Richard McDonel

View Advert Garage Sale Finding myself with way too much car stuff, and at an age when I should be simplifying things, I'm offering for sale Datsun 240Z parts. Far better they end up in the hands of fellow enthusiasts rather than in a dump or scrap-metal yard. So here goes - if there isn't room on this page, I'll post more: But first three items, all new in original packaging, for later models, 1976-78. These are by Precision Replacement Parts Corp: Part # 80334 N4520, Glass run rubber ,Two of these, left and right, $20 the pair Part # 76801. N4600 R. side door rubber 280Z $70 Now to the 240 stuff: Two half-shaft pairs Fair cond. $20 pair Clutch release bearing New $15 Clutch fork boot New $10 Timing gear set New $100 Connecting rod set Used $10 Flywheel bolt set (6) New $20 Inner shift level boot (rubber) new $10 Two radio mounting brackets used good, power coated $5 Horn button used free Two Rear shock tower caps used $10 L.side "sugar scoop" headlight surround solid $35 Hood some damage at front $60 L.F lower valance with signal lens fair-good $25 L taillight bulb receptacle/reflector serviceable $15 Front bumper needs work $20 L.F. fender fair-good $50 Headlight bucket ugly, but sound $ 5 R.Side window riser good $20 Series 1 rear hatch vent minor damage $20 Performance lowered spring set 11" and 11.25" V. good $50 Two McQuay-Norris steering boots New $20 the pair Tie-rod end left New $15 Tie-rod end right New $15 Rear lower control arm Good, powder coated $50 Brake master cylinder used Free Finally I have two lovely brake rotors, still in their original boxes, made by "Bremstrommeln". These are drilled and ventilated with a diameter of 11" Offset is 1/2 inch. thickness is 7/8" and 4-bolt pattern is 4". I tracked down the manufacturer, and their site transferred me to a site with many different part numbers, all apparently intended for Nissan products. part # in this case is 40206 - 63P02. There was a contact e-mail address to which I wrote and the reply came from Nissan wholesale who told me they had no record of the number. I was asked to check of the make and model, but the list showed nothing older than mid-70s, and no 240Z. These discs have to fit something, and I'm thinking that someone out there would love to have them on a track-day, or even race car. Advertiser Richard McDonel Date 08/23/2023 Price Category Parts for Sale

Love your license plate. I bought my 240 from my son when it was no longer able to provide him with reliable transport. From there I restored it. The license plate I got was DADSON.

View Advert 240Z windshield seal New Nissan windshield seal. Thought I was ordering part 4100, but ended up with 4600. Never been used or even trial fitted. Advertiser Richard McDonel Date 06/20/2023 Price $35 Category Parts for Sale

Thanks Terrapin, that makes sense to me. I have old Black Dragon (remember them?) catalogue that shows the R200 diff as being applicable to models 1970-83. Maybe that's why they're not in business?

Mixing and matching parts from three not-nice 240s to create one really nice one, I'm confused about differentials. There is the 180 and the 200, and both seem to be shown as standard for the 240. Was one an option, or was found only on later cars? Thanks, Richard McDonel

240dkw. Good to hear from you Dan! Sounds like something worth trying. Many thanks. I'll let you know how I make out.

Life seems to have gotten between me and my 240Z over the past month. Thanks to all for your replies. Looks like I missed an auction for hose clamps that might have solved my problem. I was not aware of that auction site before, but will keep an eye on it, as those clamps look right for the job. As for the hose itself, I did check the Belmetric site, but found that their 8mm braided hose won't solve my problem. They show it as having an O.D. of just 13 mm, whereas the rubber hose I have right now is over 14 mm, and I can't get the Z Depot clamps to tighten down on that. The search continues. Thanks again for all your replies.

bluez, Yes, the originals were braided, but between parts stores and an industrial hose shop, I haven't been able to find anything similar. There are of course braided steel hose as commonly used on race cars, but these aren't much of a match.

I'm trying to bring my '71 back to as close to original as practicable. I went to ZCar Depot and ordered two-wire hoses clamps. The rad and heater clamps worked fine, but the fuel-line clamps just won't tighten down on the rubber 5/16 hoses. They tighten, but no much that you can't easily twist them on the steel lines. Apparently the original fuel hoses had a bit greater o.d. than do modern hoses. Any suggestions would be welcome.

Ken, Best of luck my friend! I'll be following closely.

I've been considering the same job on my '71. So far, your pictures are scaring me away from even thinking of it!

About to do a brake bleed - pedal is getting a bit spongy. But I notice that bleed screws on rear drums (1971, April '71) are at the bottom of the assembly. Why is that? Air in fluid rises does it not? Can't remember ever bleeding from the bottom, in any vehicle. Is there are particular technique for bleeding from the bottom? Love to hear what folks have to say.

Thanks fellows!

Should have attached a photo!

I have two 240Z rads. I'm trying to keep the car as original as practical, but have found that one rad has a common brass petcock , while the other has a threaded plastic plug. Can anyone tell me which is stock for a late-1971 240? Thanks

Racer X Thanks for the link. Good to know. Having said that, I'm left unsure as to whether the coolant line through the manifolds began with the 1972 model year, or with the so-called Series 2, mid-1971 cars that among other things removed the rear hatch lid vents. Any idea? Reason I ask is that I have a manifold with the cooling line currently on the car (4/71), but two others, one of which does not have the line lying around taking up space. Thanks

Mark, Thanks for responding. I'm with you on not understanding why do they want to warm the carbs. The other side of that is that until the car warms up, you're running cold water through the line. so what possible purpose can it serve? ps When I first posted this I was afraid I might be asking a dumb question. Doesn't look like it was dumb after all, as several smart guys echoed by confusion.

Apologies if this has already been discussed, but as I work to bring my '71 Series 2 back to original, I remain puzzled by the coolant line running through the intake manifold. I've now reconnected it, but only for appearance purposes. When a car is first started, the coolant is, as name suggests, cool. So how can it have any effect on smoother running when still cold? But on the other side of the equation, once the engine warms up why would we want to be heating the intake manifold? Having the coolest intake charge is fundamental to performance is it not? The cool fuel mixture is more compact and will there expand to a greater measure at the point of ignition. Any thoughts and/or wisdom would be appreciated.

Thanks everyone. I have one now. Local Nissan dealer was able to find one. It took a month, but what the heck - it's taken a decade to restore the car!

View Advert Lowering 240Z springs These came with a parts car I bought. They were on the car, but as it didn't run, I believe they have zero miles. Only flaw is a bit of overspray while a friend was painting the frame of another car, and the scratches on the finish of the mounting surfaces. Fronts are 11 inches tall while the rears are 11 5/8. Stock springs for 240 front are 14.7 inches (373.5 mm) left side and 15.1 right (386 mm)(inch measurements on page FA-20 of my FSM are incorrect). Advertiser Richard McDonel Date 06/29/2022 Price $75 Category Parts for Sale

View Advert 240Z Left front fender Left front fender. Minimal rust. Pictures tell it all. Advertiser Richard McDonel Date 06/24/2022 Price $80 Category Parts for Sale

View Advert Left front corner panel Left front corner panel, with park light lens from '72 Z. Bit of rust, but basically sound and reusable Advertiser Richard McDonel Date 06/24/2022 Price $35 Category Parts for Sale

For whatever reason, I find myself with only one seat belt buckle for my '71 Series 2. Been getting along with an old 3" racing belt on the driver side, but I'm now trying to get the car back to original. Photo attached. If anyone has the buckle or the whole belt (I have a contact qualified to make a replacement belt) I'd be happy to pay. I've placed an ad on the Parts Wanted page, but no responses yet.

Thanks Jim, I'll take another run at the local Nissan store. When I was in there about a year ago the relatively new parts staffers told me they could get nothing older than 1975. Actually I'm not quite sure they knew what I was talking about when I said "Datsun." Frankly, Yes, that is the strap have, but as I said I need the chrome end caps. Yarb, Terrapin and S30, thanks for your thoughts - I'm all over this! Cheers, Richard

View Advert 240Z door pull I need the passenger-side door pull, with the chrome caps at both ends. Anyone? Advertiser Richard McDonel Date 06/13/2022 Price Category Parts Wanted Year 1971 Model 240Z