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RIP260Z

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  1. Jason, My standard cam was internally oiled, but the performance cam I got required external oiling. I removed a set of cam towers from a external oiled engine and swapped the cam towers over on my head. Punch mark them before removing, so you know what went where. I would clean the threads out on the head if you are going to do this, as it does not take much to mess up the thread. Just follow the instructions in a manual, with regards to installing the cam and tightening the cam tower bolts down. I don't know if there is a way modifying the internal oiling cam towers, is there? My internal oiling cam towers did not have any holes to attach a spray bar to, let alone a oil passage. You could see on the casting where they would go. Cheers Ian
  2. Gav240z, I got mine under a year ago from MSA, genuine Nissan ones, I can't remember the price or the part number. I can look if you want? Just for your info, the rubber boot slips on the rim of the top spring plate, and on the bottom there is a metal clip that holds the boot to the strut. I would think you would need this clip too. Cheers Ian
  3. RIP260Z posted a post in a topic in Engine & Drivetrain
    These numbers are the second part of the Nissan part number. I have the LD28 crank which has V07 and I used this against the listed part no. in my Motorsports catalogue to make sure I got the right part. Though on my one, the ***40 part was different. Having V07 is how you make sure you have a LD28 crank. The crank part number on Carfiche.com for a ZX is P3000, it differs slightly from what Phred has, but he knows where his came from. I think its the same as having a N42 head or a E36 intake manifold, these are the first 3 characters of the second part of a part number. I hope that makes sense. Ian
  4. Mr Camouflage and others, You mentioned the front indicators, but somewhere along the lines when the car was rebuilt for Nissan UK, were put on wrong. The front indicators should be on the top of the bumper, not below. See attachment. Cheers Ian
  5. The books I have read (e.g. Wick Humbles How to restore your Datsun Z) say put the window door frame in first, then the glass. I tried this (260 '78) and the parts that go into the guides (inside the door) for the window would not go into the top of the door. I was starting to chip the paint, so I took the window frame out and put the glass in first. With the frame out, you can use the wider parts on the tops of the doors (which were bit obsured by the frame. Once the glass is in, put in the frame (when the glass is sitting inside the door). I am not saying Wicks way was wrong, just the way I found was sooo much easier.
  6. Texasz, I am using wiring loom tape, it has no sticky side to it, when you are wrapping it around, just keep it taut. I unwound my old tape rather than wrapping over the top. Just unwrap some old tape to a good point (like when wires go off the main loom) wrap new stuff on and working my way down the loom. Also cleaning my connectors too, just covered in crud. Scrapping the biggest of it off then using some solvent. Over here, you can buy antiseptic wipes (general use) in a plastic container (the wipes pull out the top). I poured the excess water out and poured some solvent in instead. Now I have solvent wipes, very handy indeed. Cheers Ian
  7. Texasz, A small detail I know, but what about recovering the wiring loom with fresh wiring loom tape? I am doing mine at the moment (bare metal respray inc. engine bay) as the engine is out, my wiring loom is dirty, overspray, underseal, and looks bad against fresh paint. I don't know whats yours is like. Just a thought. Ian
  8. RIP260Z posted a post in a topic in Body & Paint
    It does help, thank you. RIP260Z
  9. RIP260Z posted a post in a topic in Body & Paint
    Hi, I am putting new weatherstrips purchased from MSA for my recently painted 1978 260Z. They have been going on fine, but I just want to confirm how the weatherstrips go on the hatch (tailgate) apperature. My Wick Humble book just could not confirm. The inner is on, and there is a top outer and two sides. Both seals are roughly "L" shaped with a slot in the upright to fix to the lip of the apperture. Now, does the flat part of the L go in the bodywork channel, or does it float in the apperature space. I think it is glued in the channel, but I just wanted to ask (maybe stupidly).I did not want to have to try and remove it and glue it in properly. Thanks
  10. Larry 73Z, I too have looked for an diagram of the dimensions for the wedge. The best I have found is http://www.datsunworld.com/ (in the tech tips page) but I can't quite figure all the numbers, so its exact. But I am sure its a starting point. Ian
  11. Zsaint, Have you considered looking at Rebello Racing (#925-682-0103)? They have a good reputation for building L6 engine, as well as others. They can give you some options and supply you what you need. I am over here in England and thats where I sourced my pistons/cam. And mine are cast rather than forged. Cheers Ian
  12. Zs-ondabrain and all, I have rebuilt my triple 48s Dellortos using this firm www.racecar.co.uk/dellorto/. I know that they are in the Uk, but they do ship worldwide. I had no problem getting the bits I needed. As for set up get hold of "How to power tune your Weber and Dellortos " by Des Hamill, a great book, and this will give you all the info you need to know about setup (which will differ from the 2.4 and 2.8). I think 40s and 45s are still available new. I hope that helps Ian
  13. RIP260Z posted a post in a topic in Help Me !!
    Texasz, An interesting question. I am not an expert, but I have gained a bit of knowledge from looking for carbs for my 3.1 I am building. I have went for Dellortos 48mm, as they were available at the time. I don't think there is a "best" carb for a 3.1, I think its down to experience/preference of the carb guru. I think Rebello favour Mikuni for example. It all boils down to the jetting of each carb. The jets go in increments (say for more or less fuel at a particular point) and it depends on the increments. Dellortos have more increments over some areas than Webers, so it makes the fine setting of the carbs easier. But the big point is the size of carb for the engine, a set of 40's on a 3.1 is not ideal as the carbs are not quite big enough. With a 3.1 you can run either a 45mm or 48mm. In How to modify your Datsun/Nissan engine, in the carbs section, there is a formula to work out what would be an ideal carb and choke size. Though these overlap, hence why 45 or 48mm are fine. I think any of the carbs you have mentioned are fine, with little or any diffences, as long as the carb is setup well, thats the main point. I hope I have answered your question. RIP260Z
  14. RIP260Z posted a post in a topic in Body & Paint
    As far as I am aware, the vent emblems were marked left and right so that they were put on right. The reason, if on correctly, the side of the emblem that faces the front of the car is solid. The side that faces to the rear has a indent. Therefore, my understanding is that when the car is moving forward, air can be "sucked" out as the air travels over the emblem and over the rear. If the emblem was on the wrong side, the indent pointing to the front, the air would be "pushed" into the vent through the indent when the car went forward. Thus less ventilation. Cheers Ian
  15. I would like a pair too. I was wanting a pair of originals, but when I came to buy them they were getting silly money. So I have a pair from MSA to go on for now. I wanted the chrome look as it would look good on my dark paintwork. Around the $200 I would happily pay and the shipping to me in England RIP260Z
  16. Hi SteveK, I am considering using Wilcox to tune my engine setup when I have rebuilt it (its going to the machine shop tomorrow)....I take it you would recommend them? And this is my first post......off and running Cheers Ian
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