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Where's the throttle blip?! You were right there, reach out and do it! Looks good. Can't remember what's under that "distributor" cap.

I happen to have the 1986 200SX manual. It shows the older style shifter. And similar ratios. I had wondered if there was a four cylinder out there that might use it. Good luck.

P.s. There are also truck versions out there. They differ in overall length. You might measure yours and put the number out here.

I found an old picture of an 83 280ZX front case next to a 1985 300ZX case. The V6 starter position is actually lower not higher. Not sure what's going on with the FSM pictures above. A picture from the front of the bolt pattern and drain slot might help ID it.

The starter position seems high. I think that might be for a V6, like a 300ZX. Edit - The shifter would be different though. Not sure what you have there. People do swap front cases, 280ZX front case on 300ZX gear set, after some relatively minor modifications. But it will only bolt to an L6 in the wrong, tilted, orientation. Here's an 83 280ZX followed by the 88 300ZX. Notice how smooth the case is also.

Maybe the chain tensioner is loose and it takes a few revolutions to pump up.

Canada? https://parts.nissan.ca/p/Nissan__/Washer-Adjust--Drive-Pinion-Washer-Adjusting-DRVE/89625148/38154-P6034.html

Or repurpose from a similar application. https://justdifferentials.com/shop-by-category/components/shims.html

If you have the Nissan Subaru part number you might look at other applications and hit the wrecking yard.

You might trying to talk to the source. Amazon is not known for accuracy in their product descriptions. They say that they know stuff. https://www.smallpartsinc.com/contact/ https://www.smallpartsinc.com/about-the-company/ “Excellence & Service with Integrity” Being an excellent metal stampings provider isn’t about what equipment we have, it is about what we know, and how we conduct our business. Striving to live up to our organizational values above translates into value for our customers

It's been a long time since I've thought about changing browsers. The Google folks are probably getting complacent. Now I have both open at the same time. Firefox for forum writing stuff, Chrome mainly because the Bookmark import feature sucks across all browsers. If I could import Bookmarks in the same format I have them saved on Chrome I'd probably just switch. I'm in Firefox and just corrected two misspelled words, make that three, that were highlighted. Yay Firefox. Seems to have better inherent ad-blocking too.

Tseting in Firefox. Looks like a Chrome broswer problem. Misspellings are highlighted here.

Anybody out there know why spell check would stop working on the site? Seems to have happened right after a Windows update. It's checked as on in Settings but doesn't work on any forum type web sites. Still works in Outlook email though.

Interesting low number 1970 on BaT. The seller is not really pushing the uniqueness angle. He says $10,000 reserve, but BaT says No Reserve. He might get it anyway, if a collector/restorer gets interested. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-datsun-240z-115/

The gasoline does not soak in to the metal. If you fill the tank with water once and empty it it will be purged of all flammable material. Gasoline is partially soluble in water, so any crevices, cracks, or rusty spots will be extracted of their tiny amount residual liquid gasoline. Dry ice would work well too, after all of the liquid gasoline is removed. If there is liquid left in the tank the CO2 will push out the vapors but the liquid will revaporize once the CO2 is gone. One reason that CO2 works well also is becuase it displaces the oxygen. No oxygen, no flame. But CO2 is also dangerous for that reason. Closed spaces and all that, plus the possibility of freeze-burns. Water is cheap, safe, and easy. The hardest part is getting the insides dried out afterward. I'd just use water. CO2 is great for underground tanks because they're big and you'd have to pump out the water if you used it. But a Z tank can be tossed around pretty easy. Why is my spell-check not working anymore... p.s. I've taken some classes where these types of subjects were studied.

More heat? Make sure the heat is focused on the parts that need to expand. The casting that holds the outer race or the bearing inner race. Not the axle shaft. Looking at the drawing, a torch flame on the casting/housing is your best bet. Inner and outer so the bearing races get hot too. If the grease isn't smoking there's room for more heat.

It's a no reserve have fun big bumper last year 280Z driver. Not a 71 collector model restoration worthy investement. Don't get too carried away in the critiques. It's for the guy who wants a drivable hobby car. Or a quick flip. Buy it, get it running, keep another Z on the streets, make a few bucks.

Here's a good basic 280Z for somebody that wants to get in to the Z world and drive one without spending too much. Lots of nickels and dimes waiting to be spent but it should be pretty easy to get back in to good running shape. Might even make a good "will it run and drive XX miles" video. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-datsun-280z-158/

Measurement of the inside diameter and pictures of the surfaces will tell the story. There's a limit, it's marked on the drum itself. Borrowed this from an eBay ad. He wants a lot but didn't provide the critical information. A shop won't turn a drum beyond the limit.

I actually did check all of the washer part numbers on the internet. None of them came up as the "D" washer shape. Who knows. Maybe they were only "D" on the assembly line, and normal as a replacement part https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/parts/nissan-washer~08915-43610.html

I'm really just here for the puzzle. Can't find them on carpartsmanual but they do seem to be a thing. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-datsun-240z-112/

Where would a "D" washer be used on a fender? I didn't even know what one was so I got on the Google. And there are several shapes/types that are apparently called D washers. Maybe add some description? https://www.google.com/search?q=d+washer

And don't forget to run the clutch disc up and down the main shaft to be sure it moves freely.

Might as well pile on with more stuff. How does the nose look, where the throwout bearing rides? They do wear, but you have the cast iron cover so it's probably fine.

If you have a new shaft seal installed then just clean surfaces and a new gasket should do it. Here's an odd thing I ran across once though - the clutch fork pivot pin threads leaked fluid. It took me a while to figure out the fluid ran down the fork and off the end of it to the ground. A weird leak. If you had that out, or even if you didn't, I would use some thread sealer on the threads. The lock washer is not a sealing washer. Also, don't forget the countershaft bearing shim.