How big is the head gasket on a Datsun?
Head gaskets require flat surfaces on both the block and the head to seal properly, the block is heavy enough that it usually won’t warp; heads on the other hand will and do warp very easily. The factory allowable tolerance for warp is 0.0039 inch, any thing more than this will require that the head be surfaced to make it flat again.
How big is the yoke on a Datsun T5?
Notable is a smaller 1.3″ tailshaft yoke diameter compared to the 1.5″ found on the Ford/GM T5s. T5s are legend in the V8 community for their smoothness of shifting and durability and have been used in racing for 30 years. However, in the Z community they have received a lesser reputation which is undeserved.
Where is the shifter arm on a Datsun 240Z?
When used in 240-280Z in 1st, 3rd and 5th gears the shifter arm sits about 1 inch forward of the stock one which means you may need to modify the front of the console slightly. However, it improves shifting, smoothness, and overall drivability so much it’s worth the trouble.
What’s the positive preload on a Nissan Borg Warner?
The factory fix is to install different thickness shims (available in rebuild kits) behind the front retainer to precisely set the endplay. For new bearings the Nissan FSM lists mainshaft endplay as .13-.15mm (.0051-.0098″) positive preload which should drop to zero after break-in.
What does 13T stand for on Datsun head gasket?
This stands for 13T, a high strength steel alloy (Chromoly V). check when reassembling an A series is that the bolts holding the head down are lightly oiled. Also clean out the boltholes as they easily fill up with crap and the bolt bottoms out.
What to use to change head gasket on Datsun 1200 Club?
Use a scraper and maybe a little ether spray to chase it off. Make sure nothing gets in the cylinders or oil passages, and clean out the boltholes when done. Oil or water in the boltholes will prevent proper torqueing. You can use a straw to blow out the boltholes.
What kind of transmission does a Datsun L-series use?
This means you leave the starting line in 2nd gear, and shift up into 3rd, using 3-4-5-6 in the standard 4-speed pattern to obtain a close approximation of the Nissan Competition close ratio gearbox.