Rebuilding L24 need advice

[tez240k]

hey guys. ive ripped my L24 out my 240K, and im looking at freshening it up a bit.

ive got a set of early 240Z SU carbs to put on it, that im looking at getting restored. anyone had experience with getting them cleaned and re-coated?

What are peoples opinions on what I should do to the motor thats worthwhile.

So far im thinking: valve seat grind, rings, bearings, gaskets, bore hone. (Will be doing most the work myself)

-been told timing chains on these motors are worth changing?

-mechanical fuel pump? change to electric?

-was looking at the 280z dizzy, but im not keen on losing my tacho?

-bigger alternator worth while?

-etc

I have no experience with these motors so any help is appreciated!

cheers

Terry

[madkaw]

The L24 is a great motor and are tough as nails. There is a ton of info on this site and others as far as what people have done to these motors----and stuff that really didn't need to be done too! Your question is very general and you might want to do more searching and come up with a plan that the members here can help you refine. If you are doing the work yourself, than the time invested searching with be priceless.

[bluezcrazy]

I know you have many questions, but one thing I would say in case someone else doesn't. Be sure to use a factory Nissan head gasket, you don't want to run into issues down the road.

Bryce

[Zealous]

Read here:

http://www.datsunzgarage.com/

Then this:

http://www.amazon.com/Rebuild-Your-Nissan-Datsun-Engine/dp/1931128030/ref=pd_sim_b_1

And if you want to modify for performance read this:

http://www.amazon.com/Modify-Your-Nissan-Datsun-Engine/dp/1555612377

Any more questions search around here or Hybridz.org

[tez240k]

cheers guys! Found this too. Full L24 manual. Should be a sticky on the forum..

http://www.xenons30.com/files/FSM%20L20aL24engine.pdf