Everything posted by Patcon
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Z's on BAT and other places collection
I thought it was $54,500? DId I misread it? Still a very respectable car and not nearly as correct as some here... @Zup Never mind it must have updated or something. Almost 70k for a "lowly" 73'! Superb!!
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Datsun Spirit ITB's
Radon systems typical ventilate under foundations, slabs or in basements. Can be complicated to retro fit but obviously worth it in some areas
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Datsun Spirit ITB's
Sorry to hear that!
- Chasing engine issue in my 73
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240Z 72’ wants to die once it gets to op’ temp
Do you have any shielding between the hot header and the carbs?
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Caswell Plating
Who did you use?
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240Z 72’ wants to die once it gets to op’ temp
Do you have a heat shield installed? Where are you located?
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Caswell Plating
Those kinds of parts are difficult to plate. Inside corners tend to be the real issue. It looks good. I use a heat gun to dry parts and set the color. It also helps to prevent drip stains
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Caswell Plating
I like to use smaller wires for stringing. The larger ones can cause shadowing problems. I will strip some multi strand cable and use one or a few fine strands to string fasteners. Depending on fastener size
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Caswell Plating
Those fasteners look really good! I had 2 used Caswell heaters for a while. They eventually died. I am using a large glass aquarium heter currently but it doesn't get quite warm enough. I have considered using a digital temp controller and an element
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Caswell Plating
@sfm6s524 That's a really nice looking setup! Love the top to keep the tanks clean! Post up some pictures of what your getting. Maybe we can remotely trouble shoot. Be careful with brightener. I have added too much at times and I believe it resulted in blistering. You have to filter the tank if that happens to reduce the organics.
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Caswell Plating
@Nat0z Sorry, I didn't see your post back in April. Some how it never showed up in my feed. I have also gotten better results with more current and when I use my barrel plater setup, I can run out of current if I'm not careful. I have a larger power supply but haven't tried it yet. That being said, I think your plating times are too short and your current too high. When my plating results are really good, the parts come out of the zinc looking like chrome. Really shiny, silver plate and generally takes 5-8 minutes for a batch of bolts. I looked for a picture of an example but couldn't find one. What makes the difference between shiny and a flatter grey color is the particle size. You want zinc transfer at a rate that doesn't push too hard. When you add a lot of current you add a lot of "pressure" to the particle transfer. My understanding is that causes larger particles to be transferred, which means the surface isn't as smooth. So less reflective. Also watch out for unevenness in the zinc color and areas that blacken. That is also an indication that current is too high and burning your zinc. Do you have any more results? Did you get your chromates?
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240z values - 4 speed vs 5 speed
Or you could install the 5 speed and use a four speed knob. Most people would never know the difference!
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wide ratio FS5W71B slipping out of 3rd & 4th
I was looking at reusing what I have but a fresh one would be better
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wide ratio FS5W71B slipping out of 3rd & 4th
What is the cost of the milled M27?
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Restoration of HLS30-12070
Are the ribbing just a function of the print process?
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
Yes, I believe they are original C
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
I had the same gold stickers in mine too. They didn't go back. I also had the fully dis-assemblable joints
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14" tire recommendation
Then, I would run them. Just my opinion...
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Crankshaft Wrench Type
I have the ratchet in M12. It works good but then you have 2 kinds of batteries. they make it in M18 too but it's a lot bulkier
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14" tire recommendation
Do they have visible cracking in the sidewalls?
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Z's on BAT and other places collection
$30k with 6 days to go? I suspect a lot higher!
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Crankshaft Wrench Type
I switched to M18 tools for all my work tools a while back. Overall, really nice. The batteries are expensive
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7x15.... 'in the style of' KS Nissan works competition wheels
Costs?
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New booster, now sticky brakes
Conedoger I believe...
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