Category Archives: Restoration Phase

Ignition Timing Pointer

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Trying to use a timing light to set ignition timing is extremely difficult on the Bugeye given that the pointer on the timing cover used for alignment with the notch on the crank pulley is at the bottom of the engine.

Tom Colby at Speedwell Engineering makes a stainless steel pointer that can be used to move the timing process to the top of the pulley. More information about the kit and its installation can be found in this post under the Personalizations posts: https://valvechatter.com/?p=13529

Datsun 210 Quick Throw Gear Shift

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Frustration set in with the engine issues so a diversion was in order. The quick throw shifter kit designed and fabricated by Gerard Chateauvieux (Gerard’s Garage) was installed. The shifter and the installation process are described in this post https://valvechatter.com/?p=13520 which is located in the Personalizations category of the Bugeye site.

Condition Assessment 8/22

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A “walk around” video was made for the record. The soft top and it’s mounting fasteners are highlighted at about 6:34 into the video. The soft top frame is also shown and discussed. The “stiffener” rails for the front and rear of the top are shown. 

The side curtains are also shown in some detail. Episode One is primarily the exterior of the car:

https://vimeo.com/738075416/9d2f97de20

Episode Two focuses on the Interior of the car and at about 4:30 into the video shows the failure of the engine to start.

https://vimeo.com/744768194/d735f8b765