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Why not pull the rocker and take a look for wear on the wipe surface or where it makes contact with the lash pad. If the cam has worn into the rocker wipe surface (cupped), that could cause this phenomenum. I've never encountered such wear, but it could happen I guess.

Disconnecting a plug wire to see if a noise quits is the way you check for a rod knock......if the noise gets quiet when you disconnect the plug wire it could indicate a loose connecting rod.

Well put Zedy......you're right about Eiji. His motors are a thing of beauty and perfection.....well worth the wait.....and the head is where power comes from.

I like your choice of 205-55-16.

Yes.....

"Kinda gets your heart pumpin"!

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=536&day=2012-6-3&c=1 Reminder........The Northern Virginia Car Show is Sunday June 3rd. See you there!

David's selling all his cars eh? Nice looking car.......

.......at this point I tossed both of mine in the dump. I didn't want to screw anything up.

You could still get them from Nissan 2 years ago. Fairly cheap if I remember.

http://datsunzgarage.com/ Does this look familiar? Guy

Jeff.....You've got to get to Richmond sometime to see my cars. I've got to get to Yankee town to see you do your 24 hour thing. Regards......Guy

Correction.....just bought number 5......1972 in 918 orange......just too purdy to pass up! Will post pics when it arrives in Richmond.

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/thread27221.html Thanks Lee......coming from a real pro, I appreciate the comment. We just did a color match for the new deck lid and spoiler. It came out nice. Can't wait to see your finished product. Regards......Guy

Lemon green........

I've got 5 of their engine stands and an engine hoist.....no problems.

The liners aren't that restrictive, if at all. I wouldn't mess with them. I run P79 heads with liners.....I don't notice any difference whatsoever.

Ditto that.....right down the flusher with two new dampers and two worthless bolts. I feel better that I'm not alone....."Another please bartender"!

Dealers choice. I've done it both ways and it really is a 2 man job either way. If you put the engine in first, make sure you support the engine so it doesn't "hang" on the rubber motor mounts. If you put the tranny in first, support the tranny, so it doesn't hang on it's mount. There are difficulties with each method....either will work.

Problem with that, is if the woodruff key isn't perfectly aligned, you'll drive that right through your oil slinger! :stupid:

Yes, I bought 2 premium dampers from MSA.....I ended up throwing them away.....wasn't about to sell my problem to someone else. Don't use those expensive bolts on your stock damper unless you machine that drop down off the washer.

Phillip.....I finally gave up. I bought two performance dampers and they were so tight I was afraid to torque 'em on. I had them machined and still felt uncomfortable. If you use the Nismo performance bolt, don't use it on a stock damper. The drop down on the washer bottoms out on the end of the crank, preventing everything from pulling up tight up front. Been there....done that! Regards. Guy

Tranny first....engine second. Remember to support front of tranny. Either way, two people are really much better. When aligning the motor to tranny, you may need to turn flywheel slightly to align transmission spline.

24 Ounces........Just bought number 5.....a 72 with 36,000 original miles. I think the exhaust is sold. Guy

Don't forget to oil the lips of the seal.....and yes it should be flush with the block unless you have a previous groove in the crank journal, then it should be say .030 inches from flush to contact a clean surface.