What did you do to your Z this week?

[toopy]

Just putting the final touches to one of my seats which I have recoloured. I’m doing all the interior vinyl in one go, taking ages to do but it’ll look lovely when done ...

Very nice, is that off white or a very light grey?

 

[uk66fastback]

Off white - or 'ivory' as they call it ... I'll do a comparison of all of the vinyl when finished and a review of the Furniture Clinic stuff that I'm using ...

 

[uk66fastback]

Before and after ...

 

[jonbills]

I’ve fitted a new reversing switch and speedo drive cable. I think they were both leaking gearbox oil.
And cleaning exhaust valves and making cam tower dowels.

 

[moggy240]

Being doing wiring and its a long process and its still not finished

 

[Huw]

This month I have mostly been..........polishing (again). Doing a spot of porting and polishing work on a spare cylinder head because I'm bored. Ports all done just the combustion chambers to do and endless measurements to get them equal.

 

[jonbills]

That looks beautiful Huw.
Nearly as beautiful, my gold oil pump drive gear arrived this morning

 

[Huw]

Thanks John I’m kinda pleased with it. Where did you get the pump drive gear from btw??

 

[jonbills]

It’s from Lynchburg Nissan Huw - http://datnissparts.com/reproductio...es-and-naps-z-engines-replaces-15043-73400fl/
Not sure if there are any other suppliers at all

 

[Huw]

Great stuff thanks for the link. Much appreciated.

 

[Jake RAH]

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[Mr.G]

I put my z on skates/dollies so that I could make more room in the garage..bought them from SG engineering...very well made and price wasn't bad... Would recommend.

 

[Peato40]

Finally got the engine where it belongs

 

[moggy240]

That looks very nice!!!!!

 

[jonbills]

I agree. Looks great.
Can I pick some nits?
Surely you’re going to have air filters, no? And I’d recommend upgrading to a bypass fuel pressure regulator, They’re better in a couple of ways.

 

[Peato40]

Thanks guys, I'm very pleased about how it's coming together.
I love the look of these open side trumpets but realise they are not very practical for everyday road use, so will likely get a cold air induction box and filter before getting on the road.
Tell me more about bypass fuel pressure regulators though please.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Finally got the engine where it belongs

I need to come and see this. Great work.

 

[Peato40]

I need to come and see this. Great work.

You are welcome anytime Rob ... just let me know in advance because I often work away.

 

[jonbills]

Tell me more about bypass fuel pressure regulators though please.

This is pretty good comparison of the two types I think.
http://www.jegs.com/s/tech-articles/how-blocking-style-and-bypass-style-regulators-work.html
bypass ones tend to look better too, IMO.

 

[TimW]

As part of a interior revamp, I've been working on restoration of interior decals and switches. Pretty chuffed with results thus far.