Garry’s NL-320 project

[320 Newb]

That's all Datsun gold! Is that a NOS fuel filter?

[garryk6]

Yes! Got it years ago and held onto it. 

[320 Newb]

That jack is super cool. If you've got an extra I'd be interested in buying it.

[garryk6]

7 hours ago, 320 Newb said:

That jack is super cool. If you've got an extra I'd be interested in buying it.

I should have an extra. I can’t remember if I have a shaft but I have a handle too. 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

Some nice NOS parts there.

[garryk6]

Well I replaced the condenser and still no spark. So I guess I’ll replace the coil next. Any other thought? Ideas?

[320 Newb]

Does your coil get warm? Or do you have a current tester to make sure you've got a current coming in and out of the coil? 

 

I just rewired my 320 and my advice is keep a current tester nearby to see where current starts and stops. Keep an eye on your fuses 'cause I was burning them out right and left getting everything right. On your dizzy make sure the insulator where the lead comes in is good and it's not grounding out on the dizzy body. Same goes with the stuff inside--make sure nothing is accidentally touching the body and grounding. 

 

You'll get it. 

[emceefarlane]

those headers must be off of something newer

the stock header connects all ports in to 1

[wayno]

2 hours ago, emceefarlane said:

those headers must be off of something newer

the stock header connects all ports in to 1

 

I believe this exhaust manifold is from a MG.

 

There are lots of MG options for an E1/J13/15 exhaust manifolds and intake manifolds.

 

[garryk6]

5 hours ago, emceefarlane said:

those headers must be off of something newer

the stock header connects all ports in to 1

Yes it is from an early MGB It was hoped to be paired with the cannon intake and ever DCOE 40 after I eventually rebuild the engine. 

Edited August 4, 2020 by garryk6

[garryk6]

On 7/28/2020 at 3:45 PM, 320 Newb said:

 

I converted to a MG distributor and MG starter. They both look stock but perform better. For the distributor I'm using a rebuilt 1960s Lucas 25D and it drops right in, no mods needed, same hold down clamp and everything. They also make a Lucas 25D electronic dizzy if you want to go that route. 

What MG starter did you use?

[320 Newb]

It's for the column shift trans.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Brand-New-Starter-for-Triumph-Spitfire-TR250-GT6/151356087741?hash=item233d869dbd:g:MDcAAOSwDk5UAh9Z:sc:USPSPriority!85705!US!-1

Edited August 5, 2020 by 320 Newb

[garryk6]

38 minutes ago, 320 Newb said:

It's for the column shift trans.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Brand-New-Starter-for-Triumph-Spitfire-TR250-GT6/151356087741?hash=item233d869dbd:g:MDcAAOSwDk5UAh9Z:sc:USPSPriority!85705!US!-1

Positive ground or negative?

[wayno]

I do not believe that a starter cares if it is positive or negative ground, but the 320 generators do care, an electrical shop can likely wire them to work negative ground, but then the  existing charging system might not work(regulator ect.).

[320 Newb]

1 hour ago, garryk6 said:

Positive ground or negative?

 

I'm running neg ground my generator was converted at some point before I bought the truck. I found that out the hard way after hooking it up pos ground. I exploded my ignition coil. 

[garryk6]

My 320 is already converted to negative ground so I want sure if there was a difference for the starter. Thanks again!!

[garryk6]

So I broke down and ordered a new electronic distributor with new coil for the MG’s. It does not have the lock down plate. What mods have you guys had to do to get the new distributor and the old plate to work together?

[320 Newb]

If it's the right MG dizzy your stock lockdown plate will work. It should look like this:

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Triumph-MG-Austin-Healey-Lucas-Distributor-hold-down-clamp/333178322049?hash=item4d92f9bc81:g:PYEAAOSwbyZZe1gK

[wayno]

Newb is correct, your 320 lock down plate should fit on your new MG distributor or you could just buy a MG lock down plate which is exactly the same thing as your 320 plate but new and likely a lot cleaner.

Just search "MG Midget Distributor Clamp" on ebay,