Everything posted by Patcon
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May have really screwed up
I know of no way to get the chain tensioner back in then by removing the front cover
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Where connections go to
Yes, block off the AC lines!
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Random Misfire while cruising
I know it was discussed but I'm not sure we ever got good enough feedback to rule it all out. If it were mine I would see if the former 240z racing mechanic had a good dizzy cap and wire setup and swap it all out as a test. Also check #4 plug for a helicoil. Maybe there is too much resistance right at the head It is CaDatsun after all
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Transmission fluid 280z 1978
I doubt you can get on it with an impact. The plug are square. Either square head or square recess. I believe the fill aught to be square head and the drain plug square recess if they're in the proper location. A 1/2" breaker bar aught to fit the square recess well enough. The fill plug is normally the problem
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Random Misfire while cruising
My only problem with the oil blow by theory is that it looks like carbon. I am not truly convinced that we have eliminated ignition as a culprit Boroscope might help...
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ZCON 2022
I totally agree. Right now my limit is about 50 miles. All I can stand! I hope I'm well by next Zcon...
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ZCON 2022
It's just around the corner...😉
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Random Misfire while cruising
Is that dry???
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Z's on BAT and other places collection
10k is alot for that car. It's got rusty dog legs and probably rockers too. Battery tray... Is it a good buy at 5k???
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Putting in a replacement L-28
I would go to a local automotive paint supply and see if you can get a 2k zinc rich primer in a spray can. Shake, activate, shake and spray. No gun to clean up...
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ZCON 2022
Really, Chateau Elan wasn't interested? Fascinating...
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Hood Spring assembly
It looks like his tabs are on upside down. When he bends them up the nuts will be on the front facing side of the tab. Not on the rear side like the examples
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Distributor play
I wouldn't think so. I dont see any way for the timing to change even with the slop. PS there is a 123 dizzy currently in the classifieds
- Hood Spring assembly
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Z's on BAT and other places collection
Looks like a good solid base The shifter looks weird though
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battery drain
New alternators aren't always good
- Duffy's 1/71 Series 1 240z build
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Headlight switch
Jfa.series1 can probably help with that too
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Rubber door bumper installation
So many guys in that thread, not around anymore...
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It's come a LONG way...
2 hours! That's like right next door. Now mind you, my wife's from Texas...;)
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It's come a LONG way...
I'm in SC always like to find Z owners close by...
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Restoring and prepping hardware for plating - the "easy" way
So I have been cleaning up more hardware Looks like this after the bead blasting Goes into the vibratory polisher with SS media and a little paint thinner Comes out like this After a quick rinse with brake cleaner there is a difference in sheen after polishing, although it is a darker color
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It's come a LONG way...
North Carolina plates? in Tennesee?
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
Liquids seal is better 3m urethane or 3m weatherstrip adhesive Some of this is obsessive. I doubt your car will ever see enough rain to be an issue. Even parked outside all of these cars are 50 years old and rust at the emblems is not the issue. No offense intended...
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
If I was worried about water entry at the emblems I would use some emblem adhesive or urethane sealant