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I'll take your word for it Dave since I have 0.5% of the knowledge of these cars that you possess.david premo wrote: ↑Sat Jun 03, 2023 7:30 pm So the test is based on travel distance without getting coil bind, if the “wire” ie spring coil diameter is the same and the length of the 2 springs are the same, more turn equals a softer spring as it splits the work over more coils making it softer.
Hi Jeff, sorry, I thought it was settled law that there are indeed two different springs...iloveredmeat wrote: ↑Sat Jun 03, 2023 5:45 pm
Well, Jeff, with my extensive experience of rebuilding Roadster transmissions (all one of them), I'm pretty much an authority.
In all seriousness, I do remember Andy mentioning the stronger spring to avoid mis-shifting into Reverse.
They are obviously very similar, so could it be that the previous owner just mixed them up by accident???Florida Roadster wrote: ↑Sat Jun 03, 2023 3:10 pm it appears the previous owner/racer may have switched them to make it HARDER to go into the lower gears
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Thanks Jon.jhayden wrote: ↑Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:05 pm To Dave's point here, previous discussion and the stock springs from an FSC71A with the correct orientation as mounted in the car (softer spring on the left, harder on the right). Both springs are shown identical in length, but the one on the left obviously has more coils:
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The alternator resembles one of the models I know as the Justy series, which includes several variations that share a similar appearance. When purchasing an alternator, make sure it shows photos to ensure that the power plugs are positioned correctly and that the plug type matches your current setup.
I ran those same wheels for years with 195/60/14 and think I actually used a spacer to clear my modified brakes. Car has comp springs. I don't recall the wheels being out too far (my avatar still shows them), but I don't see any issues in your pics suggesting problems or changes made. What is critical is making sure you're using lug nuts with the proper pitch, as they are different from a Roadster to a Z and will appear to tightening but are actually wrong. They are a shouldered lug nut, and I used extra thick "craigar" washers that filled the shoulder space in the wheel lug hole. Please check yours since the car is new to you... you never know, and I've seen the lug nuts fly off followed by a rear wheel on a car using the "Iron cross" version with the same lug nuts. Thankfully nobody was injured... was a miracle. Check the pitch on your wheel stud and that of your lug nuts... may be worth taking to a shop if you're not sure. Be safe my friend!Frank69 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 7:38 pm Continuing to dig into my 68 2000. Pulled the right front wheel just to check things out, since other car guys questioned why the front tires appear to protrude too far. Some thought there was probably a spacer. The wheels are 14” 260Z wheels with 195/65’s. Here’s what I found. All looks stock to me, what do you think? I’m considering 15” Panasports for replacement.
