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Sorry I had it backwards... the left side hose goes to the top of the rad so it is the hot side......now if I was lucky to own a motor like that then I would know better.

Here is the coolant input for that motor. Same flow pattern:

Here is the Nissan S20 engine with a similar cooling architecture implemented that John mentions above. This engine collects along the top of the block:

The resto 71 I did has the same set-up. I have to remove the brake master to remove filter #5&6 I think you should paint your inspection light silver

Nice to be so close to paint. Looking forward to more photos. Good Luck Dan!

Cool Dad Nice Z too!

Careful with the synchronometer choice. The STE has two versions. Get the BK (Silver) one as it can read higher flow. The STE meters seem to be designed for lower flow from a single cylinder per carb throat. A Z with SU's has 3 cylinders drawing through one carb throat. The Unisyn is better for higher RPM balancing @ 3,000rpm.

Do checks... this is important. My bad memory seems to remember there being a relation between the pressure plate thickness and the collar height.

Re-post related to the table above: I decided to compare master cylinder area to total caliper piston areas for common Z part combinations and apply hydraulic principals. Important Note: The total caliper area is the area summation for all pistons in both calipers. From the data, it is clear to the Sumitomo 4 pot (Toyota S12-8) caliper upgrade has minimal area change from stock (2%) thus there is no significant change in required pedal pressure nor a significant change in pedal travel. With reference to the table, the common upgrade to a 15/16" master and S12-8 calipers will increase pedal pressure by 11% but reduce pedal travel by 11%. For a 240z or 260z, this will reduce pedal travel from 140mm to 126mm (which is what an 82 280zx's stock travel is) Negative values mean less travel and more pressure. Positive values mean more travel and less pressure. Stock brake pedal strokes 72 240z: 140mm (Longest) 74 260z: 140mm 75-78 280z: 123mm (Shortest) 82 280zx: 125mm Pedal height from floor is 203mm Examples: Adding a S12-8 calipers to a 72 240z will increase pedal travel from 140mm to 143mm (2% more travel) Adding a S12-8 calipers and 3/4" master to a 72 240z will increase pedal travel from 140mm to 195mm (39% more travel). This is not good as maximum travel is 203mm and the pedal may hit the floor if a slight loss of fluid occurs. Data: Stock Datsun 240z to 280z caliper has two 53.98mm pistons (I could only find 72-78 data) S12-8 caliper has two 42.82mm & two 33.93mm pistons S12-W caliper has four 42.82mm pistons

Some rad support and inner fender details on these pages: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/open-zcar-discussion/34681-x-ray-view-internal-body-cavities-240z.html 2009 240Z build : Classic Z General - Page 15 http://bringatrailer.com/2011/09/01/put-right-early-vin-1970-datsun-240z/ 240z with RB26DETT, multilink, EPS, etc - S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z - HybridZ Goonfan's 72' 240Z Resurrection build - Project Datto - Ratsun Forums FuFu'Z 240Z Project! 56K warning... too slow. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/open-zcar-discussion/25643-total-restoration-project-71-a-7.html

Use a light coating of a good high pressure molybdenum spline grease on the spline and throw-out bearing sliding surfaces as well as on the yoke and fulcrum pressure points (refer to FSM for the exact locations). Also remember to use a thread locking compound on the pressure plate bolts. Use long head bolts in the back of the engine to align the transmission. You may have to slam the transmission fairly hard into the engine to make them mesh.

DJ This thread has a great attachment that walks you through the work: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/articles-our-members/17688-repairing-240z-combination-switch.html More Help: combo switch site:www.classiczcars.com - Google Search

DJ This thread has a great attachment that walks you through the work: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/articles-our-members/17688-repairing-240z-combination-switch.html

I had the back turn light fail on a recent restoration. A wire in the turn indicator came unsoldered. Clean all connectors as Zed HEad mentions above. You can take the switches apart to refresh the contacts.

The original flasher has a hole for screwing to the steering column.

Nice work. You may wish to consider tucking the plastic gas filter high up behind something metal to prevent road debris from a direct hit.

She uses her bionic foot to brake and eats up a platform shoe in the process. I remember scene that from age 9.

50min and 1hr:17min http://youtu.be/yuwxA03tFK8

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