sblake01

Then why bring it up?

I've never done it that way. Even at the age I am now, I could proabably do it that way ironically because I didn't do things like that to myself when I was younger......but I still wouldn't. Always had access to the proper tools and equipment.

I have both an electric and an air operated impact (as well as a hammer drill but I don't think I've ever used that on a vehcle). Most 'tire jockeys' don't know that the torque can be adjusted on an impact gun so there's no reason to ever over tighten anything with them. Do you actually mean a hammer drill or an air hammer?.

So, Blue, you don't have an impact wrench........

I wouldn't put much stock in that. The only thing that showed is how those 8 (?) vehicles and those drivers did in competition with each other. What about variables like vehicle conditiion, modifications, driving skill, etc.?.

I was close to closing a deal on an early 260Z eariler this year but the so called 'owner' couldn't produce the proper paperwork. Shame, too, becauce it was a nice car and the price was right.

Actually, it's Steve's (madkaw) topic....

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From eBay ad: I have catalogs from Nissan Motorsports, Nissan Competition Dept., and Datsun Competition Dept., ranging back to the earliest one they printed and there is no mention of this scoop/vent in any of them.

Sarah, you're dipping your bucket in a dry well........

We had a long running thread that ran off an on for 5 years or so about the interest in the reproduction of those scoops/vents or whatever they're called. The seller might have a tough time with his price...... http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?22959-competition-hood-interest

Sounds more like you are working within your own logic...........

And your point is??????? Remember, this is a classic car site............

The short answer is no because of the level of difficulty. It's been done but it does require some machine work and fabrication. You can use a 5W71C transmission with a 280z-280zx front case to fit the transmission to your L24/26/28. It would require some grinding to clear the front gears on the input and counter shafts and swapping the front counter shaft bearings. Also you'd need to put the 280Z/280ZX front case in a mill and drill out the 5th/reverse shift rod hole to 16mm from 14mm. You'd need to make a trans mount and a longer driveshaft since this trans is 2-3 inches shorter. Lots of work while the 280ZX trans is essentially a bolt in.

I guess that depends on who did the installation. My 78 had the so called 'dealer installed' air but they drilled round holes and even put rubber grommets in them for the drain and refrigerant lines. 280Z could be purchased with either dealer installed or factory air. One of the indicators is that the factory air has a four speed fan instead of the standard three speed and an 'A/C' position on the control panel.

Is that 'retro kit out of Texas' a complete kit? I've never been a fan of using 134a in the old, R12 based systems.

Sorry, I got the descriptions reversed. Both of those models of Datsun used MJ167 compressors. the Q0500, which is for the HLA10, might actually work on your ZX since it's setup for a L series (although a 4 cyl.), but at very least, the clutch would be the same and you could use it. I'm an AC tech and have tinkered around quite a bit with the old Datsun AC systems in the past.

Look up 27630-Q0500 (310) and 27630-M6606 (HLA10) on that site. They're both MJ167 compressors with clutches. They're new and his prices are very resonable. An HLA10 is a late model (78-81) 510.

Check with Norm at OEM Surplus. http://www.oem-surplus.com/nwp/index.htm Last time I checked with them, they had a couple of MJ167 compressors, one for a 310 and one for an HLA10. The main difference between those compressors and yours is how the mounting ears are clocked but you could swap the clutch assembly from either of them on to your compressor.

I don't know why you would think that. Nissan 'divorced' itself from Datsun long ago. Ever since the 'name change' it seems that Nissan has done everything it could to seperate itslelf from the name Datsun.

This thread may be of interest to you.

It looks to be a PL410 sedan. They were 'Bluebirds' here also but LHD. Can't really say it's the same car as your neighbors as there were other variations besides RHD/LHD. No more than you could say that an HLS30 is the same as an HS30.

Never did care for much the street in front of the shop as a venue. For the smaller turnouts of the earlier years it was okay but the last one I went had vehicles parked on the back streets and back lots. It seemed to me like the event had outgrown the venue.

Or no speakers. Two of the Datsun pickupus I owned came without a radio from the factory.