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thats a lot of money.. how will this new upgraded flywheel and clutch affect the car? i assumed improved performance somehow or is it longer lifespan?

will do. going to machine shop tomorrow will take the flywheel too. thanks

decided to just rebuild my engine. have a machine shop guy i know who is helping me out for decent price. I took engine and tranny apart. I am wondering if i should buy a clutch kit. Nothing looks bad to me but i dont really know what to look for either.. any thoughts. is it worth 200bucks to do?

Thanks. this is the same place that sells on ebay, in Vietnam. So i dont think that is chrome, just very polished. If you look at images and video, the ebay ad has exact same images. Buying straight from them must be cheaper than ebay though. On ebay they cost $880. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-240Z-bumper-with-rubber-with-over-rider/274698161323

I was reading this website below and wondered thoughts on "best" head. http://www.zhome.com/ZCMnL/tech/head.htm

thanks. thats awesome. just bought my paint 2 days ago, but i think (fingers crossed) it will be a nice shade of orange.

I saw the ones at https://www.datsun-garage.com/products/front-and-rear-chrome-bumper-set-1970-72-240z they seem to not have the rubber or an option to add rubber. Also no overriders. I kinda like the look with rubber on bumpers though. Does anyone have preference over traditional real chrome plate vs. new polished stainless steel?

yes, the kit on its way includes the gears, chain, tensioner, gasket, and guides. Not sure which gear it comes with. will post when i get it in. thanks

I am going to spring for a new set of bumpers on my 71 240. Anybody got a good place for new ones or completely refurbs? All i have found so far is a place in vietnam, on ebay, that sells an "identical" version in Stainless. Looks pretty good but is almost $900 for bumpers, rubbers and overriders.

I see that now. thanks guys. New timing kit on the way. i think i can put that on no issues. However, i am not sure about timing.... does that need to be redone?

here are a couple more images. Its all on, and engine would crank and run b/f i took it out. I can't see where the chain has moved any or how it even could. Does this show any better if a new chain is needed? Also, just looked in the "port" where i guess the water pump goes over...its rusted. Is this normal, should i put a brush in there and try to clean?

thanks. yep gonna cut off the slinger and vice grip out the key. should the key be with round part on bottom and flat end completely level? b/c currently the one in is at a 45degree angle upward

i have 2 styles of seals. both are supposed to be "right" but i think the all rubber one is the ideal one

sorry for the delay in replying here. works been nuts. I got off the oil pan and timing cover. here is a good look at everything. Slinger is a little bent, so ordered a new one. The woodruff key is freakin in there super tight. I have a new key though. so i guess i will force it out some how. Any advice on what i should do after that? still not sure exactly where the new seal goes on

beautiful. i want to steal your hubcaps