
Everything posted by Diseazd
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Is my throw out bearing correct?
Good job kcpope. I just remembered I have kept two collars with throw out bearings attached for future acknowledgement. One for 280Z and one for 240Z. I just went out and measured. The 280Z collar with throw out bearing is 47mm and the 240Z with throw out bearing is 37mm. This needs to be logged for future reference. The 2plus2 / turbo is in a league of its own. I didn’t keep one of those.
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
Wow……The S30 Datsuns are incredibly beautiful. This restoration is incredible in itself. Great job @Inline6…..I’ll bet your shirts all hang in same direction in your closet! 😂 It just doesn’t get any better than this restoration…… Perfection!
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Is my throw out bearing correct?
I agree…..That chart of collars seems worthless to me. What we need is a picture of three collars. 240z, 280Z and 280Z 2plus2 or turbo. Thats why I always ask Motorsports to send me the one of three that I need. I don’t want to pull a tranny but once. 🥳
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Is my throw out bearing correct?
It’s really very simple. If you are sure you have a 225mm flywheel, you can use a 240Z clutch and 240Z collar or a 280Z clutch with a 280Z collar……your choice. Call Motorsports and tell them you want a 240Z clutch and a 240Z collar and throwout bearing. They will send you the correct combo. My 280 motors with 225mm flywheels all run the 240Z cluches. I like them best.
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[2024] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
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Is my throw out bearing correct?
I have Exedy 240Z clutches (Made in Japan) in all five of my L28 Z’s and they are perfect. Do what you want, but if you order an Exedy pressure plate and disc and specify 240Z, you can then order the 240Z collar and throw out bearing from Motorsports and if you have any questions, those guys know what they are doing and can help you. They probably have the Exedy clutches too. If you do that, you can forget measuring…..you’ll reinstall with confidence! PS Make sure to confirm the size of your flywheel is a 225 mm (the facing looks awful wide in your pic) or you’ll need to order the clutch and collar for a 2 plus 2. Motorsport sales folks can help you with that too. 👍
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Is my throw out bearing correct?
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Is my throw out bearing correct?
I agree with Charles. If the throw out bearing is reversed it will fail. The rounded side should contact the fingers not the flat side. I had a machine shop install one in reverse and the bearing froze up and welded to the fingers. The wear on your fingers is not right……the PO reversed the throw out bearing. If I were you, I would buy a new Exedy clutch, disc, collar, bearing and pilot bushing, then you will know it’s right. Just make sure you know what flywheel you’re running, and make sure the rounded side ( not the flat side) of the bearing contacts the fingers. 240Z or 280Z pressure plates (225mm) are a different bolt pattern than a 2plus2 (240mm) flywheel.
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My Z has a new stablemate
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71' Fuel Filter Level
How much timing are you running? BTW, you can’t be a tooth off unless you drop the oil pump. Timing is important in these cars. What are you running at idle?
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Where oh Where has Zedyone been?
Oh wow……Glad to know you’re still out there Zedy. Why not just strap a set of SU’s on her and “ Enjoy the Ride”. Last time I think you were on here, your wife had just brought Zedytwo into the world! 😆 Also, somewhere on this forum there is a link to a site that sells brand new Z gas tanks for $600.00. Some of the older tanks cause ongoing problems. Sometimes I think old gas is blamed for problems caused by other issues…..Just MHO. Good hearing your voice! Guy
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Nissalco garage tools
Great purchase. Now you see what octave your wife hits when she hears you spent $9,000.00 on that Stroker motor! 😱
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240z - fabbing new front rails
Yeah I’m a Sicko….Just like all the Sickoes on this site 😂 Your work is incredible….you must love puzzles too since it’s so much easier to buy a fairly rust free Z still these days. I would love to be closer to learn your techniques and borrow your tools. 😂 So much fun to watch your progress…..glad you are letting us tag along for the journey! I’m sure @Patcon would love to be closer too…..you guys have all the patience I’m lacking. Can’t wait to see the final product. Good Luck Guy
- 240z - fabbing new front rails
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920 Safari Gold
Hahaha ……yep we were just browsing that last week. Happy New Year Site. The color is easy to mix. We use PPG.
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920 Safari Gold
……..or take your favorite IPA down to the paint shop. Brandon just painted his Z31 Safari Gold. I’ll see if he can help.
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The car is back from the body shop with new paint!
Pure art……I love silver.
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Front tires rubbing after new suspension install
It is most likely it is rubbing on your lower valence. There is a way you can adjust that valence. I can’t remember exactly how I did it, but it wasn’t rocket science and it was a quick fix. It only requires a minor adjustment to gain clearance and prevent the rub.
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Stroker or turbo?
Eiji and I try to hit Dinwiddie quarter mile track once a year. He almost always has more motor than me, but I did beat his 280ZX with triples in my stroker 240Z. Eiji generally runs in the low 14’s and I in the low 15’s.
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No vacuum on front carb
Seems to me if you have an average 120 lbs per cylinder in the first 3 cylinders, they are getting air from somewhere other than through the butterfly. Is it possible you have worn shaft bushings or a bad manifold or carb gasket. At first, burned valves came to mind, but with 125 lbs pressure its getting air in there from somehow.
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Lack of Site Support
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Lack of Site Support
I hope Mike is ok…….anybody heard from him lately?
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Lack of Site Support
Same problem for me……..
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[2023] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
Cleaning up an old 4 speed…..gonna clean more and hit with an aluminum header paint to bring her back like new 😎
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RIP to George Maharis of Route 66
Open road in a Corvette with no job and no worries. Gas was thirty five cents a gallon and no smog tests. What wasn’t to like about Route 66.