Mark Maras

You're right. It's the spirit of giving, be it info, moral support or parts, that makes this club a shining star of goodness in a universe of sucking black holes.

You're welcome. Glad they were usable. Pics would be great. Personally, I enjoy knowing that some of the collection (hoarded parts) will live on in another's Z.

If burns are badges of honor, I've got more than Gen. MacArthur. Even had one that burned a small hole in my eardrum. But I regress. I've found that it's very difficult to make a quality, good looking weld when one is flinching from pain and wondering where and when the next one is going to land. Reviewing the suggestion above, I'd suggest a bit better coverage of one's important bits.

I too bent a drive shaft yoke some time back. Upon reassembly the clip wouldn't seat in the groove. Having nothing to lose I smacked the bent piece with a hammer until the clip would fit. Surprisingly, it worked. No vibration, even at high speeds.

Also, enough protective gear (leather) to protect you from sparks when you're welding overhead.

I agree with Cliff. IMO, If one likes screwing around with suspect electrical components, EFI is the answer. If, however, one is more mechanically inclined and wants to move on to other parts of the project, SU's are the answer. They are the most reliable, trouble free carbs I've ever dealt with. Fantastic for the street. I might add that RossiZ swapped to SU's after refurbishing the entire EFI system. He loves SU's on his 280 daily driver.

I agree, anything can be reworked to look new or even better depending on one's desire, time, talent and or monetary resources. If you want it to look original, the best way, with the least amount of work (time) IMO is to replace it, if you can find one.

He's probably thinking the same thing.

Cool much like respect has to be earned.

I'm old enough to remember back into the fifties when almost all things (especially toys) that came from Japan were crap. It didn't take but a decade or two for them to change that. South Korea, Viet Nam, etc are other examples. China has had a couple of decades to make a noticeable improvement. Unfortunately, I don't see much improvement.

Does it turn as the window goes up and down?

Welcome Trevor and your new best friend too.

I don't think there's anything to worry about. Valve seals in the future would be a good idea. So would checking RB's oil level a bit more frequently. Maybe the other red Z's owner is a Datsun mechanic. And as long as we're hoping maybe he likes to do valve seals.

When Chas says "coast down the hill" he means, in gear using the engine to slow you down.

@RedwingMy description of a stumble is a MOMENTARY loss of power. Normally caused by one or more cylinders BRIEFLY misfiring. You can feel it as well as hear it. If it's severe enough under heavy acceleration you'll feel yourself pitch slightly forward and then back. An exhaust backfire has no feel to it. It's just noise.Have you noticed RedBird running worse, my suspicion is the backfire is just that, backfire. The new muffler may take some getting used to. As for the smoke, it probably needs valve guide seals. It's possible the smoke has been there all along and gradually getting worse (normal) but you noticed it when the backfire started. What do you think?

Sounds like RedBird has a doppelganger. Clarify one thing for me. Jai, Is there an engine stumble along with a small backfire or is it a backfire only? Jalex in Panama brought up a similar issue when he changed his exhaust. I'm wondering if the small backfire was always there, just not noticeable because of the previous quiet exhaust.

RIP Dan Gurney. The Eagle has landed.

I dislike idiot lights because they replaced analog gauges. However, this is a great idea. Have you considered one for the oil pressure too, "while you're in there"?

Don't remember who coined the phrase 401Z retirement account but it's beginning to look like it could be true.

Thanks. My son just ordered these for his 81 RX7.

I vote for black. I like the red bits that you have but too much would make it look like a Circus Wagon.

Thanks Jim. I was remembering the POS dizzy that I had in my 71 pick-up.

Does your 510 have a dual point distributor?

Check out dipyourcar.com.

Let me revise the driving school advise. What would be WAAAAYYYY COOOOOOOL would be son AND father in the same driving school. Comparing notes, comparing track times and sharing the memories. Life couldn't get much better.