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I think OZ is "Dead On"! The timing mark is too far to the right of the notch, therefore the cam is one tooth too advanced. Your distributor seems to be OK though, because you set it at 11:25 with the piston at TDC compression stroke that should be correct. That's why they put timing marks on timing chains.....to get things lined up correctly. You always want to rotate your engine 360 degrees to make sure there is no valve to piston interference in case of missing a tooth before firing up a new engine.. IMO

Call Mike at Banzai Motorworks.......he's got the bumper bushings, not sure about the seat belt bolt covers.

Only if that loud clanking noise is your valves contacting the top of your pistons! :classic:

You said you were on TDC.....Are you sure it was TDC compression stroke (both lobes on #1 up and the the notch on the cam sprocket aligned with the mark on the cam timing plate and rotor pointing to number 1 on distributor)?

Does the engine fire at all, even if just a backfire?

Ditto to you George.....and to you too Frank!

.......rear gas tank and suspension installed.

The orange Z just picked up a clutch pedal........goodbye auto tranny! The clutch master cylinder is a welcome addition. Installing pedals and clevis pins was the hardest part of this resto......so glad that's behind me.

I just traded Eiji an N47 for a P79.......he may or may not have it committed.

Rich....The way I see it is you came in 2nd and Dan finished "next to last"! :bulb: Congrats to you on your trophy.

Sold in 6 hours....full price!

Give Doc at the Z Doctor in Roanoke a call......he might have one......... Guy (Doc's number is 540 343 1332)

Dan.....Congrats on a great accomplihment. I know first hand how particular the Judges can be. How about 4 or 5 of your favorite pics so we can share the quality restoration that you've accomplished. Guy

Great deal.......looks awesome!

........but you can't use it with side draft Webers or Mikunis.....right? They don't have a balance tube.

Here it is Bruce........Guy

Niicceee!

I've never used that particular clutch, but the guys at MSA know their Datsun stuff........that will fix your problem.

Good Luck Motorman7.......from what I've seen of your car, you should do well in stock class. Guy

You've got a bad clutch disc or pressure plate IMHO. If you've got any play between your slave cylinder rod and the clutch fork and it still slips, you've got a clutch problem. Replace the pressure plate and disc.....you can go back with the 240z stuff.....it'll be plenty of clutch for your L28. The only other thing it could be is a 280 collar used with a 240Z pressure plate. Did you use the 240z collar with the 240z clutch?

Jonathan......The Eibachs give you a smooth ride but "get down" a little better in the curves. Also, Eibachs lower the car anywhere from 1/2 to 1 inches. Tokico shocks are far superior to the original shock struts.......no comparison....and the ride is nice too. Regards. Guy

Mitch......I'm going back with a 4 speed.....Eiji gave me the tranny out of his white car. The 390 ought to be sweet.....let me know what you think of it. Carl......You bet I'm enjoying it ....... restoring a car with no rust or abuse is as it should be. I'm having a ball. Note the yellow A on the diff.....I left that alone.....I assume the Datsun folks put that on it because it was an automatic (3:54) ......right? Blue.....Thanks for the encouragement.......I can't wait to see how that new combo motor feels.....it ought to be sweet!

I've been busy this weekend......acid cleaned the inside of the tank, then sealed it with POR 15 Tank Sealer.....that stuff works great.....looks like new inside. Then, I cleaned up the outside and painted it. Also cleaned up the diff, installed side seals and new diff cover gasket......followed by fresh paint. Same with the other items in the pics. Everything is ready to go back in.

Roger that......l

What's the proper torque for that center bolt in the flange? Looks like the FSM calls for 13 to 18 foot lbs. .......is that correct?