sblake01

Here's a link to a pdf copy of the 77 FSM:

I'm not really sure. When I said 'these cars' I meant Datsuns in general. But why not hang on to it? It runs, it's complete, lots of work went into it, and it's definately unique.

There are many 'fish stories' when it comes to these cars.

The was no plan to 'test the waters'. The decision not to build convertible Z's was made in the late 1960's before production ever began. Where does the number '180' come from? I've never seen anything to support that more than a handful of therse were ever made. Here's another excerpt from the same book I quoted in the pervious post that addresses (and refutes) some the the rather ancetdotal information you've attained:

Tough to answer the question of worth or collectability....Yours has been considerably 'customized' over what the Griffith Custom Coach Company did with them in 1978 to the point where it's really no longer what they were producing.

I'd say you've been somewhat misinformed. Here is an excerpt, taken verbatim, from Michael F. Hollander's 'The Complete Datsun Guide' published in 1980.

In the 1977 factory service manual, there is a description of the functionality test of the electronic fuel inection relay which is one relay housing that consists of both the main relay and the fuel pump relay. Pages EF-55 through EF-57 outline the test.

I would caution against doing that. It could send a spike through the system possibly damaging your ignition module. I suggest you use an inline spark checker instead.

Have you checked the fusible links? Fuel pump/EFI main Relay?

I use a power bleeder. No pumping, just hit each wheel, and I'm done.

Maybe??

You'd have to use a head designed for fuel injection in order to keep your injectors. That would defeat the purpose of a 'Racing' engine. You have to switch to carbs. That's do able. Street legal? Not sure if I know what that means. Could you drive it on the street? Probably. Would it pass a smog inspection (if you have those where you are). Probably not. A Craigslist Rebello engine? I'd want as much verification and documentation of it's claim to be that before I'd even consider buying such a thing from Craigslist. In fact, personally, I don't buy anything from Craigslist. There's no system of recourse in place there and disputes end up having to be settled in court.

A non baffled tank in an FI car would be problematic but I don't see how it could be the other way abound. I recall from searching the junkyards for a tank that the tank that looks like a 260Z tank but has the EFI baffles is a 75-76 280Z tank. My gut feeling is that it would work for you.

I only changed them once in each of the cars I had that were set uptht way. If the ones I change out were in there from 'day one' then I'd say they last long enough. It seem to me that the side ones wear out while the bottom ones crack if anything goes wrong with it. The ball/pivot style of the bottom one would make it hard to make at home.

If you choose to use the OEM bushings, you'll need 2 ea. 32855-H1010, one for each side, and 1 32861-N4200 which goes on the bottom of the shifter. You can use brass if you wish as they will basically last forever but they have a tendency to vibrate and the nylon ones are cheap and they really don't wear that quickly.

Looks like a Triumph GT6

From what I understand, the Datsun Heritage Museum has closed it's Murrietta, CA location and is 'seeking to relocate' according to this March 18, 2011 atricle: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/20/automobiles/20PIKE.html In fact, if you try to open http://www.datsunheritagemuseum.com, it takes you to the '24th Annual International Z Car Convention' site.

Sorry to take this off topic but the Datsun Heritage Museum is closed?

I worked for a Datsun dealer back in the early 70s. I remember them doing that when one dealership had a customer that wanted a car that the dealership they were at didn't have in stock. The car would get transferred but sometimes the deal would fall through. By 72 they weren't selling quite as fast as they did in 69/70. Likely the deal fell through and the car did become a demo until it was sold.

Especially since he's talking about brakes; not clutches. Nyuck, nyuck.......

I'm sure everyone has their way of doing it but I put Permatex Hi Tack on the pan side of the gasket. Then I'd tighten the bolts, starting with the center two and then criss cross tightening them to about 8 ft. lbs. Always worked for me. I aways used Fel Pro gaskets for everything except the head gasket.

I've always used an oil pan gasket......

They really wouldn't be of much use on a 78....EDIT: Never mind. I missed the couple of thread jacks, posts 5 and 6. The OP was asking for 1978 bumper guards......

You must mean either '7 inch dvd touch deck' or '7 inch lcd touch deck' but either way if it's double din, it's going to take some work. I've have seen it done, however.

My 78 had the 'Diagram2' setup.