resurrecting a 1977 280Z

[Zed Head]

You can buy this length in coated professionally prefitted tube at your local auto parts store.  Run a piece of string or wire over the orginal to get the length.  Bend the new one to match the shape.  I might have mentioned this already.

[MM569457]

I’m at a work stoppage with the drum brakes. I’m upgrading the front discs to Toyota S-12-8. Putting a fresh coat of caliper paint on them.

[MM569457]

16x7 wheels came in. I was emailed stating they’d be back ordered, but they arrived a week later.

[Av8ferg]

16x7 wheels came in. I was emailed stating they’d be back ordered, but they arrived a week later.

I got the exact same wheels from MSA. Same size and color. They look great in my opinion on these cars. Have you decided one tire size yet?

[MM569457]

205/55

[MM569457]

Or 205/50

[Av8ferg]

Mine are 205/55 R16


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[MM569457]

Parts are coming in. I’ll get the drum brakes turned this weekend and try to finish out the brakes.

[Av8ferg]

You’ll enjoy putting in the clutch master.

[MM569457]

I’m guessing that’s sarcasm

[Av8ferg]

6 minutes ago, MM569457 said:

I’m guessing that’s sarcasm

I’ve done this 3x.  Make sure you match the length of the shaft off your old one.  You want the  throw length to be the same.  It’s hard because you have to compress the masters rod, push the spring loaded clutch pedal in a confined space.  Plus you need to light.   It’s a really tight area to slide the clevis pin in.  So I found a much easy technique because what I explained above is almost impossible unless you have hands of a 3 yrs old and weigh 58lbs and are good at Yoga.   
Here’s the way to do it . Once you match the shaft lengths by adjustment of the screw, then observe the threads sticking out the U-Joint. (Count them).  Then remove the U-joint from the masters shaft .  Go and attach the U-joint to the pedal.   You won’t be dealing with all the pressures .  Once the clevis pin is in and c clip on the go and install the master from the engine side.   Lightly screw it in so it won’t fall out.  Go back in the car and grab the threaded shaft and screw it into the u-joint you just attached to the pedal until the threads are are the right length from your previous measurement.   Now go and tighten down the master in the engine bay.  
If you enjoy cussing and getting passed off try the first way first.    
 

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Lol. I’ll make sure my son holds the flashlight!!