siteunseen Posted July 12, 2014 Share #73 Posted July 12, 2014 Put a new 3 row brass and copper 280 radiator in my '72 240 and a full shroud. Radiator fit great just hangs lower because of the added transmission line cooler cavity. Dumb a## me didn't get all the parts before I started so I'll have to wait until Monday morning for the different shape lower hose, every chain store has the upper but no lowers. Beers are on me, literally. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48189-2014-what-did-you-do-towith-your-z-today/?page=7#findComment-451503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted July 13, 2014 Share #74 Posted July 13, 2014 I pulled off the intake and exhaust on the 260Z today. After I pulled off the carburetors, I noticed this... I knew I had an exhaust leak. I just didn't know the manifold was trying to snap in half. I took my time and got the intake and exhaust taken off. The flash of the camera really emphasizes the magnitude of the leak. After that I got the materials to make my redneck soda blasting cabinet. I'll let you guys know how it works out. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48189-2014-what-did-you-do-towith-your-z-today/?page=7#findComment-451515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted July 13, 2014 Share #75 Posted July 13, 2014 Wow, it looks like there was a fire or a bomb explosion.I made on of those with your blower shoved inside clear tubing, it works but it uses ALOT of soda and a huge mess. My neighbors wouldn't even look at me for a few days, it covered everything. Can't wait to see what you come up with, it's gotta be better than mine. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48189-2014-what-did-you-do-towith-your-z-today/?page=7#findComment-451536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted July 13, 2014 Share #76 Posted July 13, 2014 Great to see you doing something that ain't measured in volts Steve. When you go back together, install a set of Ztherapy round tops and it'll put a big smile on your face! :ogre: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48189-2014-what-did-you-do-towith-your-z-today/?page=7#findComment-451538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted July 13, 2014 Share #77 Posted July 13, 2014 Don't be too surprised. I am going to try the SUs on the 260Z when I put it back together. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48189-2014-what-did-you-do-towith-your-z-today/?page=7#findComment-451539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter260Z Posted July 13, 2014 Share #78 Posted July 13, 2014 I would try to find a 72 exhaust manifold for a replacement. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48189-2014-what-did-you-do-towith-your-z-today/?page=7#findComment-451540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted July 13, 2014 Share #79 Posted July 13, 2014 I would try to find a 72 exhaust manifold for a replacement.I already have an MSA coated 6 to 1 waiting to go in. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48189-2014-what-did-you-do-towith-your-z-today/?page=7#findComment-451551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted July 13, 2014 Share #80 Posted July 13, 2014 .......and while you're at it, how about an E31 or early E88. Use your existing head for a boat anchor in Lake Lanier! LOLLOLLOL Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48189-2014-what-did-you-do-towith-your-z-today/?page=7#findComment-451558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
moelk Posted July 13, 2014 Share #81 Posted July 13, 2014 Bought an 2 owner 280zx today. Will pick it up in about 1-2 weeks. Good =motor/trans/diff. Bad=about everything else : )Will build that motor (aming for 190-200 hp)and drop it in my 240z. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48189-2014-what-did-you-do-towith-your-z-today/?page=7#findComment-451560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted July 13, 2014 Share #82 Posted July 13, 2014 .......and while you're at it, how about an E31 or early E88. Use your existing head for a boat anchor in Lake Lanier! LOLLOLLOL I've used up my "while I'm at it budget." Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48189-2014-what-did-you-do-towith-your-z-today/?page=7#findComment-451564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted July 13, 2014 Share #83 Posted July 13, 2014 I tried my hand at cleaning up the intake. This is what it looked like before. I cleaned it with degreaser and rinsed with denatured alcohol. (If I remember my chemistry correctly, the ethyl alcohol with mix well with any remaining water and help the water evaporate.) Then I cleaned it with brake cleaner and a brass brush. I followed that with the redneck blasting cabinet and soda blasting. As Cliff mentioned, it takes a fair amount of baking soda, and it won't blast off too much. I had to scrape off some of the excess grease with a razor scraper and picks. I followed that with some more brake cleaner and steel brush. Then finished with more blasting. I use a brass wheel on the balance tube and blasted some of the other parts. I rinsed all of the parts with water and sprayed again with denatured alcohol to remove the water quickly. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48189-2014-what-did-you-do-towith-your-z-today/?page=7#findComment-451568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted July 14, 2014 Share #84 Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) I sense a new fire.............careful Steve... h.p. is more addictive than ohms and volts. Edited July 14, 2014 by Diseazd Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/48189-2014-what-did-you-do-towith-your-z-today/?page=7#findComment-451584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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