Affixing badges/ emblems on Datsun z

Clips required are called barrel clips.

These can be found on eBay using search terms related to ford emblems

260z 2+2 drum brake rebuild

260z 2+2 drum brake rebuild

Cheapest source for parts in AU's

Amazon:
2x Dorman w37405
1x Dorman Hw17206

EBay
Protex n1386

Z car distributors

Z car distributor types

Points
-Original distributor for 240z/260z

Electronic(mechanical advance)
-Found on early 280zx
-has different mounting block to 240/260 which can be bolted to earlier timing cover

Electronic(optical cas)
-Found on late model 280zx turbo 1983

EA71 Head gasket change

Supplies:
VRS Gasket Kit- exhaust, intake, head, rocker cover, valve stem seals, thermostat

Valve spring compressor

Degreaser

Razor blade

Instructions:

Easiest method I have found is to remove the engine to change head gaskets to ensure everything is lined up correctly and to give the engine and bay a tidy up while removed.

In standard position there is not enough room to remove the heads with studs in place.

1.Remove radiator via two bolts on rad support. There are three plugs, one temp sensor, two for the thermo fan.

2. Disconnect wiring loom plugs and any accessories such as alternator, belt tensioners.

3. Remove exhaust manifold bolts

4. Undo bellhousing bolts. Two bolts at top two studs at bottom.

5. Remove engine mount bolts connecting engine to mount(not mount to cross member)

6. Pry the engine from the Gearbox carefully.

7. Attach engine hooks or strong rope to lift the engine with an engine crane. Take care that it does not apply force to the input shaft or bend the rad support during removal.

8. Remove rocker covers.

9. Remove head bolts in order below

10.Using valve spring compressor remove valves individually

11. Install valve stem seals on outside valves/intake. There are no seals on inside valves/exhaust. Reinstall valves

12.Check for warpage, if in spec clean surfaces of block and head with razor blade

13. Install heads, torquing in sequence below

To be continued...

1GEN Brumby/Brat - Parts List

List of part numbers for the first gen Brat/Brumby

Body

Brakes

Front brake rotors
RDA Brakes - RDA342
DBA Brakes - DBA342


Pads
DB112

Clutch & Gearbox

Clutch kit
EA71 - Exedy FJK-6006

Electrical and Ignition

Spark plug
NGK BP6ES
KLG FE65P

Points conversion

Hitachi 4cyl conversion kit. Suits other Japanese cars of era



Points
Part Numbers:
Bosch S219VU

Engine

Water Pump
Note the angle of the small hose fitting determines which pump to use.
WP820

OR

WP849(1978 ea71)

VRS gasket kit
Permaseal DC640

Suspension

Ball Joint
MOOG BJ-308

Ultraking BJ-308
Roadsafe CBJ-306

Tie rod end

TE815R

1GEN Brumby/Brat - Wiring diagrams

This was closest I could find to 1978 Subaru Brumby Aus-delivered. Also applicable to 1978/79 Leone wagon

1GEN Brumby/Brat - Tune-up info

Following information is helpful as a quick guide for timing engine.

Timing:
Remove distributor vaccum hose and block leak with a screw etc.

Timing window can be seen on the Gearbox bellhousing/engine case. Set timing to 8deg btdc +-2

Valve clearance:
Remove rocker covers via two 12mm bolts at top of covers.

The cover may need some persuasion with a mallet to remove. A new cork gasket will most likely be needed as it will likely disintegrate.

There is a 12mm nut on the rocker which needs to be loosened for each valve. The square drive controls clearance and can be adjusted by hand.

Clearances are:
.25mm intake
.35mm exhaust

Outside valves are intake, inside two are exhaust

Carburettor Rebuild:

Cheapest place to source a kit in aus is online via rockauto.
Carburettor is a hitach dgh-306(same as Datsun 120y)

For in depth information on this carb see the datsun1200 wiki @ Datsun1200.com