Everything posted by siteunseen
- Engine Mount Insulator - pilot hole issue?
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OE stereo install 75 280z
Dang! I just got a haircut reading that. You know, it went right over my head.
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[2016] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
If you want a good running motor, read up on Dizeased man at Datsun Spirit Eliji I believe. He has a solid build obviously, ie those five 240s. Rebello is a name brand now, I've read a few unsatisfied reviews on his shop. @Kurbycar32 was one. I'd like to know how his money spent is working now.
- Engine Mount Insulator - pilot hole issue?
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[2016] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
I hated to speak out of turn but I keep up with my heroes and felt confident in saying what I said.
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Engine Mount Insulator - pilot hole issue?
I used Beck Arnleys on mine and had to file a small amount off the top of the peg, not too much though. They were about $18 each compared to $70 for Nissan's. Those Anchor and DEA are $4. Beck Arnley were made much better, the rubber was tight fitting. One size fits all is the problem, same with timing kits now.
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[2016] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
I'll go out on a limb here and say they are the original motors from his collection and a spare.
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Fuel pressure regulator for Airtex 8012s (5 to 9 psi) fuel pump
Looks like that part number has been replaced with https://www.google.com/search?q=MSD+Ignition+22256&rlz=1C1BOFA_enUS494US494&oq=MSD+Ignition+22256&aqs=chrome..69i57&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
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Manual or Electric antenna for 1972 Datsun 240z?
The antenna switch goes in the space above the word TUNE. Those arrows are for the antenna UP and DOWN. This is my faceplate off my 01/'72 I think zcardepot.com has the best deal on an electric antenna, FWIW.
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WTB Diesel Maxima Crank
When I read Blue would sale his I figured there was a downside.
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1978 280z door latch rattle
This is the closest I could find to what I read in the past. When I first bought my '77 the doors would lock but I would have to crawl through the hatch to unlike them, still do, I've yet to fix it. The article I read was on classiczcars.com but I can't find it now. It was talking about the rod connecting through the plastic retainers, the plastic would wear out and they fixed theirs by bending the rod. This thread kinda sorta touches on it, http://www.zcar.com/forum/10-70-83-tech-discussion-forum/91565-driver-s-door-lock.html But I agree with Greg, if it bounces back it's most likely in the striker.
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Fuel Sender Leak
Past the ramps! Can't edit from my phone, don't understand that.
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Fuel Sender Leak
I used a tire changing tool for dirt bikes, we always called them spoons, flat steel with the ends angled up for prying under the beads. Put one across the locking ring and turned it until it hit the notches pass the ramps.
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Driver Side Chrome Mirror
Is your's completely missing? Mine was busted so until I get a new mirror cut I've stuck the biggest circular one in there. It works pretty good too. They sale them as a farther distance view mirror, like for people pulling campers or boats. Cost less than $5 at walmart and just sticks on.
- 1978 280z door latch rattle
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Building A L28 (Na)
Are going with the cable throttle pull later on?
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[2016] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
When I rebuilt my FI 280 I went #3 from advice from a mechanic, I wish I'd put it #2 though. On my 2.4 rebuild I recently finished I went with #2. Tom Monroe's book says use #2 if you run a ground cam. Glad to here your confirmation. Thanks! Oh yeah, we have the same head and grind I believe. I haven't put mine together yet and am running the freshend up e88 until I can rebuild the e31.
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Good news to report
That's what someone said on here, the gear goes with the differential, 16 tooth with the 180 and 18 for the 200. So now it does and it seems to be right, compared to the other cars on the interstate. Thanks. Just realized the irony of your signature after your accident with the Expedition.
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70-74 Center stock front valance panel needed
Nothing better than a Grandoggie! My parents like them better than the talking kind. They won't admit that but they sure do like babysitting mine better than my sister's doodoo diaper wearers. The Z barn is stunning!
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70-74 Center stock front valance panel needed
Beautiful dog!
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New project-72
It's on Blue's tech tips too.
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Exhaust smell after sealing off air vent
It has to removed to install a rear spoiler. Put a layer of polyethylene on first then put the vinyl cover over that. Mine has screws and push type plastic retainers.
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Fuel Tank Woes
I call them a "wall fish tape". https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1BOFA_enUS494US494&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=wall fish tape A small sink snake would work too I think. They have some new styled plastic ones that are just a few dollars.
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Gloves to use with Fire Extinguisher ?
I remember wrecking my dirtbike in the middle of the woods and it catching on fire. I pulled my helmet off and used it to scoop up mud to put out the fire.
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Cam Lobe Wear
I've seen those mousetrap springs put on wrong. Probably no big deal but you should compare images. Agree with Zed, bluing is a problem. The honey colored gold is like varnished oil, untouched build up.