ASA240Z Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 I know this maybe a simple question but I could not find any answers to the install of the MSA gasket. Is there any prep work before the install, other than using a gasket scraper to clean the surface? Sorry for the dumb question, but I'm new to working on Z's and cars altogether. Another thing I would like to ask is about SU rebuilds. I have to rebuild the SU's on my 240Z, but I was wondering if this is a too difficult thing to do. Also what should I use to clean off all the build up on the carb? I read on another site that the carbs could be dipped in gasoline, but I'm really doubtful about this... any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here comes trouble Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 On good clean flat manifold surface and good clean flat carb face surface... you should need any other prep with a good gasket...The bolts should be tourqed if you are inexperienced in tigtening carb bolts that do not that tight of fit. Before you tear into those SU's..get a rebuild manual and read up on it.I would not think it advisable to spend any money on rebuilds if the carbs are ot the early rounded tops (1970-72) as opposed to the later 1973-74 square shouldered round tops.. about any repair manual should hve the rebuild info and photos to tell the difference between the carbs. I do not know the tourqe requirements to mount the carbs to manifold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 The SU carbs are really simple. I didn't know jack about them, and last year me and a friend spent about 2 hours taking my just acuired carbs apart, cleaning and reassembling. Not hard at all.. I bolted them on, and they fired the car almost righ away too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest norm[T12SDSUD] Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 The MSA Header manifold gasket material is TOTAL CRAPOLA and will only last about 9 months!! Get the Header manifold gasket form NISMO. MUCH better quality for about the same price!! Later,Norm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASA240Z Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 thanks for the info you guys, I really appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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