KoHeartsGPA Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 :fu: cork gaskets, I wish I was home, I would come over and give you a hand, stupid truck screwed me this week, had to leave friday, as soon as my GF moves up here from L.A I'm getting a local job. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 (edited) NOSSSSSSSSSS Actually just got them from the dealer. Edited January 20, 2021 by Draker 2 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Sweet, now we can go cruise with Al and the gang!, we should do something next Saturday evening with all our local ratsuners! Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Sweet, now we can go cruise with Al and the gang!, we should do something next Saturday evening with all our local ratsuners! I need to get some miles on it. Right now it's got about 50ft on the new engine.... and you filmed the whole thing.. lol. Also that accelerator pump is still leaking fuel. 1 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 I need to get some miles on it. Right now it's got about 50ft on the new engine.... and you filmed the whole thing.. lol. Also that accelerator pump is still leaking fuel. Not planning going far, around town... I bet the diaphragm is punctured, do you have an extra from the carb kit?, or even the old one if you replaced it? Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Not planning going far, around town... I bet the diaphragm is punctured, do you have an extra from the carb kit?, or even the old one if you replaced I bet you're right. I just haven't had time to remove it. I thought tightening the screws fixed it, but it didn't. I'll take a look tonight if I have time. Also the old one is long gone. I found one online for $12 shipped. Not the worst price I guess.. also checking my local options. 1 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 dude sounds nice Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 My car is a 69. Bumper light is 68 only. I would totally rock it, but then I'd have to buy the 68 bumper too. $$ :) I'll double check to make sure, but I think you just have to put a couple of holes in yours. ;) This time I'll likely just drop the tranny. Stabbing the engine to the tranny is tough when trying to clear the dust shield/plate over the center link. Probably too late now, but if you ever have to do it again... You can pull the bolts out of the idler arm. This takes only a few minutes and drops the center link down 2-3". Makes it much easier to install the engine/trans as a combo. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I'll double check to make sure, but I think you just have to put a couple of holes in yours. ;) Probably too late now, but if you ever have to do it again... You can pull the bolts out of the idler arm. This takes only a few minutes and drops the center link down 2-3". Makes it much easier to install the engine/trans as a combo. Wow.. duh.. great tip! Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Wow.. duh.. great tip! Took me 4 or 5 engine swaps to figure it out. :rofl: But I do it that way all the time now. Even for the stock engine/trans. It's an absolute must for the long tail trans. 2 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) Here is the accel pump diaphragm. Idle set, timing set, carb tuned.. (still waiting for replacement diaphragm.) Re-wired clock. It actually works now and the illumination turns on and off with the headlights. Edited January 20, 2021 by Draker 3 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 weberparts direct has the accel pump diaprams other wise the kit is like 20$ for really nothing. Needle valve ,pump and 2 gaskets. I buy sparre carb kits but only use the accel pump as that seems to get most wear. Next is the needle valve Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Thanks. Yeah this one had about 400 miles on it. I bought a kit and replaced it. I'm bumming a replacement from a local guy. That should old me over until I get my SU's back from Ztherapy. 1 Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Tell Ztherapy to hurry up!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) Hot compression numbers on rebuilt engine after 5 miles. Looks good! No more brown rust sludge.. I'll flush a bit more and actually put coolant in int. Plugs are looking good! Clock illumination! Edited January 20, 2021 by Draker 5 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) After swapping to the L20 I thought I should check hood clearance. Looked to close for comfort.. Slotted motor mounts. Only one pictured.. the other was ugly and not fit for public consumption. No post shots of clearance.. I fail. But lets just say I have a little more than double the clearance now. Edited January 20, 2021 by Draker 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) I got these really sweet floor mats from Al. (Denmarkboy) I'll give them a bit of love and clean them up a bit. They are in good shape, just dusty. Thanks Al! In preparation for Blue Lake and other activities I've been trying to get some miles on the engine. I am guessing I've got 100 miles on it so far. Edited January 20, 2021 by Draker 4 Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 whos retracts did u use for your setbelts Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 whos retracts did u use for your setbelts Only complaint is they ride high on your neck because there is no extender up top. My seats sit really low though. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Well..... the week long shake down was going so well.. Until this morning. I started it this morning, let it warm up a bit. Hopped in and started ripping down the road.. Got about 6-10 blocks away from my house slowing down at a stoplight and it died. Like instantly died.. no sputter. I tossed it into reverse and used the starter to get me parked next to the curb. Tough to diagnose when all you have is a flashlight and a stethoscope. Found there was no spark. Walked home got some tools.. Found no continuity thought the matchbox terminals. Went home and grabbed spare matchbox and installed. Drive the car home. So, yes, these things do just die. Anyway, seems to be fine now, I'll check it more when I get home. I was only 3.5 hours late for work. 1 Quote Link to comment
moath Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Clock illumination! The clock looks awesome! Bummer deal about the issue with the spark, hopefully your boss isn't a hardass :). I'm curious to hear what you find as the root cause! Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 One it cools down a bit I'll go do some investigating then drive the shit out of it. Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 good to see it out n about man! 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) Checking condition of alternator and ignition system. Not sure how dwell is being calculated, or if it's just out of spec. Alternator looks to be in good condition. Edited January 20, 2021 by Draker 1 Quote Link to comment
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