Z22 (4Cyl) crank

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As the subject suggests I am after a Z22 crank for a friend rebuilding a 1600. I know its unlikely but I figure it can't hurt to ask the question here.

[Wayne G]

Dave could help. He is at Bethania and parts engines out. ENGINE & PARTS SUPPLIERS 3805 6662

[peter mc]

i have been looking for one as well for the same thing ,for a customer and can not find one hear in Vic

[DatPilot]

Arent they in the old Nomad or Vannette? Or 720 Ute? (not many get parted out)

[1600dave]

Only in 720's that  I know of, and only a small number of 720's at that, for a few years in the early 80's. L18's and diesel engines were much more common in 720's,  Z20 or Z24 engines were also common in a wide range of Nissans. The Z22 is fairly rare and the crank is quite desirable for building a big capacity L-series.

 

Vanette's were A-series, not sure about Nomads ?

 

If you find two, I'll have one 

[DatPilot]

Would it be close to the KA24e?

 

I know of a place that might have a few Z22 and Z24... but he wont sell cranks alone, will have to buy whole engines

[1600dave]

KA24E and KA24DE are really just another evolution of the L-series so the cranks are similar, but they're different enough to be no good in an L-series.

 

The "nose" of the crank is slightly smaller diameter than an L-series or Z-series crank so you'll have problems with crank sprocket / oil pump drive not fitting. The KA24 is also a longer stroke, neccessitating machining down the crank counterweights to fit it in the block. Z24 is the same with counterweights, although plenty of big capacity L-series have been build using Z24 cranks.

 

Z22 is regarded as the "good" crank - longer stroke than an L20B, but not "too" long.

 

If you can find a place that has Z22 engines for sale, find out a price ! The type of engine build that some guys undertake with this sort of gear are pretty serious, with a lot of coin thrown at them, so buying a complete engine may be an option just to get the crank.