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I don't think he's ever going to come back and let us know what his compression tests results were...........guess we'll have to wait for next weeks episode!!! :stupid:

Have you installed the proper bearing collar for the pressure plate that you installed? Example: 240Z pressure plate requires 240Z collar.......280Z pessure plate requires 280Z collar etc. I'm not sure what the difference is in slave cylinders, but they should be matched......240Z pressure plate,collar and slave cylinder etc. etc.

Rich......It's so nice to see these old cars come back to life.......You do an outstanding job!!!!! Beautiful work!!!! By the way....you can buy the brake booster stickers from Mike at Banzai, along with most other stickers. Guy

It's marked P30 on the block with the oil pick-up in the front. The factory had to have painted the block that minty-green color....... no one in their right mind would have painted it that color! I'm wondering what stroke the crank is.......do I have the early L24 rods or the L26-L28 rods. I may only get a spare front cover and a spare set of 9mm rod bolts out of the deal. OZ .....what will it cost me to ship it to Australia? You can have it for one kangaroo steak! :bulb:

The engine block is painted a mint metalic green.....I'm just wondering what parts I can salvage if any......would like to use the crank, rods front cover etc.for spares......the block looks OK.....no water erosion. The oil pan is gone.......maybe the whole works should go to "Mt. Trashmore"!! Won't be the first bad investment I've made.......won't be the last! :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:

Anyone know for sure? What crank and rods were installed?

I recently bought a short block from a private seller (he said it was from a 72 240Z). You can't have too many spare parts right? I didn't even unwrap it till today. I noticed it looked like factory notching of the exhaust valves on the block, so I assumed it was an L26......right? Wrong......upon closer examination, the serial numbers do read L24, but the number is 321,302!!! I thought the L24 Z engines stopped at 172,732. What in Hell is this motor? Guy

I just finished mine.....if you run into problems just PM me.

A few shots of the 72 on the lift and one at the recent local Z show <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5162398454/" title="IMG_7341 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1383/5162398454_2b38e2112d_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7341" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5162397140/" title="IMG_7311 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5162397140_5939bacf55_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7311" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5162400108/" title="IMG_7360 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1109/5162400108_f3d89d413f_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7360" /></a>

You bet Jeff.....Anytime I can get an absolutely rust free straight Z with original paint, I feel like I'm ahead of the game. The interior was perfect except for that auto shifter. We took care of that! Hope to see you in Savannah next year. Guy

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40158 How about this post previous to your post in the engine and drivetrain forum section.

Double post. Sorry

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5162430336/" title="IMG_7455 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/5162430336_22183cdf37_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7455" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5161825877/" title="IMG_7458 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1395/5161825877_c4ca641c03_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7458" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5162432768/" title="IMG_7460 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/5162432768_8ed362ec41_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7460" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5161828427/" title="IMG_7461 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1102/5161828427_86bfc1f081_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7461" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5162439582/" title="IMG_7456 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/5162439582_3a6396c1f8_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_7456" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5161832377/" title="IMG_7468 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/5161832377_86123529fc_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_7468" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5162437292/" title="IMG_7471 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/5162437292_f6174caba0_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7471" /></a>

Here are some photos <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5161799509/" title="IMG_7419 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/5161799509_45476a9c09_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7419" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5161808061/" title="IMG_7421 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1260/5161808061_e987a5f17b_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7421" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5162415544/" title="IMG_7426 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1106/5162415544_8ab3339e14_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7426" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5161811485/" title="IMG_7433 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/5161811485_cb5478cd9d_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7433" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5162418102/" title="IMG_7434 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5162418102_15c12d6e96_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7434" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5162421950/" title="IMG_7436 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1241/5162421950_2c4f77ed78_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7436" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5161821167/" title="IMG_7451 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1222/5161821167_845caaa22e_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7451" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5162428120/" title="IMG_7450 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1209/5162428120_1bba5f7322_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7450" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/5162429186/" title="IMG_7452 by RVAE34, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5162429186_50d80eff36_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_7452" /></a>

Yeah if you can get him away from filling out college apps for his son.......get back to work Roger!!!!

Fired up the new L24 tonight, hooked up to the new MSA premium exhaust system (really worth the extra $50.00) and with the new 5 speed (no more stinkin' automatic). Wow, everything works perfect. The linkage problem solved......I used the early 72 throttle bar, removed the spacers and the throttle linkage even at an ascending angle works perfect (thanks Bonzi and Bruce Palmer). The engine is running .040 over pistons, L28 exhaust swirl valve, L24 intake swirl valve, and an Isky .480 lift Stage II camshaft with Isky valve springs, low profile Felpro Ford valve seals and new rocker arms. The shift boot was probably the hardest part of the job (my fingers are killing me from pushing on the clips), but it came out perfect. I'll try to get my son (Five and Dime) to download and post the pics. It's beautiful! Thanks for everyone's help......it was fun! Guy

Bonzi Lon.....Thanks for that info. Yes... wow,that must be it....the balance tube on the 73 is different from the 72, calling for the shorter throttle shaft. I've got an early throttle shaft also. However, as shown, the bell crank is shorter on the 73.....taller on the early cars, causing the linkage to the throttle shaft to go up at an angle (also shown in your pics). If you come across the post you mentioned please let me know. In the meantime, I'll futz with some different things and maybe get my machine shop to fabricate some parts if necessary. Thanks for everyone's input.....I'll update as I go. When all is done I'll post all pics......it's looking awesome! Guy

Beauty is only grease deep!

Yes Steve, I'm swapping motor and tranny. The original motor had been converted to round tops already, but the linkage from that set-up doesn't work with the 72 engine and new Ztherapy 3 screws. By using an early L24 linkage bar (the one with a plastic connector on each end), it seems to take care of the problem (it's about an inch longer), although the angle is different since that rotating mechanism attached to the firewall where the pedal linkage comes through the firewall (with the rubber boot) is shorter than on the early Z cars. I searched Hybridz to no avail. If anyone has done this swap before and worked out the linkage, let me know. Thanks Guy

We installed the new L24 in the 73 tonight without the transmission being in the car. I hooked up all gas, alternator and electrical wires less the starter of course (no transmission). I noticed the linkage for the carbs that starts at the accelerator pedal linkage is a different diminsion than the early cars. The bracket that the connecting linkage slides into on the firewall has two spacers to extend the bracket about an inch and a quarter forward. Were the dimensions on the 73 cars different from the early cars? What combination of linkage do I need to make the accelerator linkages work? Thanks Guy

Bill......Don't use all of ZPIZZAMAN's parts.......save some for me!! Fred's a pretty good source. Good job on restoring a low number Z......Keep us updated. Guy

Mine did that a couple weeks ago. It was leaking between the down pipe and the manifold (the two hole gasket that costs about $4.50). I bought a tube of muffler seal, put two gaskets together along with muffler seal between the gaskets and on the downpipe and manifold surfaces, bolted her up.....let it harden for 5 hours and now there no pop back. You can see if this is the problem by putting her up on a lift while running and hold your hand around the connection. If it's leaking, you'll probably be able to feel the leak.....I could. Guy

Click on "Sets" at the top.....Five and Dime has quite the collection of pics! http://www.flickr.com/photos/14049800@N00/sets/72157600346077563/

Roger that......Thanks Steve.

Next step.......I removed all brackets and clips for the auto shifter from the console. I ordered the (8) clips from black dragon. I bought the inner and outter boot from Mike at Banzai. I know how to install the inner boot, but is there a secret to installing the outter (leather) boot? Do I Start from the front of the opening or side or rear with installing the clips? Do I fold the edges of the leather or just hold it flat against the lip and start clipping it on? Any advice would be appreciated. Guy