Engine & Drivetrain
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I've noticed that many of you have stated that an all aluminum radiator needs to be isolated from the radiator support to prevent galvanic corrosion. I've purchased a direct fit aluminum radiator (similar to what MSA sells), and I would like to see how some of you have mounted your radiators so that it's not grounded directly to the radiator support. I've seen mention of plastic sleeves and rubber and I would also be interested in knowing where these can be purchased. Thank you,
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I am not really new to working on cars since I have over 45 years of working on cars under my belt. Many years ago I used a volt meter to test antifreeze but for some reason I stopped and never used the test again. Below is some info I grabbed off Google about it. What I am looking for are some test results from you guys on your Z's and whatever else you have to test. I tested a S15 JIMMI I have and it was high as was my 71Z. I think my Z has a ground issue that is causing the high reading. The JIMMI was dead antifreeze but the high reading is what I think caused a freeze plug to leak and the steel back plate of the water pump to leak. This weekend I will tackle the Z to …
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I'm getting ready to do a swap on my 73 automatic to a 4 speed transmission. Does anyone know if the driveshaft for the automatic and 4 speed are the same? If this is covered in another thread, please let me know as I couldn't find one. Thanks Guy
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I know I'm missing this somewhere but what is the Tranny type numbers for a 77 280Z 4spd and 5spd and also for the 81-83 280ZX? I know there they are Type B transmission but dont know what number designations they had or part numbers they were called like " FWxxxB " or what ever for example. 1977 Type B 4 speed Fxxxxx 1977 Type B 5 speed Fxxxxx 1981-83 Type B 4 speed Fxxxxx 1981-83 Type B 5 speed Fxxxxx What are the x numbers? Need to know to see if Custom gear ratios can be made. Thyanx ~Z~
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Mine is a 78 280Z. It had a 4 speed tranny when my friend bought it a year ago. He replaced that with a 5-speed. When I bought it from him in Feb I replaced all fluids, including the transmission and differential fluid. The a/c went out in June, so I started driving with the windows down. It was then I noticed a lot of transmission whine, especially when I am by some barrier like fence or wall. It quits if I disengage the clutch and just coast. It drives and shifts fine, even at different speeds. Have I got a problem, or is this just a noisy transmission? Davey G
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My car hasn't been driven very much since I bought it last November..maybe 6 times total for less than 5 miles each time. It's been driven once in the last six months...about a one mile drive. The previous owner rarely drove it. I did a cold compression test today. I figured this engine had high compression pistons but the piston, cam, and any other specs were known only to the original owner who is unfortunately no longer with us. Well, it has high compression on 4 cylinders . I'm not sure what to make of the results. Too much sitting up or sticky valves or both. Rings? Any thoughts? 1-185 2-200 3-100 4-195 5-185 6-115 I tried 3 and 6 again after a couple squi…
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I want to start a thread where members give one step performance improvements that gave them an economical boost in HP..... Like..... has anyone added L28 valves to an L24 E31 or E88 and put the stock engine back together and reported on that mod improvement alone. That would be a real easy and economical mod that would put L28 type flow with the shorter stroke L24 block. I would be interested in that result........or maybe someone just put an European rapid advance distributor......nothing else. How did that help. What else?
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Any thoughts on or experience on this brand of rod. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/connecting-rods-Datsun-L24-conrods-/350033555975?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item517fa03207 I see they really come out of china but would they bother making a sub quality or knock off for such a small market. Not sure whether to chance it if I'm spending $5000+ on my motor rebuild?
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Question to the Group – I am getting ready for an engine/head rebuild - Here is what I am planning on doing – any suggestions? I am wanting to keep it basic and nothing too wild. I am going to be sending the car off to the body to have the engine bay detailed and repainted. The engine will be painted the correct Datsun Blue. This is my first rebuild and my buddy that is a ASE Certified Master Mechanic will be handling this project for me. I am not underestimating his skill level, but I know there is a lot of knowledge with our membership and would like to hear your recommendation. I only plan on having this engine out one time and want to get it right. Share y…
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I have a 76' 280Z, with the original L28Ein it, it recently failed smog, for running extremely rich. Not only that but it started giving me more problems once I got it back from the smog shop. On the way home from smog the oil pressure was very low, I want to say around 15 Psi, oil level is fine though. It was checked the next morning after it had been sitting all night long, and currently if I drive it around the Psi level is normal. The next thing though is it smokes a lot if you rev it at all, or under normal driving conditions. Around 2500+ RPM. The smoke is white in color. It will also shoot black "soot" which I can only assume is carbon build up from inside the moto…
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I just rebuilt the top end of my 260 engine. Head redone, headers etc. It is now making blue smoke. If I let it run in my garage the smoke actually burns your eyes. It seems to be gas rich? In any case I am getting some feeddback that maybe my rings are gone. I am going to look at doing a compression test. But two questions: Does this sound like rings. If I have to replave the rings can it be done through the bottom end with the engine in the car. Can I pull the oil pan and go in that way. I hope so my wife just got the garage back from doing the top end. Hate to see the look on her face if she sees an engine on a stand where her parking space in the garage used to be …
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My son's '77 280Z is still on it's way to becoming a daily driver...long, slow process. First we tackled the fuel system (cleaned, sealed tank, new fuel pump, good pressure 40psi to rail, new injectors). Then we replaced all vacuum hoses, cleaned all electrical connections, etc. The car RUNS but there is no power. I thought maybe I had no COMPRESSION, but today I did a compression test and came out with what seems like good compression: (1=150, 2=155, 3=160, 4=150, 5=155, 6=150). The spark plugs were black with carbon and somewhat oily. When it does run it burns a bit of oil. If you have a suggestion I am all ears. Otherwise, I wondered how to: set the prope…
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