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SteveJ

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  1. There are a couple of people in the Atlanta area I would trust. If there's someone near you, @Patcon might know. I don't know if the Upstate Z Car Club still exists, but if they do, someone there may know, too.
  2. SteveJ posted a post in a topic in Build Threads
    D'oh! I missed the hint. You know I'll help. It's more a matter of scheduling than anything else.
  3. SteveJ posted a post in a topic in Engine & Drivetrain
    You aren't giving us much in the way of details here.
  4. SteveJ posted a post in a topic in Engine & Drivetrain
    That's not how the gauge works. As for an adapter, if you have a mechanical gauge with 1/8 NPT, you need an adapter like this: https://www.amazon.com/Dewhel-Female-Sensor-Adapter-Reducer/dp/B00V5Q6GME and a gauge like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HRPSJSB
  5. SteveJ posted a post in a topic in Engine & Drivetrain
    Check with a mechanical gauge.
  6. SteveJ posted a post in a topic in Build Threads
    Or build your own... Right, @Matthew Abate?
  7. SteveJ posted a post in a topic in Build Threads
    I have used these without problems. As for the spades without crimpers, I'm sure you could find some if you searched more, such as this: https://www.amazon.com/PONFY-Connector-Assortment-Insulating-Electrical Vintage Connections has a lot of bullets, too, and I have plenty in my collection. Keep in mind that what you see at Cycle Terminal and Vintage Connections might have been produced at the same plant as the ones I linked from Amazon.
  8. SteveJ posted a post in a topic in Build Threads
    For the bullets: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073GM7WST/ Rings: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QHZXZ3S Spade: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VKCCN12
  9. SteveJ posted a post in a topic in Build Threads
    If you want/need to replace the boots, here's a source: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012T3YU2Y
  10. SteveJ posted a post in a topic in Build Threads
    Maybe mineral oil instead of mineral spirits.
  11. The owner of the collection, Randy Jaffe, is a great guy to hang out with. Getting to turn wrenches on a Z and hang out with a great Z friend is a kick arse way to spend the day. The only thing that could have made it better is calling the wife to look for a part you need, and not only does she find it, she delivers it. Wait! That happened, too! That makes it a SUPER kick arse day!
  12. Okay, it wasn't my Z, but I installed a fresh set of Z Therapy carbs on a 72 for a friend.
  13. SteveJ posted a post in a topic in Open Chit Chat
    It doesn't have fingerprint or facial recognition...So I'm good there.
  14. SteveJ posted a post in a topic in Open Chit Chat
    I know. I was considering coming up to visit you.
  15. SteveJ posted a post in a topic in Open Chit Chat
    Do you think @Patcon placed this ad?
  16. SteveJ posted a post in a topic in Interior
    Did you go back to them and ask about it? From what I've heard from other people, they stand behind their product.
  17. No problem. One thing I forgot to mention is that the gear ratios of the transmissions are in their respective FSMs. I'm working in the office today so I don't have ready access to my copies at the moment.
  18. I'm definitely not an expert on the subject, but according to https://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/power-train/transmission-assembly there are four part numbers for automatic transmissions. Of course, the gear ratios can be found in the FSMs on this site. The 73 FSM was the first that I found with AT section in the FSM. The rear end ratio is the same across all years. I can't think of a reason why there would be external dimension differences that would adversely affect installation. As for tips/tricks advice, I know I have seen a thread here or there on swapping in an automatic either on this site or zcar.com. The only recommendation I can make is to modify the wiring to the solenoid to add the neutral safety switch.
  19. SteveJ posted a post in a topic in Open Chit Chat
    George Carlin was talking about underleg deodorant a LONG time ago.
  20. I actually reached out to Philip a couple of years ago on Linkedin when I had not heard from him in a while. I think @Captain Obvious may have talked on the phone with him, too. I know I miss his presence here, and I really appreciate the fact that he went out of his way to come up to my place when he was in town and showed me a lot about adjusting valves and tuning SUs. I hope he's enjoying his guitars. I'm sure he's doing creative things with them.
  21. The internet doesn't forget.
  22. Well, you might reach out to @zKarsto see if he has any more. He did 7 years ago according to this thread. To remove the broken piece, you can try heating with mapp gas and using an extractor.
  23. SteveJ posted a post in a topic in Interior
    You may want to download this:
  24. Many of us have used VC for electrical connectors, especially for 240Zs. They announced that they will need to increase prices in February, and they encouraged people to place their orders before the price increase. Fortunately for me, I just restocked before they announced the future increase.

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