Everything posted by siteunseen
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Harbor Freight blast pot
I was going to buy a small igloo styled tent, $25 from Academy Sports, and sit inside to keep the mess down but to be honest it's not as bad as I thought. I'm okay losing a little. I put the parts inside the biggest plastic storage tub I had and put that in the middle of a 10x12 tarp, fold the tarp and poured that inside the tub. Scooped it out and put it back into the sandblaster. The blaster sprays my particular media for about 1 minute, then you just shake it back and forth and it starts right back up. It doesn't make any kind of "floating" dust, to my surprise. The heavier stuff like coal slag and sand will wear it out and make a bigger mess. This one is for parts that'll fit inside the plastic tub. I'm using 1 lb Cool-Whip bowls for scooping and figure I lost between 1 and 2 pounds (very little). So the results minus the PITA, plus I'll have to replace the valves sooner or later, I'll say 4 out 5 stars for the money. It requires some patience but beer helps.
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Harbor Freight blast pot
It says glass beads but it's more like pulverized glass, 80 grit. http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/black-bulltrade%3B-no-80-grit-abrasive-glass-beads I did it in a big plastic tub and only lost a few pounds. Did it on top of a tarp too, folded it up and poured that into the tub then filtered it back into the pot. I think there's a pound in my eyes and hair. I'll wear the hood tomorrow for sure.
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Is This An Original Distributor Cap 22162-E3001?
Is Chas, Eurodat, the only one using Nissan Fast software? I use the microfische on carpartsmanual.com but am thinking about downloading the Fast program. If there's an online searchable version I'd love to know, that's a huge download for my already full laptop.
- Ten Ways the 240z Revolutionized the Sports Car
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Harbor Freight blast pot
$48 plus $32 for media that I'm reusing. Gotta get it dialed in mo betta but it's going to work good for my minimum use. EDIT: Sorry for the sideways pics, couldn't get my Bluetooth to transfer pics from my phone to my PC. That's a problem for another day. Intakes and balance tube tomorrow.
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Hardway's 1971 240z #8011 - Build and Repair Thread
That's my life! I've got a $7,500 lawn mower and my yard looks just like my neighbors.
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Anyone have experience with hy-per lube ZINC REPLACEMENT ADDITIVE?
When I rebuilt my 2.8 with cast iron rings, the temperature gauge let me know when it was broken in. It ran a lot cooler. I know there's no hills in Florida so what are you doing for the decelerating pressure build up? Parking decks? I went to a wedding in Blue Mountain. We laughed about that name. My machinist is the only one laughing now. I'm about to pull my hair out waiting on him.
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L28+(maxima)47 build
Looks good! About as deep as my E31, eeks from me too until I opened up the chambers for the valves. These worked good for me,
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Is This An Original Distributor Cap 22162-E3001?
I've got a greenish grey one too but it just has "YEC" stamped in it, aluminium contacts. Your's could be original.
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Better Than New 240Z Taillight Trim
Flat push on retainers for connecting it to the lense. Like these. EDIT: You can see the white plastic on the middle post in that picture. 2nd EDIT: Don't forget to paint the inside with white spray paint. Thanks Dr 240Z.
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Better Than New 240Z Taillight Trim
That's what mine looked like after I twisted it loose. I think it's the same plastic just missing the chrome coating.
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Wheels/Rims for 1977 280Z?
I've bought two sets from Direct Tire. Look for sales around holidays, Fathers Day possibly. You can get the same lug nuts off e-bay for $15 instead of paying them $45. EDIT: They fit my '77 280 also
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Better Than New 240Z Taillight Trim
I used these after grinding down the sides so they would fit. Bought them at a chain hardware store. I didn't buy new trim, just polished up a set but ran into that same problem after I separated the lense from the body. Just an FYI.
- Reliable and strong electric fuel pump for SU CARBS
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Piston Opinion Needed
I'd pay $100 for that. I've spent $100 on some things I don't even remember the next day. LMFAO!
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L28+(maxima)47 build
Are you going to use the E88 header or get a new one? Ive read square covers round ports but not vice versa and was wondering for future head swaps.
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Piston Opinion Needed
Your second picture looks like one of the pistons out of a boat motor I locked up. Pieces of the rings gouged holes like that.
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Occassional Stuttering Engine - '77 280Z
Here's a good read with plenty of great pictures on our fuel tanks. It got me to drop my tank and seal it with Red-Kote tank liner. I was seeing small rust particles in my clear filter too. I started worrying they could clog up the injectors, probably for no reason but it took that part out of the equation. http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/fuel/gastank/index.htm
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Better Than New 240Z Taillight Trim
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Rear bumper needed 71 240
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Occassional Stuttering Engine - '77 280Z
Does your fuel pressure regulator have a good vacuum hose attached? You could get a loaner vacuum gauge from an auto parts store and see how strong your vacuum is too.
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Occassional Stuttering Engine - '77 280Z
I'd put a fuel gauge on a length of hose and zip-tie it to the driver's side windshield wiper blade so you can watch it while you're driving, sounds like fuel problems to me.
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Fuel problem
I paid $250 for the Bosch replacement, wasted money because the that was on it was good. That was before I found this forum. Fastwoman & Z Train got me fixed up.
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Shaking, back and forth motion at 1st and 2nd gear
I too think it's possibly in your drivetrain, FWIW. Maybe take it to a transmission shop and have someone drive it?
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Fuel problem
I haven't taken one apart but Blue has. http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/fuelpump/index.html