SteveJ

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

Check with a mechanical gauge.

Or build your own... Right, @Matthew Abate?

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.

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

If you want/need to replace the boots, here's a source: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012T3YU2Y

Maybe mineral oil instead of mineral spirits.

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!

Okay, it wasn't my Z, but I installed a fresh set of Z Therapy carbs on a 72 for a friend.

It doesn't have fingerprint or facial recognition...So I'm good there.

I know. I was considering coming up to visit you.

Do you think @Patcon placed this ad?

Did you go back to them and ask about it? From what I've heard from other people, they stand behind their product.

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.

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.

George Carlin was talking about underleg deodorant a LONG time ago.

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.

The internet doesn't forget.

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.

You may want to download this:

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.

@Zed Head, I forgot to mention that in the video I described your method for getting the clevis pin back into place.

I don't maintain much of a stock of Nissan parts, but there are many parts I keep in stock, either for my cars or to help other people with their cars. I did buy a bunch of combo switches about 10 years ago that I have used for parts and to help others keep their Zs lit up. Then again, I'm not striving to do a restoration like yours. I am more of a person who enjoys keeping them running.

So I noticed a post on Zcar.com asking about finding a shop in the Atlanta area. The owner bought a non-running 280Z, and the previous owner said the car ran fine and suddenly died one day. The PO fired the parts cannon and replaced the fuel pump to no avail. Isn't it funny how the parts cannon doesn't hit the target very often? Fortunately for this 280Z, the new owner is willing to listen to diagnostics and test. First was to see if the car would fire. Yes, it ran on starting fluid. Next establish that the fuel pump runs. Yes, it has fuel pressure, but it's a little low. Constricting the return will build the pressure though. After that check the injectors. Negative on the noid light. At this point I wanted him to check for voltage at the injectors, but he started moving through the fuel injection Bible. Okay, he found some issues, but not the one that was keeping the car from starting. I pushed him again to check the EFI fusible link, and he texted me about finding a loose wire near the battery positive. He reconnected the fusible link and a couple of minutes later he sent me a text of a running L28. This year is off to a good start for me. I hope there is a lot of that to go around this year.