FirstDime Posted April 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 i spent about 4 hours cleaning up this trans, trying to get it all back to bare aluminum so i can put down some solid coats of primer then some black engine paint. I think i will paint the rear shifter aluminum or silver. First thing to do was pull the shift lever and cover the seals from water. shifter bushings are toast, was going to replace them regardless though... cover in heavy duty engine degreaser, drink some beer and let it do its job :thumbup: While waiting for that i took the shift fork and shift lever to the sandblaster for a quick clean. Shifter then went to the grind with the wire wheel for a nice polish :w00t: put a die on the threads too just to make sure nothing was catching Few coats of primer and black paint and everything looks nice and fresh Power washed then hit with the aircraft paint stripper, drank some beers then power washed again............... Let dry in the sun and then hit with a wire brush to knock loose stuff off then hit it with the power drill and wire wheel until i couldnt take it anymore :baby: Turned out great, still could use a little more love before i throw paint at it couldnt resist these either, isolater nuts and bolts looked like shit... oh well, to the sand blaster then off to polish on the wheel. look brand new now!! Thats all for this weekend, thanks Busta :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted April 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 Went ahead and ordered the following parts this morning to get this trans rebuilt and ready to put in my 510, shifter pin and bushings vent tube front and rear seals clutch fork boot shift lever dust boot I still need to order a clutch kit, get my flywheel resurfaced and have my driveshaft shortened...... 1 Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted April 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2015 my trans is missing the throw out bearing sleeve, how do i know what one to get??? 48.3mm in overall height 2+2 280zx whereas the other one for 2-seater 280ZX models is taller, at 52.3mm.............. i dont know which one my transmission came out of :frantics: Quote Link to comment
Janksun Posted April 7, 2015 Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 You match your throw out bearing to your clutch and flywheel 1 Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 snapped a few quick pics yesterday of how the car is currently looking and since i put my vents back on :thumbup: and this is also what happens with beer and stickers but i like it just fine.... 2 Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 get the techna clutch line for a 240sx .... its a braided line and super nice .... nis 500 i think is the part number ... its in my wagon thread somewhere or i can dig up the receipt....and i just texted antony a bitch slap .. i need a 81-83 tranny after mine turned out to be a different one then i thought i bought lol .... there nice i...keep a eye out for me down there for one ... 1 Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 get the techna clutch line for a 240sx .... its a braided line and super nice .... nis 500 i think is the part number ... its in my wagon thread somewhere or i can dig up the receipt....and i just texted antony a bitch slap .. i need a 81-83 tranny after mine turned out to be a different one then i thought i bought lol .... there nice i...keep a eye out for me down there for one ... Thanks Jrock, i actually read your thread about that trans and thats how i confirmed mine was correct. There is a close reation one over here for $500, he might still have it as it was posted 8 days ago.... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/4958576266.html Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 i kinda thought maybe since u were takin pics of the speedo cog ... thats the same tranny my biddy got ... has two ears on the bottom but still the close ratio how did those window seals work out hosetop said he builds hose braided clutch lines too ... maybe he can build u one since u guys are relatively close .. i just ordered mine ... a while back along with all braided brake lines Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 yeah mine has got the 6 o'clock speedo cog, the tall shifter ears and the one ear on the bottom left :thumbup: cannot wait to get it in. If i have an L20 with a dogleg in now do i just replace the clutch collar from my dogleg onto the 280zx trans?? Window seal turned out great, ill snap some pics at some point. have not driven since it was installed as its been raining down here though.. Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 tried to message that guy and the link wont open Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 try this one, rebuilt 82zx 5 speed :w00t: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/4963314163.html Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 gawt damnnnnnn does that say 750.00 horrey sheet .. i gotta suck a few more dees to afford that lol 1 Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 yeah i know, i thought $500 was steep too, it says it is rebuilt maybe if you could get it for $600 it might be worth it............. Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 i like how its the same guy only 150 more lol jay leno Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 shit thats right the first add was 500.00 now its 750.00 fawk u jay leno ... 1 Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 haha yeah, ill keep my eyes peeled for you if any decent priced ones pop up around here.. Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 ok now i needs some moar oics after all these posts :rofl: Before After getting much closer to being ready for Canby :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 250.000 is high around here for one ... lol actually pretty fair all around .. im fine with 250.00 Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 u need a matchbox dist !!!!! Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 i just swapped it to electronic with the petronix kit, didnt want to spend $150+ on a used dizzy..... you do power coating right? what would it cost to powder coat a valve cover, Mike just hooked me up with an old Datsun OHC one but it needs some love.. 1 Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Fresh Tranny Rubber..................... :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 sure do ... i got a neon pink datsun ohc cover here with your name on it Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 pics or it didnt happen........... Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 well if you were in on the group text i could show u...... so let me load it up on here hold on Quote Link to comment
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