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Needs boring out from standard 85mm to 86.8... So to 87mm and probably have to use oversize Pistons from a 280z/L28 engine, as I can't afford custom forged. Hopefully compression won't be too high, research is underway.
So, apart from new pistons it needs big end bearings, main bearings, new water pump, new oil pump, full gasket set, chain tensioner pad, and cam chain guides.
Will need bottom end balance, maybe a head skim etc.
Also, the distributor may need replacing, and the electronic ignition will need replacing soonish!
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Apr 12, 2015 21:47:08 GMT
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If it helps in anyway, I'm happy to give a full refund on the engine if you return it, (i'm not buying any more engines from Australia!) Bearings etc should be cheap to find , and I probably have a cam tensioner pad, but the guides may be unique to L20 and have to come from the States . Imagine how well that would go if it was breathed on a bit, bored out, camshaft etc.
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atomman
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Ive got some L28 pistons if you need some dude
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Play'in round with an old Datsun & a Ford COE
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Shame about the engine letting go, but as said, time for bigger and better  high comp cammed up weber snarling beast;) |
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Carter
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Apr 13, 2015 16:40:18 GMT
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If it helps in anyway, I'm happy to give a full refund on the engine if you return it, (i'm not buying any more engines from Australia!) Bearings etc should be cheap to find , and I probably have a cam tensioner pad, but the guides may be unique to L20 and have to come from the States . Imagine how well that would go if it was breathed on a bit, bored out, camshaft etc. No, I'll stick with it as I'm too far down the line with it now, what with the 5spd conversion, prop shaft shortening, and manifold/carb job. Thanks for the offer though! Going to bore out to 87mm and use early 280z 0.040 oversize pistons. |
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Carter
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Apr 13, 2015 16:45:52 GMT
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Ive got some L28 pistons if you need some dude Thanks for the offer, but I need oversized L28 Pistons. It'll all come good, ball is rolling, hopefully will get it sorted for Retro Kings/RR thing at Snetterton. If not, well, summer is coming and I have a weekend RRG ticket. |
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Apr 17, 2015 20:16:34 GMT
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If I can help in any way fella just let me know ?
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Carter
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Apr 17, 2015 23:05:49 GMT
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If I can help in any way fella just let me know ? Thanks Dom, it's all pretty much in hand at the moment. |
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Carter
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Apr 18, 2015 12:21:23 GMT
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Same as Dom, if you need a hand shout Thanks, appreciated! |
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May 20, 2015 16:35:42 GMT
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Nice to see you back in the fold- I still have photos of your sapporo when it was painted- lovely car that- Ill try and check your truck out at snetterton if you make it along- it looks awesome!
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May 20, 2015 22:24:33 GMT
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Nice to see you back in the fold- I still have photos of your sapporo when it was painted- lovely car that- Ill try and check your truck out at snetterton if you make it along- it looks awesome! Hey man, how's it going? The Sapporo... I still miss that car. Be great to catch up either way! |
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Carter
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May 20, 2015 22:53:34 GMT
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Boring out, skimming, balancing etc done. Oversized 280z pistons fitted to the con rods, and all parts good to go. Spent some time today cleaning the block, with a lick of paint, while my man prepped for putting it back together. Obviously the machined faces will be cleaned of paint...   Cleaned up the rocker cover too..  I stripped and shot some VHT paint over the exhaust manifold too... Bad photo  The workshop is closed up for a long weekend due to a trip to Pendine, hopefully get back on it next week and get finished for Retro Kings, maybe. |
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excellent !!Glad to see you are cracking on with it.
Be good to see it at Retro Kings
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May 21, 2015 15:28:09 GMT
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May 21, 2015 22:58:50 GMT
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Looks like a Ferguson Tractor engine now  Hopefully a lot faster though. |
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May 22, 2015 16:11:52 GMT
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Nice work.
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May 27, 2015 19:35:25 GMT
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May 27, 2015 20:10:07 GMT
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Oooooh - looking very nice and coming together hopefully in time for the weekend
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high comp cammed up weber snarling beast;) 
Hopefully a lot faster though. 
