Hey everyone!

[ati2ud]

really like what I have read so far. The forum seems great... fairly laid back, friendly, and helpful. Hopefully I will be able to add some knowledge at some point. This is my first Z, shes fast asleep waiting for spring, and Im just trying to read as much as I can.

Im stuck in the middle east for a bit longer, and seeing all of your beautiful cars is agony since I havent even got to touch mine yet. At least hopefully with what I learn from all of you I will have a better understanding of the direction I want to take mine.

-drew

[EuroDat]

Welcome to the club ati2ud. Ok, Ill ask, whats under the dust cover? Your first Z....

Chas

[ati2ud]

thanks man! It is a '72 with an L28 and 5 speed trans. It also has a new R180 diff, however I dont know if its open or LS. I realize the easiest way to determine this of course, but I would prefer I was the one dumping the clutch rather then the gentleman I purchased it from.

[EuroDat]

Nice ride. I can see why your looking forward to getting back home. What are you doing in the middle east? If you dont mind me asking.

Chas

[ati2ud]

not at all, I work on the Strykers. Never thought I would be back, but alas here I am for hopefully the last time.

[EuroDat]

Thats not your average day job. Working on the datsun will be a nice relaxing change.

[Patcon]

The limited slip can be checked in a gentler manner. With both rear wheels off the ground spin one tire forward. If the opposite tire spins in the opposite direction it is an open diff, if it spins in the same direction it is a limited slip...

Charles

[Travel'n Man]

Welcome to the site - get ready for a great ride!

[GeoJoe]

Drew- first, thanks a ton for your service. You must have an awesome set of tools.

Looking forward to having you back soon and wrenching on a 20th century machine.

[ati2ud]

thanks alot everyone!! Yeah it will definately be nice to wrench on something that doesnt require a laptop. (unless I decide to fuel inject it later of course)

GeoJoe, I dont want to mis represent myself or anything, Im not in the military. Im embedded with the unit for direct support of their vehicles, unfortunately that means where they go I go, and you can imagine the stupid places that has been in the last 10 years.

Charles, thanks man yes I know... of course the proper and correct ways of doing things dont always put a smile on your face :classic:

[GeoJoe]

...embedded or active, you're still in the fight and that's what counts.