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Chuck, it seemed he was having an issue just starting the nut. Good point of trying it without the strut in. The threads look useable, but if the tube is out of round it will be tough. Have you used a big washer or something to drop into the tube so you can see if it is out of round and where it's out of round? You might need something better than a c-clamp to pinch it back in shape. You need something that clamps with a radius like curved-jawed- vise grips or something. My vise actually has a curved section under the jaws for gripping round objects.

You can test for exciter voltage with ignition on. Got to have 12 volts at the alternator to make voltage. Maybe your alt swap is not wired correctly

No way to clean out the threads with a dremel? I know it's a long shot, but maybe a little cut off wheel on a dremel to dig out the threads. Probably not enough room for a thread file

Still like to know if the alternator is putting out voltage

Have you actually measured voltage?

Vacuum leak?

Update on mirrors- so far - very good. It is amazing to be able to see this well at all angles. Mirrors stay adjusted and haven't notices any vibration issues. I would humbly recommend these .

Like the drifting in the corners of the road course!? That looses time. Still- interesting to watch. Like to know power to weight for each car. What brakes was run on the 240z.

Visit hybridz site and research Rota RB rims. lot's of talk on offsets for different suspensions and rim sizes.

I'm running 17X8.5 +4 offset rota rb's and my caps work fine! I wouldn't like running without caps either, but I have seen that a lot with the bigger Rotas

I'm glad to see this car to do a direct comparison for mr sale. The way you guys are talking mine will be in the same ballpark

Great thread on engine building-almost forgot about that one!

A crude measurement using drill index shows .078 holes on the cam lobes of internally oiled cam. Interesting the size difference to do the same job.

As close as you dare on piston to head clearance. 1 fast Z on hybrid says optimum is around .022, I think he runs less. But he is a engine builder ! My Nismo gasket is 1.25mm and I thought was crushed size. I did measure a removed HG and it measured .047. No idea on piston shaving minimums

Guy, I think those numbers are a little off. Maybe Rebello would say .045, but I'm thinking it's more like .025-.035. I also believe stock gasket is .047, not .060. A 2mm gasket would give him .028- no piston shaving needed. Just my 2 cents:)

So they took .030 off the block??? WOW. Well I would recommend finding a 2mm headgasket and that should put you in a happy spot for squish. Make sure you take the same amount off the timing cover or you will have problems. I would think a 2mm gasket would be cheaper and better than shaving pistons.

Captain, could you tell me what size the spray holes are in the bar. i'd like to compare the size to the ones in my internally oiled cam. By the way, nice work!

The hammering is referring to the side seal pins, not the crank seal.

Sorry jeff, missed your reply-week-end of the june 16th by the way, it still leaks

Z's and Rock- perfect combo

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It has been a Z lover's dream. I get to drive a completely stock z and then jump into a my modified Z for comparison. When I want a quiet ride, blue is the color for me. Red is for a more fired up mood:cool: The Blue Z will be available shortly for sale!! Get out your check books;)

Red one, blue one, where to go....

Your attention for detail will show up in the end. I have seen cars that put very nice new parts on there, but the lack of attention to detail distracts from the final product. Right tools work well, but an organized -planned mission goes a lot further, and saves money too!! Okay-I peeked at your profile Jeff, project manager, I should have guessed.

Between you and grannynot I get tired just reading the amount of work you guys knock out in a week. You guys must obviously be organized which is a great asset when under taking a project this big. A comment about the sandblaster. I had a big cabinet and it was nice, but without a BIG compressor, it can be aggravating. You need something that puts out big CFM at 90 psi which gets you into the 1500$ plus range. A good rotary tool is priceless- infact I need one myself!!