Datsun-240z Vs Fairlady-z432

[kats]

Here is two sets of race option camshaft adjustable sprocket I have got recently. 

I see the difference of shape of numbers between the two . The one set has eleven holes , this can be set -15 to +15 . But this one has numbers up to - 12 to +12 . 

And the other set has seven holes for E (exhaust)  , nine holes for I ( intake ) . I see this intake sprocket definitely was added extra holes by someone later for better timing  . Exhaust one looks original . 

@HS30-H Alan , could you give me an authentication which set is original, or none of them original ?

Kats

Edited June 10, 2019 by kats

[HS30-H]

9 hours ago, kats said:

Here is two sets of race option camshaft adjustable sprocket I have got recently.

 

@HS30-H Alan , could you give me an authentication which set is original, or none of them original ?

 

Hi Kats,

They both look 'period correct' to me, but I find it's often hard to give 100% positive identification on such parts because they tended to supersede the design quite quickly and there could be several versions. Added to which - as you have noted - privateer users tended to have their own theories and experience, and would modify to their own specifications. And then there were copies, and copies of copies. Yours look trustworthy and correct to me.

As a reference point, here's a photo of some genuine Works team S20 cam sprockets which were used in period. Complicated! 

[26th-Z]

Kats,

I finally took a picture of my clear hatch glass.

[kats]

Thank you so much Alan . The picture which you showed is what I was expected. And I have seen it in a book   yes !

So now I tend to think the one would be earlier than the other one . I guess my seven holes type would be earlier,  but still not for sure . I thought due to the battle was getting harder and harder towards the end of GTR ‘ s paradise, factory team tried for more power with those more advanced / retardant timing selections . So in the end , they would have made eleven holes .

Kats

[kats]

Chris , you got the one ! ! I am so impressed with it . And front too ?

Front  clear glass is a mandatory item for Z432-R . 

Kats

[kats]

Today I arrived home from 1800km round trip in four days . I took my ZG for this journey, I must say “ ZG is the best partner for grand touring .  If you have a properly tuned L24 with G-Nose , you would not want to have one more camshaft , nor one more carburetor. ? 

A fuel consumption is way better than Z432 . This time my ZG scored 13km per litter (30 mile per gallon ) when doing 100km/h (60m/h ) Highway driving .

Quiet , stable , and powerful. My non-restored ZG still can go anytime anywhere . Hub caps stick to the wheels always !

 Kats

PS : I have a question , is this cigarette lighter cooperated with an illumination also equipped for export models after Sep 1971 ?  

 Fairlady 240ZL / 240ZG and Z432 have the illuminated lighter .

 

Edited June 11, 2019 by kats

[kats]

During the trip to my mother’s home , I dropped at Mr. Kawashima ‘s factory to help his work for another ZG which has been purchased recently by my colleague , senior 787 captain.

His ZG is almost identical to my ZG , he also loves stock . So as much as possible, he want his car to be original.

I helped the restoration of its 8 track system and , auto antenna .

The antenna mast was broken like most of the car . Mr.Kawashima did a great job .

He snapped of the tip then drilled a hole to be re- connected to the top rod . 

Also he drilled out the old remaining plastic from the top mast end , then he connected the plastic wire with the end by JB weld  and punched it.

Please see the video , I hope this can help someone who has a broken antenna mast .

Kats

 

[240260280]

You guys in Japan are very cool! 

[kats]

Thanks Blue , I just looked at this ,  the term REPAIR would apply to fuel tanks / radiators / heater cores etc . 

But we don’t have a choice today , so we did it .

Kats

Edited June 12, 2019 by kats

[kats]

16 hours ago, 26th-Z said:

Kats,

I finally took a picture of my clear hatch glass.

Hi Chris, your glass was $ 30.88 in late 1969 or early 1970 .

And labor time was 2.0 hours .

it is interesting to see the glass tinted but no defroster was the most expensive. 

Kats

[Gav240z]

@kats just wanted to say thank you for sharing that 8- track repair information. If I manage to figure out how to restore these Hitachi TM-1081ZB(S). I'll be sure to share a write up.

[JDMjunkies.ch]

12 minutes ago, Gav240z said:

@kats just wanted to say thank you for sharing that 8- track repair information. If I manage to figure out how to restore these Hitachi TM-1081ZB(S). I'll be sure to share a write up.

Hey Gav, You can get the service Manual / Schematics / parts list for the Hitachi TM-1081ZB here:
https://www.jdmjunkies.ch/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hitachi_tm-1081-zb_all_transistor_auto_radio_1970_sm.pdf
If you need any further support regarding the electronics repairs, you can ask me. I'm a former audio-/Video electrician with a couple of years daily experience in repairing old radios. Jus hit me up. i can guide you through the restauration of old electronics if needed.

Preview pic only, click Link above for full file with all the pages.

Edited June 12, 2019 by JDMjunkies.ch