1 hour ago, 240260280 said:

Do you have a thermostat installed?  

Most vehicles here are warmed up before 5min at -10C

160 degrees thermostat. Stanton brand not original nissan.

13 hours ago, Mark Maras said:

@siteunseen The fact that the engine seems to run fine when it's warmed up makes me think that the chokes are fully closing. I'm sure we're not done but the only problem I see at this time is the engine runs a bit crappy if it's pushed when it's cold. Which is totally understandable. I'm the same way.

 

Which takes us full circle back to the California Datsun motor, known to be problematic from the reviews of buyers.  Not only is it from California Datsun but a California Datsun "high performance motor".  Would that qualify as an oxymoron? 

30 minutes ago, siteunseen said:

Which takes us full circle back to the California Datsun motor, known to be problematic from the reviews of buyers.  Not only is it from California Datsun but a California Datsun "high performance motor".  Would that qualify as an oxymoron? 

 @siteunseen Possibly, but I've seen crappy, worn out engines run strong. I'm still going on the assumption that the engine is good. The compression is good, the valve train isn't shedding parts, even at six grand. If we get the spark and fuel right, I think it'll be good to go. At least I'm hoping so.

He's pushing that motor, beating the hell out of it from the last few post.

When I have something that's nothing but problems I baby it or get rid of it (girls).

 I don't blame Jalex for pushing it. EXCEPT WHEN THE ENGINE IS STILL COLD. One has to push "IT" (submit your own definition) every now and then to see if it's worth keeping. Who want's to baby something forever. Especially a Z or a girl.

I do things right the first time so nothing needs to be tested, girls either.

Even though some girls seem to like repeated "test".

Edited March 31, 20187 yr by siteunseen

I'm wondering if the colder 160F thermostat is what is keeping the temp gauge lower and causing a seemingly long warm-up?  I would think the Z gauge would centre on 180F but it does not really get there?

Hmmm, I think you may be on to something there. 160` is kinda low. @jalexquijano Is it still overheating in traffic?

Something I've learned with these cars is always use Nissan thermostats if you can. Those Stanton premiums are okay but not as good IMHO.

13 hours ago, siteunseen said:

Something I've learned with these cars is always use Nissan thermostats if you can. Those Stanton premiums are okay but not as good IMHO.

Its really hard to get a nissan oem 160 degrees thermostat.

14 hours ago, Mark Maras said:

Hmmm, I think you may be on to something there. 160` is kinda low. @jalexquijano Is it still overheating in traffic?

The temp goes to 3/4 on the temp gauge on traffic.

18 hours ago, siteunseen said:

He's pushing that motor, beating the hell out of it from the last few post.

When I have something that's nothing but problems I baby it or get rid of it (girls).

Mark has been helping me a lot.