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  On 4/12/2022 at 10:03 PM, Zed Head said:

If you look at the list of things done before he calls it "rebuilt" you can see that it's not even up to the level of a remanufactured alternator.  He just cleans and polishes the parts, skims the head, and puts it back together with new seals, apparently.

The guy has been doing the same thing for many years.  He even has newer complaints on the various review sites.  I saw a few for late 2021.  But, he's got a good web page and knows how to promote.  Doesn't care about reputation, apparently, just making the sale.

From his N42 head web page, below.  The only new part is the valve seals.  The heads only have a 30 day warranty.  So, anyone who buys one better work fast.

"REBUILD PROCESS INCLUDES:

  1. Complete disassembly, Inspection and Pressure test
  2. Deck Re-Surfaced 
  3. Reconditioned Polished Rocker Arms
  4. Cleaned and Installed OEM stock Springs, Retainers and Lash Pads
  5. Full Set of new Valve Seals
  6. Stock Polished Camshaft. (Performance Cam Kits available, discount offered.  call for details)
  7. All threads cleaned and repaired as needed
  8. Full Reassembly and Valve Adjustment (Re-Adjustment Required Prior to start up)
  9. 30-day warranty

Trust your Datsun to a professional licensed Datsun Restoration business with over 15 years experience."

He doesn’t mention recutting the valve seats, and refacing the valves, or lapping them.

I only trust my Datsuns to myself.

 

  On 4/19/2022 at 9:16 AM, dutchzcarguy said:

For what are those bulky looking steel things sticking from under the front bumper for?  Never seen those...

Most likely to enable the Z to be towed behind an RV or Motor Home..

  On 4/19/2022 at 9:16 AM, dutchzcarguy said:

For what are those bulky looking steel things sticking from under the front bumper for?  Never seen those...

Or... To attach the snowplow blade. 😁

I particularly enjoyed this shot from HLS30-03386 on BAT. The almost vertical handbrake/e-brake lever. 

It takes some effort - maybe even a double-jointed elbow - to get that there, not to mention some sleepy rear brake mechanisms...

Vertical lever.jpg 

 

  On 4/19/2022 at 10:54 AM, Carl Beck said:

Most likely to enable the Z to be towed behind an RV or Motor Home..

Exactly what they are, it's in the description though not quite as clear ("and a front tow bar").

  On 4/20/2022 at 9:25 AM, HS30-H said:

I particularly enjoyed this shot from HLS30-03386 on BAT. The almost vertical handbrake/e-brake lever. 

It takes some effort - maybe even a double-jointed elbow - to get that there, not to mention some sleepy rear brake mechanisms...

Vertical lever.jpg 

 

Wow, I didn't know the handbrake lever could get it to the vertical position. Hope thats not an indication of the degree of maintenance 

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