Hey Gents

I'm getting my Z engine restored update the cam to a more aggressive profile (regrind)The engines is pretty much done but I do need custom lash pads for this cam. My machinist has had issues with the flat bottom type lash pads and would prefer the stock type ones (the one with the little dimple on the bottom). Anyone know of a good vendor? I've used Lspecdatsun before, but the machinist is having issues getting what he needs.

Thank you
Regards
Jan

Edited Friday at 11:44 PM1 day by Pomorza

DatsunSpirit has lash pads……

5 hours ago, Diseazd said:

DatsunSpirit has lash pads……

Sadly not the ones I need.

https://www.precisionshims.com.au/products/slotted

17 hours ago, Pomorza said:

My machinist has had issues with the flat bottom type lash pads and would prefer the stock type ones (the one with the little dimple on the bottom).

Like these? What kind of problems has your machinist had with the flat bottomed pads? Not sure that the dimpled ones are actually "stock type" for an L28. Don't know.

https://jdm-car-parts.com/products/kameari-performance-valve-lash-pads-for-nissan-l-engine

https://datnissparts.com/stock-thickness-120-lash-pads-datsun-nissan-l4-l6-l16-l18-l20a-l20b-l24-l26-l28-13218-y7000/

I think the flat bottom ones are for grinding down? They sent me .190 with my cam kit. I thinks that's a little thick and they say it's all they have. Won't know for sure until I use them so...probably never. 🤣🤣

Here's some stuff. Not sure if they're showing the -Y7000 pads (Replaced By:) or the original part number.

https://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/engine-280z/camshaft-valve-mechanism/25

https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/parts/nissan-valve-guide~13218-a3501.html

Also should note that it's called several different things around the internet. Valve guide, Guide - Rocker Valve, lash pad. Might help for searching. The part number works well though.

12 hours ago, jonbill said:

https://www.precisionshims.com.au/products/slotted

@jonbill Where have you been friend?

The smart ones hide, sit back and chill. That's why I'm on here everyday, trying to learn something. 😁

Bugging the $^!# out of everybody...

1 hour ago, Yarb said:

@jonbill Where have you been friend?

Oh I'm here every day, taking it all in 😄