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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

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

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...

I totally agree. Right now my limit is about 50 miles. All I can stand! I hope I'm well by next Zcon...

It's just around the corner...😉

Is that dry???

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???

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...

Really, Chateau Elan wasn't interested? Fascinating...

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

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

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Looks like a good solid base The shifter looks weird though

New alternators aren't always good

I'll build you an engine... 😉

Jfa.series1 can probably help with that too

So many guys in that thread, not around anymore...

2 hours! That's like right next door. Now mind you, my wife's from Texas...;)

I'm in SC always like to find Z owners close by...

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

North Carolina plates? in Tennesee?

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...

If I was worried about water entry at the emblems I would use some emblem adhesive or urethane sealant

What would pulling the head accomplish?

It probably wouldn't be broken. Could have a little nick or slight cut. That's all it would take...