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by bertvorgon
25 Mar 2024 10:31
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What did you do on your 510 today?
Replies: 2043
Views: 520029

Re: What did you do on your 510 today?

Another day of NOT what I did on the Datsun, but, the clean up continues in the Archives. May not mean much to most but after 55 years of Datsun's, I have amassed a lot of bits and pieces of ephemera. Only a hand full will recognize the ENGINE AIR decals, the beginning symbol of my journey into Turb...
by bertvorgon
24 Mar 2024 09:52
Forum: Engine Swap
Topic: Return for a ka24de swap
Replies: 53
Views: 14489

Re: Return for a ka24de swap

Does fuel starvation happen in corners or going straight? We had that problem back in the 80's, as the pickup was on one side of the tank. We made a "well" or "sump" that always ensures fuel available. I think the injection guys all have some sort of surge tank. Others that are i...
by bertvorgon
24 Mar 2024 09:47
Forum: Engine Swap
Topic: Return for a ka24de swap
Replies: 53
Views: 14489

Re: Return for a ka24de swap

I can speak to the tank venting. It is NO problem to vent from the top of the tank, to the outside.. The vapor canister is just gravy. I would recommend do a small LOOP of hose above the tank, below the package shelf, and then strategically run that hose to where you can put it THROUGH the trunk flo...
by bertvorgon
23 Mar 2024 08:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What did you do on your 510 today?
Replies: 2043
Views: 520029

Re: What did you do on your 510 today?

I started the car the other day, fired right up, cycled to 200F twice. I polished up the aluminum in the engine bay. I took the licence plate off and cleaned the old "insurance" date tags off, as we sure don't need them anymore. As I found the DATSUN grill emblem badge in my basement, I de...
by bertvorgon
19 Mar 2024 12:21
Forum: Events
Topic: 2024 CAR SHOWS & DRIVES
Replies: 2
Views: 93

2024 CAR SHOWS & DRIVES

I thought I would start this thread now, at least for those that do drop into the site. As I am NOT on social media, I have no idea what may be going on. As I saw a comment via someone else's smart phone the other day, about a new persons car now on the road, I was pretty disgusted and am GLAD I am ...
by bertvorgon
02 Mar 2024 17:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What did you do on your 510 today?
Replies: 2043
Views: 520029

Re: What did you do on your 510 today?

Again, not much exciting, trying to get through those cold, wet days. I was going through some picture files, looking for this photo, of a co-worker and friend (to this day). He is having a birthday tomorrow and wanted to send him this picture. That was my 1972 510 that I bought when I got serious a...
by bertvorgon
22 Feb 2024 18:40
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What did you do on your 510 today?
Replies: 2043
Views: 520029

Re: What did you do on your 510 today?

Well, another non exciting day on the Realm and a small task for me, I started my car again. It lit right off, so that was good. I see my fuel pressure is showing 4 PSI, should be 3.5. I am going to put a new diaphragm into that Holley regulator , just for safety sake, and then re-adjust once out dr...
by bertvorgon
22 Feb 2024 07:10
Forum: Engine Swap
Topic: supercharged KA24E?
Replies: 7
Views: 241

Re: supercharged KA24E?

YUP...As I was sitting reviewing the day, I remembered Gary Milligan's car!

I believe he still has that. Wow, that was a long time ago now. He is still working on the latest
A-Mod car, as I believe john Haftner is too.

I guess the Meyers dune buggy with the Porsche engine should qualify also.
by bertvorgon
19 Feb 2024 11:05
Forum: Engine Swap
Topic: supercharged KA24E?
Replies: 7
Views: 241

Re: supercharged KA24E?

In all my years of racing, both at Boundary Bay and some of other venues, only one person EVER showed up with a super-charger, and it was on his 510. It was a vane style, Judd or Paxton can't remember for sure, He constantly fought the thing to run right, as he had trouble with belt tension constant...
by bertvorgon
15 Feb 2024 14:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What did you do on your 510 today?
Replies: 2043
Views: 520029

Re: What did you do on your 510 today?

Well, I am a week away from starting my 510 again, so nothing exciting. What I did do was stop by Specialty to see how the Jordan/Bob Datsun 1000 was coming along. Looking so good! Almost ready for fire up, lots of small issues have showed up, not unlike any car that has both sat for 30 years and is...
by bertvorgon
11 Feb 2024 10:27
Forum: Introductions
Topic: It's Chickenman...
Replies: 2
Views: 81

Re: It's Chickenman...

NO KIDDING Welcome back..

BuK....BuK...BuK....BuK..."It's Chicken...mannn, he's everywhere, he's everywhere!"

Hope to see you this summer..

In case anyone is interested:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickenman_(radio_series)
by bertvorgon
09 Feb 2024 10:34
Forum: Project Builds
Topic: JDM Nissan Bluebird Coupe (ex JCCA Race Car)
Replies: 241
Views: 64598

Re: JDM Nissan Bluebird Coupe (ex JCCA Race Car)

Glad to hear and see you are truck'in along with your car. It is too cool, to have let go.

I know how I felt 2 years ago when mine gave up in the garage.....

I am now so looking forward to season of driving!

Good luck as you progress along!
by bertvorgon
03 Feb 2024 15:25
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What did you do on your 510 today?
Replies: 2043
Views: 520029

Re: What did you do on your 510 today?

WOW...3..!!!! Yes, a few mods done, 510 wagon rear axle, then of course that gives it bigger rear brakes, hence the 240 finned drums. KYB shocks all around. Not sure what front brakes are. Corvair 13" wheels with beauty rings. Yes, Saturn engine..long story.... Love to see some pics of yours, y...
by bertvorgon
03 Feb 2024 09:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What did you do on your 510 today?
Replies: 2043
Views: 520029

Re: What did you do on your 510 today?

I started the 510 the other day, cycling it to 200 F twice before shutting it down. I had received the rubber exhaust hose I ordered a few weeks ago, so much simpler plus it ran out the garage door. Way quieter in the garage and car too, no aluminium vibrating on the floor. Also stopped at Specialty...
by bertvorgon
29 Jan 2024 10:42
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What did you do on your 510 today?
Replies: 2043
Views: 520029

Re: What did you do on your 510 today?

Very nice job!

Prep makes all the difference with wrinkle finish.