xa1973 Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Yes, vac controls all work. When i went for a spin today I found the rear carb was over filling and pouring out. I have swapped with another spare I had and it seems ok for now. Only other prob is it shows plenty of voltage on the gauge but it is not charging the battery. I hate electrics. With a passion. Nice ride..... Can you let us know what you find with the electrics, appears to be a common issue, Ive had dramas with this as well, a real pain back tracking through the system.. Cheers Quote
RB30X Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 Did you have any dramas fitting those extractors? I also bought a set and wouldn't even come close to fitting due to no.1 primary fouling on the block vent and it's flange hitting on the thermostat housing. Quote
stevo_gj Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 I would love to see some engine bay pics Nice work! Quote
Thomo260 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Posted June 12, 2009 Did you have any dramas fitting those extractors? I also bought a set and wouldn't even come close to fitting due to no.1 primary fouling on the block vent and it's flange hitting on the thermostat housing. Two problems with an otherwise nice product was as you say the block vent was one. To fix this i just massaged the pipe with a rubber mallet to get just enough clearance. No dramas with the thermostat housing. BUT they need to change the angle on the face plate where it mounts to the head a couple of deg. as it touches the bottom of the block on primarys 2 and 3. Quote
Thomo260 Posted June 12, 2009 Author Posted June 12, 2009 Had another crack at the carbs today and went back to basics 101. Leaned both mixture nuts right up and wound out 2 turns, car wouldn't run. Went out another 3 flats each carb on the nuts and got it to run, then spent another 30-40 minutes fine tuning and went for a quick blap. Got home and pulled the plugs and all 6 are that close to being a nice even colour and the car drove & pulled nicely all the way to 5500rpm so I shut the shed and came inside it was bloody freezing out there. Quote
stevo_gj Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 Nice work man. I would be interested to see a pic of a 'nice coloured' spark plug. Mine tend to vary... Quote
Thomo260 Posted June 13, 2009 Author Posted June 13, 2009 This is as good a photo i could get with my crappy 3.2mp camera. Quote
Thomo260 Posted July 22, 2009 Author Posted July 22, 2009 Replaced the door seal's yesterday with a product supplied by my fathers business. I was able to do both door's for half the price of other suppliers. I can get this in 100mtr lengths if anyone else is interested. Door now shut with a nice airtight THUD. I haven't done the rear qtr popout windows yet but they use the same seal. Quote
RBZ 260 Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 nice work on the seals. i hate doing the sharp corners. one of mine is ok the other one needs redoing looks bit dodgey. nice work keep it up. Quote
Thomo260 Posted October 20, 2009 Author Posted October 20, 2009 Well I have finally made a start on getting the rear end refurbished and detail it a bit as I go. Lowered King spring going in and will be fitting the Riken rims that I got off eBay for a bargain. Quote
Scoota G Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 Wow... I think someone will be busy with the sand blaster at work!!! Shhhhhh! Quote
zedevan Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 nice wheels, looks like they fit quite well! Quote
garvice Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 can get this in 100mtr lengths if anyone else is interested. Looking good mate. I am definitely interested in the rubber material for the door (2+2) and rear window. Let me know how much you want for them. Brad Quote
Thomo260 Posted October 22, 2009 Author Posted October 22, 2009 Wow... I think someone will be busy with the sand blaster at work!!! Shhhhhh! Yep, sure am. Only got the diff and trailing arms to blast then paint. I have had the apprentice on the job today, he is good at getting in where my hands don't fit. Quote
FuzzyDropbear Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 Haha, child labour, love it Looking good mate, love those wheels. I gotta get around and actually have a gander at your Z. Maybe a chance for another ballarat mini-meet (this time I'll actually come )? Quote
Thomo260 Posted October 23, 2009 Author Posted October 23, 2009 Looking good mate. I am definitely interested in the rubber material for the door (2+2) and rear window. Let me know how much you want for them. Brad Will get prices and let you know. I did a group buy with similar product on Ozdat for the 1600 and it was half the price of Clark Rubber. Stay tuned. Quote
Thomo260 Posted October 24, 2009 Author Posted October 24, 2009 Some pics of how it looks now. Still waiting on new springs to arrive so for now only the diff and tail shaft is back in. Quote
Thomo260 Posted October 28, 2009 Author Posted October 28, 2009 Looking good mate. I am definitely interested in the rubber material for the door (2+2) and rear window. Let me know how much you want for them. Brad Have got a price for the pinch weld/door seal. I can get it for $9.00 p/mtr so all you would have to do is tell me how much you want and I can post it off. Postage cost will vary. 10 mts will do both doors and both rear hatch windows or 7.5 for just the doors, BUT you should measure yourself first to be sure to be sure. Cheers Simon. Quote
Thomo260 Posted October 28, 2009 Author Posted October 28, 2009 And i forgot to add that the springs are all in the car and the wet legs have been redone. Ride hight is perfect dropping it 30mm all round. I am waiting for the tyres to turn up for the rims before I post a finished pics. Quote
garvice Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 Cheers mate, I'll measure the doors tonight and get back to you. To all the Brisbane/south east queensland people, send me a PM if you want a set of seals and I'll order you a set to. Just pay me when they come (well unless I get inundated with people). Quote
Thomo260 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Posted October 31, 2009 Got a quick pic today when i went for a spin. Will have to get some decent shots tho. Very happy with how the wheels sit under the gaurds but i need to roll the front lip just a tad. Quote
C.A.R. Posted October 31, 2009 Posted October 31, 2009 What a difference! How does it drive now, Simon? Quote
Scoota G Posted October 31, 2009 Posted October 31, 2009 Oh ah that's the ticket. Currently 75% of Ballarat Z club members working on their cars... C'mon FuzzyDropBear pull your finger out Quote
Thomo260 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Posted October 31, 2009 What a difference! How does it drive now, Simon? Drives great. Doesn't skip into the lane of oncoming traffic now . The auto trans fluid in the wet legs combined with the King springs work well together. I have only done a string line alignment atm, but i am usually only a mm or 2 out. Quote
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