P90 With Dished Pistons (Yes, N/a)

[madkaw]

460 is the limit for stock springs and valve seals from what I have read.

[HuD 91gt]

Picked up my new motor yesterday.  It is missing the ZX distributor as well as the oil pump drive shaft.   Does anyone know if could I use the drive shaft from my current L24 motor?  If so, will it only work with my L24 distributor?  I've taken a quick look at the FSM, but I don't quite understand how it is all connected without seeing it in person.  

[madkaw]

It should. Shaft sits in oil pump, pump connects to timing cover. Gear should be closest to the pump. Look at your FSM for timing.

#1 cylinder TDC compression stroke

Insert so dizzy tang is sitting 11:25 clock

[siteunseen]

I did the ZX swap into my 240 and used the original shaft, no problems.  Here's some pictures to get you familiar with what you're about to do,

http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/distributor/index.html

 

It'll be a lot easier on a stand than in the car, timing the oil pump and distributor shaft.

[HuD 91gt]

Thanks for the confirmation guys.  I think I will do the E12-80 swap on my L24 first and get it set up properly, then swap the new motor/ignition in the future.  There are so many variables that are completely new to me, and I can see myself screwing something up and getting completely frustrated if I do it all at once.

[siteunseen]

I found "my" best deal at amazon.com, newly reconditioned distributor with the E12-80 ignition for a '79 ZX $100.  Then a Crane PS20 1.5 OHM coil for $40.  That has been one of my best upgrades yet, it was like going from charcoal lighter fluid to gasoline on a campfire, they really made a difference.

 

You'll need a ZX cap and rotor too.