Bonzi Lon

I think it is because the 'youngsters' have so many things that 'turn on' & 'turn off' it just becomes part of their 'speak'. My pet peeve is when an internal combustion 'Engine' is referred to as a 'Motor'. Bonzi Lon

Trailer wheels are fine. I would like the next set on my Z! Bonzi Lon

IIRC, Dr. Gadget did an electric X1/9 on some show, Amped, Discovery, something like that. It had some impressive numbers. Little brother had one for a while, he still says it was the funnest car he has ever had, but was too much for him to maintain. Bonzi Lon

Don't worry about it, any extra will get sucked into the intake. Just for the information side, each carb will take about 2cc of oil. The difference in oil weights will affect the action of the piston raising and lowering. Bonzi Lon

Purchase the 'S.U. Tune-Up Video' from ZTherapy and you will be able to do the tuning and adjustments yourself. Unless they are the flat tops. Bonzi Lon

The cast hooks are also left & right. I think some years and different models of Datsun's had variations of sizes and shapes. I now have collected several that did not match in size or shape, even one that is about 4" long, for the really BIG Datsun's. Bonzi Lon

What about the fuseable link at the starter? Branson Z-Fest this year, pristine restored Z, no power, checked all culprits, until he found he had bumped the link loose while cleaning but not disconnected. Bonzi Lon

Inspect, refurbish or replace your fuel sending unit and the rubber O-ring that goes with it. Some of the larger fuel rated replacement hose can be found at a tractor related dealer. An old inner tube will make some nice new rubber tank straps if yours are mia or fubar. Bonzi Lon

This is on my 73. I added an extra cable IF ever the original failed as I have read about. Hope it helps. Bonzi Lon

Young kid: 'Hey Mister, how fast that car go?' Mister: 'It goes so fast, parts come off.' Bonzi Lon

Mine did the shakes also, turned out it was the ny-lock, self-locking nut on the top of the shock had come loose, or was not properly torqued, wearing a groove in the shock rod and rounding out the 'D' in the insulator, large rubber mount. Bonzi Lon

It can be figured out, here are some differences I ran across: Top yellow line: different lengths depending on the lever to the right, can be adjusted. 2nd yellow line: same bracket, some have 20mm spacers behind depending on the length of 3rd yellow line: this rod, different lengths depends on which balance tube being used 4th yellow line: should be attached to above 5th yellow line: different lengths depending on carb spacers I was lucky enough to have plenty of parts to choose from to make my carb swap work. Bonzi Lon

The entire rotating assembly of a newly rebuilt engine reminds me of the insides of a fine watch , only a little bit larger parts. Great work. Bonzi Lon

Mine was broken also, a dob of super glue & the holding screw put it back together again. Bonzi Lon

First time posting photos on new format. Hope this works and helps, even if it is the left. Bonzi Lon

Leaving as soon as the sprinkles stop, however I do have Rain-X on the glass. Bonzi Lon

I agree, that DVD / video is Golden for learning & tuning these carbs. 'Most excellent!' Bill & Ted Bonzi Lon

I was forced to drive in the rain / slight sprinkle, last year at ZCON10. The original, untouched, 3 speed wipers worked just like they did when new, Slowest, Slower, & Slow. Bonzi Lon

Its a Classic prone to rust! Don't drive it in the rain. I couldn't resist. Bonzi Lon

IIRC there are 2 different thicknesses of the fiber spacers. The thick ones are about 15mm. I know my 73 has the thin ones, about 5mm. It appears you have the thick ones as seen in post 5. About 10mm gain there. Bonzi Lon

I've heard older guys talk about the whale oil in the struts. It is the same smell as 150 year old watch that hasn't been cleaned in the past century. Have had the pleasure of this smell many times. It can curl your noise hairs. About 3 tablespoons of oil in the tube is plenty. I like Blue's changing avatar, he might be our new 'computer generated Piccaso'. Bonzi Lon

Norcal510, that would be on a pole in front of my garage in a minute. I live on the busiest 2 lane in KS, 20K vehicles a day. Bonzi Lon

If the cover is not cracked or broken, gaskets may be all you need to stop the leak. Headers do not give the increase of power for the price, but people do say, 'oh wow, it has headers.' Swap will include a new intake-exhaust gasket as it is a shared gasket. Bonzi Lon

Clean the rubber roller thoroughly before installing. Bonzi Lon

I suggest putting carb cleaner or other solvent in the fuel lines in front, then blow them out. It will make a smelly mess if you don't catch it. A new and a spare fuel filter should be purchased. Bonzi Lon