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I think that he's just talking about the stiffness of the CV joint itself, alone, flopping around on the end of the shaft assembly. Affected by the thickness of the grease, the angle that you're holding it, the stiffness of the rubber boot, how worn the CV joint itself is, etc. There's probably better ways to determine if a joint is worn.

Looks like the assembly with the threaded stud comes out the top, is rotated and then dropped back in. Is there access to the top of it from inside the car? Or do those two bolts on what looks like an access plate come out and give you room to push it up and rotate it?

Clogged fuel tank vent? Just guessing. Take off the gas cap next time it happens.

The N42 has a spray bar. They went to internally oiled with the N47. The P79 is internally oiled. If you block the spray bar holes on the cam towers all of the oil will flow through the P79 cam. So it's not a direct swap but it's not impossible. Of course, as described in other threads, you'll need the rocker arms to go with the cam, matched to the lobes they were riding on. You'll need to send your rockers with the cam, also marked for lobe usage, so the the other side of the trade can make the MSA cam work. This is as I understand things (recently enlightened), to get the best odds of a successful cam swap. You may even need to have the rocker arms reground, to be safe. #20 here has the basic summary - http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/105756-camshaft-question/

I've read that there are hundreds of different models of T5, with different synchros, gear sets, etc. "T5" alone doesn't mean much. There are even two different "T5"s used in the ZX series,the FS5R30A and the FS5R90A. There is also an assumption that Nissan meant ATF when they specified "Dexron" in the FSM. Dexron is just a tradename, not a grade of oil. Many ways to get things wrong.

I think that's just a plain old later model Z/ZX FPR for EFI. You can even see the mounting plate, edge-on, hanging on the side. It is odd to have a stroker with a stock AFM on it though, considering the prevailing view that the stock AFM can barely handle a bigger cam. It looks like a stock engine except for the fuel rail. Who built it, where'd you get it?

Look through here - http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/forum/93-megasquirt/ for EDIS. Notice though, that you'll need an aftermarket EMS, like Megasquirt, to trigger it. What might work better for you is a Pertronix unit, or a 280Z distributor with a separate GM HEI module, or a 280Zx distributor with a built-in E12-80 ignition module.

Saw this ad this morning, thought it was amusing - http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2966182616.html Text - 1976 280z Lots Of Custom *** MUST SEE*** - $1200 (PDX) Date: 2012-04-18, 4:57PM PDT Reply to: 7mxvh-2966182616@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] Im selling my almost done project car due to a cross country move. Its a 1976 280Z with a 2.8 fuel injected straight 6 swap. Had to trunk mount the battery because the hood no longer fit. The 2.8 is built to over 200 horse and believe me you can tell. Ive added a posi in the rear which means that i had to trunk mount the fuel cell as well ( no room after posi install)..Has a 4 speed with a short shifer for awesome shifting...new clutch,coil,cap,rotor...TONS OF AFTER MARKET PARTS....to much to list. this car is really set up for racing and NOT for someone who does not know how to drive....i assume no liability for any damage it may cause to the next owner. Ive lost the title but i do have a DMZ title transfer paper that has been signed off by the registered and legal owner so its ready to be in your name. I think the airflow sensor got a little moist and am working on that now....this thing sounds like a NASCAR car and has flow master under it. Ive literally passed people in 2nd gear at 50 completly sideways...( thank u posi )...lol. If you want a really cool car that will scare your friends and you if your not careful...this is the one. Also car has good tags and fairly new tires. First $1200 gets it......wont last at this price Email me and LEAVE A NUMBER for me to call you back at.....thanks.

Looks like the 4 bolt turbo CV shafts.

Just watched this video and have to say that Good'n'Tight must be a real dumbass. 99 mph down a residential street full of family houses, and posts a video of his ignorant idiocy. Cool video! Thanks for sharing! philom5, sorry to dump on your post. Good luck with your project.

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You can get pre-fitted straight lines from a typical auto parts store and bend your own. Measure the length with a piece of string or wire, buy the straight line, and bend it with a tubing bender or build a jig to get the curves right. It's not that hard and you'll have new, unrounded, fittings and a clean, more flexible line than an old used piece.

Pretty sure that they changed over the years. One type does not fit all.

You have a 240Z with an L28ET, why do you have a custom drive shaft? FS5R90A trans? Wondering. And, for the record, what brand of u-joint was used? Damage is always interesting.

Heat. Torch the cast metal of the strut housing, while applying pressure. It makes all the difference.

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See if you can find the number here - http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsunS30/DatsunZIndex/PowerTrain/DifferentialGear/R200/tabid/1727/Default.aspx Then plug it in to the Search box here - http://courtesyparts.com/ Courtesy takes internet orders also, and are fairly timely if the part is in stock.

Not positive, but I think that if you grind a new hold-down/retainer slot on the other side (180 degrees) at the same depth, your Z speedo gear unit will work.

Describe random. All 6 fire, but not consistently? Or individual injectors fire at different times? How did you test them? All six injectors should squirt at the same time, in three spark intervals.

Sounds like low fuel pressure. Try the milk jug again.

What did you do to the car before you started it? And why was it parked in the barn in the first place? 10 years is a long time.

Here's a "might work" - http://www.egauges.com/vdo_send.asp?Sender=Classic_Tach_Filter&Cart= Of course, it's probably just a resistor...

Isn't that covered in the Jags That Run book? Don't have it myself but I have to assume.

http://www.datsunclassifieds.com/showproduct.php/product/6925/title/280z-nos-front-suspension-crossmember/cat/4 Not me, just came across it...

What brand and model is the replacement tach? I had a Sun tach years ago that was adjustable for 4, 6 and 8 cylinders. Yours might have dip switches, jumpers, or a switch, internal or external. Pretty sure that there are external signal modifiers out there also, for using stock tachs with alternate engines.