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Open discussions about the early S30 series issues and topics.
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... with a bad attitude! I just wanted to let y'all know I got my engine back together. It's all cleaned up, checked part by part, refurbished, refreshed, painted pretty, reassembled, double checked, triple checked, etc. It started on the first try, but it ran much like it did before -- exhaust blowing hard and puffing with frequent misses. Engine vacuum a bit lower than before I started -- about 11 in Hg. I had occasional hesitation upon revving, with occasional light backfiring. I had resolved at that point, having gone through the whole system, to make my final adjustments at the AFM... which is what I did. I first gave the vane a gentle push towards the open/e…
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Working on a customer's 1973 240Z with early AC compressor. Looks like removing the bad fuel pump and installing a new one will require substantial disassembly. Is there an easier way to swap the pump without disassembling half the car? Got off the two nuts on the top of the pump but can't find a way to reach the bottom one.
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Hello, does anyone know (or could easily measure) the diameter of the clevis pin for the clutch pedal for a 280z? Also would like to know the thickness of the clutch pedal that the clevis bracket goes around. I can't measure mine right now and was hoping someone else might be able to. Thanks
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It seems like from looking online, I see a lot of hit and miss with chrome plating. Does anyone have a recommendation for a place that does high quality work? I'm looking to get the following re-plated: 1971 Datsun 240: front and rear bumpers and bolts that secure the bumper ends to the center section gas door latch/"lock" ash tray bits (like the grill thing you put cigarettes out on) exterior door handles The bumpers have light taps (high and low spots) and will need copper filling or whatever to get them straight, but they have very little rust since they are from an Arizona car that then sat in a garage for 28 years.
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I always used VR1 in my race car with great results. When it was super hot out, I'd run 20W50, but I'd usually run 10W40. I am trying to buy some now for my street Z and I cannot find it anywhere. They still sell 10W30 and 20W50 on Amazon, but the 10W40 seems to be gone. Valvoline's website still shows 10W40 VR1, so it's not discontinued. When I lived in MI, my local Napa store always carried all viscosities of VR1, but in AZ, I can't find anybody that stocks it at all. Amazon only has 20W50 and 10W30. Here in AZ, the Fall/Winter temps range from lows of 30F to highs in the 80's, so I think 10W40 is still the best viscosity. Should I keep looking, or switch to som…
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A couple of weeks ago I was at the Grand America hotel for a dinner in downtown Salt Lake City. As I was leaving, I spied with my little eye a white early vintage 240Z that appeared to be original down to the "D" hubcaps. The owner and partner were just getting in so I yelled and asked what year and he yelled back to me 1970. I was in a queue so not able to stop and chat or I would have. The car did have Utah vintage plates so it should probably be within about 50 miles of downtown SLC. These cars are few and far between in this neck of the woods. Looking at the community map I wasn't able to zero in on anybody. Would be nice to meet this person and their car.
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I’ve been trying to figure out an elegant solution to connecting the coolant bypass tube to the thermostat water connector, and while I have some ideas, I thought I would ask to see how other people have done this. Right now I’m thinking I might be able to find a molded coolant line that has the right question mark shape for the front to connect to the thermostat, but then has a long straight segment that can go straight into the bypass tube in the back. Ideally it would be some Nissan OEM thing so it has the braided look that the other hoses on my engine have. I’ve also considered using fittings and braided tubing, but I’m not super into that idea. Another…
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In the firewall that is. I am trying to source a grommet for my turbo harness. Went the the JY today, got something that may work, most were too large as I think it is a 2.5" hole in the fire wall based on some rather poor measurements taken with the plug installed and me on my back in the foot well.... I saw some old threads IIRC there was a 2.5" hole mentioned. My follow up will be do you push the connectors intact thru the opening one at a time (seems like some of them would be too large), does the grommet stretch that much? if it does do you go with put the passenger side connectors thru the hole or the engine compartment connectors? The turbo may hava a sl…
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I am attempting to repair some "body damage" to the bottom of my fuel tank. So far, I have tried hot glue techniques and weld-on pins for use with a puller. I specifically avoided going with a typical dent puller requiring holes for obvious reasons. So while pulling on the pins, I've managed to produce two good sized holes. Annoyed, but not crushed, I can now do whatever I need to remove the dents - including opening up the tank to permit some hammer and dolly work, as the pulling techniques were a bust. My thought was I'd cut around the welded seam along the side of the tank and then across middle of the support strap recess. That way the new weld line wil…
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I have been looking a several cars that sold online, including the 21k mile $300k on BAT. I am noticing that the hood is slightly elevated compared to the headlight on almost every car. I am putting on my body panels and having the same issue, although mine is a bit more pronounced. Maybe its normal to not be even? Here is an example from a BAT car that just sold:
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Very RARE Pewter Collectable Datsun 240Z and 1960 1200 Truck in Cases | eBay
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I stumbled upon what is said to be a fan shroud for a 240z (well, S30) made by Sanden. Has anyone ever seen one of these? Any thoughts on whether it is meant for the shorter 240 radiator or the taller 280 radiator?
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