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Last updated on Monday, 28-Jan-2008 09:35:09 PST

E n g i n e

Engine Swap Guide -- Part I US-Sourced Nissan Alternatives to the L16. Project KA Follow along as I swap a KA24DE into my 510. Electronic Ignition Distributor FAQ Fellow Bluebirder Jason Gray has put together this comprehensive FAQ on electronic ignition distributors. Installing An Aluminum VW Rabbit Radiator Looking for an inexpensive upgrade to your 510’s cooling system? VW was nice enough to supply the Rabbit with one that fits the 510, with a few simple mods Downdraft Tuning Guide A guide to understanding downdraft carburetors, what the parts are for and how they fit together and work. Weber Tuning Guide Tuning the Weber DGV to the L-Series 510 Headgasket Replacement Guide By Tom Walter Bye Bye Carbs Installing Fuel Injection in an L-series motor Valve Adjustment by Thomas Walter S.U. Carburators Link to Z car Page Julian Serles' SU Tech Page A collection of resources, links, and information to lead you to a better understanding of the SU carburetor VG30 Engine Installation by Michael Spreadbury Engine Installation Pictures Installing an FJ20 into a Datsun 1600 (510) Published in: 4 & Rotary Buildups, Vol. 1 No. 5 Written by: Greg Edwards Horsepower Calculator Determines a guesstimate of crank and wheel horsepower from a vehicle's weight and quarter-mile time.

D r i v e t r a i n
Subaru LSD Differentials by Kurt Hafer Clutch Replacement Tips by Thomas Walter Transmission F.A.Q. Clutch Upgrade, installing a 5-speed... Quick Tech Tip: Replacement Tranny Mount Adapting an Energy Suspension tranny mount

S u s p e n s i o n

510 Street/Comp Alignment Specs Front and rear alignment specs for a street/race 510 by Dean Sherman Slotting the rear crossmember We take a look, step-by-step, at the traditional method of slotting the rear crossmember. The Datsun 510 Wheel and Tire FAQ by Kurt Hafer T/C Rod Modification A lowered suspension and urethane bushings can lead to T/C rod failure. A small modification can help prevent it from happening to you. Front Suspension Rebuild : Part One Rebuilding your 510's suspension is easier than you think 510 Brake F.A.Q Frequently Asked questions on Upgrading the brakes on the 510. 510 Suspension F.A.Q The beginnings of a Frequently Asked Suspension Questions on the 510.

E l e c t r i c a l

Quick Tech Tip: Click, Click, Click - Solving ignition/starter issues with a relay by Lou Cegarra Quick Tech Tip: Ignition Problems - Grounding Datsun's Breakerless L-Series Distributors by Kelvin Dietz Blinking Side Marker Lights Wiring blinking Side Marker Lights Starter Rebuilding by Thomas Walter Internal Regulated Alternator FAQ by Thomas Walter Wiring Diagrams Downloadable black/white wiring diagrams, pointers to color-code wiring diagrams, simplified color-code starter / charge system diagrams. Temp and Fuel Gauge Repair by Nestor Moya Instrument cluster circuit board repair and refurbishment by Dan Heil

B o d y

Mazda Wiper Motor Conversion  Ludicrous-Speed Wipers in a 510?! Article by Kelvin Dietz Wiper Linkage Tune-up  by Dan Heil 510 Mirror Upgrade Upgrade your 510's side mirrors with the mirrors from a early BMW three-series. 510 Bumper Guide Everything you've always wanted to know about 510 bumpers but were afraid to ask by Michael Spreadbury 510 Grill Identification Guide by Michael Spreadbury SSS Badge Guide by Michael Spreadbury Datsun paint codes PL510 MODEL GUIDE Scan of a Datsun Model Guide for the PL510. Gives a summary of features and total sales. Scanned by Barry Prather

M i s c

CarFiche.com's 510 microfiche scans CarFiche.com has the 510 microfiche scanned and zoomable. Check it out. Common Nissan Part Numbers List of commonly replaced parts and their Nissan Part Numbers Fuel Tank Problems by Thomas Walter 510 Spotter's Guide How to identified 510s by year 510 Production Numbers A breakdown of how many 510s were produced and when (including VIN numbers) Proper Tool Usage Automotive Humor

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