1972 Datsun 260C (H230)
Mar 14, 2013 8:52:12 GMT
Post by Snoozin on Mar 14, 2013 8:52:12 GMT
Couple of rolling shots from a mate.... summertime! It's been abnormally hot and dry this summer and I have been out whenever I can.
Cedric Rolling by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
IMG_0093 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
You may have been aware, I haven't posted any engine bay shots of this steed as yet... even though I've put some serious hours into cleaning it, as when I took possession of the car it pretty much had the entire road surface of Southland coating the under bonnet area. Well, it's always had a niggly oil leak from between the head and block, which has become worse as I've put more and more km on it (I've done almost 8000km in this thing during my ownership which I think isn't too bad for a weekender!).
On Friday evening, with the help of two certified Datsun fiends, Shannon (shandawg) and Craig (vegie) we embarked upon the mission to remove the head and rectify this problem. As the valve stem seals are also a bit worse for wear, I figured a complete top end recondition was in order. Here's a pic of the engine sans rocker cover, air cleaner and various other things so this post has visual impact:
IMG_3506 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
Some problems were encountered. Not least of which, was the head bolts being secured with some kind of loctitey/shellac spec goo. All bar one came out intact (although not without a fight) but the last one snapped, thankfully leaving almost an inch proud of the block. Fingers crossed I can chase the threads and clean them up appropriately to accept the ARP head studs I have just ordered... (more money... sigh).
The head has been dropped off to the lads at Taylor Automotive for the work, they come well recommended and also provided me with a written quote prior to undertaking any work.
Otherwise, plans include a thorough clean of the radiator, new timing gears, chain, guides and crank seal, new waterpump, some judicious cleaning and polishing of various engine bay parts to dress things up a bit.
Deadline is Leadfoot Festival in 2 weeks - this could prove problematic.
Todays update:
Ok guys I'm trying to fix this alright.
Anyway, with the deadline looming, I still haven't had a finished head yet (turns out it needs new valve seats also....) and neither have the new head studs arrived.
But I have made some things a bit nicer to look at. Inlet manifold has been blasted, and coated with some good ol' VHT silver. Carb has had a minor strip and clean, and plated a few things as seen by the splash guard thing that sits beneath the carb.
IMG_4738 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
IMG_4739 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
IMG_4741 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
I've acquired a new timing set, which looks like this... there was a waterpump in the box as well, but that looks boring to be honest.
IMG_4744 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
And I also bought these off kicker a while ago, they can be a new restoration project in the works I think. 14x7 front and 14x8 rear. All going to plan I'll run a smaller tyre than I currently have on these.
IMG_4756 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
Thanks for looking
Cedric Rolling by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
IMG_0093 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
You may have been aware, I haven't posted any engine bay shots of this steed as yet... even though I've put some serious hours into cleaning it, as when I took possession of the car it pretty much had the entire road surface of Southland coating the under bonnet area. Well, it's always had a niggly oil leak from between the head and block, which has become worse as I've put more and more km on it (I've done almost 8000km in this thing during my ownership which I think isn't too bad for a weekender!).
On Friday evening, with the help of two certified Datsun fiends, Shannon (shandawg) and Craig (vegie) we embarked upon the mission to remove the head and rectify this problem. As the valve stem seals are also a bit worse for wear, I figured a complete top end recondition was in order. Here's a pic of the engine sans rocker cover, air cleaner and various other things so this post has visual impact:
IMG_3506 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
Some problems were encountered. Not least of which, was the head bolts being secured with some kind of loctitey/shellac spec goo. All bar one came out intact (although not without a fight) but the last one snapped, thankfully leaving almost an inch proud of the block. Fingers crossed I can chase the threads and clean them up appropriately to accept the ARP head studs I have just ordered... (more money... sigh).
The head has been dropped off to the lads at Taylor Automotive for the work, they come well recommended and also provided me with a written quote prior to undertaking any work.
Otherwise, plans include a thorough clean of the radiator, new timing gears, chain, guides and crank seal, new waterpump, some judicious cleaning and polishing of various engine bay parts to dress things up a bit.
Deadline is Leadfoot Festival in 2 weeks - this could prove problematic.
Todays update:
Ok guys I'm trying to fix this alright.
Anyway, with the deadline looming, I still haven't had a finished head yet (turns out it needs new valve seats also....) and neither have the new head studs arrived.
But I have made some things a bit nicer to look at. Inlet manifold has been blasted, and coated with some good ol' VHT silver. Carb has had a minor strip and clean, and plated a few things as seen by the splash guard thing that sits beneath the carb.
IMG_4738 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
IMG_4739 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
IMG_4741 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
I've acquired a new timing set, which looks like this... there was a waterpump in the box as well, but that looks boring to be honest.
IMG_4744 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
And I also bought these off kicker a while ago, they can be a new restoration project in the works I think. 14x7 front and 14x8 rear. All going to plan I'll run a smaller tyre than I currently have on these.
IMG_4756 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
Thanks for looking
