Bonzi Lon

The best insect and arachnid spray I have ever used is either 'carb cleaner' or 'electric motor cleaner' in a spray can. Its instantanious, always around the shop, no oily residue or strange smell. The flying insects, mostly wasps, will drop like rocks. I think it gums up their carbs. Bonzi Lon

The new mod looks like the 'Nissan' Logo. Ghost paint 'DATSUN' on it I quit smoking 12 years ago after 32 years. Woke up one morning and asked myself why I was smoking these things. Answer was, 'cause your an idiot, Lon'. 'Oh yeah, thats right'. ( Borrowed from the movie 'Heathers'.) Absolutly the BEST thing I have ever done. You can do it too. A year later totally gave up alcohol too. Getting a DUI in my own driveway made me give it up. The free margretias at Z-CON were too tempting so I had to leave. I just refuse to go down those 2 roads again. Bonzi Lon

On the 240Z, the bolts also hold on the bumper. Bonzi Lon

I found fuel rated hose that size (and others) at my local John Deere dealership, rated to 300psi too. Bonzi Lon

Yes it does. The fuel from the tank goes into a see through filter, then to the fuel pump, to the carb inlets. Inside each carb inlet lid should be a brass filter. Remove the fuel inlet bolt on the carb lid, remove brass filter and clean it. This is for SU carbs. Bonzi Lon

If you are trying to change out the sending unit while still in the car, I would suggest the tank as low as possible, say 1/4 tank or below. If you drain the tank before working on it you will get some of the gunk from the bottom of the tank. When refilling after being drained dry you will need at least 3 gallons of fuel to get to the bottom of the pick up tube. Bonzi Lon

Yep, I viced mine up, long wrench, then the 4 ft cheater bar, a buddy keeping the bench from moving, then it broke loose. It didn't go back on that tight. Inspect the copper washer before installing. Bonzi Lon

The rims on the 68 Roadster are the same width, bolt pattern and offset as an early 240Z. 14X4.5. Bonzi Lon

Don't worry Zedyone kenobi, I did the same thing for my horn repair. There are lots of splines to choose from to get it wrong. After several attempts its right again. Bonzi Lon

Welcome, also. Not a 73 by the front bumerette / bumper. Bonzi Lon

It is the same bolt pattern but not the same wheel, close though. The wheel covers from a Z "might" work on a Roadster wheel. I can check for sure later. The wheel from a Roadster will have 3 balls welded to the inner ring for the 'baby moons' to snap over. Here is one of each. Bonzi Lon I stand corrected. Went out and looked, both are the same except for the Roadster has mounting tabs, (not the balls) for the 'hub caps', the 240Z wheel covers will fit. Bonzi Lon

I just noticed that the first 7 engine numbers in Carl's list do not have a '00' in front of the numbers like 004621. Photos in post 7 & 73 show this. I went to the garage 3 times to verify the double 0's before posting. The 2 exceptions would be ol'red70 and abas. Was this done to prevent forgery? Another mystery? Bonzi Lon

Katz: This is a good article about body serial numbers. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35813 Bonzi Lon

Having worked in a small family owned ductile / cast iron foundry in my youth, all answers are spot on. The raised numbers are part of the pattern used to make the sand mold, that iron is poured into. The numbers can be changed at any time on the pattern, each time a mold is made, daily, monthly, line, employee, batch etc. The second photo of Katz shows the square pads with number on which were changes on this partictular pattern. There were several parts we made that had number changes from each run ordered. The stamped number can be added at any time from casting to customer. We had one part we had to date stamp on a 'non machined' surface while still hot. Our engine number stamp could of happened about anytime, after machining, after assembly, after first fire-up, maybe someone knows. Bonzi Lon

This is a good photo showing what age can do to a 73 'off white' interior. It was all removed in 1980 and put in storage until 2006. They were cleaned the best possible, then the photo. The door panel shows the armrest difference in only 7 years of being on. The plastic panels show what smoking can do, in 3 years time. The chrome strip was found on the floor, the blue plastic matches the car's color. The dome cover is up side down to show discolor drawn into openings, also seen around rivet holes. The vinyl is somewhat darker than I remember, could be the flame resistant chemicals used. The headliner material held the color the best. I used SEM vinyl dye on all plastic parts. I needed a new tail finisher in 'off white' so ordered one from MSA. Like said before, it is black plastic sprayed with the same SEM dye I used on the other parts, got lucky. This part is of thicker material from OEM, and needed trimed. I ordered the 'off white' rivets from Courtsey, and they were closer in color to the original vinyl, so they got SEM'ed to match. Not everything matches, but most is original. Bonzi Lon

Sitting in the garage is: L24-004621 E31 0126C was told it was in a 1/70 car. Bonzi Lon

This happened to me about a year ago. I'm still sick about it. No Armor All at all. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36800&highlight=dash+cracked Bonzi Lon

I saw that episode advertised, then forgot to watch it. :stupid: Having been there myself during Z-Con I wanted to see what Dennis Gage thought of it, and what he showed. I ran into Mike B, where else, at the 3 Z's they had on display, 2 shown. I now know what numbers to look for on the glass, thanks Mike. The others are from the Z-Con Car Show. Most, if not all, were on loan from the Lane Motor Museum just for this event. When I was going through them I was wondering which one I would like to add to my growing Datsun collection. For some odd reason that newer Nissan Figaro captured my heart. Wonder what that could cost? Legal to import/drive in the States? hmmm Bonzi Lon

Thats an Alfa-Romeo!! The tiny round badges gave it away. So cool. The Lane Motor Museum in Nashville had some cool cars. Here is one without fins. Bonzi Lon

Black Dragon shows them for $139.95. Bonzi Lon

If, and when you remove the sending unit and it looks somewhat like this, you might consider replacing it. Cheaper in the long run, and don't forget to get a new O-ring to go with it. Bonzi Lon

The one that was on the 73 is 159mm (6 1/4") center to center, the 70 is 179mm (7") center to center. Both are adjustable, but not the 20mm that was needed. Bonzi Lon

You might take a measurement of it, as the one off of a 73 is a little shorter than say one off a 70. I found that out the hard way. Bonzi Lon

You might consider going through the fuel system, injectors back to tank, filters, to remove possibilities of junk / rust particles and the over 2 year old fuel that is left in the tank. Start fresh. Bonzi Lon

Never had a cell phone before but was forced by family to get one 'just in case' for the trip to ZCON, service provider gave me # xx0-xx1-11x1, hmmm (cue Twilight Zone theme song) "Imagine, if you will..." Bonzi Lon