The only difference between a SSS rover cover and a normal one is the
xtra lug for the twin choke cables to sit in.
Plus that breather tube is screw in so they can be turned to piont
anywhere you want.
Malcolm
Richard Clough wrote:
>
> These rocker covers were only fitted on the early Japan built 510's. I.e.
> 67/8 models with the crossover windscreen wipers. Look for this model at
> the wreckers, if you are really an enthusiast. I used one of mine to
> register an L20 powered 1600 many years ago. No question by the rego boys
> that it wasn't an original 1600, even with the L20 engine number. Couldn't
> get away with it now.
>
> There are two designs, the earlier design has a chromed metal oil filler cap
> and shorter screws, the later type has the usual plastic screw cap and
> slightly longer screws.
>
> Many years ago I polished one of my "Datsun 1600" rocker covers with the 4
> ribs and all raised characters and painted the rest black, still looks very
> smart.
>
> My 71 model 510SSS (Jap import) has the more common "Nissan" rocker cover as
> original equipment. I know this rocker cover is original as the oil breather
> pipe points at right angles to the cover to connect to the side draught SSS
> aircleaner and the engine number and body ID plate match. So these rocker
> covers were not a SSS only part.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: malcolm cooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, 17 May 2000 17:09 PM
> Subject: Re: Rocker covers wanted
>
> > and to add to this I think only the pre 70/69 models got them,I've never
> > seen one on a 72 model.Not even the 510SSS.
> >
> > Malcolm
> >
> > Albs wrote:
> > >
> > > I have another mate with one and he said $100 also spose it beacuse they
> > > are rare.
> > > "Supply and demand" my economics teacher once said
> > >
> > > >hea there how well do you know this bloke?
> > > >He has 3 of them but I hink he is asking a little to much for it and
> was
> > > >wondering whether you could get it for MATES RATES I thought it worth a
> > > >try. He want's $100.00 for each of them maybee you know him well
> enoughh
> > > >to talk him down a little.
> > > >Bye for now.
> > > >Rick White.
> > > >
> > > >--- Albs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > >> wrote:
> > > >>my mate has two for sale yes "datsun 1600" ones (he's a legend) his
> phone
> > > >>number is 0413615297 and he's in perth
> > > >>say tim said to call
> > > >>glad to help tim
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>>has anyone out there got any L series rocker covers that have DATSUN
> 1600
> > > >>>in raised letters on it for sale as I am keeping my 1600 with L
> series
> > > >>>motor for the moment and would really like the finishing touch that
> it
> > > >>>will give to engine bay.
> > > >>>I really hate the one's with datsun ohc written on them (verry
> ordinary)
> > > >>>
> > > >>>==
> > > >>>
> > > >>>All the best
> > > >>> Rick White
> > > >>>
> > > >>>_____________________________________________________________
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> > > >>>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > >==
> > > >
> > > >All the best
> > > > Rick White
> > > >
> > > >_____________________________________________________________
> > > >Access the world's best search engines instantly at...
> > > >http://search.waobd.com
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
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