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Have you started to identify which contacts they used inside the shell? There are lots of different members within the family, and I'm not sure which ones they used. They are the split finger version and are not gold plated... Those two things you can tell from just looking into the connector. But beyond that, I haven't looked into it. And also within the family... There is JT (Junior Timer), and JPT (Junior POWER Timer), I believe the major difference is the inclusion of a spring (on the power version) to clamp the female contacts closed tighter. So if you're concerned with contact force, maybe you could "upgrade" a couple contacts to a JPT version instead of the original JT? Not sure it's even possible, but just a thought.

The tanks fit. What you don't say is whether or not you have lifted the tank all of the way in place so that it is hitting something. IIRC the last time I installed a tank (about 4 years ago), the key is to get the tank up high enough so that you can get the filler neck through the opening in the body. Also make sure you have the top vent hoses connected before you try to get it in place fully. After you get the filler neck in place, that will help hold the tank up. As for lifting the tank, if the car is on jack stands, this will do a great job of lifting the tank: https://www.harborfreight.com/450-lb-low-lift-transmission-jack-70262.html That way you can use your 2x6s to help get the tank to the right height.

Ahould i retard the timimg from 20 to 17 degrees and then adjust the fuel mixture in both su carbs? This are my engine specs.

To clarify above, the combination of the two metal bands and the mounting bolts are still leaving me 3 o 4 inches shy of being able to connect properly. Hope that helps.

OK after some down time I tried to install the new gas tank from S30. i have spent a couple of days wrestling with this thing. My problem is that I cant get the tank high enough to connect the two tank mounting bolts. It's almost as if they are too short. Obviously they cant be because they were holding up the old tank. Since I'm doing this by myself the scenario is that I'm laying on my back under the car trying to hold the tank up with one hand while trying to attach the mounting bolt with the other. It's not working. I've got a small wheeled dolly under the tank with some 2x6s stacked on it so I'm not having to lift the tank all the way off the ground every attempt. Any ideas from some of you smart folks will be appreciated. Rodger

@Mike Think we could fenagle a group buy? You are in charge of negotiations of course!!!

Ah, step on out you have gone this far! Educational purposes of course for the rest of us!!!

I’ve never had much respect for the Chilton or Climer (sp?) service manuals, once I realized they were nothing more than stolen excerpts from the real service manuals and how they claim to handle all Datsun Z models from 1899-2050 in one book. Talk about cherry picking and massive omissions I thought Now that the real manuals are available online, I rarely look at them. However, the other day, I got a Climer manual with a parts horde and happen to flip through it just to see if I was missing anything. I might have to eat my critical words, when I found a compilation listing of what seems to be ALL the possible timing options 70-78. “Maybe” they did a bit more than just decide which pages of the FSM’s to include. This was sparked (see what I did there?) by a Z friend with limited Datsun knowledge who was asking me about timing specs for his 71, telling me he looked on line and found really wildly varying numbers and couldn’t decide which one was right. Well, there you go. the list shows a large variation depending. PS. It also has a pretty high quality set of schematics for the various years and transmissions all in one place. I read most of the text! .

Yes, and yes. At first I wasn't able to find someone who would sell me just one (I often have problems loading mouser.com, arrow.com, and any other edgesuite protected sites. I am a hacker/bot, apparently) but it looks like digikey just loaded for me and I can have for $14 incl shipping

One thing I never skimp on is fire extinguishers. I'd go with this one for your Z. https://www.h3rperformance.com/products/halguard-pro-halon-clean-agent-car-fire-extinguisher-1-25lbs Not cheap but very effective. Love the registration tags, part of the cars history @Captain Obvious Mine still has the original license plates from when it was new in Roseburg Oregon in October 1970, found the original plate frame from the selling dealer Burness Datsun. Even got a copy of the original title from the DMV.

Good looking car! Love the color, put some orange on there and you've got a mini-917. I bought an all metal rechargeable from Lowes. It fits perfect (barely) in the tool bin behind the passenger's seat. I think this is it? But I don't remember the black handles. Mine are aluminum color. https://www.lowes.com/pd/First-Alert-5-lb-Premium-Rechargeable-Fire-Extinguisher/3822503

Sorry to hear about you and Janet's health problems but like everything else, if there's one person that always figures out a way it's you. So glad to hear from you! Cliff

Great to have you back on board, Phil. Your how-to articles, posted both here and on the Atlantic Z site, have remained an important resource for all of us Z owners.

You did a great job, with both the car and the build thread. Thanks for the update. We now have closure! 😄

Oh sorry, I finished it up, drove it a few miles, had a very small oil leak I fixed, timing cover bolt(s). The front brakes or hubs were getting hot, resolved that issue quickly. I've probably put 600 miles on the car since. It rides unbelievably smooth and quiet. There's nothing left to work on. I'm at a loss now, it's kind of a strange feeling. What a battle it was though, I really enjoyed the challenge for the most part, and I miss it.

One more vote for the Wesco Roadster Retractable belts. You definitely want the 11" extention. I used only the OE bolts all araound, did not requre the hardware kit.

Mine is a July 1970 and I believe it languished since........

Thanks for the tips on the seat belts guys. So for the Wesco Roadster seat belts... What length buckle end did everyone use? Everyone use the 11 inch version? And any input for a fire extinguisher style?

Philip, It's so good to hear from you. I think of you and Janet often. Please reach and get in contact when you're feeling up to it.

I haven't seen the gasket separately. but if the whole connector shell is only a couple bucks, why not buy one and strip out the gasket? Couple pics to go with your text above. The red oval seal is what you're looking for, right? And these are the plastic retainer strips you mentioned maybe?

All, I have several NOS of this BMC: As you can see, it is missing the casting mark noted below: Can anyone identify the production period that my spare are applicable to? Thanks, Keith

Apologies will never be necessary when one is caring for family and self. I am so very glad to see you back with us, your humor and knowledge have been sorely missed. For those of you who know them, here is a pic from ZCON 2015 when my wife and I were fortunate to make the in-person acquaintance of Philip and Janet. What a grand time we had hanging out with this couple and others from the classiczcars group.

@Parman This thread ended abruptly on May 25th. What's the current status of your project?