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PaulTWinterton

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  1. Now for something completely different. I built this crate for longterm storage and shipping. It did its job quite well and kept a completely restored engine clean. It now belongs to the new owner. Doesn't need to be very big. The complete tii engine isn't very large.
  2. I would top up the oil in the Kfish with fresh and replace the fuel and all fuel filters before use. Don't worry about seals unless the pump is leaking. Make sure the belt is in good shape, not frayed. I would do 2 oil changes in the engine. One before initial startup and the next after running for 10 minutes. But that's me.
  3. My experience with squealing is a water pump that is on its way out, until it gets enough lubrication from water flow to stop the squealing, temporarily. When it does it again, I remove the belt and run the engine for a short duration to confirm the pump was making the noise. Obviously, spin the alternator as well to test for bearing resistance. I've had a water pump that barely turned by hand. They do have a relatively short lifespan. I keep a spare.
  4. A company in S Oregon is working on it. I believe they will create a great product. They have a rep in the vintage Datsun market. Can't remember their name.
  5. No seatbelt warning sign or hole. No white lettering surrounding switches. No gearshift pattern, although I opted to add it.
  6. I went the Euro dash route as well. My Canadian car came with German language labels on the heater controls so I thought it fitting that the dash be complimentary.
  7. I've fantasized about an S14 in my tii. Without looking closer, I'm with the ❤❤❤ers.
  8. I first heard FNG in 1970, Bamburg, Germany, US Army base. The rank lower than PFC. Always thought it a funny term.
  9. IIRC, it can be done. When assembling the 3 chrome bumper pieces you can use one end piece as a lever to stretch the rubber over the entire length, by fixing the rubber firmly at the opposite end. Obviously, this is all done on the bench. 1.5 inches over 7 feet is not that big of a stretch. Wah!
  10. There is no horn canceling tab that I know of, but there is the spring-loaded post on the back of the wheel that contacts a brass ring on the column. Sometimes you need to stretch the spring slightly for better contact and clean the brass ring as well.
  11. Looks very complete. Are there pictures of the bottom, floor pans, frame rails or rockers? Looks like a fun project.
  12. I'm a big fan, too. To my eye, the deflector completes the car. We need our own "Stan" forum. ???
  13. There is one b#tch nut. It is on the block side of the starter at the bellhousing. Not too bad to grip with a box wrench for removal but positioning for re-attachment can be challenging. I put the nut in the wrench and apply a piece of duct tape to one side to keep the nut from falling out. Then I put the wrench in position to thread the bolt into the nut. Without the duct tape the nut can fall and get lost behind the starter.
  14. Once it's straight, mark the adjacent splines for future reference. Sure as shootin you'll remove the wheel again.
  15. Very cool for the right car! Gracious offer as well.
  16. Very cool trip and awesome photos. Keep 'em coming. I'll wager one of your pictures makes it into a calendar. Thanks for sharing.
  17. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. When you fill the rad the level increases until it drains into the engine through the top hose, not the thermostat. The block and the heater core (with temp lever set to hot) fill until the water level reaches within a half an inch of the rad cap. Don't overfill. Burping then releases any small trapped air pockets. Doing this with the front of the car slightly elevated ensures that air doesn't get trapped in the heater core. Drive the car to operating temp, let cool and then check your coolant level. You may need to top it up.
  18. I cannot say. Also, unless you add a few other items, I think the shipping will make the part too expensive. I see new ones for $30+. Shipping could be $20.
  19. Revised. Will be adding a few more items shortly. PW
  20. May I ask what the positives are? I'm curious about the 123, and performance enhancement, to convince me to buy one. My car is running well on the 008, but better is always nice.
  21. I like being Grand Master Paul. I just can't seem to get my wife to call me that though.
  22. Does it stop if you hold it? If not, it's possible a guibo bolt is coming loose and starting to touch the tranny output, presuming it's only happening while driving that is.
  23. How does this stuff accumulate so fast! I will delete items as they are sold and add a few that I've missed. PM with questions etc. First PMs will get priority on purchases. If you are considering a large item, also consider small items to reduce the shipping costs per item. I am shipping from Canada so shipping will be a little more costly and travel time can hit upto 2 weeks. All prices in US dollars. B Pillar Moulding - 51711819817 Used, some scratches $30 Clutch Slave Cylinder - Used with Rod and Hose $70 Distributor Housing - Cleaned, honed, and clearcoated $35 Halfshaft Boots - $5 All Horn Set - Cheap replicas new $10 Set Odds n Ends (Single Picture) Headlight (socket) dust covers $5 set M10 Engine Front Lift Plate - plated $5 SOLD Hex Bolts - For Halfshafts - plated $5 per 12 SOLD Plug Wire Guides - Prototype plated $5 set SOLD Cable Loop - 64531353270 - plated, requires rubber grommet $5 ea O² Sensor Bung and Cap Bolt New $20 SOLD Crankshaft Nut and Washer Sets - plated $5 set Dipstick Tube (Early non-flared) With Cable Loop $10 SOLD Back Up Light Switch (Getrag 242) Tested good $5 Engine Temp Sensor - Tested good $2 SOLD Hood Rubber Seal - used but clean SOLD Seat Pad (Driver side) - Used 3 years, great spare $140 Tii Coolant Pipe - Can`t guarantee quality. May have pin holes. $20 Tii Intermediate Shaft - Early, plated, modified, funky $20 Tii Plastic KF Belt Covers Set - funky $10 Tii Throttle Body - New rod bushings - $300
  24. I'd bite. I instant saw a special tool on that wall that I'd use. What the hell is that silver car?
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