thor

and looks like a nice route up the back roads :bandit:

Thank you for the zccne info. I run the highways from Haverhill to Andover. I'll be heading to the Sat 24th event. See you there ?

Hi New Englanders ! Is anybody running route 93 and 495 during their commutes? I started commuting yeterday in the Z. Idaho plates, giant sunroof thor

home depot has it

Welcome to the site. thor

Hi there & welcome. thor

To remove the nipples in the exhaust manifold you will need a quality 14mm open end/box wrench. I used a reciprocating saw to cut the common rail into sections and then cut them flush at the nipple for easier access. By searching these forums I found the correct sizing and a fantastic place to order the small bolts to plug the holes left in the exhaust manifold and the the holes that will be left in the intake. The whole process is quite easy, maybe a small pain in the back from leaning into the engine bay and reaching into for most of the process :classic: thor

Great looking z ! The first gnose I've seen in person, I was going the other direction in my jacked up Bronco with my son who is 7, He liked your z also and was inquisitive about the *G-nose. *Is the color Toyota Stone Chip? thor

Did I spot your gnose driving into Haverhill on Halloween? thor

I love the SU video ! My carbs are a bit worn but they are in sync and I just keep watching that video. Now it's time for the suspension video. Anybody on the fence about buying the carb video? DO IT ! Watch it several times, drink down all the info. It is great ! I hope you ZTherapy guys watch this forum. Thank you for what you do ! thor

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=127569#10 thor

Cool web page. A great tribute to the hobby! thor

Oh my ! :stupid: Thanks Steve

To desmog or not to desmog. I am revitalizing a '71 that I would guess had the smog pump belt removed very early in its life. I am desmogging it now. The plumbing of the smog system is is about 20% full of corroded material. On my '71 the emmision stuff was quite simple. A pump that injected fresh air into the ballance tube of the intake and into the exhaust manifold at each port. My system had a leak on the common rail for the exhaust injection which prompted me to go ahead with the desmog project. If there is now visible corrosion or leaks, you aren't forced to remove or repair. I would suggest that if you have the time, ambition and can fight the urge to keep your machine off the road, desmog it. It will tidy up that side of the engine nicely. It may take a little bit of grunt work as the nuts and hose clamps are *stubborn and a *little tough to get at. I also am using a reciprocating saw on the exhaust section to allow a box wrench or socket to loosen the nuts on the exhaust ports. Wall of text to you :classic: thor thor