December 16, 20195 yr Author comment_589385 Wow! Thanks for that Duffy! That thought actually crossed my mind but can you get the pan out without pulling the engine? (Would be easy enough for me to find out but just asking anyway. . . ) Andy Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63277-starting-series-1-after-15-years/?&page=3#findComment-589385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 16, 20195 yr Author comment_589386 Note to Zed. . . No oil of any kind coming from the tube that delivers oil to the cam. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63277-starting-series-1-after-15-years/?&page=3#findComment-589386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 16, 20195 yr comment_589389 17 minutes ago, ToolBoy said: I will use a combination of all the coaching you guys have given me to prime the system but I'm gonna install a new oil pump just the same. As I have no certainty about the state of this engine, any parts that I know are "new" will give me a little peace. There's a procedure in the FSM for determining oil pump wear. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63277-starting-series-1-after-15-years/?&page=3#findComment-589389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 16, 20195 yr comment_589396 Take the oil sprayer bar off and spray it liberally with brake cleaner until it pores out the holes. Then at least you will know it is not clogged up and preventing oil from being spayed on the cam. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63277-starting-series-1-after-15-years/?&page=3#findComment-589396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 16, 20195 yr Author comment_589398 Excellent. . . Will do. Thx. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63277-starting-series-1-after-15-years/?&page=3#findComment-589398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 16, 20195 yr comment_589406 1 hour ago, ToolBoy said: Wow! Thanks for that Duffy! That thought actually crossed my mind but can you get the pan out without pulling the engine? (Would be easy enough for me to find out but just asking anyway. . . ) Andy You can pull the pan without pulling the motor. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63277-starting-series-1-after-15-years/?&page=3#findComment-589406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 16, 20195 yr comment_589409 1 hour ago, ToolBoy said: I don't really want a 260 engine It's just a 240Z engine that's been "stroked". The first Z "stroker" engine. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63277-starting-series-1-after-15-years/?&page=3#findComment-589409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 16, 20195 yr comment_589425 Use a torch tip file to clean the small holes in the tube. The crankshaft will have to be turned as you slide the pan back and down. Pull the spark plugs to allow the engine to turn over easier. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63277-starting-series-1-after-15-years/?&page=3#findComment-589425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 16, 20195 yr Author comment_589430 thx!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63277-starting-series-1-after-15-years/?&page=3#findComment-589430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 17, 20195 yr comment_589445 I would not go back from the L26 block to the L24. More cubic inches is better in my opinion Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63277-starting-series-1-after-15-years/?&page=3#findComment-589445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 17, 20195 yr Author comment_589457 Hey Patcon, My understanding is that the stroke was slightly lengthened but the bore didn't change. Also slightly more torque but less horsepower. If I was all about power I'd go to the fuel injected L28 but I'm more interested in re-creating the Z I had when I was a kid. Thanks tho. . . Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63277-starting-series-1-after-15-years/?&page=3#findComment-589457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 17, 20195 yr Author comment_589458 Hey Zed Head! Do I have that right?? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63277-starting-series-1-after-15-years/?&page=3#findComment-589458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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