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SSS cylinder head on Lseries

Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 9:02 pm
by maddat
hey guys
hope someone could help me..

hw cn we differentiate
a SSS cylinder head over a standard head
on L16/L18 Lseries engines..

is valves any bigger ??
inlet port size

what is the correct valve lash be on L16..if it has a A87 head with L18 cam..

umm second question is
wat should the correct oil pressure when idling on L16??

thanks alot in advance..
cheers
nathan
chch

Re: SSS cylinder head on Lseries

Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 9:22 pm
by 160jsss
Hi Nathan

I'm being a arse but get this book you need this book as a Datsun owner it will keep you reading it over and over .
I was looking for mine to answer your question but can't find my dog eared oil stained copy

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 776508.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: SSS cylinder head on Lseries

Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 9:33 pm
by maddat
thanks man

seems like me question was abit confusing
but i got this link in the end..

http://www.olddatsuns.com/html/tech/head_ID_2.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

i also bought a SU carb setup will install it soon..

thanks alot again

Re: SSS cylinder head on Lseries

Posted: Fri May 11, 2012 5:54 pm
by Bartman
For what it's worth, most of the A87 heads I've seen have been closed chamber.