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    M-M Rear Disc Brake Conversion hardline question - '71 240Z

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

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    Mark, the original hardline is even longer than a 20" replacement. It actually gives the SS line too much room and makes it curl a bit. I wonder if Ross wants the shorter 20" hardline for aesthetic purposes because that is what happened on the passenger side. According to Ross' instructions, I removed the hardline on the T junction that went to the passenger side caliper and replaced it with the longer SS line provided. This made it look nicer, but was not necessary. Two short SS lines could have been plugged right into the existing hardlines and that would have been that. I'll wait to see what yours looks like. Maybe it will open my eyes.

    M-M Rear Disc Brake Conversion hardline question - '71 240Z

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted

    Hello all,

     

    I finally got the custom SS lines to Ross' S30 Rear Disc Brake Conversion kit ( had to wait almost 3 months) and I'm trying to figure out why the driver's side hardline from the T junction needs to be replaced with a new 20" hardline. The SS brake line that is part of his kit fits right onto the original one. If anyone has any insight as to why this should be done, please enlighten me.

    240SX rear caliper pad spacing issue

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

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    I just received the Rear Disc Brake Conversion kit from M-M and picked up a set of rebuilt 240SX calipers. Now, I'm trying put it all together and mount the things, but I'm having a bitch of a time trying to get the pads far apart enough to slide them down onto the rotor. I've tried to depress the piston for more clearance, but it seems like that isn't the problem. It looks like the part of the caliper that moves (the bar with the bushings that mounts to the caliper body) isn't moving enough to give me the clearance I need. I'm basically looking for suggestions. Thanks guys!

    Mislocated Diff w/ Arizona Z moustache bar

    in Drivetrain

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    dsommer, the AZC moustache bar only seems to go one way and that is with the ears forward.

    JMortensen, with the R200 and AZC moustache bar installed into my Series I, the front diff crossmember doesn't match up to the body mounting location. It is about an inch short and doesn't reach. If I mount the diff by the crossmember, then the moustache bar is about an inch in front of the two bolts on which it mounts and won't match up. I put thick washers between the diff cover and the bar to forward locate the diff AND keep the bar in the proper position, but the studs coming out of the diff cover are only so long and do not allow enough distance to move the crossmember forward enough. I think I might just install the engine/trans and the diff without the crossmember and have a fabrication shop modify another crossmember to fit and line up the angles of the trans and diff at the same time. Apologies for being longwinded.

    Mislocated Diff w/ Arizona Z moustache bar

    in Drivetrain

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    I have a '71 240 where I am trying to get an R200 LSD into. I purchased the Arizona Z moustache bar and had the front diff crossmember modified so as to move it forward to mount up to the body.

    So here is the problem, the setup is too short! :banghead: I raised the diff, mounted the moustache bar, went to the diff nose to bolt it to the car and it is about an inch away from the mount holes (aft) on the car. In frustration, I took the diff out, unbolted the crossmember and mounted it to the car so I could install the control arms. Any ideas as to why this is? Also, any thoughts on how to remedy? If need be, I could remount the diff and take some photos (but I wouldn't be thrilled). Thanks!

    Gear oil ????

    in Drivetrain

    Posted

    Yeah, I later found out that only 1.3 quarts are required( or fill up to where the shafts go into the diff). I wish someone had pointed this out before I spent $50 on gear oil. I'll just drain and refill to proper level.

    Gear oil ????

    in Drivetrain

    Posted

    The diff is out of the car and sitting on my garage floor, which is level. I imagine I only have to put in another 6-8 ounces, but for precision purposes I was looking for a relatively exact amout, give 2-4 ounces either way. Doesn't matter, though. I found a parts store that carries Royal Purple. I'll just top it off with the quart I bought.

    Gear oil ????

    in Drivetrain

    Posted

    Brand of gear oil is fine, but how much? I did a search and found only 1 post which said 2-3 quarts. Others just say "Pour until it comes out the top hole." I just finished putting 3 quarts of Redline in my R200 LSD with a finned cover and it's STILL not full! Since I had to order the stuff (no one in town carries it on the shelf), I'm trying to find out how much more I need to order. It would have been nice to have placed only one order, but I need more. Or, can different brands of synthetic gear oil be mixed? What about synthetic and petroleum? Thanks in advance for the feedback.

    Carpet question

    in Interior

    Posted

    I installed some sound deadening in my 240 with spray adhesive from one of the parts store chain and worked great. One of the types I used worked almost too quickly. That stuff is anchored in there!

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