I'm BLUE Posted July 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Lame update --- Finally have an ETA on machined front trans case coming back to me. It should be ready for me between the 19th and 22nd. Until then small things must go on. Broken passengers side rear wheel stud 7913 progress update pics 158 by 71240z, on Flickr Drum appears to be good shape. 7913 progress update pics 159 by 71240z, on Flickr 7913 progress update pics 160 by 71240z, on Flickr Plenty of clearance to remove and replace each stud without having to pull the hub itself. 7913 progress update pics 163 by 71240z, on Flickr 7913 progress update pics 164 by 71240z, on Flickr (rears are longer than the fronts). 7913 progress update pics 165 by 71240z, on Flickr Doing a quick rough measure to verify length. 7913 progress update pics 166 by 71240z, on Flickr 7913 progress update pics 168 by 71240z, on Flickr Pounded out all (4) and zipped them back in. Found a bad wheel cylinder while I was there (sticky). Dismantled brakes 7913 progress update pics 211 by 71240z, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Pulled off and inspected the drivers side as well. Wheel cylinder ended up being good and re-freshable.7913 progress update pics 176 by 71240z, on FlickrPassengers wheel cylinder (left) ... a donor 71' passengers wheelcylinder (right)Both are stamped "Tokico" on the bodies and I remember just a couple years ago they use to be give or take $90 a pop even from Rockauto.Cheapos can be had for $45 locally now.The bore was good in the donor , but had a stuck adjuster. The bore was bad in the original ,but had a good adjuster.so... made 1 out of 2 successfully.7913 progress update pics 227 by 71240z, on Flickr71' is a (1) year only wheel cylinder (2-year only if you count 70's being a 240z model) wheel cylinder.It has a different brake line hookup location and brake hard-line itself versus the 72-73 donor wheel cylinder I used as a donor (just switch hard-lines).7913 progress update pics 228 by 71240z, on FlickrEach cylinder was re-built (refreshed) with one of these Bendix wheel cylinder kits. I checked for any leaks after and there were none.7913 progress update pics 230 by 71240z, on Flickr7913 progress update pics 193 by 71240z, on Flickr7913 progress update pics 194 by 71240z, on Flickr7913 progress update pics 195 by 71240z, on Flickr7913 progress update pics 196 by 71240z, on Flickr7913 progress update pics 197 by 71240z, on Flickr7913 progress update pics 198 by 71240z, on Flickr7913 progress update pics 200 by 71240z, on FlickrRebuilt wheel cylinder (drivers)7913 progress update pics 206 by 71240z, on Flickr7913 progress update pics 208 by 71240z, on Flickr7913 progress update pics 209 by 71240z, on FlickrDifference in 71 versus 72-73 hardline angles7913 progress update pics 232 by 71240z, on FlickrPassengers Cylinder on ready to go , and adjuster lubed up with anti-seize as well as the (8) shoe friction points.Just needed to add the shoe retainer pins/springs and it was done (at this point)7913 progress update pics 234 by 71240z, on Flickr7913 progress update pics 236 by 71240z, on FlickrDonor 71 assembly7913 progress update pics 212 by 71240z, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment
Kirden Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Thats my boy blue! 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 ^^^ haha thanks Kirden :) ---- Front Caliper Rebuild day ----- ( aka bad mood day ... :lol: ) Decided to refresh the ol front calipers today since I felt they might be a bit sticky (no brake grab just gunked). Brakes worked fine before I got to them .. no leaks or anything ;) (preventative maintenance :cool:) As you all know ... brake calipers can work ... it's just a question of "how well" they work :D ... Grabbed donor calipers from a spare set of struts. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 001 by 71240z, on Flickr Fluid (wet) is from pulling them off nothing more... Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 002 by 71240z, on Flickr Next just grabbed my 12-ton press ... and a 200sx clutch/brake pedal assembly ... used the press to hold it so I can work while standing temporarily ... screwed in the 10mm brake fitting from the 200sx clutch master (brake line) to the s30 front caliper ... plan was/is to hydraulically push out the pistons EVENLY (yes there are (2) pistons total per caliper if you are unaware :) ). I was lazy in this practice as I should just bolt this to my bench ... but I wanted to be out in the sun (sort of). Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 003 by 71240z, on Flickr All I do next is just fill the master with DOT-3 brake fluid... and pump the clutch pedal with my hand ... :lol: Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 004 by 71240z, on Flickr 10mm brake line fitting into s30 front caliper. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 005 by 71240z, on Flickr This picture is showing (2) wrenches used to bottom out one piston ... while the other has a chance to push out of the bore. The goal is to pop them out EVENLY , so I don't have to fight them to come out ... so little by little ... this is a game of patience. Yes I realize these are cheap to just buy re-manufactured , but I enjoy doing things myself sometimes regardless :cool: (Note: IF you plan to do this ... use something softer then wrenches ... I was in a bad-mood today :D ... the wrenches didn't leave a mark though for the record. ) Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 006 by 71240z, on Flickr Once you feel both pistons are about as far as they'll go ... pop one out ... and remove it ... then remove the other as carefully as you can (there's a couple ways of doing this). Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 007 by 71240z, on Flickr Once the (2) piston was removed ,... it was a mess (duh right ? :lol: ) Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 011 by 71240z, on Flickr Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 012 by 71240z, on Flickr Pistons (2) didn't look to bad ( they are dirty in the pic ). Sealing surface was smooth nearly 90% or so on both. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 013 by 71240z, on Flickr (still posting). Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 014 by 71240z, on Flickr Little bit of rust and crap on the external surface of this one , but totally usable. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 015 by 71240z, on Flickr The reason you do not see a piston seal on this caliper piston ... is because the seal actually stays in the caliper bore (machined groove). Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 015 by 71240z, on Flickr Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 017 by 71240z, on Flickr Getting the second caliper ready. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 018 by 71240z, on Flickr Second caliper to have pistons (2) popped out. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 020 by 71240z, on Flickr Pumping clutch pedal (clutch master) to expand one piston outwards. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 021 by 71240z, on Flickr Again using wrenches (or a wedge of somekind) to block both pistons from falling out thus losing my hydraulic pressure advantage of getting these babys out EVENLY. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 022 by 71240z, on Flickr You can see the dust seals popped off in the this pic. They are held on by a little tension retainer spring steel spring. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 023 by 71240z, on Flickr Dust shield and retainer spring. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 024 by 71240z, on Flickr (more pics coming) Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 This is about as far as these pistons will come out before losing their hydraulic seal ... at this point you get to pump the pedal and (1) piston will pop out ... then YOU get to figure out how to get the other one out without harming it. (NOTE: These particular pistons had quite a bit of gum and a little rust (none of these parts will be perfect ya know ?) Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 025 by 71240z, on Flickr Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 026 by 71240z, on Flickr Popped out this piston and pulled the sucker out. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 028 by 71240z, on Flickr Quite a bit of gum on this one really. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 029 by 71240z, on Flickr Caliper piston bore ... need a light cleanup , but not anywhere near as bad as this picture makes it out to be :lol: ;) Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 030 by 71240z, on Flickr Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 031 by 71240z, on Flickr This bore is towards the inner side of the wheel ... you can tell by the hole in the center that leads from the brake-line straight in ;) Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 032 by 71240z, on Flickr Both pistons popped out. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 033 by 71240z, on Flickr This side of the caliper piston bore looked dang good ! You can see the piston seal inside there (black ring) :) Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 035 by 71240z, on Flickr I used some 600-grit sand-paper to clean up and slight imperfections or where I felt (not much if at all ... ) Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 037 by 71240z, on Flickr Pulled out the caliper piston seal straight from the bore using a pick ! (carefully...) Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 038 by 71240z, on Flickr Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 039 by 71240z, on Flickr Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 041 by 71240z, on Flickr Carefully ... cleaned the piston seal groove ... and installed a new piston seal. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 043 by 71240z, on Flickr Cleaned up the piston ,,, stuck the dust boot on (can be done anytime really...) ... lubed it up to get ready for install. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 042 by 71240z, on Flickr I then just pushed the piston in the bore by hand (carefully ... and square). Then compressed each piston in. Next... I stuck the caliper in the press as a 3rd hand (just to hold it lightly) and slipped on the dust-boots + retaining rings (kinda tricky .. :lol: ) Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 044 by 71240z, on Flickr Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 046 by 71240z, on Flickr The Japanese retaining ring had more tension the the American made rings. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 045 by 71240z, on Flickr (more pics coming) Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 retaining ring on. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 050 by 71240z, on Flickr Don't forget to blow threw ... and clean the bleeder valve(s) as well as there seating areas (lots of crap in them). It's a really good idea to clean ALL hydraulic passages if you are feeling safe to do so. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 049 by 71240z, on Flickr Both spare calipers are rebuilt and waiting install. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 051 by 71240z, on Flickr Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 054 by 71240z, on Flickr Purty. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 052 by 71240z, on Flickr Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 053 by 71240z, on Flickr Current old passengers caliper mounted. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 055 by 71240z, on Flickr Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 056 by 71240z, on Flickr Rebuilt one in my hand --- versus --- old mounted Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 058 by 71240z, on Flickr Pulled the brake pads + hardware. Zipped off the 10mm brake hydraulic line. Pictured is un-bolting (2) 17mm caliper bracket mounting bolts. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 059 by 71240z, on Flickr Bottom 17mm mounting bolt Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 061 by 71240z, on Flickr (more pics coming). Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Mounted Rebuilt caliper. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 062 by 71240z, on Flickr Brake pads and hardware is all in and lubed up ready to go ! Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 063 by 71240z, on Flickr Drivers side caliper UN-mounted , and beside rebuilt caliper. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 064 by 71240z, on Flickr Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 065 by 71240z, on Flickr Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 066 by 71240z, on Flickr Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 067 by 71240z, on Flickr Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 068 by 71240z, on Flickr Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 069 by 71240z, on Flickr rebuilt drivers side caliper installed. Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 070 by 71240z, on Flickr Ceramic brake pads + hardware is installed and lubed up ready to go ! Blue Z-car front caliper brake rebuild 071413 072 by 71240z, on Flickr That was that ! The braking is MUCH smoother and even then it was (didn't pull or anything before... I just suspected some gumming in calipers :) ) With the Brake Pad combination and calipers + wheel cylinder rebuilt ... I quite like it and am satisfied !! I do enjoy doing things myself where I can/have time to ... as it opens the realm of other possibility's or adds to my idea of what can/can't be fixed or used on cars :) Thanks for reading ... BLUE Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Decided to put the snow-flakes on her for now. They have 205/60/15 size tires versus the 195/75/14's that were on there (with the slotted mags). Sunday Blue 73 240z pictures 071413 003 by 71240z, on Flickr Sunday Blue 73 240z pictures 071413 002 by 71240z, on Flickr Sunday Blue 73 240z pictures 071413 001 by 71240z, on Flickr Sunday Blue 73 240z pictures 071413 009 by 71240z, on Flickr Sunday Blue 73 240z pictures 071413 011 by 71240z, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment
darrel Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 yep, stock tire size for the 15" turbo wheels, snowflake and swastikas. 205 60 15 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 yep, stock tire size for the 15" turbo wheels, snowflake and swastikas. 205 60 15 Seems like a good all around size for our cars really :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 the sno flakes look good on there!!! great break rebuild pics too! keep at it man 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 the sno flakes look good on there!!! great break rebuild pics too! keep at it man Thanks Eagle ! :thumbup: Good taste.. I like them on there too :cool: Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Right on, dude!!! This baby will be road worthy in no time! 1 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 the sno flakes look good on there!!! great break rebuild pics too! keep at it man I like the snow flakes too!! ......needs mor loar...... I'm sure you knew that, though. :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Right on, dude!!! This baby will be road worthy in no time! Thanks Triple !! hahahaha she is road-worthy ... at least I thought :crying: .... do'h !! :lol: .. I just keep making it less road-worthy :rofl: :thumbup: I like the snow flakes too!! ......needs mor loar...... I'm sure you knew that, though. :lol: Yeah me too thanks !! :lol: ... does too need moar loerrrrrr ...... @#$% you BLUE !!! ... :lol: Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Well... at this point ... it's a waiting game on getting the front trans casing back from the machine shop.oh yeah... Installed a magical Carter electric fuel pump.g exhaust 004 by 71240z, on Flickr Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Pulled out the 3.36 R-180 to swap for a 4.11 R-180.( I just about put the 4.375 then decided against it for the moment.. )Popped off half-shaft nuts and layed the half-shafts aside on the lower suspension a-arms.g exhaust 038 by 71240z, on Flickrg exhaust 036 by 71240z, on FlickrBroke the mustache bar nuts loose first , so I don't ruin my ratchet's teeth...g exhaust 044 by 71240z, on Flickrg exhaust 048 by 71240z, on Flickr3.36 R180 is out and on the jackg exhaust 049 by 71240z, on Flickr4.11 R180 installed.dash and tach 020 by 71240z, on Flickr Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Tachometer --- Well the sucker is toast ... and I'm sad to see it go since the datsun 240z-280z tach is one my favorite ones of all time ... all time !!! I've tried to heal it's wounds along the way (mostly staring at it and cursing really..) , but I'll set her aside and see if someone can breath new life into her some-day :cool:. I got it working for a bit.. this is with the engine off .. :rolleyes: dash and tach 002 by 71240z, on Flickr dash and tach 001 by 71240z, on Flickr Shes coming out... dash and tach 004 by 71240z, on Flickr The right and left turn signal indicator bulbs will have to be re-located if I wish to use them ... I'm thinking LED bulbs or something to that effect BUT not obnoxious. dash and tach 006 by 71240z, on Flickr Not overly concerned with tach lighting bulbs ... but I shall preserve them or at least the connections. dash and tach 007 by 71240z, on Flickr Just feels so wrong gutting her like this ... it's like pulling an eye out.. doh !!! dash and tach 009 by 71240z, on Flickr dash and tach 010 by 71240z, on Flickr dash and tach 012 by 71240z, on Flickr I have a replacement lined up and more on that later when it comes in the mail :sneaky: Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 I had forgotten I bought an s30 dash half-cap years ago , and stored it on the upped closet shelf .. derP !!! :lol: dash and tach 013 by 71240z, on Flickr Does just laying it on the dash.. count as an install ?... :lol: dash and tach 017 by 71240z, on Flickr dash and tach 019 by 71240z, on Flickr As thin as this is ... I won't be suprised if it warps and/or cracks like the original. Honestly... years ago I didn't like half-caps AT ALL ... Now... I'm happy not to just look at mini-grand canyons forming ... ;) Thanks for reading DTP Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Got a 5" Auto-Meter Sport Competition silver tachometer from a friend. Thanks again [ :thumbup:]This thing is so COOL !!! it looks tons better in person then in picture I assure you...Pulled it tach out of the box. Look at that shift-light.. mmmmmm... [:D] (not for everyone I understand [;)] )tach pics 71213 001 by 71240z, on Flickrslightly different look...in different light [:cool:]tach pics 71213 002 by 71240z, on FlickrThis is the shade you see when looking at it in full light (daytime/afternoon).tach pics 71213 004 by 71240z, on Flickrnot too deep on the depth.tach pics 71213 005 by 71240z, on FlickrHad to pull the mounting ring and shift-light off.. (to the side) so it will fit in the dash tach pod.tach pics 71213 006 by 71240z, on FlickrStuffed her in the hole .. perfect fit.wire it up and ready to go.tach pics 71213 007 by 71240z, on FlickrOriginal s30 speedometers and tachometers are set much deeper into the dash ... via their housings ... can't quite get mine back far enough to make it match without some definite custimization. The other option is to use a different tachometer (around a 3.75-4.5" one) and gut it or use the original s30 tach housing to secure it as well as stuff it farther back. I like having the tachometer closer to be honest at the moment. Don't be fooled though... I love the original s30 tachometers to death.tach pics 71213 009 by 71240z, on Flickrperspective shottach pics 71213 010 by 71240z, on FlickrThat's it for now.Thanks for reading.DTP Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted July 25, 2013 Report Share Posted July 25, 2013 Lookin' good!! I'm not a big fan of the shift light, though.....are you putting it in somewhere? 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Thanks Triple :thumbup: lol.. hey that's ok by me !! ( not for everyone ) The plan is ... if I use a "shift light" ... I will likely clip the wires leading to the shift-light off the gauge , and re-wire to something like an L.E.D bulb , or a blue bulb that lights up through the equilvalent of a pin-hole (big enough to see when driving and not large enough to be completely obnoxious when not rollin). I have to re-locate the LEFT and RIGHT turn signal indicator bulbs/wiring leading to ...somewhere anyways , so was kinda thinking I'd try this while I was doing them. Quote Link to comment
blue72 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I bought a full plastic dash cap a few years ago for my 240Z. Just laid it over the original dash without gluing it down just to see if I liked it. The whole thing warped very, very seriously in a matter of perhaps two months and I had to throw it away. Guess I should have glued it down if I'd wanted it to work. After that failed, I refinished my original dash and that is holding up decently. 1 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Yes....a small discreet shift light would be much better...... ....i just hate that obnoxious, giant, yellow light.... .....small pinhole blue light sounds perfect! 1 Quote Link to comment
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