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Here is the Dyno sheet from yesterday.

I'll believe it when I see it BP!

I just put a new dash in my 72 Z. After installation, all systems work with the exception of the temp side of the gauge (the oil pressure gauge works). Both systems work off of a common plug, so I know the plug was connected. Any ideas why the gauge doesn't work? We put working gauges in the dash from my car, so I know it worked before installation in the new dash. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Guy

The first picture of the gasket looks like a possible leak in the lower right of the fire ring. Head gasket leaks are hard to see......a leak down test is a must as compression tests don't always show the leak. My son's BMW turbo engine had a leak that was compressing his cooling system. Turns out it was caused by oil being pushed out of the head stud threads and getting under the gasket. I never really could visibly see the leak, but the machine shop could and a new gasket installed on a super clean and dry block solved the problem. Good luck .......Guy

Steve....Did you check your eyebrows in the block to make sure they didn't undercut your gasket? The detail in these pics of the block aren't very good, but it seems to me I remember your previous pics looked like they were pretty deep and wide. Just a thought. Guy

Don't forget to put a support under the rear of the motor so it doesn't "hang" on the motor mounts when you remove the transmission.

Zedy......Doesn't look like much leaking on the tank.....I guess the small gas line could be the problem (JB Weld or epoxy should seal that imo). Have you checked around your gas cap. The tangs can be adjusted so the gasket on your gas cap gets a tighter seal. Just a thought. Beautiful car...nice garage! Guy

http://devour.com/video/vintage-race-car-crashes/ Video on real racing..........:stupid:

Don't rule out the O ring at the sending unit.......That's a much easier fix and easy to visually check out.

Call your Nissan dealer. I bought 3 brand new block filters a month ago. $12.00 a piece.

If you didn't forget to install the worm gear () and you installed the distributor drive shaft and oil pump as one unit (distributor rotor is turning), then my guess is you're getting oil pressure, just not enough to register. Remove all 6 plugs and turn it over for 30 to 40 seconds. Watch the gauge closely for minimal movement. If the needle moves at all, you're good to go. It won't move much at that rpm.

Cheese......My mistake......PlastiKote Chevy Orange Engine Paint will probably work, but I used DupliColor de 1620 Chevrolet Orange......It matched perfect and goes on nice. About $7.00 a can. Guy

PlastiKote Engine Enamel in #200 Chevrolet Orange is a perfect match. About $7.00 a can.

Does this help? http://www.geocities.com/inlinestroker/index.htm

Beth.....Good seeing you too! Don't think my shutter speed is fast enough to get a good picture. You would have been a blur! Eiji and I got to do a couple laps after the show on Saturday....It was a blast!

Same here Jeff......Hope to see you guys again soon. Maybe at ZMecca in February. Guyl

A smart move for anyone unsure of the contents of your cooling system.......use distilled water with your anti freeze. Not only do the minerals in tap or well water cake up your cooling system, but the metals and minerals in the water can promote electrolysis and therefore erosion of the water ports in your expensive aluminum head!

Jeff and his beautiful green car are in post number 51........Sorry you couldn't make it. It really was a blast!

That will work or you can buy a seal removal tool........they're cheap!

Marty.....Mine's the first picture in post number 55. I came in 2nd place Street Modified......The urine,vomit and fingerprints on the car were later DNA tested and matched the DNA for JT Mader who finished first!

We spent some time talking with Carol Sharp too. She had some real insight into Bob's racing career and especially Scott's. Great couple.......he's always been one of my heroes!

I use blue loctite on the flywheel and pressure plate bolts. I grease the spline on the input shaft, put a dab of grease on the ball where the spring attaches the clutch arm and don't forget to take your pinky finger and grease the inside of the bushing in the rear of the crank (important). Make sure you get the torques right........you don't want your flywheel coming off. Don't over-tighten the pressure plate.....torque numbers are low and those bolts will break off. Guy

Russ....Sorry your head gasket let go. I was the gold 240 next to Eiji working on his carbs in the parking lot. Finally got to run a couple laps Saturday a.m. It was good meeting you......a great week. Guy

Cozye......Sorry we didn't meet too......the people were the best part of the show. Steve and Wendy were great. Also, enjoyed talking with Carl and Jim, Mad Mike, Bill Coffey and Rich, Pizzaman, Todd, ezzzzzz (Mark), Jeff Mader and his wife Sue........Carol Sharp actually had better inside stories than Bob. Vinny and Vince and Carl240.....I could go on and on. I finally got to get on the track the last day....did 2 laps. It's the damnedest thing you ever saw. You just leave the hotel....go two blocks through the Golf Club entrance and drive onto the track anytime you want. Wow.....what a great convention.....You did a great job Will!

And Steve.......