[2014] What did you do to/with your Z today?

[siteunseen]

Put a new 3 row brass and copper 280 radiator in my '72 240 and a full shroud. Radiator fit great just hangs lower because of the added transmission line cooler cavity. Dumb a## me didn't get all the parts before I started so I'll have to wait until Monday morning for the different shape lower hose, every chain store has the upper but no lowers. Beers are on me, literally.

[SteveJ]

I pulled off the intake and exhaust on the 260Z today.

After I pulled off the carburetors, I noticed this...

I knew I had an exhaust leak. I just didn't know the manifold was trying to snap in half.

I took my time and got the intake and exhaust taken off. The flash of the camera really emphasizes the magnitude of the leak.

After that I got the materials to make my redneck soda blasting cabinet. I'll let you guys know how it works out.

[siteunseen]

Wow, it looks like there was a fire or a bomb explosion.

I made on of those with your blower shoved inside clear tubing, it works but it uses ALOT of soda and a huge mess. My neighbors wouldn't even look at me for a few days, it covered everything. Can't wait to see what you come up with, it's gotta be better than mine.

[Diseazd]

Great to see you doing something that ain't measured in volts Steve. When you go back together, install a set of Ztherapy round tops and it'll put a big smile on your face! :ogre:

[SteveJ]

Don't be too surprised. I am going to try the SUs on the 260Z when I put it back together.

[Hunter260Z]

I would try to find a 72 exhaust manifold for a replacement.

[SteveJ]

I would try to find a 72 exhaust manifold for a replacement.

I already have an MSA coated 6 to 1 waiting to go in.

[Diseazd]

.......and while you're at it, how about an E31 or early E88. Use your existing head for a boat anchor in Lake Lanier! LOLLOLLOL

[moelk]

Bought an 2 owner 280zx today. Will pick it up in about 1-2 weeks. Good =motor/trans/diff. Bad=about everything else : )

Will build that motor (aming for 190-200 hp)and drop it in my 240z.

[SteveJ]

.......and while you're at it, how about an E31 or early E88. Use your existing head for a boat anchor in Lake Lanier! LOLLOLLOL

I've used up my "while I'm at it budget."

[SteveJ]

I tried my hand at cleaning up the intake.

This is what it looked like before.

I cleaned it with degreaser and rinsed with denatured alcohol. (If I remember my chemistry correctly, the ethyl alcohol with mix well with any remaining water and help the water evaporate.)

Then I cleaned it with brake cleaner and a brass brush. I followed that with the redneck blasting cabinet and soda blasting. As Cliff mentioned, it takes a fair amount of baking soda, and it won't blast off too much.

I had to scrape off some of the excess grease with a razor scraper and picks. I followed that with some more brake cleaner and steel brush. Then finished with more blasting.

I use a brass wheel on the balance tube and blasted some of the other parts.

I rinsed all of the parts with water and sprayed again with denatured alcohol to remove the water quickly.

[Diseazd]

I sense a new fire.............careful Steve... h.p. is more addictive than ohms and volts.

Edited July 14, 2014 by Diseazd