bartsscooterservice Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share #181 Posted November 15, 2013 Just arrived today, full weather stripping for the car from datsunparts llc So now I have all the things for re-paint. Hopefully somewhere spring. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45423-my-datsun-240z/?page=16#findComment-436141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmorrison146 Posted November 15, 2013 Share #182 Posted November 15, 2013 As for the vibration, take a look at how many wheel weights are on your wheels. If there appears to be an excessive amount of weight required to balance a wheel/tire, you might have problem with a tire being a bit out of balance. If the wheel is out of balance a bit and the tire is out a bit and the heavy spots line up, it's noticeable.I had this problem with a Michelin tire on an Audi -- they broke down the tire, rotated it 180 degrees on the wheel, reseated the tire, and rebalanced. Took fewer weights and the vibration was gone. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45423-my-datsun-240z/?page=16#findComment-436142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share #183 Posted November 17, 2013 As for the vibration, take a look at how many wheel weights are on your wheels. If there appears to be an excessive amount of weight required to balance a wheel/tire, you might have problem with a tire being a bit out of balance. If the wheel is out of balance a bit and the tire is out a bit and the heavy spots line up, it's noticeable.I had this problem with a Michelin tire on an Audi -- they broke down the tire, rotated it 180 degrees on the wheel, reseated the tire, and rebalanced. Took fewer weights and the vibration was gone.The vibration is 95% gone now. I also did what you say, it helped, but most seemed vibration from the front suspesion/steering rack etc, worn out parts, which I replaced. I think when a better diff is placed, it's all gone. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45423-my-datsun-240z/?page=16#findComment-436264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
filletsunruly Posted November 20, 2013 Share #184 Posted November 20, 2013 Nice ride you got there Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45423-my-datsun-240z/?page=16#findComment-436464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share #185 Posted December 3, 2013 (edited) @ filletsunruly: thanks man A few more things I needed arrived. Datsun 240z Heater Hoses & Firewall Grommets - NOS Datsun 240z,260z,280z,280zx Engine Oil Filter - NOS ( short version ) Datsun 240z,260z 3 - Way Water Pipe / Connector - NOS Datsun 240z Lower Radiator Hose - NOS Datsun 240z Air Fliter 1970- 6/72 - NOS Datsun 240z Braided Pcv Hose 1/71- 6/72 - NOS Datsun 240z,260z,280z,280zx Accelerator Pedal Pad - NOS Datsun 240z,260z,280z,280zx Radiator Drain Tap - NOS Datsun 240z,260z,280z Foot Rest Pad NOS And 2 second hand interior strut caps. I cleaned them and gave it some black paint, semi gloss. Edited December 3, 2013 by bartsscooterservice Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45423-my-datsun-240z/?page=16#findComment-437318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share #186 Posted December 3, 2013 It's still in San Francisco with the shipping company.. I forgot, I got a message from IGL Shipping that they diff was under way that was on 17 November... So hopefully it will arrive this month. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45423-my-datsun-240z/?page=16#findComment-437319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share #187 Posted December 14, 2013 I bought something interesting from Ebay: Original 1971 ad signed by Mr.K in 2011 in Tokyo. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45423-my-datsun-240z/?page=16#findComment-437874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share #188 Posted December 22, 2013 Thanks. Yeah I believe that's what the original information says also. Took the 240Z out for a drive partly in Germany again today. The weather was not so good. But it was a nice cruise again There's a few things on my mind, firstly the whining of the differential. My patience is running dry waiting for the diff from the US. If it will not show up in Januari I will be bringing away my current differential for a rebuild. Secondly I'd really like the have a 5 speed for both overdrive/lesser fuel consumption and more speed on highway, since I feel the engine has power enough on the light car. But I don't like to modd it with later era parts... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45423-my-datsun-240z/?page=16#findComment-438347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share #189 Posted January 13, 2014 Yesterday I re-polished my mag wheels again...lot's of elbow grease First wet sand to max 1000 grit, then polished it by hand with Autosol. Took me about 6 hours for all 4. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45423-my-datsun-240z/?page=16#findComment-439521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartsscooterservice Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share #190 Posted January 15, 2014 Flashplayer:cry: Me and my iPad. Ill have a look later on the pc.Goodluck with your diff. I understand your situation and frustration. Been through it with a inlet manifold from the US. Been waiting 14 months. I gave up waiting and found another one. The first one nether came. Chas Good news... seems the diff finally arrived... I'm going to pick it up next saturday, let's wait and see Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45423-my-datsun-240z/?page=16#findComment-439681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroDat Posted January 15, 2014 Share #191 Posted January 15, 2014 Hey Bart,Thats good news. I was wondering if you woulg ever get the thing. Hope its an improvement on what your now using after all that hassle getting it.Chas Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45423-my-datsun-240z/?page=16#findComment-439692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
olzed Posted January 15, 2014 Share #192 Posted January 15, 2014 .Good progress Bart. The wheels look fantastic. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/45423-my-datsun-240z/?page=16#findComment-439702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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