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Actually, cases are getting better. But it looks like the risk is spreading across the country again. Not so localized. https://covidactnow.org/?s=1575515

People are excited about the vaccine rollout but overall things are still getting not getting better yet. A few weeks ago only Arizona was red in this States map. For anyone planning that big celebration party. Super Bowl weekend will probably start another wave, with variants included. My daily PSA and dose of happy sunshine news. https://covidactnow.org/?s=1575515 https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/

Might be that he's just picking up a crankshaft from a car in a wrecking yard. We've all probably seen what people will do to get their parts there. Pretty common to see a Z engine leaning against the firewall, on the valve cover. I'm sure the details will come out.

People do crazy things, see attached link. With an automatic you might even have room to drop it with the flex plate attached. Who knows. It will be heavy. https://forums.hybridz.org/topic/81528-replacing-piston-rings-with-the-engine-in-the-vehicle-l-series-faq/

Interesting hard top sun roof though. Not sure how it works.

Another 71. Over-riders, shiny mag wheels, and... an L26. Might as well just drive it to the wrecking yard. Ruined! 💀☠️↘️ Chassis: HLS3005807 https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-167/

One of the orange 72's didn't get bid very high. $20,750. Seems like original is the key on the early ones. Keep those old parts.

Pretty cool. So my "snow plow" thought, from the drawings, was correct.

There is a ton on the forum about "PU" bushings. They're all about the same. It all depends on what you're trying to do. Nobody can say if you should or shouldn't without knowing that. And you can get them cheaper on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Prothane-14-2001-BL-Black-Total-Kit/dp/B003AVWMN4

Must be one of those stealth upgrades.

Seems like they'd disintegrate and disappear before you even got them installed.

If the 260Z 4 speed is original it's probably has the wrong part. 12/74 4 speed's would be for 1975 280Z's. There are 280Z 4 speeds sitting in people's garages around the world, I think. They come up for sale but never sell, even for cheap. If you look through the links you'll probably find other parts from the early 4 speeds that will cross over to your 5 speed. Compare the part numbers.

If I'm seeing things the way I think they are, a 4 speed built after 12/74 uses the same part. You could probably find a 4 speed for under $50. Maybe the guy you bought the recent 5 speed from has one. http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/power-train/transmission-gears/4-speed/from-sep-71/6 http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/power-train/transmission-gears/5-speed/19

I wasn't exactly sure what was meant by over-riders. Never have really understood the purpose of them on a Z, I could see having them on a Bronco or Blazer to tie down the canoe on the roof. I guess they might protect the Z body from a Bronco or Blazer bumper though...

It's a tsunami. Another orange 72. Seems mostly original even down to the coolant hoses, which is scary. Shiny on top, crusty underneath. I had rims like that way back on one of my first cars. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-datsun-240z-161/

I'm no expert but I don't think that that is usable. Besides the broken teeth, the cone surface for the synchro is rusty and maybe scored. It doesn't look like much but is actually a very precisely machined surface that has to fit the synchro surface just right. And, the remaining teeth still look bad. They should be sharper, they've been abused. How does the same part from the other transmission look? @zKars

I like the bumper feelers. How else do you know when you're there? They don't look bad either.

Matte or eggshell.

Today's auction entertainment, if you like watching people spend money. The Black Pearl 78. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-datsun-280z-84/ Reserve not met at $26,000. That paint code means a lot, apparently. Otherwise it's just a crusty old 1978 280Z.

The next wave continues. Crusty underneath but looks pretty good overall. Wouldn't a white dash be cool (neat)? 1973, lots of originality. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-datsun-240z-151/

The blue ZX went for $26,250. Pretty good money, it was in excellent shape though.

No 260Z or 280Z category? How can that be?

Here are some part numbers that might help. @Captain Obvious has modified his car in that area and might have some thoughts. http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/engine-280z/fuel-tank/to-jul-76 http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/engine-280z/fuel-tank/from-jul-76

This is normal for 1978. It's a flaw in the design, but useful for testing the fuel pump circuit. It should only happen when the key is On though. Turn key On, remove sender plug, pump runs. Only 1978 does this.

Several of us have had new aftermarket parts fail soon after install. The seals seem to get damaged because they don't clean the parts before they assemble them. We recommend taking any new aftermarket part apart, cleaning the seals and bores, and reassembling before using. I developed a trick on that clevis pin. Tie a thread through the hole in the pin, then use a wire to thread the thread through the hole in the pedal. Pull the wire through the hole, then the thread, and use the thread pull the pin up to the pedal. Then you can use one finger or a screwdriver to do the final push through the pedal. The thread is thin enough to make it through the hole beside the clevis pin. I could not get my fingers up there even though a PO had created room with what looked a hammer and vise-grips in the past.