RIP260Z

Hi, I am putting new weatherstrips purchased from MSA for my recently painted 1978 260Z. They have been going on fine, but I just want to confirm how the weatherstrips go on the hatch (tailgate) apperature. My Wick Humble book just could not confirm. The inner is on, and there is a top outer and two sides. Both seals are roughly "L" shaped with a slot in the upright to fix to the lip of the apperture. Now, does the flat part of the L go in the bodywork channel, or does it float in the apperature space. I think it is glued in the channel, but I just wanted to ask (maybe stupidly).I did not want to have to try and remove it and glue it in properly. Thanks

Larry 73Z, I too have looked for an diagram of the dimensions for the wedge. The best I have found is http://www.datsunworld.com/ (in the tech tips page) but I can't quite figure all the numbers, so its exact. But I am sure its a starting point. Ian

Zsaint, Have you considered looking at Rebello Racing (#925-682-0103)? They have a good reputation for building L6 engine, as well as others. They can give you some options and supply you what you need. I am over here in England and thats where I sourced my pistons/cam. And mine are cast rather than forged. Cheers Ian

Zs-ondabrain and all, I have rebuilt my triple 48s Dellortos using this firm www.racecar.co.uk/dellorto/. I know that they are in the Uk, but they do ship worldwide. I had no problem getting the bits I needed. As for set up get hold of "How to power tune your Weber and Dellortos " by Des Hamill, a great book, and this will give you all the info you need to know about setup (which will differ from the 2.4 and 2.8). I think 40s and 45s are still available new. I hope that helps Ian

Texasz, An interesting question. I am not an expert, but I have gained a bit of knowledge from looking for carbs for my 3.1 I am building. I have went for Dellortos 48mm, as they were available at the time. I don't think there is a "best" carb for a 3.1, I think its down to experience/preference of the carb guru. I think Rebello favour Mikuni for example. It all boils down to the jetting of each carb. The jets go in increments (say for more or less fuel at a particular point) and it depends on the increments. Dellortos have more increments over some areas than Webers, so it makes the fine setting of the carbs easier. But the big point is the size of carb for the engine, a set of 40's on a 3.1 is not ideal as the carbs are not quite big enough. With a 3.1 you can run either a 45mm or 48mm. In How to modify your Datsun/Nissan engine, in the carbs section, there is a formula to work out what would be an ideal carb and choke size. Though these overlap, hence why 45 or 48mm are fine. I think any of the carbs you have mentioned are fine, with little or any diffences, as long as the carb is setup well, thats the main point. I hope I have answered your question. RIP260Z

As far as I am aware, the vent emblems were marked left and right so that they were put on right. The reason, if on correctly, the side of the emblem that faces the front of the car is solid. The side that faces to the rear has a indent. Therefore, my understanding is that when the car is moving forward, air can be "sucked" out as the air travels over the emblem and over the rear. If the emblem was on the wrong side, the indent pointing to the front, the air would be "pushed" into the vent through the indent when the car went forward. Thus less ventilation. Cheers Ian

I would like a pair too. I was wanting a pair of originals, but when I came to buy them they were getting silly money. So I have a pair from MSA to go on for now. I wanted the chrome look as it would look good on my dark paintwork. Around the $200 I would happily pay and the shipping to me in England RIP260Z

Hi SteveK, I am considering using Wilcox to tune my engine setup when I have rebuilt it (its going to the machine shop tomorrow)....I take it you would recommend them? And this is my first post......off and running Cheers Ian