My Datsun 240Z

[bartsscooterservice]

Just arrived today, full weather stripping for the car from datsunparts llc

So now I have all the things for re-paint. Hopefully somewhere spring.

[jmorrison146]

As for the vibration, take a look at how many wheel weights are on your wheels. If there appears to be an excessive amount of weight required to balance a wheel/tire, you might have problem with a tire being a bit out of balance. If the wheel is out of balance a bit and the tire is out a bit and the heavy spots line up, it's noticeable.

I had this problem with a Michelin tire on an Audi -- they broke down the tire, rotated it 180 degrees on the wheel, reseated the tire, and rebalanced. Took fewer weights and the vibration was gone.

[bartsscooterservice]

As for the vibration, take a look at how many wheel weights are on your wheels. If there appears to be an excessive amount of weight required to balance a wheel/tire, you might have problem with a tire being a bit out of balance. If the wheel is out of balance a bit and the tire is out a bit and the heavy spots line up, it's noticeable.

I had this problem with a Michelin tire on an Audi -- they broke down the tire, rotated it 180 degrees on the wheel, reseated the tire, and rebalanced. Took fewer weights and the vibration was gone.

The vibration is 95% gone now. I also did what you say, it helped, but most seemed vibration from the front suspesion/steering rack etc, worn out parts, which I replaced. I think when a better diff is placed, it's all gone.

[filletsunruly]

Nice ride you got there

[bartsscooterservice]

@ filletsunruly: thanks man

A few more things I needed arrived.

Datsun 240z Heater Hoses & Firewall Grommets - NOS

Datsun 240z,260z,280z,280zx Engine Oil Filter - NOS ( short version )

Datsun 240z,260z 3 - Way Water Pipe / Connector - NOS

Datsun 240z Lower Radiator Hose - NOS

Datsun 240z Air Fliter 1970- 6/72 - NOS

Datsun 240z Braided Pcv Hose 1/71- 6/72 - NOS

Datsun 240z,260z,280z,280zx Accelerator Pedal Pad - NOS

Datsun 240z,260z,280z,280zx Radiator Drain Tap - NOS

Datsun 240z,260z,280z Foot Rest Pad NOS

And 2 second hand interior strut caps. I cleaned them and gave it some black paint, semi gloss.

Edited December 3, 2013 by bartsscooterservice

[bartsscooterservice]

It's still in San Francisco with the shipping company..

I forgot, I got a message from IGL Shipping that they diff was under way that was on 17 November... So hopefully it will arrive this month.

[bartsscooterservice]

I bought something interesting from Ebay: Original 1971 ad signed by Mr.K in 2011 in Tokyo.

[bartsscooterservice]

Thanks. Yeah I believe that's what the original information says also.

Took the 240Z out for a drive partly in Germany again today. The weather was not so good. But it was a nice cruise again

There's a few things on my mind, firstly the whining of the differential. My patience is running dry waiting for the diff from the US. If it will not show up in Januari I will be bringing away my current differential for a rebuild.

Secondly I'd really like the have a 5 speed for both overdrive/lesser fuel consumption and more speed on highway, since I feel the engine has power enough on the light car. But I don't like to modd it with later era parts...

[bartsscooterservice]

Yesterday I re-polished my mag wheels again...lot's of elbow grease

First wet sand to max 1000 grit, then polished it by hand with Autosol. Took me about 6 hours for all 4.

[bartsscooterservice]

Flashplayer:cry: Me and my iPad. Ill have a look later on the pc.

Goodluck with your diff. I understand your situation and frustration. Been through it with a inlet manifold from the US. Been waiting 14 months. I gave up waiting and found another one. The first one nether came.

Chas

Good news... seems the diff finally arrived...

I'm going to pick it up next saturday, let's wait and see

[EuroDat]

Hey Bart,

Thats good news. I was wondering if you woulg ever get the thing. Hope its an improvement on what your now using after all that hassle getting it.

Chas

[olzed]

.Good progress Bart. The wheels look fantastic.