Mike

Yes, that was my bad.. It's really hard to understand his English translation.

I have been re-reading the description, but, yet to fully understand if this is a true NOS or a restoration.. Price suggests it's a NOS item, but, I'm still on the fence.. From what I can make of the English, it may have been something he bought new 41 years ago, and kept on the car until he sold it 2 years ago. See his quote here:

Oh my, take a look at this one. It appears to be a Datsun steering wheel intended for "Western" production of the Z (USA model). The translation is a bit confusing, it says something about the wheel only being used for 10 hours? Not really sure what to think about it, but, the wheel looks pristine. Asking price appears to be $4,200 USD... not for the faint of heart. To top it off, I think you'll have to fly to Japan to pick it up in person. How many rich guys do we have on this site? ? https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/s651979706?conversionType=search_suggest Here's the translation: Photography after March 20, 2019 I received your visit, Thank you very much. ● After the new purchase of S30-based final model, because of the early retrofit, use time about 10 hours, because it was good indoor storage-preserved environment, Miraculously, It Has Maintained The Freshness Of Remains Of Those Days. ● Do Not Taste In The Recycled Product, The Remains Of The Time, And Smooth Texture, You Can Taste The Shiny Deep, Such As Tortoiseshell. ● Because It Is DATSUN Mark, Also recommend as an interior. ● We recommend for those of genuine. ● In a real and recycled products, I think that calm when sitting in the cockpit is different. About good S30 Z genuine steering of ★, seems not hard to find, even in the full restorative car one million yen class, so you often see the playing back is not good appearance, this product is very valuable we will be proud of such goods . It Is The Original Owner Of The Comment One Owner Goods Of Goods. [Genuine About The Wooden Steering] Before From Now About 41 Years, After A Few Months To Buy The Final Model Of The S30 System Fairlady Z (The Fairlady ZT 2 / 2 GS 31) in the new car, "Nissan genuine sports corner steering" (← at that time the item name, current, because the reprint was retrofit to Nissan Datsun has been referred to the competition handle), this product is, removed, had the indoor storage. At one point, the remains of the "Nissan genuine sports corner steering" because there was a time when not pass through the inspection, it was used several times for the inspection. Of This Product, And The Texture Of The Tree That Was Like-New Still Out, The Color And Luster, Such As Tortoiseshell, Not Taste In The Recycled Product, I Think That The Guests Feel The Calm. Still, That The Steering Keeping The State At The Time Of New Cars Are Present I Think Miraculous As Now A Lapse Of More Than 40 Years. Because It Is DATSUN Mark, GT-R, It Can Also Be [Japan Import] Used, Such As In Laurel. Although We Have Described The Adaptation Table Below, Because It Is A Copy And Paste Of A Certain Company, I Need Will Help By Self-Responsibility. We Will Recommend To Those Of Genuine. Owned the car 41 years ago, but was let go two years ago, remembered that there remains a genuine handle, I tried to take out, either, because I thought I thought I would decorate the room, was a little living room of the results, the temperatures When I have to calculate the time of use of this product, it is just 10 hours before and after. There Was A Since Difference Achievements, Of 41 Years Ago, Had Kept The Beauty That Did Not Change At All . a few years era that does not pass the inspection if no marked trumpet to the horn button, because the horn button of the Z mark had been used by being mounted to the "Nissan genuine sports corner steering", as it is a car I let go with. As a result, "it had been installed in the Nissan genuine sports corner steering, horn button of DATSUN mark," "Z genuine wooden steering wheel," and now that I am allowed to exhibit a combination that. Of course, in even time time Thing "Horn Button Of DATSUN Mark" This, Use Time For Only A Few Hours, Because It Is A Very Clean State (Pad Section As New), I Think That Bargain Goods. (Fitting The Complete Repair Reference Under Photos Already) At The time, Western Z of export specifications, more than the Z mark, the horn button of this DATSUN mark has not been installed, looked in more far the fearless ones of the Z mark. (Photo below see) We also have a query on the photograph, of the steering wheel at the time, not high quality of the painting of the spokes, and look good, scratches, etc. , but I think that there is also a method to use to play the steering, which is exhibited at low cost, wooden steering is, because it is a transparent paint and varnished, deception is not ineffective, of the time at new car beauty Saya, I think that is difficult to reproduce the color and luster. Other Day The, To Be The Same Products That The Exhibition Of The Others, Because I Found The Same Flaw, Was Convinced. Again, Usually Of A Different Order The Scratches, Still A Lapse Of 40 Years, Does Not Change To Rust.

Google translated text: ★ ★ Product Details ☆ Super rare! ! Resin-made headlight bezel for initial type S30Z Z432 New! ! Boxed! ! It is an exhibition of. ☆ Genuine part number: 63116-E4100, 63115-E4100 ☆ It is made of resin for early model 44 to 45 years S30Z, Z432, Z432R. (Not steel since mid-term !!) ☆ new unused! ! Boxed! ! is. ☆ If you miss this time you will probably not get it again! ! ☆ If you are seeking perfection, we will refuse the tender of nervous ones firmly. ☆ Please bid on observance of no claim & no return after confirmation with the image. ※ In addition, we have exhibited many parts such as parts for S30Z, parts for L-shape, parts for Nissan old cars. ★ ★ Shipping Details ☆ Shipping is uniform 3,000 yen (Hokkaido, Okinawa 5,000 yen plus) ★ Notes ★ ☆ Please contact us within 24 hours after the end of the auction and only those who can complete payment within 3 days. ☆ The one with a bad evaluation and the one with few evaluations may cancel even if the end is near. ☆ Cancellation after a successful bid, discount can not be accepted at all. ☆ We have set it up uniformly because we can not handle many inquiries for shipping costs. ☆ Since it is different from the actual shipping cost, we can not accept any claim regarding the shipping cost after a successful bid. ☆ I do not hear the specification of the delivery company. ☆ It may take time before shipping due to work. ☆ If you are in a hurry please contact us in advance. ☆ All our exhibits will be stock items, so there will be no purchases after a successful bid. ☆ Please bid only for those who can understand all explanatory notes and notes. ☆ If you can not follow the instructions will be deleted by the highest bidder convenience. (Please note that a bad rating is automatically attached) ☆ Please issue a transfer form instead of issuing a receipt. ☆ Please check if there is any damage once the product has arrived. (We can not accept complaints from the day after arrival) ☆ Please look at the self-introduction before bidding.

I can't read all of the description, but, it looks like this seller is offering a set of headlight buckets (the plastic-type) for a S30/Z432. Price is up there ($1,422) but there may be some of you out there still looking for a perfect set for your project. https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/f348344486?conversionType=search_suggest

https://www.yoesheadporting.com/product-page/datsun-240z-260z-280z-cam-oiler Updated link... we have no affiliation/experience with this business, but, it looks like a nice part around $200...

@=Enigma=, I know it's been a few years since you asked this question. The triple SU's were very unique and pulled hard. They weren't mine and built by Steve at Ztherapy. He wanted to make a point by building something that other said "could not be done..." In the end, Steve installed my triple Mikuni's which I think sound much better. ? Mike

Decided to update my build thread with some of my latest photos in 2019. Old thread, time to bring her back to life after installing new VTO wheels and BFG summer tires... Both new wheels/tires here: New fronts: New in front (no caps), and old wheels on the rear.. Both new wheels on the passenger side: Old wheels on the rear, driver side, just for comparison... Here's the fit on the rears...

Just saw this... Kats, any chance you can send me contact info for the bracket? I found something on Facebook but not sure if it's the same company or not.. Thanks for all your help. You've renewed my passion for my own car since I drove your Z432 in Kyoto.. ? Mike

Any hints on where I should look for a source in Japan? Kats sent me some links for other stuff in Yahoo auctions, but, I couldn't find anything on this pump bracket..

Ok, even if that was happening wouldn't you hear it? I remember driving my car and hearing the knocking sound when I was tuning my engine (the old fashioned way). I would think you should be able to adjust the system to a desirable setting on the fly with that bluetooth controlled system. I would think this could only happen if the car was running this way for a long time. Unless there was something else wrong with the engine, this may not just happen overnight.

Here's to Otis and all of our fallen heroes this Memorial Day...

Hi guys, I'm not too familiar with this product in question so please bear with me. Is it even possible for an electrical system to destroy engine components as described? I thought valve timing and such was controlled by the camshaft and timing chain -- making it impossible for an electrical system to cause a failure. I'm with Zed Head, it may be two different issues that happened at the same time.

Where'd you find this? I'm looking for one.. ?

Found some references you may be interested in reading. Information about a bracket to hold the electric pump and it applies to both SU's and Triple carb setups. They also reference a great write-up by Dave on his 1972 modification. Looks like he went with the Airtex. http://jarvas240z.blogspot.com/2013/01/electric-fuel-pump-installation.html

Unfortunately I cannot seem to locate the flow-rate requirement in the Mikuni manual. I'll do some more searching on the web. Some of the sites that carry the Nismo pump are saying it works with Weber carbs. Not sure if that carb setup has the same requirement or not.

I contacted Steve Epperly today (ztherapy) about switching out my fuel pump. He said Mikuni’s should have the capability to take higher compression pumps. According to him, a pump designed for a fuel injected system should also work. He did say the Holley I’m currently using is loud. He uses the Holley pump on his race cars all the time. But they just make a lot of noise. He didn’t have a specific alternative for me, but was extremely helpful in understanding my options. For the SU guys - He also mentioned the SU’s absolutely need a low pressure pump. You can’t give them too much pressure (definitely should not use pumps designed for fuel injection) FWIW Mike