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    5/8th bolt option for spindle pin replacement

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted

    Just had an interesting throught about how to keep the 5/8 bolt from spinning in the housing. How about tapping the lock pin hole in the strut and threading a bolt in to touch and lock the pin in place. Easier than trial and erroring a slot in the bolt that the original lock pin will fit into. I feel like that also weakens the bolt. The stock lock pin has 8x1.25 threads, which pass through, so likely have to drill and tap for 10x1.25. Common bolt. Do it from the bottom. What do you think?

    Fatigue or just BAD FABRICATION WORK?

    in Fabrication / Welding

    Posted

    I can hear their excuses now..  "The adjustment knob hit the hood when we closed it, so we had to chop the top off the strut to lower the plate to make it fit. We had no choice!!!. That and we couldn't afford to refill the MIG gas bottle that day, so...."

     

    Let this be a lesson to all you young'ins out there about what not to do.

     

    Let the forces of negative social media befall these cretins at your earliest convenience. Start with their facebook page...

    Fatigue or just BAD FABRICATION WORK?

    in Fabrication / Welding

    Posted

    The cause of your steering problems is very likely a loose rack that shifts after turns. The most common reason for this is using 240 poly bushings on a 280 rack. The bushing width on the left side (near input yoke) is wider on the 280 racks. Or its just loose.

     

    About the failure, its bad welding that gave way. Never seen anything like that.

    Changing the slave for more pedal throw

    in Drivetrain

    Posted

    Thought we solved this "what collar height to use???" thing already. 

     

    The carefully guarded 'secret' is to choose a collar that gives you ~92mm of total height from the flywheel friction surface to where the fork touches the fingers on the collar. Measure up to the PP fingers, then see how much more you need to get to 92, then choose the closest collar length with a throwout bearing on there to get to 92mm.  Or is it 95mm...hmmm.... Dang interweb....  Not enough to remember that its been solved, also have to remember how to find it again when you actually need it....

     

    ok, lots of discussion about it here.  It's 92 mm 

     

    http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/engine-drivetrain-s30/47279-l28-toasting-my-240z-clutch.html

    SU fuel line

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted · Edited by z240

    Look for a hobby store that does gas powered R/C models. They will likely have nice small soft fuel safe fuel line stock that would work just fine.

     

    Failing that, maybe the guys at ztherapy can suggest a better source or send you some.

    Adapter to attach stainless steel flex lines directly to front brake caliper?

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted · Edited by z240

    http://www.anplumbing.com/ is a favorite of mine. Well organized by fitting types, with good pictures and description of every part. 

     

    Check out the "Brake Adapters" link in the first Blue column under "Adapters".

     

    Speed-Seal Steel or SS hose ends with PFTE -3 hose and make your own brake lines all day long as per heavy85's inference.

     

    Also just had the thought that 82-83 280ZX pre-made SS brake lines from various sources have a male 10x1mm IF end (into caliper just like OE hard line) by female 10x1mm IF end (to body side hard line). These are likely cheaper to buy than to make your own with the PFTE stuff above. Not sure if they are long enough though.

    eBay seat? Experiences

    in Interior

    Posted · Edited by z240

    I just recently went thru this topic of Seats for my Zx. most of the no name knock off's copies of recaro type seats sold on ebay, Claiming to be leather are Not! they might look good from a distance but after closer inspection they are junk. just look at the prices and that should tell you something, ie.. 230 .00 for a pair of new seats? hummm......low quality is what youre getting. I did have a great experience from an ebay seller in Thailand, that was very honest and sells tons of real recaro's on ebay, and very affordable too! I purchased a pair of real Recaro's in mint condition for 450.00 plus 170.00 shipping. that's basically less than 700.00 including shipping for an excellent sport seat. and it even arrived 2 weeks ahead of his estimated 8 weeks for delivery... I would really recommend this guy....here's a pic of my seats.....Rob

    It would be great to complete this post with the ebay user name of the seller you dealt with.

     

    not that its hard to find. its nut.onlineshop11 ...

    Engine hardware calaloging

    in Nissan L6 Forum

    Posted

    New and ARP stuff for sure where it counts.  

     

    I have a couple of favorite metric hardware suppliers.  

     

    https://www.belmetric.com  has JIC spec bolts, nuts and studs.  Think new shiny 8mm nuts that have a teenee tiny 12mm hex head like the stockers, for $0.18 each. And metric acorn, wing and fuji nuts! Even copper exhaust flange nuts..  ooooohhhhh.... 

     

    http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/ has gold/cad zinc plated SEMS metric bolts that are reasonable in price and they have a decent selection. Sometimes it just nice to have pretty bolts for front cover, water stuff, etc.  Search for "SEMS M8" to get you started.

    Lighter starter?

    in Nissan L6 Forum

    Posted

    As promised, I finally have a reported weight of the GR unit from "TS Imported Automotive". 

     

    9.5 lbs/4.3 kg. Still not making the hoped for 7. It is 100% brand spanking new and uses pure Denso parts.

     

    Maybe a re-coil starter off your Toro with a nice rope and T-handle under the dash would be light enough

    Aftermarket 280Z front diff crossmember?

    in Drivetrain

    Posted

    Well that's a nifty idea. Put the isolator inside the cross member (looks suspicisously like a control arm bushing) instead in the diff mount, and get positive capture at the same time.

     

    Might be tempted to use a poly bushing. Hardest part might be finding/making tubing with the right ID to fit the bushing you choose. 

    Lighter starter?

    in Nissan L6 Forum

    Posted

    Thanks to the 510 gang on 510realm for a heads up on a tip about light starters.   Discussed in this thread. 

    http://www.the510realm.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9527&hilit=gear+reduction+starter#p96502

     

    They come from "TS Imported Automotive". They have light weight and compact starter for Datsuns (and others).

     

    http://www.tsimportedautomotive.com/gearreductionstarters.html

     

    I've asked them to let me know the weight. Will post when they reply. 

     

    Only $200 bucks, made in Ohio none the less!

    wooden steering wheel

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted

    Have you driven a Z with that early wood (ish) wheel? The look is perfect, but many, myself included, do not like the feel of the skinny rim in my hands when driving, especially when driving with "spirited intent". The diameter also is a bit large as they say compared to 280's and feels "too big".  Just something to consider. 

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