Datsun Racing

I'm banging away at 'The List'. It's getting shorter and the goon is getting closer to hitting the track. But whenever you think you're going forward, there is a step backwards. Today I found out my new Water Temp gauge sending unit doesn't fit the Wagon's thermostat housing. Looks like some careful milling and a little JB Weld should do the trick. I've got the FireCharger … [Read more...] about GETTING CLOSER…

The electrical system was given a satisfactory initial test today. After a careful rechecking of the entire wiring harness, I flipped the battery master to 'On' for the first time (with a fire extinguisher standing by just in case) and was pleased to see the voltmeter register a steady twelve volts. I then flipped on the ignition switch and went about testing the circuitry with … [Read more...] about IT HAS A HEARTBEAT

"Tick tock goes the clock, and time waits for no one." Who ever said that must have missed a few deadlines as well... I've got a new self-induced timeline for completing The Race Wagon: our first test day is on August 20, and the first race weekend Sept. 11, 12. I've been working on finishing up some of the subsystems - battery master switch (on the driver's A-pillar, thanks … [Read more...] about TICK TOCK…

I've been plumbing the fuel system this weekend. I'm using -6 AN Aeroquip socketless hose and fittings (also called barbed or push-on) inside the fuel cell compartment and under the hood, and then using stainless steel braided hose between the firewalls and through the cabin. A tip that really helped when assembling the socketless connections is to soak the hose ends in boiling … [Read more...] about FUELIN’ AROUND

I've been working on the plumbing and wiring in the Race Wagoon. Fuel lines, brake lines, oil cooler, radiator - geez, a whole bunch of hoses!  Then wiring the battery master, coil, starter, MSD, gauges - all this stuff adds up in both weight and expense... … [Read more...] about WAGON UPDATE

My Lil' Red Wagon finally got its motor. Since I don't have a lift in my garage (wouldn't that be nice), I hooked the transmission up before the installation. I discovered that the length of the early 'A' type comp trans combined with the motor makes for one very tight fit. Tilt the motor, lower the motor, tilt some more, lower some more, wiggle to the side, repeat ten times, … [Read more...] about RACE WAGON HEART TRANSPLANT