About to put my engine block together. Had it decked, sleeved and bored. New pistons, polished crankshaft -armed with limited knowledge, youtube videos, some guts and a how to rebuild your datsun engine book.

Ive seen this Blue character stop by local places and helps bros out and he has been helpful in my posts as well. I was wondering if there was a local guy in my area (90745 - Carson, CA) with as much passion in these cars, that'd be willing to spot me while I test uncharted waters (for me anyway).

If you can't find a Blue in your area read the last couple of chapters of that Tom Monroe book a couple of times. I built my first good solid motor by following his directions. The timing chain assembly, the distributor and oil pump drive spindle where the most nerve racking but turned out perfect.

Get involved with your local Z club. Compared to most of the rest of the country, you're in the Mecca for the Z car scene. If you can't find someone local, you're not trying.

Get involved with your local Z club. Compared to most of the rest of the country, you're in the Mecca for the Z car scene. If you can't find someone local, you're not trying.

noted.

By the way, you might want to start here: GROUP Z