Raggan

Almost finished the fuel pump/ sending unit. I was lucky enough to find a used one locally for a good price as one of my spring holders is broken. Just gotta tighten the bottom hose clamp, solder and heat shrink the wires and add a hose clamp to hold the pump in place.

The pump is a walbro 450 if anyone was wondering.


Hoping to get the fuel lines ran to the engine bay this weekend and hoping to install the motor Tuesday or Wednesday.

Raggan

Chase bays power steering line installed

bealljk

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Looking good Ragg!

Raggan

So after lots of swearing I could get the fuel assembly to go into the tank. I am so high on gas fumes.

I figured out why the last fuel tank hanger was broken, the tank was bent upwards which caused the spring mechanism to snap.

So I pounded the tank out with a 2x4 and a sledge hammer and now its straightened out and fits....but the damn gas fumes had me going crazy haha

Raggan

I have to run the fuel lines, install the new clutch line and a few more things tomorrow, then Monday or Tuesday (Weather dependant) I will be installing the motor/harness

Raggan

The fuel lines are in hardest part was getting them to fit around the fuel tank took a bit of prying with a pry bar.

I only ran the lines half way waiting for engine to be in to find the final position. The run up right next to the manifold / Down pipe which is concerning

bealljk

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Aeroquip fire sleeve

Raggan

Awesome I'll look into that

Raggan

Well I bit of a hick up, I was flustered today and didn't read the torque specs on the clutch pressure plate.....bolt snapped in the flywheel.

Damn I really gotta pay more attention, it's gonna cost me a few $ to get it extracted at the machine shop.

Also I am now wondering about the stock, 350z clutch fork doesn't seem to be locking into place on the pivot ball.

It seems to lift off the ball when i press on the clutch fork, maybe I should order the upgraded one and just wait a few weeks?

Raggan

Taking a break away from the car for a bit, Need to order the 2006 350z clutch fork and pivot ball.

Currently I have the 2003 fork/pivot ball, which is too weak for the ACT stage 5 clutch.

Flywheel is ready to be picked up at the machine shop.

I am just waiting till payday to order a clutch fork/pivot ball, funds are tight atm, because of the turbo payments.

I gotta slow down I was rushing things too much. It's not like I can drive it, when it's done as it wont be driven in the winter anyways.

bealljk

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You'll get there

Do you have a clutch alignment tool?

Raggan

Thanks man! I'm trying to get it finished before spring for drag race season!

Yes the collins kit supplied the clutch alignment tool.

bealljk

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will save a good amount of time and a better amount of frustration!

one step at a time and make progress each day / each week / each month ...

if nothing more, fail-forward

Raggan

Made some progress today

Picked up the flywheel at the machine shop

Ordered a 2006 clutch fork assembly from Nissan, should be here Tuesday

Starter, clutch/flywheel, intake, cam cover installed.

Raggan

Hoping I have enough clearance for the intake- near the strut tower here are some measurements if anyone can chime in

Raggan

So I got the clutch fork and pivot ball today, I didnt realize I needed a 2006 throw out bearing spring/clip.

So another delay, damn I'm getting s bit frustrated.
Just when you think you can bolt the trans to the block you realize you missed something....

Anyways delayed until Thursday.

Raggan

Alright so I just ordered the next round of parts nothing crazy fancy but stuff that's needed

x20 ARP 200-8683 M10 x 1.25 for exhaust Manifold/Turbo
Bosch 4.9 Wide band sensor for my AEM gauge
3 Big Toyota OEM oil filters
Idle air check valve and grommet replacement
Flex fuel mounting bracket
Oil pan inspection hole cover
1JZ/2JZ OEM thermostat
1JZ/2JZ Power steering pump feed pipe(outlet for reservoir)

Raggan

Made some awesome progress today, Engines in!!!

bealljk

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Raggan - please please please put solid mounts in … it will be soooo worth it. I had some fabricated but the Z1 six-shooter will be perfect and will give you more space in that area.

Raggan

Hey I appreciate the input but I've had solid motor mounts in the past and they are awful for a daily driven car. The dash viberates etc...