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I don't remember seeing a list but I would love to see a master list of fasteners. Maybe a tech article with pictures to make it easier to know you had the right fastener where. Rich might be the right guy for this. Since he's done it numerous times and I'm sure he is very good at documentation

Thanks, I will have to keep my eyes open for marks in this area in the future

I don't know if this will apply but when I come across a locking gas cap that we don't have a key for, I take a large set of channel locks and squeeze it some and it will thread right off

Where on the panel is the stamping?

Northern Tool "Black Diamond"

Wouldn't surprise me. There is an olive chromate

Although if the tranny is wobbling around, that might transfer some force through the input shaft to the crank. Which could be affecting rear main clearances and the seal

I believe it is roughly 5/8" and I wouldn't think ID is critical

Mine did that, but they can be twisted some by hand or dollied some to make it line up. I haven't seen the need to cut one yet. Not saying yours don't

Did the guides get replaced? or did they get reamed? If the machinist reamed them, they could have been too tight, but reamed guides wear faster and can allow blowby

It's always surprising what's hiding under pretty paint

Look in my build thread. I believe I have some pictures of me rebuilding the inner brace from scratch

That seemed like a good deal. A little far even for me

Maybe the newer style help covers the hole? Making it taller would in theory make the base a little wider...

I have had good results with marketplace but I am not sure it's the best place for a Z. It really needs broader regional exposure. since many of these cars relocate to other states when they sell. Have you tried Ebay, Hemmings, Bat yet?

The EFI guys here can help you get it sorted. Just provide lots of details and some pictures

Courtesy has a pretty good parts site but the best thing is, they are very supportive of the classic car segment. I like to see that rewarded

Thanks Dennis and Mark and all the other vets around here!

I suspect its in the water jacket

Yes that is the AC drain

Pictures might help. Because I assume this car is new to you

Many of us would opt for computer controlled cars if funds weren't an issue. There are some really nice things about computer controlled cars. The late 70s and early 80s cars require a logical mechanical mind to sort out, but it can be done. They ran great when new, so it can be done. Many of the cars have been neglected and hacked on by previous owners but this forum sorts out a hand full or more of these kinds of cars and associated problems every year. I suspect you have a bunch of vacuum leaks to start with. It's just my opinion, and worth what you paid for it, but a 4 barrel is not a good choice for these engines. If I was adamant about going carburated, I would bolt on a set of SU's. They are simple and very effective. They also have a more even fuel mixture over the 6 cylinders, that the 4 barrel won't and you don't need a box full of jets to get the mixture right

Looks like ST sway bars. Do you like them?

I don't believe there is any computer controlled timing on that car. I might be wrong, but if the computer is involved, it is only for basic power. The ignition is still pretty simple on the 83 cars

It is a great rebuild tool. It will help with measuring TDC and any piston protrusion from the block