30, 2016 6:59 am

jayden71 wrote:You've been successfully reported now too Kim geez
huh, wait, wut do you mean, you meany.
DRIVEN » Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:01 am wrote: Datsuns don't break down. They just get unscheduled upgrades.

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Re: Redemption? flatcat's 521

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Post by flatcat19 » Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:15 am

Won't make Canby. Can't get the time off.
I may go Sunday to see people. That's about all I can do.



Blue Lake with a fresh motor and 5 speed is my goal.



Daily report:

Made it to car show, 30 miles.

That dark gray 510 with the body kit is here parked in front of me.

I gave him a Ratsun card without letting him speak.
"Dude, come check us out." Lol.

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Post by DRIVEN » Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:20 am

:troll:
When the only tool you have is a hammer every problem starts to look like a hippy.

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Re: Redemption? flatcat's 521

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Post by flatcat19 » Sat Apr 30, 2016 7:24 am

So, that 510, my 521, and a 1979 210.

I'll get pics for later.

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