Bonzi Lon

My problem is not the splash pan, it is on the garage wall nice and straight, rust free and in primer. Nor is it the bolts, I have the genuine Nissan number on file and ready to order. My problem is I have to remove 9 broken off bolts. Bonzi Lon

If you have two slots in the console, one is for a hand throttle, very early production, which should of been removed before sale at the dealership, safty reasons. However, I think you may have an early console. Someone here knows when they deleted the hand throttle slot. You have to lift, or remove, the console to get the the choke lever / cable assembly. A good cleaning and lube of the inner steel cable worked wonders for me. Leave the sheaths in place and pull out the cables. Bonzi Lon

Your single choke handle should operate the 2 choke cables. Bonzi Lon

I removed the ones mine had, should be somewhere in the shop. An interesting note, while going through my many manuals, the passenger seat belt sensor showed 3 different ones. A different color tape was wrapped at the connector for minimum weight for it to make contact, thus setting off the light/sound. Bonzi Lon

I went out and measured 12/69 and 7/73. From the rubber end of the lever to the bend in the spoke of the steering wheel, 12/69 was 3 1/2 inches, 7/73 was 2 1/2 inches. The angle / bend on the lever at the plastic surround appear to be the same. Where the lever attaches to the inner assembly seems to be where the difference is. Bonzi Lon

Look for little holes on each of the cam lobes. If they are there you have an internally oiled cam. Perfect to run without a spray bar. For peace of mind a spray bar can be installed, just remove the block off plates on the towers. It does have the little block off plates? Right? If not, fish around with a magnet all over the top of the head, in the oil pools. PS My 73 has the internally oiled cam with block off plates. Bonzi Lon

^^^ I bet that covy of cars made a wonderful sight & sound going down the hiway. Bonzi Lon

I imagine the holes are part of the manufacturing prosess. It would take extra time to either change the prosess of leaving the holes out or weld in patches. Just a thought. Keep us informed. Bonzi Lon

Yep, maybe next year. I could join up with the Colorado Z's. Bonzi Lon

It is of my opinion the problem is caused by the power of the strut. One quick test. Remove the strut from the bracket and close the hatch, see how it fits. There is a large amount of power on these closed struts forcing up. Just a thought. Bonzi Lon

15 oz is way to much. IIRC it took several ounces. Just enough to be below the top of the strut tube when the shock is inserted. Bonzi Lon

Sounds like a stuck float, IF the fuel is comming out of the top of the fuel bowl through the overflow tube into the carb. This happend to me on my first startup in a while. Tapped lightly on the top of the bowl cover with a screwdriver handle to unstick it. The insides, needle, seat, float, will gum up if the fuel evaporates in the bowl over time. Bonzi Lon

Take it to a radiator shop and have them look at it. Most can be saved and is the cheapest route. They can inspect, pressure test etc, and give you an assesment. Mine blew a hole, what a mess under the hood, had it repaired for less than $50. You should not use the 'stop leak' treatments (automotive cholesterol) as it will stop all smaller than normal passages in the entire system not just the small hole you intend to plug. Like the passages in the heater core. Not good. Bonzi Lon

I understand. Too many events, not enough weekends. Bonzi Lon

It became apparent when I realized I had the 69 just 8 feet from the 73 and compared both of them. :stupid: It is the pivoting lever itself that is different. Learn something new every day. Bonzi Lon

Glad I could help. What is the difference that you were looking for from the others? What is the '73 only' part? Just so we all know / understand. Bonzi Lon

This is on my 7-73. Bonzi Lon

Will the reverse light be wired to a sounding device? Bonzi Lon

This is a postcard of the same car as in post #73 but has some different graphics. Was this photo taken before or after post #73? The back states, "Test drive A DATSUN CHAMPION." below that, "Pictured is The New York Metropolitan DATSUN Dealers 610." Lower left corner is 135648. The publisher appears (to me) to be Dexter Press from Dexter, New York. Bonzi Lon

I KNEW he was a 'wizzard'. My biggest one step improvement was not performance but paint. Anybody else wait 27 years for a paint job? However, that engine rebuild with a bigger cam and roundtops really gave it some extra giddy-up. Bonzi Lon

Went for $4551.00, to a good home, I hope. Bonzi Lon

I agree, the underside is in as good of shape as my 73, driven 7 years, and only 212 VIN difference. In my opinion it would be worth 'further investigation', even though it is a little higher than you posted, it appears the quality could make up the difference. Bonzi Lon

Mine did the same thing. Worked 28 years earlier. Made sure all connections were clean, all bulbs checked before installation, cleaned switch interior, among other checks. Tapped the flasher unit with a screwdriver handle several times and they have worked ever since. Bonzi Lon

Darn, the same weekend as Branson Z-Fest. Bonzi Lon