datzenmike Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 It happens. If you keep going it will throw the rod end through the block. 1 Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I just happened to look at the thread title. 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Well, I can't blame you at all for wanting to go with the KA. If that's what you want by all means make it happen!! Under $1000 is probably not gonna happen though. Also, upgrade your brakes during or before the swap. :) This is a problem. Great advice, but the human effect is not being able to leave well enough alone. If you have a budget, ask yourself if this is a real budget or if it's just a target. If you can't excercise resatraint, things will definitelty spiral out of control. That is what I was implying when telling the OP that just repairing it will cost more than $1000, because something will catch his eye that "needs" replacing. I've built motors before where the only new part in them was a head gasket. Those motors cost $100, but it takes restraint to make it happen. 1 Quote Link to comment
TENDRIL Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 You are in Portland... Probably the best place in the country to find Datsun parts, help, and friends. If this truck is a necessity, replace what needs to be fixed to keep it running, save for your ka swap and gather every single last piece to do the swap and I mean everything down to a lock washer, fuse, relay etc. Than throw a swap party provide some beer and tacos, and that's it. Truck running, and you met some new friends Ratsun.net where the cars are ratty and the people are batty. 1 Quote Link to comment
daderaide Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 The budget comments are spot on. It's really a self imposed budget (trying not to be too selfish with funds) but this is how much my fiancé supports me and my projects. Looks like that project thread is coming soon after all :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Better not burn up that drum throne. It's a nice one.. Dat tig tho..... damnnnnnnnnnnn!!! Quote Link to comment
daderaide Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Luckily TIG doesn't throw many sparks. It's super comfy!! Since I sold my drums a few years ago, I've been using it as a desk/project chair. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 How dare you sell your kit.. :mellow: lol Some times you just run out of time in your life to play.. I'm almost there but I have spent too much to sell them. I have the same throne. Quote Link to comment
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