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Installed a Harada manifold on my 3.1 last weekend. Car started right up and sounded excellent. Only issue is I had to drill out the vacuum plug on the manifold. Big bummer I had to remove the manifold after the car started up perfectly. Anyone know the thread type and size ? Bspt ?

I like the tether on that tool better than my orange and blue ones. I replaced a head gasket on my 620 last week and got the cord of the tool stock under the cylinder head. I didn’t realize it until I tried to remove the tool and reinstall cam sprocket.

Rich beautiful attention to detail as usual in your projects.. You inspire me man !!

Nice! I should of been working on one of my Z's instead of going to the Z bash.

I have two of the metal fan shrouds, when I was a kid my buddies and I would go the the ecologys in San diego. There would be at least 3 to 4 rolls of 240's back in the day.

Zed Head, yes I'm referring to the shroud not what I call the finger guard that's on top of radiator Thanks for the reply. After looking closer at my collection of fans I can see 2 diffrent fan clutch locations on the assortment of fans. I must have a few zx fans and a few 72-78 fans. Looks like the zx fans are closer to the radiator, situseen I think your right. Thanks for the input, hopefully between the 3 cord radiator the full fan shroud and a belly pan my stroker will not overheat in traffic. Thanks guys.

Hi guys, I have a 71 z with a 3.1 stroker f54 block. my radiator is a Motorsport auto 3 row copper. I want to use the stock metal fan shroud that I have. I have collected several different fans and noticed that the fan clutch attachment points are diffrent depths on the fan. My question, what year of fans set further back from the radiator. I want to buy a new fan and know that there are differences over the years. thanks for amy information . rex

jim, thank you for the info.. Much appreciated !

Hi guys, does anyone know the size of the drain plug on a f54 block. Thanks Rex

I used the brake hone route also, Harbor Freight 6.99 dollars and a little filing on the key. take your time and you can get the dampner to fit. Good luck Rex

Sounds like a good truck, I have a 620 and a 720 4x4.. Try ratsun.com as for brakes there are a few people making good quality brackets that allow disc brakes up front and in the rear. I ran with the drums for years, when I changed to passport/pre runner brakes the improvement was awesome... Good luck with your 620 Rex

I know Jerry, he's not a flake just sometimes he has too many projects cooking at once and gets behind in commitments. If you don't hear back from him in a few days i will call him for you. Rex

Found a 79 zhawk at pyp in Chula Vista today. Paint was cracking, pretty much a rust bucket. looked like a plain 79 zx with Seattle Seahawks decals. For the local S.D guys theres a 73z pretty complete one row up from the zx. Rex

Read your post better and found the links you provided.. Thanks for the links Rex

Beautiful build, very well done.. i like the look of the fuel rail you have. Did get the rail from Wolf Creek ? Rex

I used connectors from Volvo sedans, They have a pinch tab and fit very well on a 280z. Of course you need to solder well for the best connection. Rex

The guy on ebay that sells/makes copper headgaskets for datsuns can make any thickness of gasket you want. you supply the material he cuts the gasket, i think he is in the Phoenix area could be the same guy. Also Tomei makes a 2mm headgasket that i use for a 3.1 stroker. Rex

Glad your car was found, at Ecology there is a 77 2+2 thats almost 100 complete. Rex

Most likely the 85 was an open diff, clsd's were first used in 6/87 and after turbo 300's Rex

Don't know how i missed this.. If you have a just in case list put me on it please. I know it's late in the game, but who knows.. Thanks Rex

I think i remember his add over at hybridz, the engine was a high school project and one of the cylinders needed a sleeve installed. This could be a total diffrent person so please take this as fyi and not fact. However the price is great if the correct machine work and balanceing has been done. Rex

Look into a rop ( regional occupational programs) i did a welding class at Southwestern College. I think the class was free or a small fee.. rop is a great way to build skills and learn new trades. Rex

Nice score a kingcab for 600 dollars, I have a 620 and a 720 4x4 kingcab. Check out ratsun.net a wealth of knowledge on 620's and 510's.. Rex

Do you have your fuseable links covered ? Rex

Rich, way to go man! If you have any interest in a set of 16x7 nicely polished enkie 92 mesh wheels let me know. I was going the Ebay or Craigslist route but will offer the S.D zcar guys first dibbs. Rex