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I am just planning ahead on the project and just thought it would be nice to have the factory original unit still in place. I am an assistant manager at a nation wide 5,000 plus store company and we do offer 1 year warranty remans, lifetime warranty remans, as well as new units on some applications. For the obvious reasons a new unit is not offered for the Z, but a lifetime reman is available. We changed suppliers for our reman electrical components about 2 years ago due to a high rate of failures. The new supplier has been much better quality but details are very vague about what actually gets replaced. Just thought it might be an interesting challenge to attempt but have no experience in rebuilding alternators. The commutator looks real nice, brushes still intact, bearings still free, but unit was covered in grime and the pulley pretty rusty. The last time this car was running according to the seller, as well as the inspection tag still on the window was 1996. 20 years of use and 20 years of sitting. Neither one a good option. Keep the helpful tips coming and I will continue to do some more research. Thanks again, John-Lugoff, SC. Thankful to the LORD for sparing us from the main fury of the hurricane and praying to the LORD for those who lost so much due to the storm.

installed a set of amber fog lights, they are a NIB set made in Japan for Kmart. I used a spare Hazard switch i had.

Looks close to these from MSA, big time Datsun supplier. http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/11-3051MK I went through the same trouble when I replaced mine, it's like top secret info or Bigfoot. Impossible to get details.

You have my attention and waiting to the surprising news on your 240z. Sent from my [device_name] using http://Classic Zcar Club mobile

1500miles put on since completely rebuiltL-26 symmetric block:Decked .003Crankcase flashing and burs removedThreaded and non-threaded surfaces cleanedDegreased and painted Nissan Blue two timesBored and honed .040All freeze plugs replaced (Nissan anodized)L-26 crankshaft:Polished, balanced and magnifluxed (balanced with flywheel and clutch assembly)Installed with STD Nissan mainsL-26 connecting rods:Alignment checked, balanced and magnifluxed (balanced with STD Nissan rod bearings)Nissan Flat-top pistons:Balanced with .040 over rings (ris pins balanced separately)N-34 Euro head (SSS):Valves lapped and guides checkedSprings and seals replacedPorted to match SSS dia.Nissan comp header:cirmakromedEngine assembled with:71 240Z exhaust manifold (ported)70 240Z flywheel75 280Z distributorMSD ignition74 260Z overhaul gasket kit5 speed manual transmissionUpgraded 4 piston calpers on front brakesCompletely rebuilt suspension system with lots of upgrades:All new polyurethane bushingsRear axleRear axle u-joints $20,000

Im gonna take the risk and pull that distributor out just to verify the state of the gasket seals and o ring. I hope the car engine cranks when i insert it back.

Matt, PM and I'll give you me cell and we chat about options. I have lots of SU parts and air cleaners etc to get you going.

Front legs done. Flowed this: http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/frontwheelbearings/index.html

Done. Ran into a few surprises (spacers aren’t relieved for an o-ring so I made a gasket out of Blue RTV, had to press the spacers on with a pile of washers and old hardware) but it was a straight forward mini-job. All torqued down and ready for bearings and discs.