monk3y

There is no markings on the back of the cam. Can anyone give me some insight on this cam?

That's what I was told but beyond that I haven't the slightest clue.

There is just the two letters SS on it and the E30 on the side of the cam. I am just going off observation as the head says N42 along with the block.

Good point. On the cam I can make out E30 and SS is stamped into the front, does that mean anything?

I am going to junk the block and obviously the head but I might hold onto the crank.

Alrighty I wasn't sure, so I figured I would ask. Thank you.

So I got this engine for free with a transmission I just got, I got it for free because it dropped a valve killed it. I was told that the guy he had bought it from but like $3k into the engine. When I pulled it apart I noticed the crank had been drilled into. I would like to know if you could help me identify what I have here. I know it's an n42 block and n42 head (the head is toast) but beyond that I don't have a clue.

I did drain the tank. No loose wires that I am aware of. I am getting spark not sure if it is good though. The only new thing in the car is the transmission, and I already bypassed the inhibitor. Yeah that was my thought, but I don't think it would cause the car to not start at all but I could be wrong.

I have been stumped about what is wrong with my 78 280z. So It worked when I pulled it into the garage last year, since then I have done an automatic to manual swap, stripped it down to deal with rust and paint and now the thing will not start. Something tells me I messed something up but I am not sure what. It cranks, gets spark, gets fuel. I am not sure where else to go from here. My friend is saying it could be a weak spark and I should swap in a new cap rotor and plug wires. I tried spray some starting fluid in and it did turn over for a sec which tells me it could be a fuel issue but I really have no clue at this point. I just feel in the back of my mind that something didn't get plugged back in right and this is my fault.

Still looking for a fender.

Yeah and doesn't have much rust. One small spot in the floor pan that I already fixed and an odd spot behind the headlight buckets.

I have been slowly been working on my s30 over the past year or so and I finally decided I am tired of this being stuck in the garage so in the next month month I aim to take it from its current state to something I can actually drive. Then from there I will be slowly adding things as I go. I payed $600 for my Z which was a great deal considering what I was getting. The year doesn't really bother me as I am leaving cali when I get the chance. The downside to the car was it had an autotragic transmission which I finally got around to replacing with a 280zx 5 speed. My intended paint scheme when I am done is white with black trim, and maybe a black hood I am still deciding on that one. This was the day I brought the car back come I promptly removed those park bench bumpers and the shocks too. The great interior of the car, I am in the process of refurbing the dash right now. The $50 airdam I got off craigslist looks pretty good after I sanded and put some paint on it. More to come.....

I am in the market for an air dam for my z, I am open to all offers I just prefer it be in Norther Cali.

I am looking for a drivers side fender ( would prefer it have minimal to no damage) and a windshield for my 280z, any help would be greatly appreciated. I am in Northern California so I would prefer it be in my area.

I am looking for an l28et to drop into my car I would prefer if the engine came from a running car but beggars can't be choosers. I would prefer the engine be in California, Nevada, or Oregon.

I am looking for a 5 speed transmission so I can get rid of the automatic transmission. I would prefer it be in northern California if possible.

I am considering it.

I am looking again so bump!

Sorry but that is a little further then I would care to travel.

I am looking again, bump.

I am looking for a 280zx turbo for a swap for my 280z. So I don't care about the body or interior, but I would prefer a manual transmission. I am located in northern california so closer the better.

I am looking for a l28et, I would also like the 5 speed transmission, ecu and harness but if you don't have them that us not a deal breaker. I would prefer the engine be in good working condition.

I decided to go with the weatherstipping #1120A33 from McMaster-Car. I am really regretting buying it as it does not even seal at the top of the door on my '78 280z. Am I missing something or should I just try something else, I would hate to think I wasted $45.

I recently picked up a '78 280z really cheap, well long story short it is getting about 85 psi in all cylinders. I put a cap full of oil in one of the cylinders and that brought that cylinder up to about 120. I am assuming that the piston rings are shot would this be a valid conclusion? Also it is surging while idling any idea what might cause this?