Everything posted by Patcon
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Finally getting around to it - '71 series I
There is a shop in spartanburg that moght do it. Kimbrells paint and auto. They do mostly American iron but I have seen some European stuff there on occasion. You could also reach out to Diseazed and see if he has someone in Virginia that could help
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Finally getting around to it - '71 series I
Where in the carolinas are you? I'm in Spartanburg
- 1976 280Z Restoration Project
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
Absolutely, if you have a wideband use it!
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1976 280Z Fuel Issues Troubleshooting
My 2 cents (45 cents) If I owned a 280z, when I started having problems with the factory EFI system, I would ditch it and go to a more modern more easily tuned system
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Reproduced the rear hatch gasket on a series 1 240
How did you make them? 3d print?
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
I have rebuilt a booster. It takes some special tools which I had to build. I still haven't tried it to see if it works properly. If I were doing it again, I would have Harmon do it for just a few dollars more... https://harmonclassicbrakes.com/
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Z's on BAT and other places collection
Thoughts on what it will bring?
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Poor fit of OEM air filter
Maybe you ended up with one half of each unit?
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Diesel crank
Diesel cranks are $1800 or more these days. $1,100 is a good price. I figure even if the car cost $500 with fees. Sell the crank. Might be able to sell the head too. Take the car for scrap for $200 - 300...
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Diesel crank
I'm sure it still has the engine because it would sit higher without it. But I thought the same thing. They say diesel but it would be nice to see the engine for confirmation. If someone is close enough they can go by and inspect it.
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1971 HLS30-14938 "Lily" build
Two steps forward, one step back. The engine bay has other issues and will need to be resprayed at some point. It is what it is... At this point I just want to drive her. I can't see it from the drivers seat! 😉
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Diesel crank
This should have an LD28 crank if someone is close to it. I'm sure it will be cheap a couple of hundred dollars. Pull the engine and scrap the rest... https://www.copart.com/lot/57678294/clean-title-1981-datsun-810-co-denver
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1971 HLS30-14938 "Lily" build
So it's been two months but I made it back into the shop today. Spent most of the day cleaning up and putting tools away. I got a package from Sean a week or so ago I unpacked it this evening On another really disappointing note! The brake system has fluid in it. And apparently it has a leak and was unattended for two months.
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Tuning Rebello 3.0
Well that would be disappointing! I might start by calling Dave...
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Driver's window glass falling off track
The glass is easily swapped
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Driver's window glass falling off track
I wouldn't even try to adjust the window tracking without the frame installed
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How should I price these? NOS front seat cushions
Sorry about that. Oh well, move forward...
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How should I price these? NOS front seat cushions
I'm unsure. Its a shame you don't have backs too because that would probably make them pretty valuable.
- 1970 HLS30-06521 Re-Restoration
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Still struggling with car at idle after 8 years
Asking the question different ways isn't going to change my answer... There are 2 positions where the motor is at TDC in a cycle! You need the position where the two cam lobes on the first cylinder are pointing upwards and not pushing on the valves. The timing pointer on the crankshaft pulley should be pointing to the first mark on the the pulley. With all the spark plugs out you should be able to rotate the engine with a ratchet. You can verify the piston is all the way up by looking in the spark plug hole or using a screwdriver to feel the top of the piston. The dizzy should be pointing at the #1 spark plug in the dizzy cap. Remove the dizzy and replace with the new one...
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
links to the rivets you bought and tools?
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Still struggling with car at idle after 8 years
To do it right you will at a minimum have to reset the timing with a timing light. This is not a hard job mechanically but if you try to take shortcuts don't expect good results...
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Still struggling with car at idle after 8 years
There are 2 positions where the motor is at TDC in a cycle! You need the position where the two cam lobes on the first cylinder are pointing upwards and not pushing on the valves. The timing pointer on the crankshaft pulley should be pointing to the first mark on the the pulley. With all the spark plugs out you should be able to rotate the engine with a ratchet. You can verify the piston is all the way up by looking in the spark plug hole or using a screwdriver to feel the top of the piston. The dizzy should be pointing at the #1 spark plug in the dizzy cap. Remove the dizzy and replace with the new one...
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Still struggling with car at idle after 8 years
Replacing the distributor is not hard but it will be easier if the motor is at TDC on the compression stroke. Note where the old rotor is pointing and install the new dizzy pointing the same way. Fire it up and set the timing...