Capt Mark

I picked up a tank that was supposedly out of a 260 and trying to put it in my 70/240, the straps are about 3” short . Do I need to hunt down longer straps or longer bolts or drop back and punt ? :stupid: Anybody been here done that? ps....The 260 tank is near perfect inside and out........ Thanks mark

Montezuma, PM sent.

Thanks Mitchell, I sent an email to Dave, he has helped me out before. Montezuma, I believe the Nisan part number is 12010-Y8606 (1mm over) but not 100% sure, I think the 81-83 non-turbo had flat tops. Thanks for your input, this is my first motor build. I have owned 3-240s and never killed a motor, in-fact the motor that is in the car runs great but the numbers do not match. Looking for more horses to drive on the weekends.

Thanks Guy, I will give him a call Monday. I want to get this Motor running, no pun there...:-) Capt Mark

Ok here is my issue... I bought a short block N42 built by Marc Sayer, performance engineering in 1999 that was wrapped and stored. He put dished pistons in it, but I want to go with flat tops and bump up the compression. L2.8 - 1mm (040) over flat tops To the point… I am having a hard time finding flattops pistons 040 over. Not looking for forged, Motor should be under 180 hp so cast is fine. Does anyone know who sells them or could you please point me in the right direction? This is my base specs "for now"……(going in a 70/240z) • l2.8 N42 Block flat top pistons punch 1mm over • E88 head w/ mild porting • 1mm head gasket • 270-80F cam grind III • New timing set • N36 intakes ported w/ early z balance tube • 4 screw SU Therapy w/roller bearings, modified jetting, nozzles • 3/2/1- 2.5” Header jet coated w/ new twin tip exhaust • Lighten fly wheel • new clutch, pp and t/o bearing • HEI Points less distributor • Turbo oil pump Thanks for the help, I will take all I can get. Capt Mark ps... I searched pretty hard all day

After looking at it long and hard I sucked it up and re-did the ball joints correctly, just because someone was an idiot that is no reason to be an idiot. I can now do ball joints in under an hour....... Lance thanks for your opion you are right they built it that way for a reason.... Capt Mark

I am redoing the front end of my 70/240 being careful to label and bag everything as well as taking many photos. I picked up everything from the powder coater and started to reassemble when I noticed the photos were not inline with the book, it seems the brain surgeon that worked on the front end last assembled in opposite sides. Yes, the brake calipers were forward on the car also the ball joint were mounted on the bottom of the transverse links. Ok, I got the brakes going in the right direction but mistakenly mounted the ball joints from the bottom of the transverse link. :stupid: It seem to clear every thing and actually cleans up the assembly. See attached Does anybody see a problem with this assembly? Will be OK as is? thanks for the input. Capt Mark

The trick is to take it to someone that does it all day, he will show you, and he did. now...... how do I delete this thread?

Ok, I think this will be an EZ one what is the trick to getting the retaining ring around the outside seal on the caliper pistons? Thanks for the help.......

I had the exact same problem and it turned out the relay was fine, the problem was the starter. I replaced the starter and it has given me a problem since. Capt Mark

Thanks again Carl, that is what I suspected. Capt Mark

Well it is raining just about everyday now its time take the legs off the Z and put on the new suspension so........... Does any one know if the 70 tie rod ends and ball joints are different size than 71, 72, 73 ? Thanks Capt Mark

I have continued to drive it and power has stayed about the same.... Got a compression tester today and did a compression test today and it is all over the place...... #1 = 153 psi #2 = 155 psi #3 = 150 psi <------head leaking here #4 = 151 psi #5 = 162 psi #6 = 160 psi What should the approx range be, L24 w/ and E88? I could not find any specs in the books or on the net...... Thanks again for your help..... Capt Mark

I have a 20-20 maco paint jobs, it looks good at 20mph - 20 feet away.....I bought it that way, it is a driver and I will leave it that way until I want to go into full on worry mode. If you have the budget and want to show then car spend the money. my .02 Capt Mark

Carl......New head bolts are on the list...... Beandip......Oil is clean, I need to do a compression check ASAP Ed......I am sure they are rusted in...thanks for the air impact tip I think I will drive it till the rainy season (summer) I have most of the suspension parts to do as well........ Thanks for the input..... Mark