As the title says, I'm going to be pulling my motor and tranny to do a complete rebuilt and transplant from a dead 260 to my running 260 in my home garage and I would love any help that anyone can give me, either advice/recommendations or even hands on if you're in the Sacrameto, Ca (916) area.

Please don't be shy on being blunt about your opinions bc this will be my first of atleast 3 engine rebuilds on the classic engines (I own 2 engines and am looking into picking up a 3rd)

Thanks for looking in

Suggestions:

Get an engine lift with tilter.

If it is a two ton lift, use the last 1/2 ton pin on the lift to maximize reach.

Remove the hood and radiator

Jack up the rear of the car at the differential to tilt it.

Suggestions:

Get an engine lift with tilter.

If it is a two ton lift, use the last 1/2 ton pin on the lift to maximize reach.

Remove the hood and radiator

Jack up the rear of the car at the differential to tilt it.

I'm picking up a host over the weekend but didn't think about a tilt or leveler bc the engine was just placed within the empty engine bay and not real attachments but maybe AN engine mount and not attached to the tranny. I assumed that since there was nothing in the way I should be able to pull it with no real issues as long as I have assistance pulling it

It is easier to install and remove with transmission and engine together. If it is already separated then you do not need the leveller to lift out the engine.

Yeah, they are seperate already. I was just going to jack up the body ant drop the tranny with the help of a car jack. Place the engine on a stand (it's been pre drained) and break down and rebuild. I've got close to $2k in parts on hold with just an idea and no knowledge if the engine state.

I know rebuilds are time and money. Those I have, advice and help is what I lack. My last rebuilt was a 92 dodge stealth twin turbo but I was able to put it at 450hp. I just need the right idea and I will make my Z fly

Take a bunch of pictures before you tear into it. Go to your local building supply and get some lacquer thinner and some small wire brushes, brass for the pistons, they're in the welding section and look like a toothbrush. You'll need a roll of painters tape and a Sharpie for labeling things as well as a box of zip-lock baggies for small parts. I left the bolts in the part and put a small wire on the backside to hold them in place or a paperclip. Put your stuff in boxes and write what's in the box on the boxes, you can keep them in the hatch. Clean and clean then clean some more, you'll be glad you did. Zedyones thread on his rebuild has the dimensions for a wooden crate you can build for your motors. I built one out of 2x6's but I think 1x6 would do and put wheels on the bottoms. I had never built one of these engines and Tom Monroe's "How to rebuild your L series" book from amazon.com was the best $20 I spent. Step by step instructions with lots of pictures.

Is the "how to rebuild your L series" more in depth than the "how to restore your Datsun Z-Car", bc I got that one

Yes. There is also one you will really enjoy: http://www.amazon.com/Modify-Your-Nissan-Datsun-Engine/dp/1555612377

Ok then, I will buy both of those.

I was thinking of going as much chrome and polished under the hood as possible. Good idea or not?

Yes! That makes these things pop when you open the hood.

That's been my whole idea so far. Restore my stock, matching numbers motor and tranny, with chrome and polished anything with steal braided lines. It may not be a show quality daily driver but it will sure look pretty haha.

When you jack up the car you will not be able to get the transmission bell housing out unless the body work is at least 15.5" off the ground. Even then it will be tight. So in order to get the tranny out, go with TALLjack stands.