MikeZ

58 minutes ago, 1600dave said:

Do you have the halfshaft that is splined on the inner end and bolts direct into the diff with one central bolt, rathe than the more usual ones that have a flat flnge on either end and bolt onto a little stub axle that then is bolted into the diff ? I probably didn't explain that too well.....Anyway, I swapped out an R200 in a 260Z ages ago for an R180 out of a 240K, it used these different style of shaft so I had to swap both 240K diff and 240K shafts into the zed.

The original R200 260Z shafts I took out are now in my 1600, they fitted fine. I'm not going to guarantee it would work the same way, but perhaps 1600 shafts may work for you and be easier to find than R200 zed shafts ? Early 180B's also used the same shaft as 1600's till they swapped to the alternate style later in their model life.

Exactly as you describe Dave. No flanges at the diff U joint, direct from the U joint to splined stub axel.

Lachlan has confirmed that these are probably Skyline half shafts, and it makes sense that they'd eliminate a set of flanges. He's also got some sets available so all sorted!

Thanks guys

Thanks mate. I seem to have something a little different then. I'll pm you with some photos if that's cool.

Pair of R200 half shafts wanted.

My 260z has previously been swapped to an R180 with 240z shafts. I'm looking at running a Subaru diff with R200 half shafts and adaptors.

Thanks guys,

Mike

It's in the calendar! 

1 hour ago, C.A.F. said:

Yes 

The backing plate would match? I wasn't sure if there'd have been a difference. 

Hi guys this one has got me scratching my head. 

I'm about to put in a Malpassi fuel pump and I've noticed there's a bypass solenoid between the inlet and outlet of my factory pump. 

It appears to be have been triggered from a now non existent water temp sensor (according to my original wiring diagrams). 

It's obviously going to be deleted, but I can't stop thinking what purpose it originally served? Can't find much online amongst the sea of fuel setups these have had. 

Perhaps my car once had a mechanical fuel pump and this was to bypass the electric pump once at operating temperature or something? No idea. 

This filter has only been used for 400km and is like new.

I'll throw in a bottle of ITG filter cleaning solution too. 

Cost me $600 to land from the US.

Selling for $400, pick up Melbourne south east or post at buyers expense. 

(picture from ITG website) 

Done Gav, keep up the good work! 

I've got some spares still on my old original handles, the handles themselves are stuffed so if you get stuck I can send you the nylon part. 

It should just pop off with a little force, I've managed to do the driver's side by removing the glass and the passenger side without removing the glass (tight!). 

I just bought a new one from Phil's Rotarys. No holes $299. With holes $225.

Very happy with the quality. 

I reckon this thread needs a fire up! I'm sure lots of people have a bit more spare time of their hands. 

I've been installing an Innovate wideband afr gauge and an sii-4 unit which accepts 4 inputs. I've got it logging afr, rpm and tps on the triple Webers, with a knock sensor on the way. 

This is all with the plan to road tune the Webers on the new motor coming soon.

I've found the Innovate products to be pretty easy to install and configure so far.

A couple of screenshots from a video:

I'll be there! 

I've got a set of 32s here

Great drive today, although I had to peel off in east Warburton to make a brunch in Croydon with the missus - that'll teach me for not locking in a cruise earlier! 

Just looked back on it.. It was sold as a 1970 - 1978 240z/260z kit but I think the issue lies with the late 260z that was made specifically for the Australian market. 

They couldn't work out what had happened, ended up refunding me the $670 for the whole diamond leather kit and letting me keep it all. 

Absolutely correct about the late model 260z strut towers being taller, 75mm IIRC. I had to have some custom made to match the rest of an Interior Innovations kit. 

Hey guys, 

Has anyone had experience with door glass from Autoglass Warehouse? 

Specifically for drivers side 260z 2 seaters made in 1977.

I've just gone to install one I purchased a couple of months ago and the mounting holes in the glass don't line up. They're off by 5 - 24mm in various directions. Drilling out the mechanism would move the guides by an unacceptable amount. 

They're sold to fit 240, 260 and 280 from 1970 - 1978 and appear to have different holes drilled to fit all. 

I'll contact them on Monday and see what can be done. 

Cheers, Mike 

Thanks for putting on another awesome day Gordo. Great turnout! 

What sort of distributor do you run Pete? 

When I used to run a mechanical points one, it failed once but still would show spark using the screwdriver test. Just sometimes when the snapped points would make/break but had me fooled. 

Hey guys, looking for a temp gauge for a mates 260z project. 

Any floating around in Victoria? 

Cheers! Mike

That is funny, I bought mine in October too. 

Great shots fellas! 

Get in touch with Mossy here on the forum, he offered me a bare l28 block (likely and F54) and N42 head a couple of months ago.

I'll definitely be there!