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You need to download a codec to support .avi video files. Google it. Chris

That's a picture of the 1971 Safari Rally car. Not a stock Datsun. The bag is not OEM. The switches are most likely for auxillary lights but I'm just guessing. I think he said it was the Safari car in the P.S. paragraph of his post. Chris

Not me E, I was horrified enough the first time. Good point Ed, I would hope they wouldn't but you never know. Chris

My bad, 280Z not 260Z.

Great job Mark. I'll bet when the temps equalize, you will have ZERO problems. And you'll have the satisfaction of knowing the bearing is seated all the way nice and square in the bore. Congrats! You just made us a Tech Article!! Chris

I've never done it on a Z but many times on other vehicles. I would suggest if your car has a receiver/drier you change it. It will be your best defense against contaminating the new R134 charge with remnants of the old R12 oil and charge. I might also recommend removing the compressor and draining as much of the R12 oil out that you can. Then put in the recommended amount of R134 compressor oil. Can you tell us what's in the Castrol kit. I'm curious. Much luck, Chris

Thanks Mike, that has to be it. Chris

On the main page in his pictures that arent approved yet, he has the 260Z and a new 280ZX. Very nice bubbleguinea! Chris

I went through the microfiche looking at all the interior panels. I agree that they are probably the tool cubby liners. My 73 has them, they are all tucked in there nice and neat and glued to the metal. It looks like they are one piece and have been cut in a specific pattern and folded to fit in the opening and then unfolded and stuck to the sheet metal. I pried a little on one and she's stuck pretty good so I left it alone. Maybe someone has one out of their car and can shoot a pic of it. Chris

A 65 pound female boxer in the hatch and a 85 pound male boxer in the passenger seat!! Just kidding.....I like the nerve gas option too! I have a battery disconnect switch hidden in the car. Chris

I should have waited for you on the condensation thought!!!! Great minds think alike or something like that! Chris

Hi Mark and Lance, The freezing method is a tried and true method. I'm a little worried about condensation forming on the bearing after its removed from the freezer. If you get it driven into the hub, maybe shoot it with some water dispersement spray of some kind, WD40 or whatever. To remove any possible water contamination. Just a thought. As hot as it is here today, it would condense instantly!! I realize the amount of water would be small, but I seem to contaminate bearings at will!! FWIW, Chris

Thanks for the link Victor. I'd love to have that Patrol. Chris

Hi Mark, I'd have to agree with you on the bearings and the hub. Don't normally see problems with OEM parts. Do you have any valve grinding compound? The blue paste stuff? You could put some on the bearing and set it into the hub bore and the material transfer might tell you if the hub is out of round. Do you remember if the old bearing came out easy and left any scoring in the hub? I'm at a loss as to helping you get that bearing in. I think the freezing is the best bet so far. Chris

Hey Billy, guess that's why it had an early 280Z door on the right side. Sorry about what you're finding. I always knew it had problems, I thought it was just rust related. Hang in there. Chris

Hi Mark, hey where did you get the bearing? I once got some at Carquest and they were a little out of tolerance. You're on the right track with the sandpaper and scotchbrite. I suspected an out of round housing right off the bat. What are you using to seat the bearing? I went and paid good money for a bearing/race installer set. It really helps distribute the force evenly around the entire bearing. Much luck to you, Chris

That's a nice looking setup on a nice looking Z. Can you tell us what year? Welcome to the club by the way. Chris

Hi Zman, google POR-15. I think they have a website. Here it is http://www.por15.com/ Much luck to you. You can take Carl Beck's advice to the bank by the way. Chris

Hey Chris, I noticed you said you rebuilt SU's. Maybe the carbs are starving in fourth when you stomp it. But wouldnt it starve in any gear? Maybe the bowls are staying full till she's really drawing fuel. Might check the floats. ChrisA

It is true but they were on 73 240Z's. An electric pump near the fuel tank and the mechanical pump on the motor. Your car appears to be made before the electric pumps were put on. Couldnt hurt to look though. There is a filter in the bottom of the pumps cylindrical body that gunks up badly. The electric pump was added I thought to compensate for the bad flat top carbs Nissan installed for emissions. Much luck, Chris

I would switch to 20wt oil. And check the filters at the inlets of the carb bowls. Fine mesh screens in the banjo fittings. Good luck. Chris

Hey to all our UK friends and members, I hope you're all OK this morning. My thoughts are with you today. Chris

Sorry Dave, they must all be recovering from the long holiday weekend. Alcohol and fireworks are a wonderful thing. I'm sure somebody will respond. Chris

Hi Matt, no arguments intended! No harm, no foul. Chris

I agree, something about wrecking a Zed, even a 2+2 didnt sit very well with me. Chris