New World Datsuns...

Sounds good dude lol I'm super visual so it'll help allot. I can pretty much make it out there most week days after 5 or any fri-sun. My work schedule rocks

devilsbullet wrote:what were u doin headin up into Washington today draynor? saw you, honked, and waved, I was the dipshit in the oldsmobile lol

I was wondering who that was. I was on my way to Battle Ground to grab a 200mm flywheel so I can use my current clutch.

So whats going on?

A waiting game!

Derek came over last weekend. Started cleaning up the block from all that terrible silver crap. Had him de-ring the pistons, while I brake cleaned the block (only I found that would dissolve the silver stuff that coated EVERYTHING).

The first thing I noticed, I was not a fan of how the rod journals looked on the crank. A tad not polished for my taste, but then again this is a datsun motor, and it could be just fine. But one thing is for sure, I would rather not have to open this block again.

Next thing I noticed. As Derek was placing some pistons onto the ground, I glanced over and noticed something wrong. It turns out 2 of the 4 pistons have a chunk of metal missing between the first and second rings.

So what is the plan? Thats all Derek. I want him to find a new L20b crank if possible. He did order some parts that were needed, and some have even showed up at my house.

So whats next? New pistons, a quick hone job. Assemble the short block. Drill necessary holes for LZ conversion. Assemble motor.


ITM Bearings.

Sweet!

Still haven't found a crank. In the middle of moving for the next couple days. After that I can get back on track with this...

Video Shoot...

Rad

Longer version in the works...

Finally got the exhaust done today Doesn't sound too bad...

New downpipe, thanks to Eagle_Adam 2" pipe all the way back to a Cherry Bomb. Tucked up above the tranny x-member nice and high, no more scrapping :mrgreen:

Will get daytime video and pics tomorrow.

*Excuse the fan belt in the beginning

sounds like a honda...

Back to open manifold it is then...

Muy bueno!!


Now onto that belt squeak

And now I know which way I'm gonna go with mine. That sounds splendid. Sonorous music to my ears

Picked up some SU's today! Also got some pics of the exhaust, Nothing special.

Su's!! Fuck yeah dude. I want some sort of side draft on my truck. Can't wait to have some monies in my pocket.

Try number 2, and its a success!

I have 4 of these sitting in my room.

Got a L20 crank, pulley, and timing cover from Eagle_Adam today, Thanks man!

Going to the machine shop Tuesday to get the rods pressed onto the pistons and polish the crank...

Cranks should be stored standing up. :-)

draker wrote:Cranks should be stored standing up. :-)

and away from kids, cats, and clumsy people...

It is stored standing up, out and away from everything

That was the only spot good for the pic