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The injectors all open at the same time. You can switch plugs at will. The throttle valve switch is a possibility. Stuck at wide open. Another piece in the meal.

Funny that you're "ticked" about the 1-2 gap but the reason people "fawn" over the close ratio units is because it gets rid of the 2-3 gap in the wide ratio transmissions. Just saying, you're making the same argument just different gears. If you think that gap is big wait until you shift in to 5th with your Case 3 gear set. Have you picked a diff ratio?

Without the actual number and knowing where it was taken, can't really tell what you're saying here. It might the the most important measurement you can make on the EFI systems. "a reading back" doesn't read well.

There's a procedure in the FSM for determining oil pump wear.

The only way to be sure that that the wires are intact from the coolant temperature sensor to the ECU is to measure resistance at the ECU plug. If you do that you are testing the wires, the sensor, and every connection along the way. I would not do anything to the coolant sensor, not even remove the plug at the sensor, until I measured resistance at the ECU plug. Start at the the end, not the middle.

"What else could it be?" is an expensive question. Better to inspect first. Did the engine ever run before it was garaged? And are you saying that no oil is being produced or no oil is squirting at high velocity? At low RPM it just dribbles.

The coolant temperature sensor is the most likely cause, based on your symptoms. You need to measure the resistance at Pin 13 of the ECU connector to ground to know for sure. Installing a new one won't help if the wires aren't connected to the ECU. I just now realized, after many years of browsing through FSM's and Fuel Injection Guides, that this drawing has the pins numbered, right in the drawing. I never looked closely enough before.

If you do install another seal make sure to put a little bit of sealant around the edges. If somebody scratched the seal mounting surface in the past (or you, maybe), you could have a leak around the outside of the seal.

I meant now. It leaks now, right? Seal quality might affect high mileage but if it's failing within 100 miles then changing to a different brand probably won't help. Maybe you damaged it during installation, of the seal or the propeller shaft. No offense, just to give you perspective, but that's a simple job. What did you use to shine up the slip yoke? It should be close to mirror finish. If you left some texture on it that might have damaged the seal. And, sometimes you just have to do things over, the same way. Might have got a defective seal.

Meet your doppelganger... https://forums.hybridz.org/topic/110792-high-rpm-shifting-dynamics/ Don't overlook the need to match the transmission ratios with the diff ratio.

Seems like it might not be the seal. There are other leak areas. Got a picture of the tail housing, with the dripping oil?

Are you sure that you have good spark? The ignition module is in the cabin with all of the humidity. Not sure what you mean by the "line" connecting the cold start valve. The CSV plugs/bolts in to a hole in the top of the manifold. Try squirting the fluid in through one of the vacuum hose holes.

What resistance value did you get? Ohms. "Checked out" might just mean you measured continuity. You need the ohms. If there's water in the fuel the filter will collect much of it. You could remove the filter and drain it in to a glass container and see if water separates out. You could also see if it starts using starter fluid. If it does that will be a clue but you'll still need to do some detective work.

Could be water in the gas, maybe. Condensation. Moist air can get in through the cap, if it doesn't seal well. Or the coolant temperature sensor isn't making good contact. You need to get resistance measurements on the coolant temperature sensor. Can't tell if you measured that or not.

That would be a good idea. Penetrating oil is not meant for that type of lubrication. Not sure cylinder pressure will tell you much until it's been running and the surface rust has worn off. The shifter probably feels bad because the bushings are shot. An easy fix.

Turning by hand will not be fast enough. The oil pump has clearance inside that will allow the oil to leak past the rotor before it builds pressure if you're turning it slowly. Dribble some oil over the rocker arms and cam lobes and use the starter, with the spark plugs out, and you should be fine.

It only got 4 bids. Fall and winter aren't the best times to sell a sports car, either.

One of the shift rods in the C transmissions is of larger diameter than the B's. You have to drill the hole out in the front case for the swap. Can't remember which one but it's probably shown in one of the guides. atlanticz or zhome.

The car's scissor jack under a block of wood on the back of the pan allows you to adjust the angle of the engine, letting it hang a bit to give you more room for the transmission installation. It wants to drop in the back. I've seen pieces of 4x4 between the valve cover and the firewall also but that's pretty rough. Don't use a hydraulic jack, they leak down. If you attach the crossmember to the back of the transmission before installing it makes a good handle to keep the transmission from rotating.

The plastic ones are still available, apparently. They seem to work fine. I always thought that the brass mod was for when you couldn't find the original plastic part. Not sure what the benefit is. I think it can be buzzy also if you get a loose one. I get the urge to fabricate parts but a pros and cons comparison might be worthwhile. http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/power-train/transmission-control/5-speed/31

Make sure that the collar/sleeve matches the pressure plate. It is the most common mistake that causes problems. Search "92 mm" on the site. The bearings are the same, the sleeves are not.

The filler plug can leak also. Lots of small leak spots. Rare to see a dry transmission.

I think that Mike has the site tied to Facebook somehow, maybe that's the connection. He's probably building post count for some reason. What's up Bob? @BobGarnett

jonbill joined the forum a year and a half before you did, Bob.