[82-83 Master Cylinder in S30]

I believe it is a horizontal vs. vertical bolt pattern issue

 

ritrebor

[Buying stuff through Hybridz]

Like Zero said, if they are an established member here. Auction sites use feedback which will give you some indication of a persons history. I would have no worries about getting my merchandise. Also get pictures and get all your concerns answered BEFORE buying to avoid problems.

 

ritrebor

[Driver side header hitting steering]

The spacer would lower the steering assy which would change the angle of the steering rod.

 

ritrebor

[Driver side header hitting steering]

Just checking if you put in the frame spacers?

 

ritrebor

[15/16 ZX Master Cylinder Check Valves F & R]

Strange, as most of the problems other people were having with a soft pedal was cured with removing the rear check valve but no one mentioned the front check valve as there is one there.

 

ritrebor

[My new exhaust - pics and video inside]

Nice system. About how much ground clearance at the y-pipe do you have?

 

thanks

ritrebor

[15/16 ZX Master Cylinder Check Valves F & R]

Anyone have an answer?

[15/16 ZX Master Cylinder Check Valves F & R]

Did the Toyota 4x4 front brake upgrade.

Have Maxima discs in the rear.

In looking at the manual for the ZX Master, it shows that there are check valves on both the Rear and Front systems.

I know to remove the REAR Check Valve but what about the FRONT one?

Remove it or leave it alone?

 

Thanks

ritrebor

[want to trade roll bars ?]

I thought they are the same.

Autopower list them as fitting from 1970 to 1983.

Unless yours is a 2+2 which is different

 

ritrebor

[Ground clearance]

77 280z

350 Chevy

JTR mounts

700R4 Trans

225-45-17 Fronts 245-45-17 Rear

16Gal Fuel Cell & Battery mounted in cutout spare tire well.

No room next to fuel cell for muffler. Only exhaust pipe.

Dual 2-1/2" Exhaust pipes.

 

I measured my frame rail height at 5" Front crossmember at 5-3/4" Front of Diff 7"

Oil Pan at 4-1/4" Header Down Pipe 4"

My Rails are 2" below the floor pan.

The Flowmasters is 4" high. Want to run 2 of them.

Putting the H-Pipe just behind the trans.

 

I just can't figure out where to put the mufflers as I don't think I have enough clearance.

Looks like the best I could do is around 2-1/2" ground clearance with a 1/2" between the muffler and the floor.

The other alternative is to mount them at an angle under the rear control arms.

I know others have done it with enough clearance. Any other ideas? Pics would help greatly.

 

ritrebor

[Ground clearance]

I am installing my exhaust and couldn't find what is a good number to shoot for in regards to exhaust ground clearances.

Trying to decide if my Flowmasters will fit without constantly scraping the pavement.

Mainly it will be a street car.

 

Thanks

ritrebor

[Yet another dash restoration.... New gauges!]

The dash came out nice.

One tip that I did was to use only 2-3 screws to hold it on the metal frame to prevent it from cracking again.

The gauges themself will hold it to the metal frame and once mounted it is not going anywhere.

 

ritrebor

[wiring guys help!!!]

If it cranks I would offer him $600-700 and take my chances. Gives you $250-350 for repairs.

If you get it running for him, it takes your bargaining power away.

 

ritrebor

[cut out spare tire in back]

Electric fuel pump.

 

ritrebor

[cut out spare tire in back]

Here's mine.

 

ritrebor

[keeping the shop floor clean etc.]

Thanks, I always find your posts informative.

 

ritrebor

[Progress on my insane VQ35HR 240Z project]

Amazing build and I like the shop setup.

 

ritrebor

[maxima caliper rear disc conversion help]

Looks like your bleed valve is not at the highest point. I had to rotate the caliper so that the bleed valve is at the highest point on the caliper.

I used a power bleeder so I didn't have to pump the brakes. Others have used a piece of wood to have the calipers clamp down on when bleeding them.

 

ritrebor

[Cheap dash repair alternative]

Been about a year and a half and no cracks yet. Isn't running yet so it hasnt been out in the sun or have body vibrations.

 

ritrebor

[Ever been unsure of what to do about a project?]

Like others have said, sell it to someone that can use it rather than scrap it.

No sense having something around that you know you will never use.

Use the money for something that you can use.

 

ritrebor

[WTB Autometer Phantom 0-90 ohms 2-5/8" Fuel Gauge]

Still looking.

 

ritrebor

[Rear disc brake lock after bleeding the fronts]

Not sure if it is the same as a 280z but there is a valve that comes off the master cylinder that is for the idiot light that might be triggered. This valve is between the master and the valve that separates the front from the back brakes. If so you just need to recenter the piston in the valve.

 

ritrebor

[Looking for machine drawings of Chevy heads]

Nice job. Maybe a cowl hood?

 

ritrebor

[WTB Autometer Phantom 0-90 ohms 2-5/8" Fuel Gauge]

Looking for a Autometer #5814 Phantom Fuel Gauge.

0-90 ohms for GM in 2-5/8 size.

 

Thanks

ritrebor

[rear disk hydraulics]

I think I may have got lucky , the rust bucket 240z I'm striping might have a zx master cylinder , anyone have any pics or way to ID , I know its a nabco and it is 15/16 so I want to confirm if its allready set up for rear disks , I think its the right one but just want to try to be sure before I swap it over.

I will try to post a pick

 

If it says 15/16 and it bolts up to the booster it's the right one. Mounting tabs should be vertical instead of horizontal.

 

ritrebor