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So cool in Z’s cockpit ! I can’t believe Lotus Esprit had the console , most of the owner scratched his head ! Kats

Hi grannyknot , I think this bracket is bolted with the room mirror onto the roof where the welded nuts located. I still want to know how the rear end is attached to the roof . Kats

It is so cool !! Kats

Thanks Roo and Blue , it was also available in UK ! RM 710 is the top model , the most expensive one . The one on eBay UK is so clean , still expensive ! Kats

This is it ! Thanks Blue . Panasonic is National, like Datsun by Nissan . Do you often see these on eBay ? So cool , thanks posting the picture. Kats

I want this because I may want to feel something “ cockpit “ after I retired from flying. And I would be able to tell my future grandchildren “ your grandpa used to fly jets “ in my Z’s cockpit. Kats

Nice !! Thank you wheee! ! It is very similar to the one in Japan . Kats

Thanks again , Mark , I see . I now want this for my car ? Kats

Thanks Mark , how about in the 80’s ? Kats

Here is more about “ National Cockpit “ https://ameblo.jp/mach-gyo/entry-11887433930.html It is an audio device hanging on the roof , using a room mirror basement . Kats

Hi , now Nostalgic Hero vol.192 is on sale , this time featuring Fairlady Z . I found this unique device , an aircraft type over head console for Zs . I remeber this was so fascinating on cars not only for sports car but also for sedans etc . It was like everyone wants to put it on their roof . Was this type of console popular in other countries back in 70s and 80s ? Kats

Yes Gavin , S20 engines have sleeves in the cylinder bores , that is why it is very good for cooling the engine. This video is my favorite , just enjoy of the S20 music. I want to drive my Z432 like this ! But maybe I can not . What I will do is, I will use a racing alternator , a rcing starter , and an oil cooler system , and hopefully a set of racing cam . And an earliest gear driven oil pump which makes strong mechanical sound ! The driver is Mr. Kurosawa , this was taken in 2001, at his age of 61 years old. Wonderful racing driving , he was a chanpion of 1969 Japan Grandprix driving Nissan R382. He said at the end of the video , " Our factory race cars were very sharp coming up torque "boom! " from 7000 to 8500 rpm compared this car . However this car has the same sound and feeling , this car reminds me of my old days " . Kats

Thanks Chris, the tool is in my show case ! Kats

Is this intake valve stem guide modified ? For better air flow ? Ex valve guide looks normal .I doubt some hand work was done in the past . I feel same thing when I viewed from In / Ex port , it has slightly grinded around the hole for the stud bolt . I need to check my NOS head . About the front gear housing cases , they have a same number for each . My spare has “15” on them , because these cases were bored at the same time . Kats

Hi , I looked at the cylinder block , now I understood how S20 is made . I see now water line , oil line , and each holes has each purpose. At the rear end of the block , “B73” on it . This is stamped on the every crank cap .And this code must be on the left side of the block with a brush paint which is made by quite bigger strokes . I haven’t seen it yet, so that will be my next challenge. And the oil pan , it is bigger than the L-series Engine. Max is 6 litter, I am feeling this Engine becomes nicer about oil pressure when the oil quantity less than 5 litter. Kats

Jim , nice tools !! Chris , hope you get the set of tools, fantastic! Kats

Hi Carl , yes we have salts everywhere in Japan !! Especially on highway entrance with slope . When I was a kid , yes cars put tires with spikes ,and whem I was a teenager , the government stopped using the tire with spikes due to the pollution of dust from the road . Recently, Nissan dealer servicemen did a nice job for my Z432. That is a clear coat for underneath of the car .I am so satisfied with it , it turned out very natural appearance, not glossy, it is very hard to tell the car had the coat. I hate salts ! Kats

Nice pictures , a lot of homework ! Kats

A common trouble of the tensioner , as the bolt pushes the the collar, a plastic bush inside of the collar gradually collapsed, finally the gear scratches the collar, then break it . My spare engine’s tensioner has slightly worn out , so I will replace it with a NOS one . And the chain guide which is located between the camshafts , there is also a common trouble of cracking at the both sides of the ends . As the chain goes to be flexible, bounces on the guide , it makes the guide stressful. Courtesy Mr.Watanabe ( owner of PS30-00063 ) for the pictures which show a damage for each parts. Kats

The pistons, I found a cool thing , original pistons are numbered on top face , from 1 to 6 . On the other hand, a new piston which I have is supplied from Nissan is not stamped on it . Cylinder liners are NOS . The original pistons are very nice . But I am wondering can I put original pistons into the each corresponding cylinder even if I use a set of new cylinder liners? Kats Kats

A chain tensioner is adjustable manually . Don’t tight too much , no chain noise isn’t good , some noise is good for the chain. I tried to display the electrical ignition system , but I didn’t want to open the plastic bag because I have got the used complete set from the seller of the spare engine. Note : S20 comes with Mitsubishi components such as a starter/ an alternator/ a distributor/ a voltage regulator / a transistor ignitor. Kats

Hi , my No.2 S20 Engine is confirmed for its good condition. I couldn’t stop myself doing this , taking a picture of the S20 gears location. I guess Alan would took same photo when he was rebuilding his S20 . People would always ended up doing this ! Note : the two chains are original , it has old type shape. We say it is Hyotan shape . Nissan provides still now but they are oval shape. Although in the illustration , the chain looks oval type. Kats

Blue , I really enjoyed seeing this manual , this is telling exactly the locations where the rust spots can be seen most of cars , including my Zs . I am now wondering did we have similar treatment at the Nissan dealers back in 70s in Japan ? Kats

Hi Chris , thank you for the pictures, Her Majesty brings her tools , could the tools be later production than they should be ? Also nice to see the red handle has some unique variations, interesting !! Kats