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It's irritating to go to ebay (DATSUN 240Z PARTS) ..........25% of items listed are REDDAT parts. Why doesn't he just mail out a catalog? If MSA did that it would take forever to go through the drill!! (IMO) Les and Charlie could really futz things up.

He's a mystery to me.....He has good stuff and a good business.......He just wants to "milk" you on shipping. If he would just ease off on that, he'd have a lot more business.

Thanks Arne.

I've searched past forums and couldn't find this in any of them. If I'm swapping out an automatic tranny to manual in my 73 Z, is the console the same for each, or do I need to buy a different console for the manual tranny?

The green Z wants to hurry up with the transplant before the new government health plan disallows it!

The "Just SU's" DVD shows how to solve your problem.....you simply bend the bracket that attaches the nozzle to the bottom of the carburetor with a pair of needle nose plyers to relieve tension.

I 2nd the bad air pump bearing. Chop the belt and try that.

It's an absolute joy to drive.....The engine dynoed at 160 rear wheel H.P. (190 flyheel H.P.) The P79 is a great flowing head, even with the liners.Remember, if you want to run SU's, you'll have to drill out the fuel pump opening (I got a machine shop to do that). If I were you and already owned the P79 head, I'd go with it! Guy

Greg.....Carl and I tried to figure that already.

Rebello knows what they're talking about (obviously)........Here's a good web-site with a wealth of info. He discusses the P79 and what he's found regarding the exhaust liners (he doesn't think they are very restrictive). The headers look great! Good Luck! http://www.datsunzgarage.com/

Thanks guys.....just found the culprit based on your suggestions. It's something loose or touching under the steering column......I reached up there and gently moved the wires around and things are back to normal. Now to pull the steering cover off and check which wire is the culprit! Electricity is something I know very little about except that "It bites you when you can't see it". Thanks for your ideas. Guy

Jeff...... I use 10w-30. (FWIW).

I buy mine at NAPA, buy Autozone also has it. Just order it by the case.....about $70.00.

Everything was working fine on my 70 Z, until we were taking it off the dyno the other day. Now, the rear tail lights don't work when the headlight switch is activated, brake lights don't work when I hit the brakes, but the front parking lights and instrument lights come on when I hit the brakes!! I would appreciate any ideas you guys might suggest. Thanks Guy

I agree.....Remember the P79 is shaved .080.....Would the W53 look the same if shaved?

Carl....Yes the P90 and P79 are identical except for exhaust ports and liners in the P79.They boast the best quench of all the heads and according to Doc, allow a better "burn". I believe that they are referred to as the "peanut heads". Guy

I agree....my L28's build more power, but the L24's rev higher and are more fun to drive (IMO). I'm currenly building a similar engine...L24 bored .040 over....E31 with L28 valves (similar to your setup) ,throw in a Isky Stage II and voila....I can't wait to fire it up!!

Beautiful job Rich.....The wheels really bring the car out, and I love the Safari Gold!! Guy

Carl.....Here's a close-up of the P79 head shaved .080 in. You said you wanted to see the combustion chambers. Guy

When I ordered my brakes from Arizona Z Dave sent me hardware that worked with 240z hubs. You need to specify which hubs you've got when you order because of the different offsets. I bought the Willwoods.

Thanks Jeff.....If ever in Richmond,Virginia.....come on by!

WOW!!! What a difference the new Willwood's and coilovers make.....you can get the car right down on the ground and when you stop, your face feels like it keeps on going! Thanks Jamie and Russ!

I told my wife....I want to be the first on the block to collect all four....70,71,72 and 73. I'm missing the silver 73!

Warren.....Thanks for the pics....I think the 205-55-16 is the best choice for the 16x7" rim (no offset). Beautiful Z .....silver's my favorite color!

I live a quarter mile down the road from where I saw you.......stop by sometime if you're riding that way and we'll chat Z's. Guy