My Datsun Spirit L28 Build.

[Ben's Z]

HMMM. I have a 60 gallon. 3.5 horse. Max7 HP. I wonder if that is enough "umph"?

[Zedyone_kenobi]

Check out your CFM rating but that sounds pretty healthy to me!!!!!

[Zedyone_kenobi]

Nothing crazy fun to report. I have just been cleaning parts, and getting ready for some painting. I have been moving parts from one engine to the next as I get them cleaned. I will have to have some kind of sale on engine parts soon. I just cannot store all these different parts.

[siteunseen]

Any tips on using that leveler from HF? I'm about to turn that handle myself. What's your ceiling height? Thanks for the pictures.

[Zedyone_kenobi]

Well I never used my HF leveler. I used the Torin leveler that came with my 2 ton hoist.

I have 9 foot ceilings in my garage. My advice is this. Keep the chains from the leveler to the engine mounting points short. Also, get chains that are far stronger than you need. If the engine is under extreme angles, I had situations where one single chain was holding up the engine AND tranny, so the extra margin was welcome.

[mgood]

That little shim I believe is from the alternator.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8156/7460135352_2e17810d95_b.jpg

[Zedyone_kenobi]

Well that makes sense, as to where I found it, and when I found it, but could a shim that thin be used for? I have no idea. But I will check my pictures to see if it is in there anywhere.

[Zedyone_kenobi]

In anticipation of needing to enlarge the hole for the Type B tranny, I ordered a new 72Z inner shifter boot. Well I had no idea I needed to order a trim ring to hold it down. Does anybody have an extra one of these. I may have to contact Z car source.

Also, I got my new reverse sensor in, but I am puzzled where to hook it up.

You can see two places a sensor could go (in the new Type B in the back ground), but which one would it be. I know on later Z cars, there was a sensor in place to pull timing in the higher gears, so one of those holes must be for that, but which one is for the reverse lights?

[olzed]

Screw the sensor into each hole, put the box/trans in and out of reverse, with a test across the terminals for continuity.

[siteunseen]

Here's a picture of mine. The wires are off though but it is to the right of the drain plug. It's a '77 5spd. My leveler is a Torian. I forgot it came from amazon.com.

Edited July 6, 2012 by siteunseen

[Mike W]

Steve,

I am in the process of refreshing my transmission and have looked into the replacement switches needed for this as well as location.

I have the FW471B transmission with I believe is the same as your B version.

There are locations for 2 switches on this. One is very near the shift lever and is referred to as a "neutral switch". According to my local Z mechanic, this was used as a safety lockout for the emergency start circuit to ensure the car would not start if it was in gear. The neutral switch has spade style connectors and the most recent Nissan part number is 32006-K2004. I just purchased one from Courtesy so they are still available.

The second switch is for the reverse light circuit and is located near the fill hole as was stated earlier. It has bullet style connectors rather than the spade style for the neutral switch. The Nissan part number for this one is 32005-K102A and it is also available from Courtesy.

I have included a couple of pictures of these switches and locations for your reference. I also included one addtional picture which shows my transmission after the refresh process. I am very happy with how it came out and will certainly be a lot more pleasant to work on now that 40 years worth of grime and grease have been removed.

Hope this helps.

Mike.

[mgood]

It goes on the back side of where the bolt goes through, shims the flange on the alternator.