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Here's an alternative view on the function of the missing screw (#13). Its purpose is to adjust/manage the effect of the servo (#6). The servo is an emissions control device to slow the rate of deceleration of the carbs when the accelerator pedal is suddenly lifted and avoid a dump of raw fuel into the intake. That's why the decals on the air filter say "don't touch". With the servo deleted from the balance tube, this screw either missing or present makes no difference. The zip tie on the linkage can be left in place or removed, same answer - no difference.

Removal of the panel generally makes access to the filler tube easier, might also help in accessing the small vent lines in that area when getting the tank back in. BTW - removal of the panel usually requires removal of the RR tire so its up to you as to the amount of work you want all of it to be.

Yeah, your pic is not showing but your questions are pretty straightforward in describing the situation. 1. The wiring harness at the tank does include connections for a electric fuel pump in addition to leads for the sender. 2. Yes, there is a removable panel on the right side, held in place with three very small philips-head screws. 3. Your choice of screws for this collar, its doubtful anyone will really notice a swap. 4. The OE hose clamps are superior in all aspects to the the common SS clamps at most auto supply stores. I highly recommend using them wherever possible. 5. Grannyknot covered this one. 6. Get all your vent lines installed in the body and protruding under the car. Position the tank under the car and attach the vent lines - a floor jack works well for this. Raise the tank into final position - a bit of lube on the filler pipe will assist it in sliding into the filler tube. Secure the tank straps. Been there, done that!

Smoke from unburnt fuel tends to be black, but from burning oil it tends to be blue. The sniff test is good.

The black-out of the radiator bulkhead and grill mount tabs is commonly overlooked with many repaints.

The five grill mount tabs were also painted black for the same reason.

PM sent.

The car was originally painted as an assembled shell: fenders, headlight buckets, hood, valance, doors, rear hatch, fuel lid - all were installed for painting. So... yes, the engine bay including the radiator bulkhead, was part of the paint effort to get a full coat of body color.

Hey Cliff, First - Happy New Year, I hope you and yours remain safe in the coming months. Here's a pic of a recent horn pad repair I did. I opened a channel around the plastic collar with a small Dremel grinding bit, then added a light wire collar to tighten the cracks. Tighten some, check for fit, tighten more as might be required. Jim

I recommend you add your build date and VIN to your signature line. That info helps a lot in answering parts questions.

+1 on the Molotow liquid chrome pen.

The lower rear part of the frame has a insert, here's a link to MSA's repro part. The OE Nissan part is also still available at MSA. https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic03a05/34-1052A

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Looks great! +1 on no sealant. Consider a light coat of grease on the tank neck to assist it seating in the tube.

Sorry Sean, all the remaining sets are sold. You had already purchased one set, it probably is in Springfield by now. I do not have any of the small caps. Thanks, Jim

BTW - if you don't use an air pump, you want to cap #4 and avoid unfiltered air into the carbs. A 1" chair leg cap from a big box store is a perfect fit.

#5 is for a line from the Vapor Flow Valve (see pic). It is a small valve/manifold mounted under the ballast resistor. Fumes from the gas tank and the crankcase are sent to the carbs for combustion.

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