My old Mazda 323 had the same "U shaped joint held by a bolt" connecting the shifter to the linkage rod.So.
Strap in, 'cuz this gets retarded.
I took the valve covers off the Nissan last weekend, because I wanted to see if, when I rebuilt the motor 12 years ago, I used OEM washers on the ARP head studs (as I should have), or the ARP washers (which are too small and eventually make the lands for the washers unusable by digging into the aluminum). When I was looking, I unbolted the heads.
That lifted them slightly.
So, the oil and coolant mixed.
Also not a huge deal, I swapped the fluids today.
But, my oil recycling jug was full.
Like really f'n full.
So, I decided to take it to Autozone.
After I swapped the coolant and oil in the Z, I threw the oil in the back and made it there to Autozone just fine (it's maybe 3 miles).
But then, on the way back home, the bolt holding the shifter to the shift linkage fell. the. fuck. out.
It's the one labelled "08010-8552A":
View attachment 11851
It's a single point of failure in the shift linkage. It can't be too tight, or the fuckin' thing won't move. I had used Loctite red threadlocker in there, but I guess that was not enough.
So, holding the flopping shifter like a boomer holding his flaccid penis, I had a little weep.
Then realized that I was actually still in second gear.
So, I limped it hope at 6000RPM, and only had to get it going again from a slippy-slippy stop twice.
It's not as bad as when my 240Z seized in 4th gear, but it was up there.
I found all the hardware except the nut sitting on top of the heat shield over the driveshaft. I put it back together with a nyloc nut and more red threadlocker.
So.
Strap in, 'cuz this gets retarded.
I took the valve covers off the Nissan last weekend, because I wanted to see if, when I rebuilt the motor 12 years ago, I used OEM washers on the ARP head studs (as I should have), or the ARP washers (which are too small and eventually make the lands for the washers unusable by digging into the aluminum). When I was looking, I unbolted the heads.
That lifted them slightly.
So, the oil and coolant mixed.
Also not a huge deal, I swapped the fluids today.
But, my oil recycling jug was full.
Like really f'n full.
So, I decided to take it to Autozone.
After I swapped the coolant and oil in the Z, I threw the oil in the back and made it there to Autozone just fine (it's maybe 3 miles).
But then, on the way back home, the bolt holding the shifter to the shift linkage fell. the. fuck. out.
It's the one labelled "08010-8552A":
View attachment 11851
It's a single point of failure in the shift linkage. It can't be too tight, or the fuckin' thing won't move. I had used Loctite red threadlocker in there, but I guess that was not enough.
So, holding the flopping shifter like a boomer holding his flaccid penis, I had a little weep.
Then realized that I was actually still in second gear.
So, I limped it hope at 6000RPM, and only had to get it going again from a slippy-slippy stop twice.
It's not as bad as when my 240Z seized in 4th gear, but it was up there.
I found all the hardware except the nut sitting on top of the heat shield over the driveshaft. I put it back together with a nyloc nut and more red threadlocker.
Yeah, these are known to eat bushings too. That's why I have bronze ones on there instead of the factory plastic (actually, the bushings are 3-piece from the factory - two plastic end pieces and a steel sleeve). Improved shift quality quite a bit.My old Mazda 323 had the same "U shaped joint held by a bolt" connecting the shifter to the linkage rod.
I know this because the car ate the bushings constantly and the gearshift would get sloppy and I'd have to replace them every couple years. And yeah, nut too loose = floppy shifter, nut too tight = stiff shifter. At least it had a nylock nut from the factory.
It may be that my purpose in life is only to serve as a warning to others.#JehannumGRADE
Yeah, these are known to eat bushings too. That's why I have bronze ones on there instead of the factory plastic (actually, the bushings are 3-piece from the factory - two plastic end pieces and a steel sleeve). Improved shift quality quite a bit.
It may be that my purpose in life is only to serve as a warning to others.
Kit car?You've certainly made me think twice about buying a project or kit car.
Kit car?
DO IT. Go buy an old Fiero and a fake Ferrari kit for it.
I know someone with a Lister Bell Stratos kit. This dude:I was considering a Lancia Stratos.
And then do it up with a crate EV motor and battery package from a Nissan Leaf.
I know someone with a Lister Bell Stratos kit. This dude:
I'll warn, dude spent >$50K on this thing, and a hell of a lot of hours.
I'll find out. I haven't worked with him in years but hopefully he'll respond to my e-mailHow much of that was getting it shipped and imported to Canada?
I'll find out. I haven't worked with him in years but hopefully he'll respond to my e-mail
I found a 1968 Datsun Roadster for $500, and I'm buying it. Gonna fix it up with the kids.
Heard back.Danke.
The head mech engineer at my old job has one of those things. Love it.I found a 1968 Datsun Roadster for $500, and I'm buying it. Gonna fix it up with the kids.