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mydatsunroadster.com chronicles the restoration of my 1968 Datsun 2000 Roadster.21 June 2005
Parts Update
I've heard back from my Nissan parts supplier and some of the parts I ordered for my carbs are no longer being produced and therefore no longer available.
I've updated the table below that documented my original order (entry dated #19 June 2005#) by adding a column that indicates each part's availability. Those parts marked "NLA" are no longer available.
Most of the parts are available, which is good news. The rear nozzles are NLA, which surprises me a bit. I'd order two of the front nozzles but fear that the front nozzle may not work on the rear carb. The 2 liter carbs are symmetrical; both float chambers are oriented inward. I'm not entirely certain, but I think I'll need two opposite nozzles to make it work. Also, the float valves are NLA, as are the screws and washers. I should be able to find similar screws and washers to work without much trouble. For the nozzles and float valves I have a couple of options: (1) just don't replace those parts, (2) try to get some "new old stock" parts from the roadster parts vendors, (3) see if the folks that re-build carbs for a living have any solutions or suggestions, or (4) see if any other roadster owners may have these parts.
I've updated the table below that documented my original order (entry dated #19 June 2005#) by adding a column that indicates each part's availability. Those parts marked "NLA" are no longer available.
Most of the parts are available, which is good news. The rear nozzles are NLA, which surprises me a bit. I'd order two of the front nozzles but fear that the front nozzle may not work on the rear carb. The 2 liter carbs are symmetrical; both float chambers are oriented inward. I'm not entirely certain, but I think I'll need two opposite nozzles to make it work. Also, the float valves are NLA, as are the screws and washers. I should be able to find similar screws and washers to work without much trouble. For the nozzles and float valves I have a couple of options: (1) just don't replace those parts, (2) try to get some "new old stock" parts from the roadster parts vendors, (3) see if the folks that re-build carbs for a living have any solutions or suggestions, or (4) see if any other roadster owners may have these parts.
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Conner # 2:22 PM 
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