Janksun Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 M12 was incorrect. Sorry bout that... Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 I think it's M10 1.25. You should be able to pull a bolt from the bumper mount and thread it in.. I believe they are the same. Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Sorry bout that...Don't worry shit happens. Live and learn. Idk what it was but I ended up finding one bolt that worked on em so I'll go to home Depot tomorrow and get it. It seems to not go in so smooth? But with a ratchet it's easy as cake. Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Probly paint, rust or undercoating on or in the threads. Look at the threads in the hole if they look not totally uniform it could be the wrong bolt. Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Probly paint, rust or undercoating on or in the threads. Look at the threads in the hole if they look not totally uniform it could be the wrong bolt. they did. I'm assuming it's just undercoat or dirt and etc because with some torque, it's really easy. Also just picked up a battery. Deka ETX18L. 340CCA. Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 just bought a mk1 lip. lets hope this time around, I put it on properly lol Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Trans is in. Battery on the way. Drive shaft length to be determined lol. I have a zx 5 speed but idk how long it's supposed to be. I have to cut like 2 inches for the tranny hole Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Lulz, tranny hole.... ....good to hear of some progress as always! Quote Link to comment
Janksun Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Welcome to Ratsun tr8er! http://community.ratsun.net/public/style_emoticons/#EMO_DIR#/thumbup.gif We'll get you sorted. Regarding driveshafts: here are four with some specs: top : sedan shortened for z 5spd - 37 3/8" between yoke centers (~5 3/16 shorter than stock) next : sedan stock - 42 9/16" between yoke centers next : wagon shortened (and re-tubed) for z 5spd - 43 11/16" between yoke centers (5 3/16" shorter than stock) bottom : wagon stock. - 48 7/8" between yoke centers. Note larger diameter than sedan It's a bit of a stretch to use a stock sedan driveline on a wagon with a long tail 5spd. --carter Just a quick search turned this up. Useful tips for driveshaft lengths Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Just a quick search turned this up. Useful tips for driveshaft lengthsWow thanks!! I didn't even start doing research but that helps! Unfortunately I have a 620 driveshaft so I'll see how it compares in length. Thanks though Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Lulz, tranny hole.... ....good to hear of some progress as always! Thanks! More to come in a week or so Quote Link to comment
Janksun Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Wow thanks!! I didn't even start doing research but that helps! Unfortunately I have a 620 driveshaft so I'll see how it compares in length. Thanks though A 620 driveshaft is 2 pieces and has a carrier bearing. I don't think that will work. 1 Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 A 620 driveshaft is 2 pieces and has a carrier bearing. I don't think that will work. Thanks for letting me know! I'll be sure to pick up a 510 wagon driveshaft when I got the money. lol Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 I've seen coils relocated onto the front of the block near the fan. Does this cause any problems or is this okay to do? Will the heat be any problem? It'll be next to the fan under the distributor. Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 I've never seen it on the block, but mine is relocated vertically next to the radiator. Some coils do not like being mounted vertically so check with the manufacturer first. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 I've never seen it on the block Super common on vintage American stuff... But I can't recall seeing it on a Japanese car... Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Probably why I've never seen it then... Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Probably why I've never seen it then... I mean, it can't be too different though? I was planning to make a bracket some time this weekend and just bolt it on, I'm assuming it should be fine. Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 So, I'm going to order the correct belts on friday and then I'll be able to put those on. As soon as that's complete, I'll be putting in the radiator. I'm waiting for my battery to arrive and hopefully, within the next few weeks, I'll be able to start the car. I still need to get some parts for the clutch system and brakes and etc. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Guessing you figured out how to make the Coonan clear the hood then? Looks good. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Guessing you figured out how to make the Coonan clear the hood then? Looks good. :thumbup: Well, I'm hoping so. It cleared the strut bar but I'm not sure how it'll clear towards the end of the hood. Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 How stiff are the motor mounts, it might hit the strut bar and hood anyway when its torqued. Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 How stiff are the motor mounts, it might hit the strut bar and hood anyway when its torqued.I'm not sure what to compare them to but they seem decently stiff. They're oem mounts. Yeah I figured, torqued they would :( Quote Link to comment
DatMo Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Late night planning of things to do. I'm probably gonna start cutting the underside of my passenger seat this sunday. I just need to know exactly where to cut it. I'm waiting for the arrival of my battery first so I know the size of the box. Then I have to cut my tranny tunnel. I'm also looking for a 510 driveshaft. one that would be cut for a zx 5 speed long tail would be perfect. lol. besides that, the rest is just wiring and body work. Also, I'm going to try and tuck all my relays and etc. I'll do it through the inside of the car. I'm gonna start cleaning up my throttle linkage and all the small things to bolt back into the engine bay. I must say, I'm excited. I also ordered steel brake lines and my clutch slave. I still have to buy some new rotors and calipers but that will be this weekend when I have a bit more money. Things are coming together nicely. Thanks for the people who have helped me along the way. for those of you who cut the box for the battery under the passenger seat, how did you guys reach the cables? Quote Link to comment
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