acf321 Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 Hi Folks, All this talk of matching numbers and so on, and several recent discussions with Gav on the very subject, thought i'd try my luck on seeing if my missing L24 is infact sitting in anyone's sheds (or cars). What I can tell you about my car is that it's a 4/71 Aussie delivered car Chassis number HS30-00683. As far as I can tell from photos (so excuse me if I need to correct this post at the weekend) the engine number that my car was delivered with is; 051220. So my question is to all you Z freaks out there, do you have this engine, or perhaps know of anyone that might? The car was last registered in Victoria in the 90's and was bought by my in May 09, the point at which it had an L26 in it. Obviously am prepared to pay for the engine and any transport needed should we infact find this needle in the Z-car haystack. Cheers Adam Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted December 11, 2013 Administrators Posted December 11, 2013 Adam, Lindsay at Zshop said don't hold your breathe but he's looking for my L24 block in his workshop. Just in case he might have it. I'd say many Zeds have been through his workshop over the years. So you may want to contact him and ask. We could create a public spreadsheet (using Google Docs) with a list of wanted L24/L26/L28 engine codes. We could also have a separate sheet for engine numbers so that owners can list what they have along with contact details should anyone wish to buy those engines? Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted December 11, 2013 Moderators Posted December 11, 2013 We could create a public spreadsheet (using Google Docs) with a list of wanted L24/L26/L28 engine codes. We could also have a separate sheet for engine numbers so that owners can list what they have along with contact details should anyone wish to buy those engines? Great Idea Quote
C.A.R. Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 I can help where I can, but attempting to locate a missing engine is going to be a very, VERY difficult thing to do... Many L24's were thrown to the tip... Quote
acf321 Posted December 11, 2013 Author Posted December 11, 2013 Yeah that's a great idea Gav, and I know we spoke about this the other day. A well worthwhile exercise I think, particularly as these cars are getting rarer and some of us are keen to see if we can't put the numbers back the way they were made. At the end of the day, its not a deal breaker having the wrong number (especially when its the correct L designation motor in the car) but you'd have it if were just lying about looking for a home. Lurchos, thanks for having a look mate, and I totally agree that many of those motors would have gone to the wreckers, or become anchors. Having said that, nothing ventured nothing gained, and a good resource for all on this site (and other Z sites who frequent us) I think. As I mentioned earlier, I might infact have the wrong number because my number is off a not so clear photo, but i'll clear this up at the weekend to be sure. Quote
cracker Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Fantastic idea indeed! Will be happy to contribute details and will cling to the hope I might find the original engine for mine, haha... Quote
GTI-Z Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Just noticed for sale on Ebay - L24-039269. Engine is lacking alternator and carbs but appears to be an E31 head. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DATSUN-NISSAN-240Z-ENGINE-/261351870874?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cd9c9119a#ht_63wt_1362 Quote
dat2kman Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 When you find a block ( any will do, ie 24/26/28) grab yourself some number stamps, and re-stamp that block. Very strong chance, ie 99.9% that the original block blew/worn out/ died/was chucked in a bin, so the rego authourities won't have a clue. I have here a block, a four cylinder, from a totally different Nissan, fitted to another Nissan, it has the original block number stamped on it, no issues with rego mob, as the original ventilated itself. Quote
MaygZ Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 When you find a block ( any will do, ie 24/26/28) grab yourself some number stamps, and re-stamp that block. Very strong chance, ie 99.9% that the original block blew/worn out/ died/was chucked in a bin, so the rego authourities won't have a clue. I have here a block, a four cylinder, from a totally different Nissan, fitted to another Nissan, it has the original block number stamped on it, no issues with rego mob, as the original ventilated itself. Somewhat defeats the purpose of 'matching numbers' and I would suggest it is on a similar ethical basis as winding back a speedo. Please don't do this. Quote
NZeder Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Adam if matching numbers is your desire that is going to be a hard road to follow given the car and block have parted ways a long time ago. I don't want to water down the great work you have done on your car but I don't think matching numbers will make any difference to the value of your car. Yes you car is an early 240z but not early enough IMHO to justify the hunting down of the original block. If you car was chassis ID sub 50 or even sub 200 then I think it would worth the effort. Again don't get me wrong I love what you have done but if you wanted to go down this path you should have painted the car an original colour etc. So your car has a warm L26 - with triples and SWM header, improved suspension etc - it will go great, sound great, look great and you will love it - would you love it more or less if it was bone stock matching numbers with stock suspension etc No different car for different reason. Now I think cars that need to be matching numbers are Z432 now that is a special S30. But does that mean you should not modify the suspension, brakes, etc no I would just have 2 x suspension, rims if I had a Z432 - the stuff I want in the car to drive and original spec for the times you want to enter a concourse as a stock car (ie steel rims if that how it was meant to be when new etc) So again just my opinion forget about the original block - build a bridge and get over it - it is gone. Cheers Mike Quote
Gordo Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 + 1. I don't think there are many out there buying cars and checking that they have matching numbers. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted December 12, 2013 Administrators Posted December 12, 2013 Somewhat defeats the purpose of 'matching numbers' and I would suggest it is on a similar ethical basis as winding back a speedo. Please don't do this. Agreed. Unless you stated 'restoration block' - if you were ever to sell it. http://www.newsday.com/classifieds/cars/classic-car-matching-numbers-has-lost-meaning-in-appraisals-1.6154213 Quote
Ledge Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Also there are date castings in the block. So you cant just bang early numbers on a late block Quote
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