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  1. A to Z
    05-24-2025. I got the clips and screws to finish up landing the wiring down for the lighting I added, and got other little things here and there taken care of, I installed the plaque I had made to label the switches on the dash, then I went to the carb, and changed out my accelerator pump nozzle to a larger nozzle, from a 70 to a 90. a custom 90 that is made by V performance development. car is still lean below 3000 and giving it any more that 1/8 throttle below 3000 it just falls flat, so I took the needle out and taped it off and did some grinding on it and re-installed it.....MUCh better but needs just a hair more. I took it out and ground on it, but I think I left it too rough, as it doesn't want to move cleanly in the needle jet. I went ahead and ordered 2 needles for the carb in the richest one they offer.....stock is 97, these will be 95's. I will put one in the carb as-is drive it, and mod the second LIGHTLY and gently and keep playing with it. Everything is great except for the transition from the pilot jet to the needle....TOO LEAN, so it's just trial and error now. Pics follow.
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    Sure, no problem! again, when putting the needles into the piston, it is recommended to use a straight edge and set the needle at the level of the piston, not the indented place where the needle goes. ~Joe
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    angle iron is about 1/8" thick in a 90 degree bend. incredibly strong. It is just an idea. you lay the piece against the car with spacers so the body is a few inches from the bar. centered is where it is either welded or bolted to the center post of the rotisserie. It might be a good idea to go to YouTube and type in how to make a car rotisserie. Some guys have used 2 engine stands, that have been cut and lengthened, so they are taller. You could buy a rotisserie but they ARE pricy. how to make a car rotisserie - YouTube Good luck! be careful. New a fire extinguisher in the garage, gloves and eye protection, and do NOT rush! This kind of stuff can lead to divorce.\
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    angle iron. Drill the holes such that the rotisserie is dead center. Use grade 8 bolts for safety.
  5. A to Z
    "SM" needles. They are made specifically for this issue. I had the same problem as you, changed to these, and no more problems. They give you more fuel up there. here is a link to some I quickly found on eBay for you. when installing the needle height, you want to use a straightedge to make sure the level is correct and not too far "in" before tightening. Datsun 240z SU Carburetor "SM" Race Needles Triumph TR3 .100 | eBay Butterfly shaft leak, you may be able to smear a thin coat of grease around the shafts. to stop the Leak, if you take your time, it won't even be noticeable to the naked eye. Let me know how it goes. Please.
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    Update, please.
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    05-17-2025. Today I installed a light kit in the engine compartment and another inside the car. I got both from Amazon. I also went ahead and installed a "Green Filter" on my block breather tube. As soon as I tightened it, it crumpled the green part a tad. It would have been great if it had not done that, but oh well. Here are a few pics. Videos, click below. Video's (click below) : Facebook Facebook
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    05-10-2025. I did a lot of odds and ends today.....little things put off.....I just went around and fixed as I saw them. I used the clear PPF film over the carbon fiber on the inner fender as it was getting real ratty looking on the edges. I also cut some pieces, and put it on the 2 spots the seats are showing wear from being a big guy getting in and out of the car. Will they work on Vinyl? Not sure, but I need something there. Seams showing some cracks due to my poor bodywork skills, this seals them so I can just forget about it and enjoy the car.t Tuch up painting all over the place, then vacuuming....I guess you could call it spring cleaning. I went back to a novel way of richening up the carb a little....washers under the choke know to add fuel everywhere and buy add a washer at a time I have been able to make a lot of progress on getting it right. The other way would be to buy a richer needle, but this is easy, cheap, I already have the parts, and it works. In short it was just a nice sunny day and I got stuff done. I did take A LOT of pics, so the pics I will put on here.....it's pics heavy. so you are forewarned. Cheers and God bless.~Joe
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    05-07-2025. My custom ordered fender stickers came in. I covered them (and the rear stickers) with some PPF clear to make them permanent.
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    I imagine you will be saying Sayonara to the body for at least a year. Quicker than that you must have an "in" with the body and paint hop. Here's to hoping you get it back as soon as possible.
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    On mine, I also used the Z car Depot ones, I had a mobile welder install them.....basically he did what he could with them.....it seems the bend radius is not tight enough and so when welding you have to weld up that "gap? or relief cut, being thick gauge metal, it wouldn't be fun to beat it down flush.
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    05-02-2025. I got my shift knob with button. I got it from Speed Dawg Shift Knobs. Top notch shop. Shipped it very fast, well packaged and I even got a military discount. If you need a shift knob check this guy out! I got it installed, and all wired in to my Snow Performance Stage 1 Water/Methanol injection kit. I also got my Vacuum Block from Amazon, and got it all hooked up, so the vacuum needed for my Boost Gauge and J&S Safeguard is more professional. I also added a pic where you can see my passenger well is all cleaned up. Good day!
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    love the custom work. I installed an AutoPower race 4 point rollbar, and later had to cut out the straight across bar down low. I just HAD to recline the seat!! On the diagonal bar I put a piece of rollbar foam on to rest my head. I made it work.
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    it should, however some guys think out of the box and do their own work.
  15. A to Z
    04-26-2025. Well, I was able to fix a few little things on the Z today, getting it more and more cleaned up. I ended up putting a stainless clamp around the turbo to manifold hose, as it was getting sucked in pretty bad from the pressures, this keeps it from doing that to a great extent. I let it idle and revved it a bit and I could see a real improvement. I developed a front tire rub again, which is weird as it was entirely done and good a long while ago, but it is what it is, so I was able to get that done, changed out the timing belt for a much better one, and ran the wiring from the shifter, through the boot and under the console down to the point where the connections are for the Water-Methanol injection.. It will be on a push button shift knob I ordered. The boost switch just wasn't working like I wanted. I want more control over it. I drilled a small hole at the top of my dash insert and installed a small amber light which when wired in, will let me know when the water/meth is on. I also took 2 video's, once of the finished engine idling, and a walk around. So 2 pics and 2 videos. Cheers! Videos (2) click below (14) Facebook
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