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Some update: I did a lot of searching and e-mails to Datsun clubs and people around the world. Also Kats helped in this. A shop in Australia could also help me with parts for the FS5C71A. Then by luck, a garage here in Brabant Pronvince, close to Zeeland, had a complete transmission laying around ! How luck is that ? I'm going to pick it up coming weeks, then drop it off at the transmission shop so he can check it out, and then I can complete my original 240Z 5 speed swap in the future.

Then it would be light weight sound deadening

On top of that was a rubber mat?

The ratio's are different for the 5 speed transmission so i dont think the final same top speed claim is correct.

Well I have one now ( 2 actually now) Mart. Pretty sure the A came in the European market. They are just even harder to find because most z's rotted away here and where scrapped. I think I Just got lucky.

You could try sanding it and then apply boat laquer clear coat with a brush

The rust monster is busy again I see ....

i have an r180 here with 3.90, but it's from a 240z non us, so they did make them, just not on the later z's

I dont know what the reason might be, but the 240Z is much more known in the US, hence prices people are willing to pay for them.

I agree. Changes went slowly throughout production. Maybe people started calling the ones with the 240z emblems on the rear pillar and the vented rear hatch series 1 ...

@dutchzcarguyMine also has that typical spot, although welded, its not done correctly, should be welded flush so you don't see it. Its one of the things I need to fix when have some more time coming years. To busy with other projects right now

There are parts damaged or worn out. I asked Kats if he can have a look there in Japan 🧐. 1 Gear is damaged and needs replaced. Also synchro rings and selector forks 1-4… bearings and seals

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Currently I have the diff and the driveshaft for the euro version 240z ready. Still working on the transmission, need to find parts first. ( FS5C71A )

Actually it was still good ! 50 plus years old, amazing japanese quality... kanto seiki so it's still original lock..

Yes I have done both Mart... It's not tape, it's vulancized rubber tape. It's pretty close to the metal battery hold down frame, I don't want anything exposed. Besides it helps with keeping the oxidation away. This lasted maybe 7 years or so, long enough till next time. lol why ? The battery clamp is still good, no need to replace it :P

If you want repo send it to China and have a factory that does spark plug cables do them. Im sure they can do it.

Fixed it! The problem was simply the battery terminals and to the block ( earth ). Not the terminal itself but the cable that is clamped to it ( Universal battery clamp ). Cleaned everything and some electro water resistant spray on it. Damn cold weather and moisture here 😭. Moisture is a big problem here even in summer...

It's not the ignition switch. I did have some power back shortly. I do not hear a click anymore. Could it be this relay?

Well Carl, the market in the US seems totally different for what people over the pond here are willing to pay for a 240z then

I know it's been re-painted Mart, I just find it crazy someone is willing to pay 70k for something that isn't correct or close as it came from the factory. I never saw any car from that era with wheel wells and the whole underside painted in the body color. It does so on modern cars. I see a trend last years that people do that when restoring a classic, and I just think it looks ridiculous. It may be nice if you have a fetish for shiny underside parts.

I can't imagine they came from the factory with the whole underside and wheel wells into the same color as the body ?

That was my first thought to. I Will look into it tomorrow thanks

Okay, so today I re-turned the ignition lock key a little to quick, and suddenly nothing anymore. I know this problem is posted before here. Battery is good. But nothing is working. Where lies the problem ? Fuses are all OK. Amp meter ? I don't know how the 240z is wired exactly, since its been a long time I have been doing anything electrical on it. Gr Bart

I found this picture of my e31 head. Looks like a revised version of the spray bar ? I dont know, thought I could share a picture.. maybe you know ?