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So....on this same topic, does someone have the definitive answer as to what size the balance tube holes were originally tapped to? How about the outlet ports on the thermostat housing? When I bought my '71, the PO had roughly carved a plug out of wood and wrapped a piece of bailing wire around the balance tube and over the plug to hold it in....I drove it that way until I pulled the engine for my current L28 swap project. At one point, I picked up an NPT plug and tried to plug it but realized the NPT was not the factory fit, so I put the wood back in and left it 😄 (Now that I think about it, that may have been a contributor the obnoxious gas fumes....) LOL. Now I am looking to properly plug all of the unused holes and would like to know what standard was used at the factory so I can acquire the proper plugs. I have done quite a bit of searching on this topic and have not found any definitive answers. At some point, I'd like to Identify all the sizes and compile a list for the Z community to avoid future "mashing" of the wrong size plugs into parts that are becoming harder and harder to find in good condition. I just placed an order with McMaster-Carr for 1/8 and 1/4 BSPT and BSPP plugs and will use them to check the different port sizes (that is, IF I can remove all of the rusty OEM fittings!!! LOL).

Which ZStory header are you getting?

Cannon Manifold and three 40 DCOE 151 (spanish pedigree) weber 151s. I have had these apart and cleaned them but they still need to be gone through and verified. I had them on my Z car running since 2012. Pulled them off and need the space in my garage. Comes with oversized rod ends, and throttle arm mounting bar (less deflection), which is a modification of my own. Carbs are complete. I am pretty sure I have the air horns that came with them. I can ship to anywhere in the CONTIENTAL US, but shipping will be on the purchaser. I will box them up in a protected WEBER carb box individually. For the manifold and carbs I am asking 800 dollars plus shipping. Please give me an email at sdamico555@Gmail.com

As I've been saying for some time now; the upper middle class collector car market has been depressed for at least the past 10 months. Yes, should have taken the 90K.

My 1971 Z didn't Have rubber Bellows type dust cover boots on the strut rod. The manual doesn't show that the car came with that. But it seems like a really good idea to add those before I reassemble the struts Any thoughts on that idea?

I'm installing new KYB's I like the idea of a light coating of lube on the inner walls.

They have a 15mm square socket available on Amazon. Works like a champ with a 1/2” pull bar. I chose the Harfington model. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=15mm+socket

This guy was using an undefined Honda Accord booster. We need to figure it out. It bolted right up!

@cgsheen1 I was going to post in another thread but didn't want to thread jack, I'm hopeful to make it to Zcon in your area next year and check out your cars

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Yes you're correct. However, will a customer accept an exhaust manifold that will start to show corrosion almost the minute he leaves my shop after spending X amount of $ for a Y operation? Asking rhetorically as the answer is obvious. Everyone and I mean EVERYONE was very happy with the Jet-Hot cast look including, but not limited to, the Franklin Mint car.

Zzzzzzzzzz…..

Not that weren’t expecting

I know most people on this forum want as much stock and original parts as possible but, at least it’s my opinion, maybe some modern upgrades / mods are in order to keep these cars on the road. Aside from all the aftermarket suspension upgrades I know that Apex Engineered also sells new steering racks (with right hand inner tie rods) and just the right hand thread inner tie rods. Replacing just the inner tie rod(s) for right hand thread once might be a good solution for the NLA drivers side outer tie rod. And yes Apex does sell them separately and in pairs. https://apexengineered.com/shop/s30-240z-260z-280z/inner-tie-rod/ No I’m not sponsored I just like what they’re doing and ordered some stuff to fix my 280z.

Been a while since showing 2446 bones…and she got good bones. Slowly finding time and discipline to prioritize some shop time. It is fun putting a few peices on the rear, dash will be coming out to recover. Had been a while since I have inverted to disconnect heater control cables….throttle lever cable at top of the gas pedal assembly…etc. rear panel is too dark, debating to reshoot to lighter shade….

I did the yellow/blue wire grounding test. I had both the Floor Temp and Fuel warning lights on. I guess I have an independent to the fuel sender's thermistor issue with the Floor Temp sensor. I will check the relay under the pass seat.

I dont believe the 510 has a rheostat

I am near Canada:)

$840 (plus shipping) at Motorsport Auto.

I appreciate the clarification. The articles I read did not provide that information.

I stole this cassette from my step-a s s hole when I was a kid. When cassettes where still off white colored, before the clear ones. I listened to it so much I still know every word to all the songs but this was my favorite.

It doesn’t seem to be.

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Thank you, Buddy.

Hi Bob: If you are still looking for a welder I would recommend Elhot Metal Fabrication. He is working inhouse at the Shop club on 6th Ave S. He has done rust repair on 3 of my cars over the last 20 years and he is top notch. Of course with 30 years of experience, he's not cheap. Cheers, Mark G