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Well look at that, my original E41 has two blanks on the top and the one in you photo has one. Wonder which one came first?

7too7 Just to be clear, this is the set up you want?

You are correct, I have been using a selection of general purpose files. As well I learned something today. ZtooZ I sent a PM

That sounds like a great tip, I will try the on the one I have left to do.

I start with a large body file, than finer files until the shape is correct. Than on to sandpaper going from 80 down to 600. After than a couple of 3M super fine and micro fine sanding pads. Than on to the buffing wheel starting with the black and finishing with the red polishing compound. A clean with Mothers Alum polish to finish it off. It is quite a bit of work to get one done. The most aggravation comes from the files loading up with alum and causing deeper scratches than the file.

And that is the only thing I miss from work after retiring.

Not sure what you are saying . the PCV connection is still there under the left linkage arm where it always was. These have both the PCV and brake vac connections.

Found a couple of balance tubes in the carb bin. Thought I would try my hand a welding alum. They turned out OK, but if you look close you can see the fill area as the wire I used must be a different alloy than the original alum.

Here are a couple that might help, I do not have a good pic with the final plate welded on like in the first photo, but I did weld one in.

It is a immersion type https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/zerostart-5348/accessories-16449/winter-accessories-16523/engine-heater-11348/freeze-plug-engine-heater/3100040/4871285 standard equipment right from the dealer on most cars up here. But I agree with everyone he should still stay away from that motor.

JSM FYI that is a block heater, not a frost plug.

There is a bit of information in this thread. It is a HLS30UN

That is great, glad it fired up. Now to get it on the road.

Thanks: I have tried to get the paper to change the rare statement, not sure where he got that information. Not from me! I hope he changes it.

Too bad you are only around for a couple of weeks, might have talked you into comong up for this. http://alljapaneseclassic.com Dan

I see it has the hard plastic cover on the wiper motor as well, wonder when the change to the soft bag happened.

Cool, My car had both the bracket and connector on the gas pedal. I found the lever and cable on Ebay. I have always had my hooked up since I finished the refresh on it. It is way too cool to remove. Not sure how it is unsafe?

Jerry: Have you tried your local Nissan dealer. I bought one a few years ago for $175 cad.

That is good news, I am sure after helping you take it apart and look at all of the parts that the MSA kit came with two "lower" seals and no "upper" seal. But why we could not get it to work using a mix of the old and new parts I do not have a answer for. Glad you are done fighting with it.

Yes the manifold for a late 73 with the Hitachi carbs is much larger, as well the length of the two into one connector pipe is shorter to match the larger manifold. It is likely that your good pipe is off the 73. And the one you show looks like someone drilled it out to fit. I would try to find a good fitting pipe instead of modifying the manifold. Dan

I ordered one at my local dealership about three years ago. It was around $190 Cdn.

Here is a pic of mine before restoration. As there was still the cloth wrapped hoses, I am sure they have never been removed. So another vote for taper on the engine bay side.

Your local dealer can order a lot of parts if you have to part numbers. This link is a great resource. In Canada they can order much more that the US dealers. http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978 I have used this one for parts, they have a limited selection, but with free shipping on orders over $100, it is one of the better ones. https://www.autopartsway.ca/?a_aid=e5f0619e wheee! is correct some stuff you will only be able to get down south, so be ready to pay shipping/exchange and duty. Lordco also can source quite a few aftermarket parts, but I find their prices a little higher than online. Most of your used or hard to find parts are going to come from members here.

I would think this would work well. https://www.ridgid.com/ca/en/hex-wrenches

Changed the brake shoes and pads. Took it out for a nice drive.