KA-Kait's 2dr. First Time Dime.

[KA-Kait]

Hahaha No. No progress has been made, simply because I need two new front wheels. I'm going to run out to pick n pull this week and see if they have a set that will work for me. So unfortunately until it's back sitting on the ground, I can't put the motor in, which is unfortunate. The alternator is on the engine, so the engine is ... well set to go in. *sigh* don't remind me how close it is to being finished.

[WagDatto]

Kait, those Z wheels will take some work to get off, and like I said, you'll need two sockets that are the correct size and you don't mind losing... I still don't think Pick N Pull is the best option to find wheels that will work for you.

[WagDatto]

Why not ask Kelly if you can borrow a pair of his old wheels until you can get the car running? Gives you more time and money for the time being.

[Charlie69]

I do not undestand why you need wheels to set a motor? Jack stands have always worked for me.

[71DIMER]

Wheels, wheels?...I have lots o Datsun fitting wheels. If any of you are or know of anyone near Sunnyvale that can pick them up for you I can let you borrow some. The key word here is BORROW...not have :P

[WagDatto]

Our engine hoist goes up just enough to barely clear an oil pan over the core support... So it's either remove the top of the core support to push the motor in, OR get the car back on its wheels!

 

She's picking up some stock 210 wheels with tires on them that we can use for now, at least, and we'll keep them around since a spare or two is always a good thing... Can't argue with a full set for $30!

 

You're welcome again, Kait...

[71ka510]

or...... you could have borrowed a diff engine hoist? like mine :P or borrowed my stock set of wheels and left the brake calipers off for now sinc eyou dont need to stop a non running car just a thought

[fuzz's '71 510]

Really great to follow your project thread, it really gets me motivated on mine.

 

Fuzz

[XeroX]

Havent really been staying up in the datsun forums for a while, u guys should have called me and asked...the tires are kinda shot on the wheels i woulda let you borrow but it woulda worked...lol

 

oh wells....

[KA-Kait]

So then engine went in finally! Taken enough time right? the engine went in fairly easy. it was a bitch and a half to put on the motor mounts but it went in. woohoo

 

 

 

although apparently i didn't tighten the shaft collars up enough because as soon as i was set off the jackstands the fucking thing hit the ground, and quickly.

 

 

 

which was actually pretty cool that it went that low. super rake. amusing, yet not practical. -sigh-

 

heres my little helper. My baby cousin Nathan, isn't he cute!! >.<

[72240z]

Looking good :)

Edited December 20, 2009 by 72240z

[I'm BLUE]

Gotta Love the Dimes ! Do yourself a favor , drive back to the parts store and throw those Autolite plugs through their window and nab some NGK Brand Plugs!!! ( Last 240z I owned would run like crap past 3,200 rpm , and recent 240z I bought had the same problem since previous owner put in Autolite's :blink: erratic driveability after NGK plugs installed problems solved again , but if they work use em:thumbup:

[72240z]

I think they said earlier it was just for the start up so they weren't fouling good plugs?

[71ka510]

you are welcome on the advise about the calipers , so you could put the engine in hahhahaha...... and flare the front a lil and thats the perfect ride height heheh

[I'm BLUE]

i think they said earlier it was just for the start up so they weren't fouling good plugs?

 

opps !:blush::blink: , that's what happens when I skip a page in a thread :rollseyes: , alright thanks for being gentle 72240z :lol: ,

 

Alright , let the bashing begin :lol: I deserve a smart#%^ comment for that one I said earlier :lol:

 

SORRY about that KA-KAIT ,Your dime Looks Sweet though ( It's amazing I tie my own shoes :drool::poop::sleep: )

 

DTP

[Guest DatsuNoob]

I made the mistake of fouling up good plugs trying to start up my old L20. I remember not being able to get it going, timing/dizzy was set, new wires, NGK plugs, cap, rotor, new weber, etc. Hainz brought some shitty half used autolites over and it fired right up :lol: Looking good too btw.

[I'm BLUE]

I made the mistake of fouling up good plugs trying to start up my old L20. I remember not being able to get it going, timing/dizzy was set, new wires, NGK plugs, cap, rotor, new weber, etc. Hainz brought some shitty half used autolites over and it fired right up :lol: Looking good too btw.

 

that's weird :lol: did you use the sandblaster ritual before use ? :lol: That's cool that they work though ! I just across the board have had better luck with NGK's , but i know older domestics love them from experience :confused: Hey , I will keep this in mind once I go to wake the sleeping beast in my garage this spring ! :fu: thanks for the reply DatsunNoob ! :)

[derek]

looking good with the motor in there. have a question though. whats with the strut tower bolts?

[KA-Kait]

DTP: no worries. I do the same thing sometimes. haha I wasn't too worried. I figured you'd either find out why or we'd explain. But now ya know! and thank you! I am mighty proud of him. my first time doing an extensive build, so this is all new to me.

 

DatsuNoob: thank you thank you!

 

derek: what would you like to know about them? they're bolts... lol with washers. they look a little washed out int he photos, but is that what you were wondering or....?

 

 

thanks for all the encouragement guys! I really appreciate it this thing is so close to running i can taste it! :drool:

[72240z]

 

derek: what would you like to know about them? they're bolts... lol with washers. they look a little washed out int he photos, but is that what you were wondering or....?

 

Maybe he doesnt realize they are camber plates.

 

What top hats did you guys use since you went with a dyi set up?

[KA-Kait]

T3 has top hats you can purchase with their setup, so I just ordered those up.

[WagDatto]

They're T3 Camber plates, which is why we have the bolts on there. We used T3 top hats as well. On my car, I used Ground Control top hats and I'm not too pleased with them... They work... but last month I had to replace one of the bearings. No idea if it was a fluke or an issue with their product, but we stayed with T3 this time.

 

Once the car starts and the carb is fiddled with and whatnot, we'll drive it to NAPA and pick out some nicer plugs to spoil it with.

[derek]

i understand they are camber plates.. its just that my camber plates have studs pressed in from the bottom of the plate so its just nutted on top. wasnt sure why you guys used bolts.

[5dimer]

Lookin good!!!!!!!

[72240z]

They're T3 Camber plates, which is why we have the bolts on there. We used T3 top hats as well. On my car, I used Ground Control top hats and I'm not too pleased with them... They work... but last month I had to replace one of the bearings. No idea if it was a fluke or an issue with their product, but we stayed with T3 this time.

 

Thats odd/scary to hear, they are using needle bearings too not even the cheaper ball pivot. How did the bearing fail? Those top hats are for what a 2.5 spring?