johnny haywire Posted July 12, 2012 Share #169 Posted July 12, 2012 Excellent thread, sir, thanks again for posting this. I have truly enjoyed following your progress, and felt your pain after what you just went through with the tranny. I had no idea that could happen in transit. Duly noted...One side note with regard to using the original (brass) radiator vs. a new aluminum one. When I was driving my newly purchased 280Z home to Chicago from LA last year, the original (I believe) radiator started leaking pretty badly just after I crossed the Kansas border, basically a steady stream pouring out of the driver's side toward my AFM. It was 3:30pm on a Tuesday and the nearest radiator shop was 40 miles back down the highway in the wrong direction. But with half a shaker of ground black pepper (seriously, the radiator guy suggested this and it held), I was able to make it back there with no more leaking. And the only reason it could be repaired was because it was an older brass radiator. The guy who fixed it (Alex's Radiator in Goodland, KS) was pretty impressed once he filled the hole and 6 cracks, and said it held 80psi now and should cool even better. At any rate, the old ones are repairable, at least. And I've had no cooling issues since. Didn't have any before that, either, but the car had sat for so long, a driveway coolant change before I set out just wasn't able to get all the funk out. Needed a pressure blast...Looking forward to your upcoming posts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedyone_kenobi Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share #170 Posted July 12, 2012 I found a place to rot out my old radiator to ensure it is in good working condition. I am keeping that in my back pocket. I already paid money for this new shiny radiator. I sort of want to use it.Tonight I have to get the engine and transmission back in the car. That is the plan anyway. Then I can get the starter and alternator wired up. After that it is on to the exhaust and intake side. That should be a good time. Pics to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitz17 Posted July 12, 2012 Share #171 Posted July 12, 2012 I went through the EXACT same situation with my transmission. I got it all prepped... put it in and it wouldn't shift into a few gears. Pulled it, pushed a rod in and was good to go, then had the 'loveliest' time getting the transmission back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Nelson Posted July 13, 2012 Share #172 Posted July 13, 2012 I only wanna hear how it runs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedyone_kenobi Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share #173 Posted July 13, 2012 engine and tranny back in, alternator hooked up, lower radiator hose hooked up. Fan hooked up. Rubber grommets in between the radiator and the the frame of the car. Tomorrow night, driveshaft, starter, slave cylinder and new Hella Horns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted July 13, 2012 Share #174 Posted July 13, 2012 I found a place to rot out my old radiatorI was under the impression that the old radiators would rot out right there in the car. You didn't have to take them anywhere special for that to happen. (nyuck nyuck) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedyone_kenobi Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share #175 Posted July 13, 2012 Well I am finally done back tracking after my tranny hiccup. So here we are with the engine back in. I am pleased with the radiator fit now. I also hookedup the lower hose, the alternator, and I am redoing some wire looms now to make it look new. I hate shoddy wiring bundles. Tonight is going to be a long night, as I want to get most of the interior and accessories installed. I will be dropping off my exhaust to get the O2 fitting welded in today at lunch. Progress marches on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d240zx2 Posted July 13, 2012 Share #176 Posted July 13, 2012 I sure like what I see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedyone_kenobi Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share #177 Posted July 13, 2012 Frank, so you need any original 71 Z engine parts? what about some Ztherapy carbs and mainifold polished for your new baby. I have basically a complete all original L24 that I will need to find a new home for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montezuma Posted July 13, 2012 Share #178 Posted July 13, 2012 How much for the Ztherapy carbs?, just the carbs no manifold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
git Posted July 13, 2012 Share #179 Posted July 13, 2012 Stephen,I'm in Houston and about to undertake a similar project on my 72 240Z. i spoke to Datsun Spirit about some parts and/or an overhaul - it sounds like you have been happy with them, so far? I might also be interested in some of your parts from your L24, including the carbs, intake and tube, if available. I'm not trying to cut in front of others, if they are already spoken for.Either way, congratulations on your project....it sure looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben's Z Posted July 13, 2012 Share #180 Posted July 13, 2012 So you would advise that when I go to swap in my turbo motor, I pull the old motor with the transmission and bolt up my new motor to my old trans and slide them back in together? I was going to leave my transmission in.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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