Everything posted by siteunseen
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Sealing an oil pan
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Sealing an oil pan
One more question (for a minute), I bought the stainless bolt set from zcardepot. Half are short the other a little taller, pretty sure those are for those flat steel rails which mine doesn't have. So the first time I used them on the sides where you can see daylight through the holes on the block so they can't bottom out. Does that sound okay? The longer bolts on the sides. Thanks for the advice.
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Sealing an oil pan
I found one at Sears for $50, HF $18. Looks like I'll get some windshield time this morning! Actually when I first saw them they have "20 to 200" written in the description, damn, can't use that I thought. INCH POUNDS!!! So for 7 foot pounds I want to set one at 84", right?
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Rotisserie advice
I agree Captain. Putting a small bottle jack under the tireless front end of mine, without the motor of course, to get the outer tie rod bolt out lifted the whole front end off the jack stands. Very little effort pumping the jack. I'd guess 200lbs at the most on the front end without brakes, suspension and steering. My altered statement was more of the altered state of mind, he looks to be a construction worker after a few beers. The younger guys in back seem to be smiling at his effort.
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Rotisserie advice
The guys in back look like they are laughing at the altered guy in the front.
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Sealing an oil pan
I'd have to drive quite a distance to HF. Maybe I'll check Sears for a craftsman, they're right down the road. This is going turn out to be a "blessing in disguise"! I remembered putting the bottom end together right after the biggest loss of my life, so far, my best friend Jelly had died. I dealt with the loss by drinking and wrenching. Bad deal. I'll report more tomorrow when I'm using my laptop. Country boy fingers on this phone don't work very well. Thanks again guys, y'all are the best!
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Sealing an oil pan
7 to 10 pounds according to Tom Monroe's book. I don't have a small torque wrench just do them gradually by feel. Never dimpled one so far. Why do the later cars have those flat steel pieces that go on the outside? Neither 240 I've disassembled have those.
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Sealing an oil pan
That's pretty much what I've already been told so I'm sorry. My main concern is where to start with the bolts. I have a little itty bit of anxiety if you can't tell.
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Sealing an oil pan
Did you guys rough up the pans lip? Should it be free of paint? Luckily, well unfortunately to me, it's STILL on the motor stand. Could I put a thin layer of aviation sealer on the block, position the gasket and wait to let it set up then coat the exposed side and lay the pan down. Put the corner bolts in finger tight then work from the center out towards the corners? Or start in the center working my way out? Thank you all for helping, this is my last gasket!
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Sealing an oil pan
The RTV on both sides didn't work well for me, I put down a very thin film and it had dried before I could get the pan situated. Now I'm getting ready to try again with a little thicker gasket like the one Rossi used, from MSA I'm pretty sure but it was with a bunch of other stuff I got with a car I bought. I'm going to use the Aviation sealer, like above, in the four corners on the pan. I think I'll use golf tees in all the holes to keep it lined up while I'm putting in the bolts. Also I think I'll rough up the paint on the pans lip, the first time is was slick as glass and the gasket slid around. I'm not planning on using anything on the block side. If anybody can add to my plan, or take away?, I would appreciate it. I still have to paint the pan the right color, BLACK, so it'll be another day or so; it's too cold outside to spray. This 2.4 motor is wearing me down! The 2.8 I did a few years ago was much easier and my first car motor. Thanks, Cliff
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69-73 240z Original
I got a nice raw satin finish with 80 grit coal slag through a suction tube sandblaster, fuel rail too. 220 grit sandpaper for the raised lines and "Nissan-OHC". Then sprayed it with high heat clear satin. Looks better in person though, this picture was more for the intake.
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I need help with a Dime wagon
It's nice to see a young man OUTSIDE.
- Circa 1998
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240z overheating at idle in traffic lights and intersections
I remember reading that but couldn't remember who. Maybe somebody else too, they were merging into fast flowing traffic and jabbed it with the coolant dead headed. I only had a 280 then but still learned from your mistake. I never understood how but didn't chance it.
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What's in YOUR garage?
You trailer the boat to a KOA? That is awesome!
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What's in YOUR garage?
I see the little man in the reflection off the door, he's liking that! Me too.
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Discovery Channel Wheel Dealers Episode 240z
Datsun Parts, LLC If you're a gambler you have to "know when to run" zcardepot.com hurt that man! I bet Al buys from zcardepot and resales. He has a rear disc conversion for $200 more than zcardepot, nice finder's fee for the ignorant.
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Who's been MIA?
Wishing you all the best Miss Sarah, you've been missed but cars are nothing compared to the horrible C word. Best of luck in your future, the first 5 years especially! Cliff
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Engine only runs with starter fluid
Learned something new today, thanks Patcon! An off centered part called eccentric, reminds me of myself.
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Engine only runs with starter fluid
The eccentric is the arm that goes against the off center cup on the cam sprocket bolt, right? I've wondered if that off centered cup came unwelded from the washer would the pump still work? It wouldn't would it? Just curious.
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Engine only runs with starter fluid
If you have screens on the carbs banjo bolts they may be restricting the flow. Mine never completely fills my glass filter after the pump. Probably not the oe one on the passenger's fender either. You might put a gauge on the end of the supply side coming off the pump and see what it reads? Either turning the motor with the starter or working the arm by hand. You could get a cheap gauge at Lowes in the pool filter section.
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1978 Z - Fuel Pump Control Relay
Okay, I know why I haven't seen that, never been under that cover thank goodness. They have some zxs and zs out there. Maybe someone can tell us what years have it? We're having some crappy weather this week so it'll give us some time to nail it down before I could get out there. Hopefully I can be some help. Good to hear from you Andrew, hadn't seen too much of your post lately and that's a good thing, no problems.
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1978 Z - Fuel Pump Control Relay
Where is that located on your car? I've not noticed that on my '77 and wondering what years it comes on. I have access to a few junkyard 280s.
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What a Difference a Day Makes with RedBird
Learned something new, thanks C.Man! I watched a lot of cartoons in the 70s, and remember the shooting star "the more you know".
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Original air cleaner have enough air for a modified 280zx transplant
I drove a svt lightning supercharged f -150. Probably the fastest vehicle I've ever driven. Jeff that head will be shipped tomorrow, I promise! Things keep popping up beyond my control. Excuses suck so please forgive me. Cliff