Leon Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 Leon, email me when you're ready for lighting. Have something you might be interested in. Ben@dapperlighting.com Good to hear from you, Ben! Email sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 Little-by-little, we're getting closer. I did a rocker arm wipe pattern check today and will be looking for sources where I can get some new, slightly smaller pads. This was expected as I got new rocker arms which probably have more material on them than my previous ones. I wish I still worked at a place with a surface grinder and magnetic table, where I could just toss them on the table and have at it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Got most of the (hopefully) correct size lash pads and the rest are on the way. Had to get .190", .210", and .220" pads. One of them will stay .205". Four different sizes, yeesh... Also, my birthday present to myself finally arrived! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Oooh nice present! That's going to compliment things nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbb Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Got most of the (hopefully) correct size lash pads and the rest are on the way. Had to get .190", .210", and .220" pads. One of them will stay .205". Four different sizes, yeesh... Also, my birthday present to myself finally arrived! IMG_02041.JPG IMG_02051.JPG IMG_02061.JPG IMG_02071.JPG Oh man, that Comp wheel. So envious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 My vision for the car is a period-correct (ish) modified Z, or at least for it to have that feel. I do plan to get a 123ignition distributor at some point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCan Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Leon. Are you still playing with lash pads? last weekend after adjusting rocker arm gap, I noticed my rocker arms slightly hitting the edge of the cup that holds the lash pads on top of the valves. I am sure this is an additional cause of valve noise. If you are looking at lash pads etc, you might also look at the rocker arm just behind where it contacts the lash pad. I think the fix is to mill the cup that holds the lash pads in place down by about 25 or 30 mils. Our car is getting better and better with time. Are you going to JCCS this year? If so it would be fun to catch up. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Hi Jim, Actually, just got my final shipment of lash pads in this week! I'll be installing them tomorrow and checking wipe patterns once again. I know what you're talking about regarding valve retainer to rocker arm contact. I noticed that when I first installed my Isky retainers and is why I switched back to stock retainers. Simply switching back to stock will be easier versus milling the ones you have. I'm definitely planning to be at JCCS and check out the progress you guys have made! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCan Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Stock retainers! You're a Genius! See you at JCCS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Hope it helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismospek Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Did you end up getting the Datsun Comp steering wheel from yahoo auctions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Did you end up getting the Datsun Comp steering wheel from yahoo auctions? I did! I forgot to thank you for the tip about Jauce, so THANK YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z Guy KY Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Love what I see so far. Looks like you're making good progress Leon:) I really like that competition steering wheel you got too. So you had an original cam reground? What specs did you have it ground to? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Thanks Steve! Progress is good but slow as I haven't prioritized the Z recently. I did have an original cam reground. I spoke with Ron at Isky Cams about my setup and he recommended their L6 grind. Advertised specs are 0.540" lift at 270* duration (going off memory). It still idles pretty smoothly and has a really meaty torque curve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z Guy KY Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I would like to do a cam upgrade just for street use, what did that with rockers and pads set you back? Is your competition wheel a NOS or a replica? How much was the wheel you got from the yahoo auction and What's the condition of the leather after all these years? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 I would like to do a cam upgrade just for street use, what did that with rockers and pads set you back? Is your competition wheel a NOS or a replica? How much was the wheel you got from the yahoo auction and What's the condition of the leather after all these years? Steve In a perfect world, rockers and pads would have run me a little over $200. Since I had to redo everything after wiping the first cam, it's probably double that. Plus, when I bought the cam I also bought retainers and lash pads from Isky which I didn't end up using (due to lack of experience). The lash pads were too thick and the retainers didn't work for the thinner lash pads I ended up using. FWIW, Isky charges a very reasonable rate for having your cam reground. The comp wheel is NOS from the Nismo 10th Anniversary production run in '96. The "leather" is actually cleverly-molded urethane. It's in great shape and has held up well, the previous owner never used it. I decided to finally buy one because of how strong the dollar has been lately, making the conversion rate more favorable. It was under $600, shipped to my doorstep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z Guy KY Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Did you ever install your Bilstein's made for the VW Rabbit? (34-184530) If so, how did that go? I'm getting ready to pull down my rear suspension and do this shortly! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) I've been dragging my feet! Once the car is back on the road, I will take it to my shop where I'm storing the Bilsteins, camber plates, and rear disk conversion. In order to get it back on the road, I need to do a final lash pad check, finalize carb linkage, and finish my fuel routing. Like I said, dragging my feet... At this rate, you'll have your Bilsteins in before mine! Edited April 7, 2015 by Leon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z Guy KY Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 You'll get it done man! You're doing great. Can't wait to see you get it on the road. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Thanks Steve, I appreciate the motivation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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