Perfect240z Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Nice! Good looking Z man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 It's been busy for work and did not have much update. Also, updating electric wiring is...not so fun. Finally, I got spare time during Xmas holiday and focused on running engine. I removed Shunt since my plan is to swap Ammeter with Voltmeter. After removing Shunt, I connected the White wire and White/Red wire together. Hook up CS144 and try to ignite... does not work.... I did not get spark at all. So, I connect MSD 6AL. Still not get spark. I wonder where I should connect white wire? Should I connect to terminal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) After search root causes.... I fount Water Temp Sw cable was broken. I thought both connector was connected to ground somehow I soldering it. and replacement parts is not available. But it's not MUST Have parts. So, I disconnected them. http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/39650-requesting-dizzy-wiring-photos-been-searching-multiple-forums-for-hours/ The root cause was simple. but it was hidden ... mistake.... I just forgot to put dizzy rotor.. Woops! https://youtu.be/omjroLNtqNk Finally engine runs! Edited January 18, 2016 by tamo3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Power window works too. https://youtu.be/14ZN_NoIdfo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Working on Ammeter Voltmeter swap. Rip the case and clean up. painted inside chrome silver. '75 Ammeter and '7? Voltmeter swap diagram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 Brake light can be turn on, bur somehow headlight never turned on after headlight relay installed. I opened up headlight mount again to check whether light bulb issue or not. It's painful to access to headlight bulb. I need to remove side light. But light bulb is not the problem. I forgot to connect ground.... After that, headlight works! But I can turn on headlight without key.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlejester Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Most cars even modern ones have the headlight circuit active without the keys. You can disable it by making the trigger pin on your relay ignition dependent. I've had to use the feature once when I was younger and phones were not ubiquitous, dark night no street lights (grass lawn used for parking at the firework show), went to go grab something from my parents car, dropped the key on my way back before I hit the door lock on the remote. Went back to the car and flipped the headlights on to find the keys, then turned off the light and locked the door with the remote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 Thank for your comment. Actually, I was afraid of I made mistake for wiring. Friend of mine told me this is expected behavior of Z :-} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 It's been long time. Working on 240SX tranny swap project. Went to junk yard to pick up tranny. Wash it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 I need to replace counter shaft bearing for 71B. I noticed I did not see this part in 71b. Bearing puller did not fit easily. First of all, use drivers to open up space. Then use hummer to open up more space. Finally, I can use bearing puller unnecessary gear is removed. 71b bearing installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 next, need bell housing from 71b. I'm not sure this is form 71a or 71b. I grinded and drilled 16mm to enlarge hole references: http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/240sxtransmissioninstall/index.html http://zhome.com/ZCMnL/tech/240SX5spd/transmission.htm but! 14mm shaft did not fit in the hole!!! I wonder 71a shaft is smaller diameter.... ;-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 Tranny mount comparison. This is 71B tranny mount. This is 71C tranny mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 I purchased 6" cut off saw at Harbor Freight Tools. And ready to cut.... it was broken... Need to go back to exchange it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 After tapping with hammer, I could've installed mod 71b bell house with 71c tranny. However, when I test shifting, it was really tight. I compare 71C bell house and 71B bell house. I should've enlarge 16mm rod outer side. Now shifting get smoother. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL3UqdDcw1I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Once mechanical issue is solved, I start cleaning up tranny case. Take a hot tub over night. Grind a bit sharp edge. Masking it. and paint. Finished painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Tranny mount welding is done. with cheap welder... as long as it strong enough, it's ok. For tranny mount, which way is the correct way?? it touching edge of the mount. I need to grind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scartail Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Nice work! How much did the tranny swap set you back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 30mm to move back. http://zhome.com/ZCMnL/tech/240SX5spd/transmission.htm http://www.motortopia.com/cars/1973-datsun-240z-11118/car-pictures/240sx-transmission-swap-14041/transmountmodjpg_Thumbnail1.jpg-269047 http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/113452-240sx-trans-swap-into-280z-measurements-and-install-pix/?hl=240sx http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/240sxtransmissioninstall/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Got reverse idle gear from Cobra Transmission. https://cobratransmission.com/nissan-fs5w71c-4-cylinder-reverse-idler-gear-50042098-1?zenid=4f4f23951c83514dfa3835a423065d0f i was told i don't need to replace it with current condition, but I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) Clean up cases. washing grinding painting done! Edited August 30, 2017 by tamo3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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