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Here are couple of pics of the Interpart lock assembled and disassembled. I am currently learning how to use Solid Works and I'm getting tired of doing tutorials so if it would help to have a 3D cad model/drawing for any of the lock parts I don't mind doing it as a learning experience. Let me if this is of interest and which parts are broken on your locks. These are plastic parts so maybe they could be 3D printed if the resolution is high enough. Now that I have cleaned out the fine dirt from the locks it surprising how much better they function. Mike

My louvers are not currently on the car, as I am planning to clean them up and sell or trade them. Now is as good a time as any, so I'm just starting to disassemble the locks for cleanup. I will report back with what I find. Mike

You have to build up your tolerance to turkey antibodies, I would suggest that for the next five days you eat only turkey sandwiches and turkey soup and ...... turkey quesadillas, etc.

You're welcome. If you make one try and use a fairly hard piece of steel so it won't twist too easily. I hit my key with a file and it barely made a mark, maybe use a flat piece of spring steel. Good luck.

Happy Thanksgiving back, nice fall pic. All that's missing is the turkey.... I can almost smell it roasting on the BBQ. :lick: Mike

I have a set of those louvers as well, sorry I don't have a spare key but I made a quick drawing of mine if it helps. Mike (oops the blank looking file is a 3d pdf of the model that I attached by accident) Interpart Key - 3D PDF.pdf Interpart Key.pdf

Great news, I'm looking forward to seeing some pics during the assembly process. Mike

Good news, however I should not take the credit for this. I was doing a search a few days ago and found that Chas had already found this source last year, see post #2 here: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/suspension-steering-s30/49584-steering-rack-u-joint-fix.html On behalf of the group, thanks Chas:) Mike

It might also be familiar from this: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/open-s30-z-discussions/53131-71-garage-find.html Mike

Valve adjust? I don't remember the exact spec. Mike

I think both are available, they show a separate part number for each.

I just did quick google search for "small u-joint" and found this at The U-Joint Store, it's a 15mm x 40mm steering u-joint for Dodge, Chevrolet , Jeep and Ford application: Steering ujoint for Dodge, Chevrolet , Jeep and Ford (15mmx40mm) I don't know if the size is referring to the cap OD but maybe we will be lucky.

I was just looking up this part the other day on my parts CD, as mine is cracked, and I can confirm what Jim said. There is only one splash guard, on the RH side, and it is called "Protector - Filler Hose".

Local Motors has produced the first drivable 3D printed car in 44 hours. Actually only the body was printed and assembly is not included in the 44 hours, but still impressive. Local Motors Takes Their Single-Print 3D Printed Car for a Test Drive - SolidSmack

Nice comparison Jay, and it's nice that this seal works for all zeds up to 09/73.

Here's a good read on Mr. K's birthday. NISSAN LEGENDS | NISSAN | HERITAGE

Are you referring to the banjo fitting bolts on the transmission cooler lines? Here is a link to a parts list and diagram: Datsun 240Z/260Z/280Z Transmission Case & Fitting (Automatic-3N71B) (From Apr.-'71) Also possibly refer to the FSM, here's a link for that as well in case you don't have one: XenonS30 I'm not sure if you will find a torque spec in the FSM, make sure the washer like gaskets are in good condition as well. HTH Mike

Sorry to hear about the delay, stay positive. I'm sure the end result will be worth all the frustration, and only add to the story of your build. Hopefully in a year or two I will be able to share similar anecdotes of my own build. Cheers Mike

Thanks for sharing that, I will be watching for that episode. Mike

Interpreting a drawing depends on your point of view... Source: M.C. Escher ? Life and Work Mike

It looks to me that this is one of those cases where the parts microfiche is incorrect. For the 240Z rack assembly it shows both the bearing (item 10) and the bushing (item 3) on the lower side of the pinion.

You're welcome, here is a link crossing over Timken Bearings as well. I didn't find the pinion bearing here but may be use full for others, Timken is mainly know for tapered roller bearings. Maybe SKF or others may publish a cross over list as well. http://www.timken.com/en-us/products/Documents/Timken_Bearing_Cross_Reference_Guide.pdf

Jay, I found a Timken crossover part number for the oil seal you might be able to look for, Nissan 48125-78500 SEAL-OIL crosses to Timken 221735. See this link for the info on page 149: http://www.timken.com/en-us/products/Documents/Timken_Seal_Interchange_and_Cross_Reference_Guide.pdf Timken is the parent for National Industrial Seals, and are best sourced from any industrial bearing house, like Kaman Industrial Technologies. HTH Mike While looking for seal specs I found this source: National 221735 - Oil Seal | O'Reilly Auto Parts

Thanks, I can't take credit for the design as a PO "engineered" them. I will soon be removing and repurposing them........ Mike

Check out these links HTH Mike Datsun 240Z Door Panel, Glass & Hinge (To Jul.-'73) Datsun 240Z Body Side Trim & Side Window (To Jul.-'73) Motorsport! Exclusive 27-Piece Weatherstrip Kit, 70-78 240Z-260Z-280Z Coupe - The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts