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Thanks Gav240Z, From the info your Zed is an early 72. Do you Know the ADR cert date is it 2/72 or maybe 3/72. cheers Steve:classic:

Thanks Trex, I have put your data in. The list for 73 is looking good we should get some great info for the late 73 production at this rate I just hope others supply the data plate engine number as well as it shows the production trends. If it is possible could you ask for this information from other Zed owners in your area of Malaysia. Thanks again Trex Cheers Steve :classic:

Z Kid , thanks for the info. I have loaded it all in. If you notice our Zeds are close in production. I used my AVTAR earlier in the thread to show the set up and it is a 6/73 compliance plate, look at yours, this proves that some parts actually stopped Zeds rolling out in line sequence. This list is starting to go, waiting for more info. Any one Cheers Steve :classic:

Z Kid, if the enthusiast could get hold of it and put it back to rego with work, it is recoverable. With a full set of tags that would register it is a definite goer because of improved re-birthing techniques. As much info as you can and I will put it in if it is reasonable. Cheers Steve:classic:

TELL ME YOURS I WANT TO KNOW your 240Z HS30 production details. I am asking for your assistance. I would like to know the details of your Z, If you have an export model RH drive HS30 or you know someone who does let me know as I want the production details to build a register. My intention is to capture as much information as possible as quick as possible To achieve this goal I need all of your help. I will not include any owner or suburb detail just nearest city state and country that you reside. My apologies to the majority of the site members for not being able to concentrate on the HLS30 as well, but I am sure that from the coverage already on .com you are all well covered. To the information I am after. I am after your production serial number, the data plate engine number the date of production,certification or first registration of your HS30 or a fair guess. so it will look like HS30-102660 L24173261 06/73 M Australia NSW SYD date 17/07/03. One variable is M for manufacture C for certification (ADR) R for first registration. At this stage I am not sure how this will go so please either reply to the thread or PM me the details. If you need my email address that can also be provided on request. If you are a member of other clubs please pass on the information, so that other can, also help HS30 members update, please pass on this information or even better pass thier information back, or provide me with a contact to chase. Thanks for your input Steve.:classic:

drunkenmaster, I am pretty sure your pipes will be identical in size. I was not that lucky, I went OEM 280ZX aspirated format as per mid 82 manufacture even down to the fuel pump & electrics (relays). I had to install the second pipe. I have never been short of fuel at the business end, but I do not put out big HP either ( ask any HONDA driver Ha). For high horsepower application you will have to talk to the guys doing turbo or RB or race.

halz, I have only just started catching info in the last two days. I intend to try and catch as much of the export HS30 world as I can. I guess if you or any one wish to share info either PM me or reply post HS30 xxxxxx L24 xxxxxxx year month country state city. for the month it can be delivery /registration / or compliance (6 R) I will draft something and post it up here. I have trouble bringing up the WA site. When or if I can get enough info I will try to publish. My reason is to find out how many HS30 Zeds are left. Cheers Steve:classic:

drunkenmaster, I dont think you should have any restriction running injection without that extra line. I run a 6/73 HS30 Zed with injection and no problems. I will say though if you can get your hands on another primary fuel supply line from a 2 seater fitt it up in place of the original small return line ( 240z problem), or did yours already have two lines the same size from the factory it was one of the changes nissan made for the intro of injection on the S30, I do not know the dates. Cheers Steve:classic:

Thanks Z Kid, Sorry all, a bolt of lightning for me. I do remember also seeing the system in a late 2+2 260z and I think it was causing a weird problem at the time..just cant remember the exact fault. Cheers Steve :classic:

drunkenmaster, The system is designed to capture and burn the evapouratung fuel vapour, with a vapour lock in the tank when you open the cap to refill. I think you will find only the very first HS30 Zeds had this feature, after that it was dropped ( read cost) as our pollution control was not stringent enough to require the system fitted. I dont think it even appears on the latest of the RS30 production Zed for export. Cheers Steve :classic:

Thanks Joseph, I will put your HS 30 Zed information in to the spreadsheet, I am raising. I will not put owner detail in just area, state and country ie SYD NSW AUS and the date entered that way no one will get upset. Slow old process, do you have original engine detail. Chears Steve:classic:

Hawkwind, I have followed back through the thread, I saw all pictures, the Zed you ended up with looks good. You said the Zed you bought was 10/71 I was just curious as to the HS30 serial number. Cheers Steve :classic:

Thanks Alan, for the clarification on the wing mirrors. This information should be very useful to the Australian members of the site, wanting to utilize these superbly fashioned items as part of their S30 package. I guess it is now up to the individuals to take up your offer of assistance. Thanks again Steve :classic: apologies: back to the thread topic

Just a side track, I have just viewed the attachment supplied by ( HS30H )a front on view of S30 diamond mesh grill on the right and along side on the left hand side is a clearly marked representation of the HS30 grill. For my 2c is the reference data primary (OEM documentation or secondary (Non OEM), as the picture clearly shows wing mirrors on the HS30 picture. This would represent proof that this is correct fitment for the HS30, maybe not in all but in some markets ( Hong Kong and Singapore or Malaysia maybe). At least it provides leverage on the local registration people here if it is primary documentation. just curious. cheers Steve :classic:

Hi Alan, I agree with the view every HS30 has provision for the rear sway bar. Australian delivery appears to have been sporadic with rear sway bars. Both of my Zeds came into my possession with no rear bars. I investigated both sets of mountings appears never installed. On enquiry with local agencies and repairers, RS30 appears to have donated most HS30 rear bars in Australia including mine. As for the early delivery HS30 500 and down I can not offer comment, as I have had not enough exposure. With the R180 I agree that clonk will always be there in some form and it is amplified in the S30 rear end, due to design considerations. I guess what is important here is the premis that the clunk will always be there with an R180 in some form. The trick is to determine what is normal for you. I have found the semi elliptical trailing arm system and rigid front diff mounts on 240K, R30 Skyline and 510 with only minor differences to each other suffered a lot less from the clonk affect ( an exception can always be induced with power application ). Cheers Steve:classic:

I believe the Serial HS30 you have would have had a front sway bar as standard. The rear bar could be an optional one but I do not think it was deliverd like that. You would have to show digital pictures to get a clear idea yes or no for what it is. For the clunk in the back end, a number of individual things by themselves can give the clunk. Loose top canvas strap (front diff mount), worn diff (increased backlash) failed or failing half shaft universal, drive shaft universals, and the list goes on. You can check rotating bits easily and also establish backlash conditions in the diff. Best to get it off the wheels with it out of gear and the hand brake off. then play around with the rotating bits feeling and looking for play. Spin a wheel by hand backwards and forwards you should feel the backlash as you change direction. Hope this helps Cheers Steve:classic:

If the hand throttle is not working, it may be disconnected at the attach point, check in the cabin next to the steering column it attaches to the normal throttle set upat the top, you should be able to see it clearly with a torch when you actuate the throttle lever. Cheer Steve :classic:

Here is, looking from the back LH R200 and RH R180 notice the R200 is larger with a more rounded look. cheers Steve:classic:

With those pivot positions, I went with "Factory New". When I installed my fresh R200, the shop techs told me that factory rubber units for those positions was best then they showed me why with demos of condition and movement from race/road/and rally use. Reason + the existing system works and is not subject to early failure, after viewing my original items I considered that opinion as on my rubber units only light distortion was present with zero movement from original production.I installed as stated circa 1991 never had to revisit these pivots. So for the rear go rubber. Cheers Steve :classic

Yeah I know some clutse has five thumbs. Gav, thanks for the info I had no idea that the early series export model HS30 did not get sold here until mid 1970. I have seen a single serial HS30 in SYD in the mid 90s but the history was not traceable and the condition was not good either. This guy must have a good story to advertise it fo sale as what he is saying. Someone in Melbourne needs to see the car and check the documentation. I wish I was in Melb so I could go round and get some pics of it. Thanks again Gav. cheers Steve :classic:

Hi Gav,

For all the boys in OZ that want a low production number, I just found this in the Melbourne trading post. Has anyone got a look at this car, or possibly taken pics. MELBOURNE TRADING POST 7/12/03 DATSUN 240Z, AUST. delivery Build No. 91, only 300 1969mdls built worldwide, good condition, stored since 1995, paintwork average, body & interior orig, ready to RWCert. Vin.HS30-00091, $12,000. (0417) 786815 Pearcedale. cheers Steve :classic:

I use urethane on my 240Z 6/7 73, on all positions on both sway bars. On both steering rack mounts and the steering shaft joint and both radius rod adjuster ends for the street. I also run all four srtut urethane bump stops. Highly recommended, go get them you wont regret it my 2c Steve:classic:

I just want to jump in here for my 2c. The information that KATS has so graciously shared with us is ground breaking stuff. Yes these discussions are great reading when you get input from ALAN and CARL, two people I think we all have great respect for, both are very well read and have established set positions that are hard to dispute (sometimes). S30 build on the production line in more than one guises from the start. My point here is the marketing strategy was brilliant, ramp up all production on all lines. Release the HLS 30 to the American Masses on ship and a prayer. Creating a good home market product and a growing sales position. Hold an ace up the sleeve ( the export HS30 SPORT ). Yes I say from my exulted position above my sunlight soapbox, " If the HLS 30 had fizzled on the dock in San Fransico Nissan would still have created history with the High Spec Export HS30 SPORT ". This was NISSANS black powder that it was keeping dry. An S30 sibling still under raps with the best export pedigree yet to be tried. I now climb down of the sunlight and hide under my box. G'DAY Steve:classic:

I am suspicious of the of the locator pin hole spacing. I was sure that the pins for the NISSAN auto badge of that age group are closer together, like on the P510 and the 240K autos. My 2c Cheers Steve :classic: