moelk Posted March 29, 2016 Share #37 Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) Lots of time spent on getting the lashpads size correct. But its now getting closer to drop the engine back in. Edited March 29, 2016 by moelk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esmit208 Posted March 29, 2016 Share #38 Posted March 29, 2016 Didn't do anything to mine today. First official day of spring break for my two sons. Need to get another argon for the welder and finish rebuilding the hatch panel that was just about completely non-existent. A little more sandblasting underneath and I will be able to begin the reassembly process. Two little boys take up lots of project time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted March 29, 2016 Share #39 Posted March 29, 2016 27 minutes ago, esmit208 said: Two little boys take up lots of project time Yes, but they're worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundee Posted March 29, 2016 Share #40 Posted March 29, 2016 I was not sure what manifold gasket to use with this ported E31 head. So I laid the old Felpro N42 to overlay on the E31. I think another new N42 gasket will be just fine. Now I can keep moving ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted March 29, 2016 Share #41 Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) I finally mounted the 240Z style rear bumper on the 260Z. I bought the bumper brackets from @DatsunSpirit. I did need to slot the brackets slightly. For that I took a rotary rasp to the brackets. It didn't take long for the holes to line up perfectly. I measured the location for the mounts on the quarter panels and drilled holes. At that point, it was pretty much just tightening up the bolts. However, I did have one minor scare. To bolt on the right side quarter panel mount, I needed to remove the access panel in the wheel well. As I started to loosen the lug nuts on the right rear tire, I found one just finger tight. That may explain the vibration I have been experiencing over and above the issue with loose driveshaft bolts. I hope to get some photos posted tomorrow. Edited March 30, 2016 by SteveJ Tagging Datsun Spirit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted March 29, 2016 Share #42 Posted March 29, 2016 58 minutes ago, Lumens said: I was not sure what manifold gasket to use with this ported E31 head. So I laid the old Felpro N42 to overlay on the E31. I think another new N42 gasket will be just fine. Now I can keep moving ahead. I highly reccomend nissan # 14035-E4610 manifold gasket. $15 from my local dealership. Took a couple of days though but fit and finish is fantastic. Here's mine on ported E-31. Felpro is fine but don't stop short now. 8^) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundee Posted March 29, 2016 Share #43 Posted March 29, 2016 1 hour ago, siteunseen said: I highly recommend nissan # 14035-E4610 manifold gasket. $15 from my local dealership. Took a couple of days though but fit and finish is fantastic. Here's mine on ported E-31. Felpro is fine but don't stop short now. 8^) Good idea. I think I will go that way. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundee Posted March 29, 2016 Share #44 Posted March 29, 2016 17 hours ago, moelk said: Lots of time spent on getting the lashpads size correct. But its now getting closer to drop the engine back in. Just curious, what brand are you using for springs and retainers? The lashpads seem to sit pretty high. I only had experience with stock and Isky retainers so far. I just bought the Schneiter springs and retainers but not installed yet. On the Isky retainers we found just the opposite. Lashpads sat too deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moelk Posted March 29, 2016 Share #45 Posted March 29, 2016 I bought the Schnider kit from msa. Lashpads i was sent were in size 190 but i had to grind some of them to get the proper wipe pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted March 29, 2016 Share #46 Posted March 29, 2016 1 minute ago, moelk said: I bought the Schnider kit from msa. Lashpads i was sent were in size 190 but i had to grind some of them to get the proper wipe pattern. That's what they sent me too! Did you just run them over a flat file until you got them down enough? Thanks for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moelk Posted March 29, 2016 Share #47 Posted March 29, 2016 Mesured as good as I could then I dropped the ones that needed grinding of at a shop. Took the last bit of with a flat file. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted March 29, 2016 Share #48 Posted March 29, 2016 I just thought of something! I can put them on the sides of my grinding wheel, they're nice and flat and not too aggressive, then the flat file. Thank you so much! I needed that little push. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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