TomoHawk
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Hiya Cap'n... I'm replacing my fuel pump for safety's sake, and I believe the new one has a check valve, but I'm going to go through this thread later when I have an hour to kill. Rossiz- I get the same looks and attitude when I go to the dealer for something. If you don't know EXACTLY the part number, and it's not something they usually stock, then you can see they instantly try to brush you off, unless the person knows you. Especially if it's not the same make (Audi parts for your DATSUN!????)
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Here's a question for you gadget-junkies: If you were going to carry sockets in a tool roll like this, how would you keep them from falling out or getting lost? You could probably use the usual metal, snap-on type socket holder, but is there a tube with caps that you could buy? I think it would begreat to keep the water off the sockets.
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OK, I'm going to presume there is no interest in getting the eBay seller of the Datsun- embroidered tool roll to make us a quantity at a discount. If you are interested nevertheless, please contact the eBay seller, Cmillinix.
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I wish I could say that about my area, Zedy-wan. Around here, you have to have a triple-chromed (intake, carb, alternator, a/c) Chevy V-8 in your (Model T!) or you won't get enough votes for last place. Plus chromed engine bay, and all the other usual blingy stuff like louvers and "candy-apple" or flames. I don't have the tripples, but most parts on my engine are polished or chrome-"painted" and the best I get is a good look by people that already know what the car is about. I'll try some cavilino emblems, maybe. Personally, I'd be happy to check out any straight-6 that's been done to-the-nines, and there are two here that I know of. One's in a 60s Ford pickup and one is in a Maverick.
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I'd like to see a convention hosted in toronto! Just thunk of all the domestic beers you can drink without the high price of an import. It could offset the price of the trip.
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Let us introduce you to the Search system. Look for the box on the right near the top of any page.
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You went to Mid Ohio during the 2008 convention, Chris.
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I think he's right. The Zs were designed for the 150-200 HP L engines, not big-block engines, so if you put in a big engine, all you will do is spin the tires when you take off and skid when you stop (from a car I saw at autocross at the 2008 ZCON.) Having the correct engine in the Z makes the ride a lot better, safe and fun, instead of unpredictable and dangerous. Or would you like to add 2,000 LBs of dead-weight to go with your 343 bigblock?
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Remember that last year it was in Phoenix, which is not too close to "the coast."
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Them you'll be doing well with any stock S30 engine. I took the extra time and effort to go over every part and perfect it, and it paid off with better-than-stock performance and reliability. I wish I could do the same wit the 40-year-old wiring.
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To be fair to Z owners all over, not just the western U.S., you gotta move the convention from place to place.
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I always wonder why the left-coast people bother hosting the ZCON, when they also have the West-Coast Nationals? It seems like the same kind of event, and I hear they get more cars than the ZCON.
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Amen, Sarah. That's why I would really love to have something like a 1950s Ferarri Monza. It's got an engine with only 4 cylinders, but it's not 312 cylinders-worth of cool. I'd say the same for a Z with an L-series engine. It's probably not going to get you a trophy at a drag track, but you definitely won't need a trailer to get there! For our Mr. bsw- I'd suggest going with an early L24. they go pretty well, sound great, and they have a redline that will melt any modern engine.
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greg LeMond! (the old, retired guy with the gut and the bike)
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tastefully dunn, duffman.
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How fast should a fan clutch spin when the engine is cold?
TomoHawk replied to Johnny wick's topic in Engine & Drivetrain
When I start my engine, it's quiet for about a minute, then gets louder for a couple minutes, the quiet again, then loud... I assume it's working correctly, because it's new. It seems like we should get the severe-duty thermal clutch, because it's supposed to spin at a lower RPM (20% of water pump speed.) Could you use one with a flex fan? -
there is more than just the two designs available. You can "Google" the idea and you get a number of matches: Datsun 240Z T-Shirt by datsun_240z Datsun 280Z Ringer T Tee Shirts from Zazzle.com Datsun 240Z White T-Shirt from Zazzle.com Datsun T-shirts, Shirts and Custom Datsun Clothing Live Vintage Gallery | Datsun Vintage, Drivers white T-Shirt. | Online Store Powered by Storenvy Datsun: T-Shirts & Hoodies | Redbubble Motorsport! Datsun Logo T-Shirt, Black - The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts Overdrive Autowear | Datsun 240Z BRE Brock Racing Enterprises T-shirt | Online Store Powered by Storenvy I like the live-vintage one the best.
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the Teespring design is certainly original, but on a T-shirt, I prefer something you can see from far off, like the CZCC design. Last year someone at MidOhio noticed it in the paddock and chased me down to say HI.
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Yeah, there have been numerous significant inventions from Ohio, from icecream to cars, rubber tires, airplanes, and the World's most beautiful girls. I thought the Vanderbilt Cup was held on Long Island. Maybe it was another guy. Back then, any race took 24 hours, or longer! The early Indianapolis 500s took days. The first ever American race from Chicago to Evanston was 54 miles and took 8 hours.
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In stead of spending a million to get to Sebring or someplace like that, you could just get a bunch of friends together and go at it yourself for the next 24 hours. I'll bet you the police will think it looks odd, seeing the same dozen cars going by every 20 minutes, in the same direction. Here is the idea: You plan out a looping course in your area, using the local freeways and highways, from say, 5 to 12 miles (the Circuit de La Sarthe is about 8 miles) and you get some scorekeepers to keep count. Maybe you need scorekeepers in two places, so people can't cut the course. You could also setup basic rules, like you need 3 or 4 drivers on a team, and a driver can be in a car for up to 3 hours at a time. You could have different classes, like economy cars that only get say, 25 gallons for the whole 24 hours.
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I get my Datsun shirts from Rod's Datsun parts in San Jose. If your order is $100, you get a free shirt.
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I agree that using the LED bulb might produce a brighter light with what is likely to be a slightly lower supply voltage. Why not substitute a longer lens made of a more transparent plastic? The lamp is new, why not the cover? You would just reuse the old base and add a longer dome.
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In my area, all engine bays are blacked-out, because they're all vintage muscle cars. I like it black, because it hides some dirt, the black wire bundles are less visible, and if I need to touch up the paint, I have a few spare cans. I think it highlights the blue engine block with all the cast and polished aluminum parts.
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I noted to the eBay seller that I'll wait a week to see how many others would like to get in the group to negotiate a deal, so spread the word, so we can get a good deal!
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they go for $47 plus $6 shipping. Would you consider that reasonable for ONE? What would you suggest to pay if we can get a group together? Yes, I think a photo or two would be nice to see.
