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I used the turtle wax ICE nano wax. Goes on fast and easy but I prefer the old carnauba mothers and elbow grease. Here is an annoying but good video for basic cleaning before waxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFXfSBR5Q9w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRp9PSTKh_4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyI9IatUoyQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ-nig6BxvM

I think 03-77 if my memory is correct.

Absolutely... "belts and braces" racing trick. Some also enlarge the orifice in the oil passage feeding the head to provide more top-end lubrication.

First pass at a new tech tip in 11 years: http://www.240260280.com/Tech/General/Front Axle & Suspension/Wheel Bearing/index.html

If you change hubs $4k http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magnesium-American-Racing-LeMans-Wheels-w-New-Tires-/162281919008?hash=item25c8c19220:g:Qt8AAOSwcUBYK1Ti&vxp=mtr

intermission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cOLF9k6FAw

Kats, I think you can modify the oil pan. Grannyknot did a significant mod to his German I6 pan. The Z pan is very malleable and weldable. To articulate around the exhaust, an extra U-joint may be all that is required. You will have to test fit or mock up. You are making a very cool car!

Yes I think that would be it.

BC sounds a lot like Paul McCartney...smooth voices.

Alberta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4MgAzcZyn8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w90eF0Pfe6M

This is as southern as I get: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdTvDQnCqrg

Mr. Matsuo wanted to put a cassette in the Z but none were available. He said he put one in the design a later Nissan car when they were available. One of the first to have a cassette.

You do have to compromise however. One tuning item to note w/o air fuel meter:: 70-73 domed SU's tuning: 1. have an air balance for idle (throttle valve stops) 2. have air balance for off-idle (back carb rod screw) 3. only have one fuel adjustment (jet height) When tuning SU's, you are forced to adjust fuel height for either idle or off-idle. Since you drive the car more than you idle, it is best to tune for off-idle. The "equally shitty" stumbling (at idle when running on one carb) is good for initial tuning but it would be better to match the rpm drop (off idle... say 3000 rpm when running on one carb). For this adjustment, use the high-speed screw to get the rpms up to ~ 3000 then balance air. Once balanced, disable the front carb and note lower rpm. Repeat by disabling the rear carb and note rpm. Compare rpms. The carb that was carrying the load with the lower rpm needs its fuel level adjusted. Repeat the test by balancing air then measuring rpm drop, then adjusting fuel until both are synced. Revert back to idle to see how far off they are. If the carbs are in good form and the needles are well profiled for the engine then you should be good to go. Run the car for a while on the roads and note plug colour and exhaust soot. Equally adjust each jet up or down to enrich or lean mixture to taste.

Ok I'm spillin but they will shoot me for sharing. We ain't got no Muscle Shoals but the best kept secret from our neck of the woods is Stompin' Tom. Mix Bob Dylan and Hank Williams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl751CDdRZI Maritime Folk Music

If you're bored and can't see your pictures expand yer music portfolio Old Stuff: Memphis Minnie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVPyOA_e5eQ Wynonie Harris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_lJMRb12Is Newer Stuff: First Aid Kit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC57z-oDPLs Raveonettes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcqeZuDnCf0 Happy Summer Stuff: English Beat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFv1kqdl2VQ Prince Buster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZC6Ot1MLP0

YouTube will be next.

The principal is simple: It does not have to function, it just has to look like something that functions. The alternator just went on my brothers 6 month old Civic. The engine looks pristine. The voltage is 14 at idle and goes to 11.8 as the rpms rise. I am guessing the alternator is made in china or it has diodes made in China.... wait until this $^!# gets into passenger jets!|

Yup... I was a fool. I figured they couldn't screw up something so simple but they did. The wires in the band did not reach the end where it secured. It broke where they ended. Now I have a made in USA strap wrench that works great.

Mr K's Fav colour was silver. Good colour Zup.

boots on the ground is priceless... well at least $15 so far Good morning Jim!

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