JDM510 Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 (edited) i remeber when i put my KA in my second 510, i got it running and on the way home from putting the motor in at a buddys house, i smacked a rock on my oil pan an put a huge hole in it (car way to low). i didnt wana pul the motor again so i droped the steering, crossmemeber and all that. it was not bad at all... i was soo glad i didnt have to pull the motor again!!! Edited November 18, 2009 by JDM510 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted November 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 Ok i finally got the new pan gasket installed after a 12 hour day & just a few choice words!!! If i had to do again id rather pull the motor. I had to remove both motor mounts @ the frame, disconnect the steering linkage on the pass. side & swing over, then jack up the motor under the crank pulley.At that time the pan barely clears the crossmember & came out after a few gentle taps with a mini sledge. I could've removed the crossmember but that means the lowerarms need to be removed too...ummm no in good ;) Quote Link to comment
sdsurf Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 ok that is a major pain in the ass! Sounds like you are getting it dialed in though. Good job Mark!! Quote Link to comment
71DIMER Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Mark do you mean it took you 12 hours or it was after working a 12 hour day, then you did it? I'm telling you...you should have done it with my metal coat hanger and string method...I think at most it took me 2-3 hours to do from start to finish. Glad you got it done though...now post some pics will ya? Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Thanks Mike,,,ya big fun ;) Mario,,it was almost 12 hours under the car on my day off. I HAD to remove the pan so i could scrape / razor blade what was left of the old [original] gasket off. Tuesday ill degrease the block & underside the best i can & get her back on the ground then pics...:D Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Ok got it all bolted together & test drove it & saw a small oil drip. Got it back up on stands & retightened the pan bolts. Ill recheck again today& torque them to correct specs [ill see what the manual says] Quote Link to comment
Nice140Y Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hey your wagon is coming along nicely. I wish I had the time to do all this to my car. I need to take a couple of weeks off to do a lot of stuff to it. Can't wait till you're done. Keep posting updates. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hey your wagon is coming along nicely.I wish I had the time to do all this to my car. I need to take a couple of weeks off to do a lot of stuff to it. Can't wait till you're done. Keep posting updates. Thanks for the love. My next mod will be to modify the U bolt plates & drop the rear 1 more inch & still have shock travel. Quote Link to comment
datto510 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Ain't that a pain in the ass? I think the pan bolts got to 8ft/lbs. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Ain't that a pain in the ass? I think the pan bolts got to 8ft/lbs. Indeed it was & will still be. Dscovered the gasket is leaking @ 1 spot still. Tried sealing that spot with gasket maker but no luck. Guess i overtightened the bolts a tad. Oh & ill be using a rubber gasket this time. Will use a hoist, remove exhaust pipe & get the motor up a few extra inches. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted November 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Ok got the leak under control for now. Used some gasket sealer & the discovered that the oil pressure sender was dripping too. So a little JB weld fast dry put a stop to that :D Then decided to put my old school sway bar on. It makes a diffference in the way the car handles in turns & it's chrome...:cool: Quote Link to comment
71DIMER Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Looks great Mark...where can I score one of those? Oh and what is up with the non-datto license plate frame on your goon???? Don't you have a few Datsun ones? Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Looks great Mark...where can I score one of those? Oh and what is up with the non-datto license plate frame on your goon???? Don't you have a few Datsun ones? Actually awhile back i was gonna make a few then i got lazy. But...if theres a few people interested i can make a couple. & yeah the rear frame is an old shop here that sold tons of 510 parts back in the day. I scored the frame from Stilltwisted:D Quote Link to comment
fo0manchu Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 thats a cool looking sway bar. Where are the mounting points? Quote Link to comment
Docsis510 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 cool sway bar mark!!! if they fit a 2dr i want one :D Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Hey Mark. If you made that sway bar I want one. " BARTER" for billet :lol: Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Foomanchu- It mounts to the leaf springs. Has a bracket that goes on top of the leafs then it bolts to the chrome part. Jose- sorry it only bolts to the leafs but...if you want a strut tower bar i bet we can fab one. John- I bought the bar @ Ecology many moons ago, it was on a chevy Luv. I really want to make a few with different center sections [where the holes are]. Do you have any hook up's with a water jet company? How bout a rising sun center part ?? :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Better pics of the bar? I'm having a hard time visualizing how it works... Thanks Joel Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted December 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Better pics of the bar? I'm having a hard time visualizing how it works... Thanks Joel See in parts for sale "sway bars for sale" to see better mounting pics. Got back to the 13x5 Libres today. Went with a metallic grey for a "normal" look :lol: 10%20wagon/1261009588.jpg[/img] I should have the other 2 rims dome next week & ready for tires. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted December 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Better pics of the bar? I'm having a hard time visualizing how it works... Thanks Joel See in parts for sale "sway bars for sale" to see better mounting pics. Got back to the 13x5 Libres today. I painted the textured areas. Went with a metallic grey for a "normal" look :lol: I should have the other 2 rims done next week & ready for tires. Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Foomanchu- It mounts to the leaf springs. Has a bracket that goes on top of the leafs then it bolts to the chrome part.Jose- sorry it only bolts to the leafs but...if you want a strut tower bar i bet we can fab one. John- I bought the bar @ Ecology many moons ago, it was on a chevy Luv. I really want to make a few with different center sections [where the holes are]. Do you have any hook up's with a water jet company? How bout a rising sun center part ?? :thumbup: Mark, I do have a water jet guy. Right down the street from me. Just let me know when your ready and I'll give you his # Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Mark, I do have a water jet guy. Right down the street from me. Just let me know when your ready and I'll give you his # Thanks John i will. Hopefully theres some interest in them & will justify getting some designs cut out. Got busy one of the plate frames...wire brushed then painted. Almost looks new :cool: Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted January 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 Ok rim # 3 is now polished & ready for paint. Hoping to have em on the wagon soon. It takes about 1 1/2 - 2 hours per rim start to finish. Quote Link to comment
jIM! Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Great find! Hope to see more updates Looking for one myself, and hopefully I too will have a "I scored a 510 GOON!!!!!" Thread :lol: Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted January 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 I picked up some ZX struts yesterday for free :cool: The PO welded in tubing so that stock 510 springs can be used. If the perch is too wide & rubs the tire ill simply swap the stock perches on. Quote Link to comment
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