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Trust but verify always. I reused the distance piece with the new axles I got from Modern Motorsports (Chequered Flag) and had no problem. They probably assume that the buyer knows to reassemble the axle using the original spacer.

You may need to disassemble the stub axle and make sure the bearings are seated or that you didn't leave out the spacer. Note that the spacers are matched to the hub. See attached pictures from the FSM.

Welcome. The answers to your questions will be found in the various forums. Suggestions: If doing a V8 swap buy the Jags that Run (JTR) book and read it at least ten times. Book is useful for any engine swap. Buy books/manuals for the engine and transmission you want to use. Download a Factory Service Manual (FSM) and buy a Haynes repair manual for your specific car. Download electrical schematics for your car. PDFs are easier to read than those found in books. Some are in color. Buy the book How to Restore Your Datsun Z Car by Wick Humble. It will save you hours of searching for "how to" info. Focus on searching Hybridz as 99% of questions have already been addressed. Make a detailed plan with parts list including cost before starting a project. Plan every system of the car. Start bookmarking Z car parts suppliers - there are many! Remember these are 40 year old cars and will need restoration to be safe and drivable. Join ClassicZCars.com website and search there as well. Become well informed about modifications before asking questions. People will be more inclined to answer informed questions. Search the forums. Have some money. I stopped counting after $12k. Read the new member FAQs. The engine swap is the easy part. It is understanding the details like brake fittings, adapters, drive shaft angles, brake system, automotive electronics, wheels, suspension and etc. that makes or breaks a build project. Recommend that you buy a running Z car and drive it stock for awhile. Do basic maintenance: brakes, suspension, electrical etc. so you have a ready to drive platform when you finish the engine swap. You will learn a lot about auto mechanics and how the Z car functions as well. Useful Links: http://zhome.com/ http://www.atlanticz.ca/ http://www.classiczc...com/index.html/ http://www.zcarparts.com/ http://www.blackdrag.../zZxCatalog.htm http://www.arizonazcar.com/ http://www.jagsthatrun.com/index.html

I wonder if Dave would be willing to say who his supplier was for the AZ "heavy duty" spring set. I have used them on two street V8 240Z cars and liked the stock height and the spring rates.

You could join your local Z club(s) and ask for help. Z clubs = parts

Suggestions: If doing a V8 swap buy the Jags that Run (JTR) book and read it at least ten times. Book is useful for any engine swap. Buy books/manuals for the engine and transmission you want to use. Download a Factory Service Manual (FSM) and buy a Haynes repair manual for your specific car. Download electrical schematics for your car. PDFs are easier to read than those found in books. Some are in color. Buy the book How to Restore Your Datsun Z Car by Wick Humble. It will save you hours of searching for "how to" info. Focus on searching Hybridz as 99% of questions have already been addressed. Make a detailed plan with parts list including cost before starting a project. Plan every system of the car. Start bookmarking Z car parts suppliers - there are many! Remember these are 40 year old cars and will need restoration to be safe and drivable. Join ClassicZCars.com website and search there as well. Become well informed about modifications before asking questions. People will be more inclined to answer informed questions. Have some money. I stopped counting after $12k. Read the new member FAQs. The engine swap is the easy part. It is understanding the details like brake fittings, adapters, drive shaft angles, brake system, automotive electronics, wheels, suspension and etc. that makes or breaks a build project. Recommend that you buy a running Z car and drive it stock for a awhile. Do basic maintenance brakes, suspension, electrical etc. so you have a ready to drive platform when you finish the engine swap. You will learn a lot about auto mechanics and how the Z car functions as well. Useful Links: http://zhome.com/ http://www.atlanticz.ca/ http://www.classiczc...com/index.html/ http://www.zcarparts.com/ http://www.blackdrag.../zZxCatalog.htm http://www.arizonazcar.com/ http://www.jagsthatrun.com/index.html

BTW have you looked at seat swap threads in the interior forum? Lots of seat info there.

MSA SELLS A "RETRO" seatbelt that bolts in the stock location.

Is this your valve cover?

To be clear, the Z belts attach to large bolts behind the seats. The body is reinforced where the bolts are located. The seats are bolted to sheet metal suports.

Are you aware that the Z seats are only fastened to the body with four small bolts through sheet metal? The seat would simply rip out of its' attachment points in an accident. Note that the Z seat belts are attached to the body with large bolts. What ever seats and seat belts you decide on, use the stock attachment points.

Hope you will find this helpful: If doing a V8 swap buy the Jags that Run (JTR) book and read it at least 5 times. Book is useful for any engine swap. Buy books/manuals for the engine and transmission you want to use. Download a 240z Factory Service Manual (FSM) and buy a Haynes repair manual for your specific car. Download electrical schematics for your car. PDFs are easier to read than those found in books. Some are in color. Buy the book How to Restore Your Datsun Z Car by Wick Humble. It will save you hours of searching for "how to" info. Make a detailed plan with parts list including cost before starting a project. Plan every system of the car. Start bookmarking Z car parts suppliers - there are many! Join ClassicZCars.com website and search there as well. Useful Links: http://zhome.com/ http://www.atlanticz.ca/ http://www.classiczcars.com/ http://www.zcarparts.com/ http://www.blackdrag.../zZxCatalog.htm http://www.arizonazcar.com/ http://www.jagsthatrun.com/index.html

I installed higher wattage bulbs and removed the green filters in the gauges. Bright white now.

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There seems to be a good inventory of Z cars in the in Francisco Bay area. Purchased two 240Zs there.

No way that car is worth $6000. You can get an unmolested 240Z for about $3000 that runs and drives. Don't make an offer. Walk away.

Pictures of typical stub axle failure points.

Access to a heat treat oven where the temperature could be controlled would be ideal. Opinion: personally, I wouldn't use heat unless you absolutely can't get the cover to seal.

Ditto RebkahsZ. Bent stub axles can cause problems. I found that slightly bent stub axle flanges on my 240Z with 240SX rear calipers caused the pads to drag. Didn't catch it until I checked the run out on each stub axle flange. I had the flanges machined, but they were too far out. I ended up buying the Chequered Flag stub axles and all has been well since. Remember the 240Z stub axles were designed to work with drum brakes so flange run out wasn't much of a problem.

You may want to consider these stub axles: http://www.chequeredflagracing.net/Datsun.html

Could just be that the bearings need to be replaced. Also, check the runout on the wheel mounting flange. The flange is soft and can be bent hitting a curb. A bent mounting flange would cause the wheel to wobble. Of course, check all of the rotating assemblies such as the drive shaft, half-shafts etc.

Save yourself a bunch of problems and just rebuild the stock brakes and keep them well maintained.

go here: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic02o03d/30-3201

One these seals? http://www.blackdragonauto.com/features/z/ZRS1.htm

^^^^^^ what Z240 said. Return them.