Ahoysandy
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In - potentially driving my daily nugget if Ratsun isn't pieced together.
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I would be more than happy pushing it back by two weeks as it doesn't look like I'll be ready for this Sunday mechanically. Weather isn't the nicest of times either, I'll be coming along either way in a daily driver
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We got it sorted!! i was fiddling around a little and used a bit of Nulon 'Start Ya Bastard' in the carbs and that helped it want to fire EVEN more and almost run on this alone, which made me think its not likely timing but instead fuel. checking all my lines i found a small leak between the pump and the rail which i clamped up with some new hose. It now RUNS!! must've been a fuel pressure leak, i mean, i runs horribly because theres no exhaust and hasn't been timed, but i'll get to that soon thanks for the help here guys, i'll no doubt be back soon in this thread when the next problem occurs!
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I have tried positioning the leads 180 degrees around the dizzy. nothing, if anything it feels as though there's less chance of it firing. timing on the dizzy? no, but the adjustment allowance on the dizzy shouldn't be enough to prevent it from firing. it theoretically should run, just like an absolute dog without timing.
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the struggle continues! I think i've narrowed it down to rings or bearings that went in the engine. Anyway. I dropped in another L24 to my Z in an attempt to get it back moving on the road but i can't get it to start now. i'm using all of my existing accessories from the L26 including carbs & headers. i've run over nearly every possibility and can't understand why its not?! Here's the run down; parts that were previously running on my L26 and have been transferred to the L24: -fuel pump -coil -distributor -thermostat -oil pressure sender -alternator -flywheel/clutch assembly -starter -extractors -manifold -twin SU carbs + linkage -fuel rail Fuel is flowing to the carbs when cranked and bowls are full, no water visible in these upon inspection. Spark is present at both the points in the distributor and each spark plug when grounded on the head. Compression of each cylinder is good and valves/ports are sealing correctly. Have removed the Dizzy and spindle is correct position when cylinder 1 is on TDC. Checked the firing order 1,000 times - 1 5 3 6 2 4. Have charged the Battery to 100%. Removed the kill switch to prevent issues. Oil level on the dipstick is still high, and still clear with no sign of coolant or water. Situation- The engine cranks and turns but does not fire on its own accord. When I begin to squirt fuel in to the carbs, it then wants to fire and will fire for a few turns but as soon as i let go of the ignition, it wont run on its own. If i check the sparks after trying to start it, they appear dry. Which makes me think is a fuel issue, but i'm not familiar as to where as there's fuel in the bowls and the carb set up was working completely fine on my L26. when i add fuel directly to the cylinder through the spark plugs, nothing at all in the way of detonation. Possible issues i thought of were a vacuum leak, cause it to not pull the fuel through in to the cylinder. This could be due to the use of an older manifold gasket. option two is the lack of back pressure from the exhaust that is not creating circulating pressure. This due to the open headers i have at the moment. Any other advice would be much appreciated!! thanks
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UPDATE: upon draining oil and pulling the engine, i've found small metal particles almost like shavings in the drained oil. thoughts?
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at the moment, I have sourced an L24 to drop in to it for the rest of the year (as i only just put full registration on one week ago). whilst this is getting me along i will be in contact with SW motorsport to build a proper street engine for the Z. Nothing over the top, but some nice triples and a few internal goodies would be awesome.
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YES!! haha it will surely be checked more than often
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260Z 2+2 Complete Engine & Auto Gearbox Package
Ahoysandy replied to nsane's topic in Parts and Tools for Sale
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Nah, the engine has already been swapped out once before. So not concerned at all about what goes in next.
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Hi guys, I want to source an L series engine to drop in to my 76' 260z. L24, L26, L28 I'm not fussy, just needs to be able to turn over. Doesn't need to have carbs or headers, gearbox or clutch as I will be using existing components. Closer to Sydney the better but am willing to travel, even interstate. Thanks, sandy.
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Yeah these are the two shops that have been suggested to me across social media. My current solution is to source an L series to swap in to it for the mean time (as it does have a full year of rego) just to keep it going for weekends. And have the seized engine rebuilt and upgraded on the side to put back in later on. Currently trying to source an engine from someone on the forums hopefully. Thanks for your responses guys, much appreciated <3
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Still available?
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Hellpp!! My engine seized on me today whilst running. Found out it chewed through all my oil and started a light knock knock, topped her back up and she was good till it locked up halfway down the motorway this afternoon... What do I do? I've tried manually turning it over as well as rolling and dumping the clutch and can confirm, seized. Who do I take it to? Does anyone know of a Datsun engine specialist in Sydney? L26 1976 260z 2seater manual.
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super cool looking Z you've got there! But yes, personal preference wouldn't be that choice of wheel. well done though
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Hello everyone! I've been a long time reader of these forums but first time poster! I've recently been able to register my project Datsun and have since been pointed in the direction of this cruise. I'm pretty local to loftus and also pretty keen on the idea of joining you guys on the cruise although work will deteremine whether i'll be able to make it on the day. Here's a photo of my 76' 260z Hope to meet up with you guys soon! Sandy.
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Blair's tyres in sydney. that was the only shop that i could get the R888's in 50r15 sizes. initially i was after 225, but they only could get 235... lol
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i recently got 15x6.5 +13 SSR longchamps ended up fitting a set of 235/50R15, Toyo R888's because that was the closest size i could find!! they look really aggressive. I'm not too sure how they handle yet.
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i need of help and parts! location: sydney so i had an incident and now need to rebuild the complete front end of my 1977 datsun 260z 2+2 . i need to source the two guards, two headlight casings and bonnet. are there any specialty stores in sydney that could get these in for me? or a website even. Also if anyone has any of these parts i could purchase that would be much appreciated! thanks in advance!
