December 27, 20186 yr comment_564613 An e88 with injectors. I'm curious, can't wait to read more. 8^) I've got the nissan p/n for the e88 gasket with metal on the exhaust ports. No injector cut outs though. Let me know if you want it, also the one for my n42 with cut outs. Nissan but no metal. Cliff Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=189#findComment-564613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 27, 20186 yr Author comment_564617 Thanks but Jim has me covered. I will need to drill the E88 for the N42 manifold and port the injection slots into the head too. The head has been performance built already and seems a shame to waste it and start fresh on the P90 I have sitting on the shelf. I can always run the E88 with carbs again in the future. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=189#findComment-564617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 1, 20196 yr Author comment_564960 Picked up a bunch of toys for the shop today. Some metal punches for making slugs to fill all the rust proofing holes left in the door frames, a new welding mask (someone else made me all jealous so I bought my own...), some welding gloves, magnetic tool holders, new media blasting grit, cobalt drill bits and few other odds and ends. Jim (zKars) is coming for a visit on the 2nd so I will have some new shiny bits too! Happy New Year everyone!!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=189#findComment-564960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 2, 20196 yr comment_565082 Helmet envy! Happy new year to you too!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=189#findComment-565082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 3, 20196 yr Author comment_565123 So Jim arrived with goodies in hand yesterday. The shiniest part is the throttle cable wall adapter and throttle pedal ball connector. Custom made by the legend himself. Install was straight forward. It starts with a stepped piece that is threaded that aligns in the firewall for the throttle linkage. After that, the throttle cable is threaded thru and the custom end with the soldered capture ball for the throttle pedal is locked into place in the pedal ball. A few test fits and trims to make sure the pedal stops on the pedal rest and not on the cable end. Alignment was perfect with stock pedal! And a couple shots of the engine bay side. Thanks Jim! Edited January 3, 20196 yr by wheee! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=189#findComment-565123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 3, 20196 yr Author comment_565124 A shot of the locking ball head. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=189#findComment-565124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 3, 20196 yr Author comment_565125 Gratuitous helmet shot Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=189#findComment-565125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 3, 20196 yr Author comment_565126 Repairing the holes left in the door frames by the PO rust proofing. A finish coat of fine strand fibreglass filler will seal these up nice. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=189#findComment-565126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 3, 20196 yr Author comment_565129 The reason for the repairs is that I have the Skillard stainless door sills with Datsun cutout. I will have these overlaying the painted sill so the green comes thru!Example below. On a patch of painted shell for example Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=189#findComment-565129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 3, 20196 yr Author comment_565132 For those of you following the stroker rocker issue, the Delta regrinds arrived with Jim as well. Comparison shots below. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=189#findComment-565132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 3, 20196 yr comment_565134 Weird how warped and twisty the pattern looks on the old rocker arms. Even besides the pitting. Looks like a whole lot of wrong. Are you reusing the cam shaft? Better check the lobes closely. Check the wipe pattern there also. Nice pictures. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=189#findComment-565134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 3, 20196 yr Author comment_565138 Haven’t looked at the cam yet, but Jim said it was good. I will check when I assemble of course. Here’s a couple intake shots. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?&page=189#findComment-565138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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