FiveSeventyZee Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 I found this on craigslist running and driving for a price I couldn't overlook. It's a 1970 but built in 69 so it's got the round side markers and the finned valve cover. Also came with the bumperettes and brackets that I will be putting on the truck soon.Anyways, here's a pic. More to come. 8 Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Nice! 1 Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Nice find! 1 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Looks good. Nice find. 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Sweet! Is there a paint code? 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Very cool. One of us; one of us. 1 Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Sweet! Is there a paint code? Where should it be? radiator core support like a 510? I'll check when I get a chance. 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Yes on the radiator core support. That is my favorite 521 color. Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Paint code is gone but it was originally red 1 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Nice score! 1 Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted September 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 I am a happy man... 7 Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted September 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 So the spark plug wires are mixed up. Firing order is 1243, my manual shows 1342 is correct (as does every 4 cylinder I've ever worked on..) but when I switch the plugs to 1342 it won't stay running. Should Im suspecting the distributor or the cam timing is off by a tooth. Anyone know which would be more likely or have a better idea than me? 1 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 anytime you buy another vehicle always ck out the cam timming valve lash and distributor timming. You can ck if timming off with a timming light as it will show this. way advance or after with the light A missing cylinder can be a valve lash tight or hole in valve or something like that. I cant explain you saying it runs better with 1243????????????? owning a old vehicle make sure IF saying IF points it has a point coil and a ballast resisitor. Moron kids will add cool looking coils and fry the points and runs like shit. I think its a cool truck I would just run the Patina as I lay money you need new kingpins on thes rig first. or grease them oh ck the oil in diff and trans also asap https://vimeo.com/19077890 1 Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted September 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 I'm a jackass. I was looking at the distributor clockwise not ccw. The firing order is correct but the distributor is maxed on advance. I think it's off a tooth on the drive gear. I'm gonna check the timing and see what it's set at now. I plan on switching to electronic ignition soon though 1 Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 A Datsun distributor rotor rotates counterclockwise. 1 Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 There is a plate between the distributor, and the distributor pedastal. Both the bolts that go up into the distributor body, and down into the pedastal are in slotted holes in the plate. Try loosening the bolt going up into the distributor body, and see if that gets you more timing adjustment. 1 Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Sittin pretty 4 Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted November 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Winter is trying so hard to get here! 4 Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted December 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 So I've been thinking about power lately and decided that I want to go with an LZ for this truck to keep the stock look. I've been on the look out for a cheap Z22 block for a bit but if anyone has one or knows of one for sale for cheap let me know. Same goes for a closed chamber L head and or a hot cam for L series. I may build the engine a little hot if the opportunity presents itself. 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 There is an LZ22 that just popped up on the classifieds. 2 Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted December 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 There is an LZ22 that just popped up on the classifieds. I saw that just before posting this. I would actually prefer to do the build myself just so I know what I'm working with. (also its fun haha) 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 How far you willing to travel for a z22 block and a full L20B for the swap parts? 1 Quote Link to comment
Rhino13 Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 How far you willing to travel for a z22 block and a full L20B for the swap parts? I may want to take you up on that if he doesn't. 1 Quote Link to comment
FiveSeventyZee Posted December 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Go for it. you're closer, I'm hoping I can find something in souther oregon or northern california 2 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 North of Seattle. Which ever of you decide to come get this...a little bit of work may be needed to get what you need. Z22 block and guts. Whole L20B with 71B 4 speed. Z22 is ready to be picked up. L20B is in a 620 still. There is not a picker there. But I've removed an L20B from a 620 out the bottom. We'll consider it an Xmas gift from hobospider, uberkevin, and myself. We're extending this to the 2 of you only at this point. 1 Quote Link to comment
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