Eagle_Adam Posted February 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Tell him he can paint but isn't allowed near wires unsupervised anymore :p 3 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 That front cover is starting to go bad. Make sure to change out the antifreeze every 3 yrs or so so it don't cavitate like its doing. Oh I notice the oil spindal is off time so you must have your dist set up to run this way for a a reason. Its not at the 11.28 postion at TDC. So I assume you have the wrong mount installed to make it work right. 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Ya it is, sooner than later I'll end up pulling the motor :/ 1 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 You ever get a new trans in this thing? 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Yup 2 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Helicoil acquired! Intake off so I could Helicoil one of the bolt holes. Ended up working out great! Got called in for dinner and the truck finally seems to have something that resembles an Lmotor! 5 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Not sure how I've never noticed it but the plate between the trans and block is half gone...... Not supposed to see a flex plate from that angle.... But between all this BS.... I should be able to harvest what I need So I guess I'm doing a rear main seal too ;) 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Got an ugly reminder while I was poking around :/ 2 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 First things first..... This little halfling had to go And cus i was there I did the rear main and pilot bushing Love this little install tool, can't remember who on here made it but I've used it atleast half a dozen times and it works flawlessly 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Going back in time.. I probably should have bought that tool. It's not a requirement.. but seems like it would speed it up a bit. 2 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 The shifter linkage had bushings at one point.... Kinda like these -.- So in true Ratsun style I scrounged up a solution As it so happens some fuel line I had laying around works perfectly for a ghetto bushing ;) Worked pretty good(in theory) time will tell Out of the 3 auto fails I have in the back of the truck one was from a maxima, the other 2 are potential candidates for the truck But the cleanest tranny wins in my book ;) 2 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Going back in time.. I probably should have bought that tool. It's not a requirement.. but seems like it would speed it up a bit. Makes it easy to make sure the seal isn't driven in too far and it's nice and level all the way around, I've prob loaned it out as many times as I've used it :D 2 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I really don't like putting transmissions in by myself..... Drop one on urself and it seems to change ur perspective a bit :/ So while I wait for a buddy to see if he has free time b4 attempt it myself I figured I'd stay busy flushed the rad the best I could Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Can't remember who gave this to me but I've failed to use it tomorrow's the day! Finally managed to actually use this! Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Nanner, teddy, Nelson, and (I believe) nelsons other half came by last Saturday to do some needed parts swapping! Nanners sweet little basket case! Nanner got a new dash for the 411, and teddy picked up my last NOS 620 carrier bearing. Ohhhh, ahhhhh. Drool..... But!! I was able to get some black 620 door cards from teddy in trade toward the carrier bearing. They are in good shape and came with all the matching hardware!!! Delivered at no extra cost cus teddy rode with Nanner who already planned on coming ;) so I pulled the trigger :D really the door cards weren't "needed" but this way my dad don't have to pay shipping later down the road or the gas bill for me to pick em up ;) cus I know eventually my OCD woulda taken over and I prob would have found a way to convince him that blue door cards in black interior was wrong.... And had to go (the canby show is always a reason to have the datsun lookn properly color coordinatedright :p ) Got a down pipe from teddy too since he's Mr 620 spare part master.... ;) this is actually the correct down pipe for the mani I'm running on this truck now. You know just incase the exhaust shop needs it to tie into the existing exhaust or I find someone close by willing to lay down a quick bead for me ;) And the new throttle cable came in mail finally 3 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Unfortunately, while the Datsun gang was there I got the call no Datsun person ever wants to get..... You know.... One of "those" calls, that turns you white as a ghost and lost for words.... The throttle got stuck on the goon and Jessi found the truck Infront of her :/ Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Thankfully she already had a spare front clip so it got squared away pretty quick like!! I diddnt even lay a finger on it, cus Jessi's a boss ;) 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 So back to this truck I went! First up..... Doing this transmission install I've been putting off for a long while :/ NismoDr loaned me this cute little tool! Holds the torque converter in place until the trans is up and in position, worked like it was designed that way...... Took me and my little bro a couple hours to finally get everything lined up right and the bell housing bolts in. But done is done! 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Next was something I've wanted to do since we picked up the truck..... My OCD was going bonkers!! The Blue door cards, blue knob on the window crank(only one side, other was black...), and the screws holding the door cards on we're driving me nuts. Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Right color and correct "trim" piece for behind it! And these were in great shape as well!!! Sooooooooooo much better all blacked out! 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 The truck never came with the nice formed/shaped metal lines that go around the front of the motor..... And the red coolant line wasn't gunna fly either -.- Which ment 3 things; - all new hoses for the fuel and coolant systems! & - I spent some time playing with hoes and how I wanted them to lay ;) & a fresh fuel filter for good measure Thought zip ties and a "T" fitting would work to replace the metal lines I'm missing and keep the new matching black hose away from the fan blade and still allow coolant to flow through all the passages it was supposed..... But I diddnt trust em :/ So I reused an old bracket for the coolant line And made another bracket for the fuel line Much happier with the 2nd outcome :) still used a few zip ties but there's something comforting about nuts n bolts :D 3 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Looks pretty good now IMO 2 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Next up will be some strategic black paint additions(rad, brakebooster, few spots in the bay, ect) Then hopefully I stay on track and wrap up the driveline/ carrier bearing install next Still need to hook up the hardlines, gear selector, speedo cable, tranny x-member and a few odds and ends too. 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Who's 521 was that? Dad's truck is looking awesome, Adam. 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Thanx Keith! The 521 belonged to Nelson Quote Link to comment
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