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I met club members, there was Mr.Sato with his very early Z432 , PS30-00013 / S20-000796. This yellow Z432 was a press car for test driving. Many car magazines took this car and reported. It is good to see her still on the road . Kats IMG_5339.MOV

Thank you Alan, that is correct. Z432 Tank does not have a return pipe, and the sending pipe is bigger than L-engined model. Here is a tip of Solex carburetor , Terashima-San made this label, I have been dreaming about I put this on the Solex , to be replaced with Skyline Solex label ,A-15a . I think Jets are different between them, other things are the same . Kats

Hi hr369, I have not used degital thermometer, I am interested in it, I will find the difference of indication between the two of them. The wheel hub cap, thanks information ! Z432 does not have a chain on the cap, but 240s (03/70 & 12/71) have a chain and both are early type cap. Kats

Hi hr369, Water temp does not look big change , but slightly stays lower than before. Probably cleaning the radiator and applying new coolant, well taking care of air bleeding worked . Still no chance for obtaining 75mm cap for the blue 240Z's wheel. Kats P.S. This factory photo is showing a radiator fan securing bolts , I can see the wires. I think my job was not so bad.

Water pump replaced, I started yesterday and done today. Now my car has got s correct Z432 water pump. After test driving I found little leakage at radiater big hoses , re-tighten the cramp up and test driving again, no leakage has found. I tried wiring for the radiator fan securing bolts, they have a tiny hole for the wire. Piano wire 0.45 is strong enough, the wire did not behave what I wanted to bend. I had to do it in a limited access situation ( I did not undo the oil cooler and the hood and the grill) So , the results is not pretty. I want the wire is more tight. Kats

Z432 specialized S20 water pump came back from a shop, refreshment was done properly. Expensive!! Can you spot a Hitachi mark on the 3 way pipe connector ? It is cool. I still do not have time to replace it, and yes, still leaking little bit ! And my blue 240Z is in the museum next to a elder Fairlady. Kats

The decal "Do not touch!" was attached by the museum, I think it is useful for daily use like this. I love your dad's story. Kats

Hi hr369, I enjoyed so much the ride with you, that day was a pretty hot day for Japanese May, but air was very dry so the S20 engine seemed quite happy and proud of making fantastic sound . Thank you for uploading the video, I will keep it forever. This is the best video which I can hear the S20 engine beautiful sound. Kats

Thank you grannyknot & 26th-Z , so my guess seems opposite, my blue trim could be later version , for better airflow ? Interesting !! Kats

Attention all 1969-1970 owners, I am afraid that this could be asking twice, but I want to know about. My 03/1970 240Z has a unique air vent on the rear gate interior trim, see attached pictures and compare to the tan interior trim. My blue trim has a different style air vent , there is a black basement panel attached with phirip head screws. And also 6 holes. On the other hand, the tan trim does not have a black panel, and 8 holes there. My 01/1970 Z432 (black interior as you know) has a trim exactly same as the tan style. Could the blue style be for only extreamly early cars? This tan trim , I do not know the VIN. But seems like Nissan reduced cost and increased built efficiancy. My Z432 has it, however my Z432 is earlier than blue one. But, black interior trim was applied far more cars than the blue cars. So I guess only very early black interior cars like 1969 made would have same as my blue one, the other colors ( blue and tan ) cars were not so many produced, maybe early 1970 (until March or April?) cars would have the unique trim. Any input is appriciated. Kats

Careless, from what I have been collecting and cross-refferencing those factory descriptions, I can say changes were made late 1971, Oct 1971. In another words, it was made when the new center consol and the new hubcaps were installed and the final gear alined with the rear axle. Basically E8700/E8800 etc was applied from Oct 1971, these part numbers must be for the new changes. And N3000 etc was applied from Oct 1972 and later, 20100-N3000 has a shorten exhaust chrome finisher to compare E4100. Please note the 4th picture from the bottom, paragraph 4-3 , it says " ....the exhaust system has a new shape where the two pipes between one pipe." And also the 3rd picture from the bottom, it says "....applied a dual vibration-proof mounting (manual trans only) " the 2nd from the bottom and the last pictures confirmed the description avobe, I am so sorry using these pictures without permission. I believe the car was on ebay. Kats

Hi, here are some additional information of the exhaust system . Pictures from Fairlady-Z and Datsun 240Z service manual and service bulletin. We have 4 types of front pipe, #1 early manual trans #2 early auto trans #3 later manual trans #4 later auto trans The early type has a junction between dual pipes and single pipe, later type does not have it , just welded two pipes together. Kats

Wonderful thing! Never seen like this before. I think this is a pretty Japanese-ish way of correction. We do this usually in a contract. Stamp is needed everywhere in Japan. Kats

I sent a pm,thanks. Kats

I drove my Orange 240Z 900km from my home to my mother's home. It has got a an automatic transmission, the trip was so easy and I loved it very much. Everyone may think the auto transmission is not desirable, less sportiness , less joy of driving . Yes I know what people are saying and I was the one who was thinking the same way without experience driving the auto transmission of S30. Unless you are at a circuit , you will be happy with the automatic transmission 240Z. I must say my 240Z is keeping preserved condition and mechanically maintained very well. Kats

Hi hr369, I am planning meeting you on May 17 or 19 or 20. Let me know anytime. I hope the sky will be clear for a ride. Kats

Thank you Patcon, I am safe , Kumamoto prefecture is far west from my home. I hope the earthquake will calm down and people over there will have food and water , and good sleep. Kats

It was replaced to my blue 240Z. I want people in Japan to be interested in export S30 more and more . Kats

Hi hr369, I do not think I have ever seen the car, Kyoto is pretty close to my home. Some Japanese shops do rebuilding the S20 pump,. They have all the parts which are necessary for it. My Z432 is now having a temporary stay at my house, Kats

I went fishing with my son by my Z432. After arriving home I found a water pump leakage. I intalled the osccilator of my 240ZG correctly which was installed up side down . I checked it and still keeping accurate time. Kats

I am talking about this, http://www.auto-adviser-stuff.com/stock-cars/Z432.html The white is this , is not it? http://www.carsensor.net/usedcar/detail/CU4072480302/index.html?TRCD=200002 The seller is saying this is not restored, but it is not true. This white car is restored. Kats

Hi Careless, I hope these pictures help you a bit. I did it for my car back in 2003. At least 1969-1972 have all same system Fairlady Zs and 240Zs. Kats

S20 water pump , most Z432s now use GTR water pump , just because Z432's new one is impossible to get. NOS GTR's are still you can find in Yahoo auction. You can see the different angle of inlet tube. And a pipe is sticking from the body at the left corner in the picture , it splits and has two fingers this is for heater of Z432. GTR pipe is a single at the same location. Z432 has a inlet tube which is slightly bended upward while GTR's is straight. Z432's S20 is mounted higher than GTR is and has bigger angle of attack as well. This makes the difference between the two. I need to replace the water pump I noticed little leakage under the pump. Kats

Z432 & S20 engine is expensive now, it was 6,500,000 jpy for an engine itself built by well known builder last year. Not good condition Z432 is 15,000,000 to 18,000,000 range. You can buy a restored Z432 21,500,000 , the one which has been on sale in Nagoya since last year. I think sellers are dreaming too much, price does not look right for that restoration level and quality . Kats

Hi hr369, Thank you for enlightening me, I checked it and I think ethenol is used only a very few brand in Japan. I have never used it and I do not have to warried about losing ordinary hi-octan fuel in Japan. And 240ZG, this car was built for regular (low octan ) gasoline, now I use high octan gasoline for good driving performance. Service manual says if you use high octan gas, you need to have a proper destributer and change timing. Kats