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30-40 lbs, that's my beer weight! June?????!!!

Thanks for that. I have looked at Red Kote. It would be nice to find a product that had consistent positive reviews. Many of the products have a fairly high percentage of negative reviews. Some of that might be user error and I suspect some of that is corporate warfare. Which makes it hard to find a good product and ruins the value of the review process

Thanks guys! I appreciate that. It keeps me humble. When I think I have it figured out, then I turn out something ugly. These did turn out nice though, and I redid some brake reservoir caps that look pretty good too. Cliff, I think that is for the bottom nut on to the stud. I am looking for the value for the stud into the body. The larger threads on the studs. Based on diameter of the threads I suspect the value is higher than 60...

Does anyone know the torque value for the mustache bar studs? I plated mine but I can't find a value in the FSM...

One of the interesting things about the Caswell sealer is they don't want the tank slick inside. Just knock the loose rust out and coat. As far as I know they don't even want the rust neutralized... Still asking questions at this point, but it's interesting

So I worked on the 240z tank some more. It had a some rusty patches on it from sitting outside. I used Eastwoods "Rust Dissolver" to get rid of most of that. Lots of repeated applications. I also used a wire brush on die grinder to speed things up but it gets all over you. The semi finished product. Some minor areas of paint to strip and a little more rust to deal with... I also emailed Caswell about their fuel tank sealer. It evidently doesn't have as many steps and is a 2 part system

100 microns is almost .004" so not crazy small. That's larger than the diameter of most normal (not thin) hair...

I thought the same thing. If I ever want one I will probably have to fab my own...

My 95 suburban had one on the fuel pick up of the in tank pump. My Z3's have them on the pick ups too

Sold! 16 minutes after you posted it...

I am 6-5 and I found it very snug in there as well. I do think they are great cars thugh...

I think the bird was the coolest!

April 1st, anyone???

They look a little rich to me...

Happy Easter Phillip! To all the rest too...

I have long bars (18") on the engine mounts. It is not difficult to rotate but I do have to pin it to keep it in place...

Amen!!!!

So you used my numbers but your not close to neutral? I have to swing it a little but not much...the car your spinning is an early car, correct?

Oh! your bad!!!! Elephant ears my Lily white a$$!!!

That I didn't know. If you smell "fresh cut hay" while welding, that is probably Phosgene!

A nice pretty fresh zinc'd cap is pretty though! Now to get a nice zinc'd lock ring and screws...

I was not trying to mess with you Jalex, it's been I while since I have removed one and I know the clearances are tight. There is a way to do it with out damaging the paint. Is that being done with tools or the bolts in the cover? If I remember right you need to remove the bolts from the cover before you try to remove the cover. Padding the tower with a towel will help too.

I might agree on this too. I guess there are a lot of unknowns here. I know you can buy "Goof Off" by the gallon. Was he using gallons of this stuff inside a small area? Gloves? Etc.... I wouldn't be opposed to a nice large warning label on the front of the can stating that vapors harmful or fatal in an enclosed area. Use appropriate safety precautions. Manufacturers would oppose this because of sales concerns, but I don't think the warning is unreasonable. There are lots of hazards like this for DIY car enthusiast. I poisoned my self welding on a newer chevy truck with the fumes from the welder. I felt bad for a week or two. The same can happen when welding on galvanized metal. Fumes from body fillers and professional paint supplies too. Gas fumes, plating chemicals, parts cleaners; the list is long. Be smart everybody!!! Be careful and cautious and be sure to ask questions if you don't know. Especially some of you younger guys with your whole lives ahead of you. You could get injured for life or dead. A tragedy when it can easily be avoided!

Do you have a secondary bolt on the bottom of the distributor mount? Sometimes you can get enough adjustment between the 2 bolts