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Today I tried to start the thing. Clicking it into the start position definitely engages the starter, but the fuel pumps turn off pretty quickly either in the on position or the start position. The 200sx service manual says that the fuel pump relay will get turned off after 1.5 second if it detects a stall, so I'm wondering if it thinks it's detected a "stall" for some reason. Anybody else run into this?

It's been a while, y'all... I'm happy to report that things have moved along since my last posts. Here's a quick list: - Took transmission apart and put it back together correctly. - Braile Battery installed - Finished wiring (I can turn the key and the fuel pumps run :D) - Mounted up pedal and set up a throttle cable/firewall mount using a universal cable and a 240sx pedal. - Made a MAF adapter and installed the intake tubing Added the bung for the O2 sensor in the Y Pipe This last week I've been troubleshooting the brakes when I can spare some time in the garage. I found a puddle of brake fluid on the floor tonight from the T coupling on the firewall since one of the hard lines wasn't screwed in all the way. I've also been fighting the master cylinder on the hyrdaulic handbrake, but I think I'm just going to bypass altogether, at least for now. Hopefully that'll get me to the point where it's start-able/drive-able around the block.

So after I got the clutch hydraulics bled I realized I made a pretty big mistake when I changed the bellhousing. After conferring with the bluebirds list, I think I assembled the transmission without the shift forks set up properly so out the engine and transmission come (FML). After getting things disassembled for removing the engine and trans from below (basically lifting the body up high over it), I hit a snag. I'm trying to disassemble as little of the steering linkage as I can, but leaving the steering box in place. Unfortunately, this part of the linkage (the "steering gear arm" as it's called in the book) seems to be pretty solidly stuck. I had to come back upstairs since the youngest woke up from his nap, but I'm curious if anybody has any tips for getting this bit apart for the next time I get back out there. My main ball joint separator isn't wide enough to fit in there, but I've got another one I'm going to try banging in next. Anybody have any tricks to share on getting these guys apart? Hopefully the transmission isn't super hard to get back together correctly after I get it all back apart! :sick:

Your car has a quarter panel sectioned in on the from in about the same spot as mine. Small world :)

That looks great! Excellent work! I had a couple questions about the relocation: Did you make the hard elbows you used in the relocation or were they purchased? Are they brazed in or just pressure fit? Where did you get that sweet grommet?

I've heard there is a risk of solder breaking because of the vibrations in cars, so folks recommend using crimp connectors.

The harness I have included the grommet. Unfortunately I made the hole a bit too big, and if I had it to do over again I'd have measured twice and cut once. Grainger has a good selection of grommets if you're looking to find something that'll fit.

I ain't dead...just been busy. So I made time to get back into the project and have gotten a bunch of the wiring work done. Fuel pumps are wired, CAN/AM box is wired up to the ECU, etc. I ended up buying wiring kits with circuit breakers and relays for the fuel pumps. Unfortunately, one of the circuit breakers was especially shit-ily made and the bracket fell off. I attempted to repair it with hot glue and some crazy loctite glue but neither held. Then I tried to weld them back together, but even on my welder's lightest setting I just burned a hole in the thing: Here you can see the wiring roughed in with vampire clips. Once I confirm that it's running correctly I'm going to sweep back through and do proper crimped connections, but I didn't want to chop up the wiring harness a bunch until I knew it was working right. You can also see the bus bar I mounted under the vent hose to avoid runs out of the interior to the starter. The wiring has also been cleaned up a bit since I took this pic, and I'll be adding heat shrinking and retainers to the wires spliced out of the harness: I also got the shifter mounted in the transmission after finally ordering the right snap ring from Nissan (hint: it's part 32204V5003 if you need one). I've also partially re-installed the seat and shifter so I can mock up the handbrake. Since this picture I changed how the handle was oriented so it lies flat. I'm not going to be drifting in the near future, so I think that it'll be just fine. Bonus pic of the view from the seat. That's nearly 6 years of dust on the windsheld :( I also bought a longer clutch slave cylinder hose since the 240SX hose was taught when using the stock 510 host retainer bracket. Dorman H38141 fits perfectly and was only a few bucks through Rock Auto. Next I need to finish routing the wiring in the engine bay and start hooking things up. Then I'll need to find the front cover for the VG so the radiator hoses won't interfere with the timing belt :/.

I've been using Flickr for my uploads and have been happy so far. Much less douchey.

More what connects to what and mentoring me on how to get it done without setting sit on fire :)

I may hit him up. Thanks!

Good idea on asking Dave. If he doesn't get back to you let me know and I'll see if I can get his attention.

Ok y'all, here's the deal. I'm looking for someone to lend a hand with the electrical aspects of this build. Either someone to come work with me at my place, or a recommendation on where to send the car in the Portland area. I'm not sure I can make the time to fumble through it myself, but with the help of somebody else (or a shop to do it for me?) I think I have a much better shot at actually getting it running. Any suggestions or recommendations? Thanks! Aaron

No! We'd accidentally scheduled a trip to southern Oregon to see family the same weekend a few months beforehand. I'm disappointed I didn't make it, the pictures I saw made it look great.

Glad you kept the color. It looks awesome!