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Happy to report that I went ahead and started it and success! Pressure built and good to go. Time to break it in. Thanks for the tips

Right on. I really appreciate it. I will give it a shot.

Yes, removed, then had them threaded and plugged.

Sorry about the “nothing”, I meant it to say that I didn’t see any oil pressure reading on the dash gauge. it seems that there is a tiny dribble from the cam when I crank the engine with the spark plugs out and coil disconnected. sounds like I’ll look at getting a mechanical gauge ordered

Hi everyone, I’ve gone through the forums, google, books, etc. and frustrated. Needing help on how to go about this no oil pressure at the gauge. It is a 1982 L28 from a 280zx in a 1973 240z. Oil pump is brand new. What I’ve done: -filled oil filter with oil -oil pan is at the full mark from dipstick -primed pump both with oil and also assembly lube. Removed spark plugs and coil wire. Cranked engine with starter several time at 20 second bursts-nothing -replaced oil pressure sending unit-nothing -removed oil pump spindle to distributor and reinstalled oil pump, used a bit to spin the pump counter clock wise through the distributor with a cordless drill-oil squirts out of cam! -I’ve used suction to pull from the feed line hole with the oil pump removed-sputtered but eventually oil cane through -spun engine with the oil filter hand tightened then backed off- nothing -feed oil up through the oil pressure sending unit Should I just try and start it, maybe cranking it doesn’t spin it fast enough? I could use a beer and some help. Thanks

Hi everyone, I hope this is an okay spot to post this, but recently have been making some videos of my 1973 240z build. http://www.youtube.com/carsbikesandcoffee Basically, my work on the suspension, drivetrain, and engine modification/build. More to come but if you like, subscribe! Hope you enjoy!

I went and gave it all I had and it busted loose, thanks guys for your help!!

Thanks Zed Head and zKars! Okay it has been basting in PB Blaster over night. I would assume I whack the screwdriver/chisel in between the mating surfaces? I have given it some serious blows yesterday but it didn't want to give. Today I am hopeful

I have a four speed manual transmission from my '73 240z. I noticed some heavy grime in the bell housing and wanted to replace the seals and gasket. My trouble is getting the front cover off. Is it supposed to come off once unbolted from the front? I have searched and didn't come up with anything other than removing the fork and tapping with a screwdriver and a mallet, but it is not budging. Thanks for any helpful insight.

Did you ever get the pics you needed? I can help

Which side float bowl is that, is it cracked? If not cracked how much for that? Thanks.