16 Years old, first Datsun/Car

[JSM]

Oh wait, yeah I would pass on it too.  I didn't realize the head core plug was missing too.  I was looking at the block one next to the oil filter.  That looks like the rubber expanding plug.

In your first post, you mentioned you have another 280z motor, plus the 240z motor that was seized?  Or was the 280z motor the one your thinking on buying?

 

 

Edited August 23, 2017 by JSM

[footballnick17]

The 280z was the one I was thinking of buying


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[JSM]

Did you take your 240 motor out and dissemble yet?  You know why it was seized?

I have to ask, but it wasn't in gear when you were checking it out right?  

Edited August 23, 2017 by JSM

[gwri8]

There are a few Canadians here on the forum like @wheee!.  They might be able to point to some Z clubs in your part of the continent. Also might know where parts/engines are.  I'm sure they will chime in at some point.

Edited August 23, 2017 by gwri8

[footballnick17]

Yes the 240 motor is out and disassembled, it was seized because it sat for 30 years without running, but indoors, I think there was also a head gasket leak so coolant got into the cylinders a rotted away.


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[wheee!]

Quebec is a ways away from Alberta, bien sure....

 @grannyknot  might know of some solutions closer to la belle province!

Edited August 23, 2017 by wheee!

[gwri8]

2 minutes ago, wheee! said:

Quebec is a ways away from Alberta, bien sure....

 

But on my map it's only a couple of inches away...........

[footballnick17]

I found this block near me for 125 the crankshaft is in there but no pistons or rods.


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[wheee!]

yeeesh.....

[footballnick17]

yeeesh.....

Not good I'm guessing


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[footballnick17]

Not good I'm guessing


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He says he also has some blocks with the head still on, with pistons rods etc, that are in much better shape.


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[gwri8]

You'd be better off finding a complete engine... There is a thread on here called awakening the beast, or something like that,   It's all about reviving an engine that has been idle for a very long time.  Do a search.