Forgotten 260z First Start in 16 Years!! Datsun Revival -- Part 2

Note: This was filmed August of 2017, so "a year from now" is almost over, subscribe to see the completed story! And yes, it will remain stock.
Today we work on tuning up the engine in our 1974 Datsun 260z 2+2. There's a lot more work left to be done, so SUBSCRIBE to see the rest of the story!!!
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[@DylanMcCoolVideo]

That paint looks brighter than my future.

[@shawnmcdonald3500]

Dylan McCool I need that interior

[@accalarentia4029]

Dylan McCool beautiful words Sir..

[@ricknelsonm]

Dylan McCool, LOL

[@hdrk59]

Mine as well .

[@nelsoncortez8729]

Anytime u want to sell it as is let me know

[@TeardropSidemarker]

The cons of your 260 mostly lie in the fact you have an L26 with the original emissions equipment, which heavily restricts the performance of the motor (also clutters up the engine bay). The 3-speed auto and the added weight of being a 2+2 doesn't add any performance spice either. Basically, the Z has a lot performance potential, you're just bogged down by 70s regulations and economy. As the owner of a 260z coupe myself, I can tell you that the 260z is the rarest of the S30 Zs (in the USA at least). But all rarity means is that it is the black sheep of the family, and often needs a mix of 240 and 280 parts as it is the one year in-between. So keep that in mind. I do love Zs so I'm biased in saying keep it all original. If you want something to build up, look at this car as a way of gaining funds to do so with another find. Z prices are beginning to climb, and as undesirable as 2+2s used to be, people are beginning to see how nice these cars are. So storing it away could be an investment for when Z hype gets more ludicrous than its getting now. Those are my 2 cents anyway. You've done fantastic work reviving her so far!

[@Thompsongs]

What does "S30" designate?

[@TeardropSidemarker]

The general chassis code for the Z series.

[@Thompsongs]

Gotcha. Thank you.

[@gregh7457]

what do you think "heavily restricts performance" of the L26? It only has a smog pump, egr and the charcoal cannister. Remove all an you will maybe get 3 hp more.

[@danyelenderle4144]

Don't forget the fact the 260z also split some design elements mid year can make it a crazy challenge finding parts. They early year models have the thin 240 style bumpers. Those are freaking impossible to find.

[@treys5993]

That car is such a good survivor it would be a crime in my opinion to swap engines or really modify it in any way, there are plenty of other 260s that would be much better candidates for modding, arn't many left that are that original and clean. Enjoy it, then sell it and buy something else!

[@subarulegacy4203]

Theres more clean ones ppl don relize the motor that comes n that car is junk from the start they dont last thats why they always get swaped

[@naps3386]

dylan messenget The L24/26/28 is junk and they don’t last??? Da hell you talking about son? You are a flat out liar, they are famous for their reliability.

[@datsoon9236]

@@subarulegacy4203 Sir, I think you need to change their sources, because those straight six's are bulletproof. They are famous for their reliability.

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

The Date in Z series was a poor man's E-Type, only thing was, the Zs were as reliable as your mother on a Friday night when you needed dosh for bevy & the girls (unlike an E-Type!) Fantastically strong engines and can be pumped to amazing figures, to lump a V8 in it would make it 'go faster' but in a straight line only, all the handling ballances would be lost at a stroke. Through a big cam in her, ported head and a trio of 40 dcoe Webbers on her and watch it thrash your muscle cars.

[@mikehawk5396]

Did you just make that up or what?! These old L motors are super reliable, why do you think so many are still in use? Still used to race, autocross and rally today! A truly radical piece of automotive engineering that had been put in Nissan/Datsun cars and trucks from the late 60’s into the 80’s. Where do you think Nissan/Datsun got their reputation for reliability??

[@CarswithNash]

Please don’t V8 swap this, you need to respect this car for what it was at the time & enjoy it as such. There is more to making a car fun then a powerful engine.

[@RCALivingStereo]

Matt's Garage I agree, once we change these cars they are lost. Only original once

[@AbominableJoshie]

I would agree if it weren't an automatic. It will never be the ultimate collector's 260z. If you restored the body and style, great. If you LS or 1JZ/2JZ swap it, you get a far more usable, reliable, and enjoyable car.

[@CarswithNash]

AbominableJoshie No, you are mistaken. Having the auto makes it 5 times rarer, just wait till you bump into that collector that loves Z’s but has physical problems & can’t drive a stick... trust me the market may be smaller for this car but likely the value is even higher for the right person.

[@Super73VW]

Add to the fact that it is also an Ugly 2+2... Maybe put in a VQ35HR...

[@battlin]

If i did engine swap i would keep it nissan and put vq35 in it

[@rwdplz1]

The car is too nice to V8 swap, rebuild the carbs and get the AC working, and sell to a collector for primo $$$.

[@enzoperruccio]

I'm glad to hear that you're keeping the car stock. It's just nice to have an original car with its original engine, no matter how bad/good it is.

[@onemat2000]

Fan noise is normal and great. Always loved the sound and thought it was from the engines. We called them jet engines. I bought a brand new '81 200 SX fast back which had the same sound.

[@bartscanland9415]

It just occurred to me that most of that fan noise is a result of all the room in the engine compartment. So much open space on the passenger side. Oil changes are a breeze.

[@herculesinwyoming]

My first car was a 81 200sx. Top speed of about 85 mph. Good little car though

[@zerofriends5592]

Yep, my buds 280..same. Lotsa fan noise. After hearing this one, and reading these comments, i know it's fact.

[@zerofriends5592]

mike roberts, Mine was a 79 B210 with 65 stock HP. I would've killed for a 200sx ! You musta been a rich kid

[@jkramer5]

This one is worth slowly restoring… Owning forever… And enjoying wrenching on and driving.totally jealous of this find. I had a 1983 280 ZX, the last year they carried the Datsun name. It was referred to as the disco Z because of all the digital dials and gauges. Totally regret selling it many years ago.

[@Tpec99p]

I have a ZX turbo! Totally love it and understand your regret..

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

Jon Kramer , yes . Keep it and create future income

[@sgtfroman]

The 1984 300zx had both Datsun and Nissan tags. Datsun was dropped on the 300zx in 1985. I had both a 300zx 2+2 and a coupe.

[@garethcurtis7545]

@@sgtfroman only in the US, they were actually a full fledge Nissan. It was a marketing tactic when Nissan entered the US to protect the brand if it wasn't received to well. All JDM and Zs that we have around here are all Nissan.

[@gunners4129]

"This car WILL RETURN" Never to be seen, or heard from again

[@jamminjr7856]

No swap. When that engine is running right that is one bad ass car. Fast and handles like a race car. All a V8 would so is destroy the handling and make it nose heavy

[@godbluffvdgg]

All the Z Datsuns are BEAST...One more thing...That fan noise is easy to fix, Datsun built in a special "fan noise modulator" It's that left hand knob on the stereo...Turn it right till the sound goes away...:)

[@atranfanatic]

lmao. Yeah exactly and I love that original fan noise.

[@killerchopsdempster27]

A pristine car like this is hard to find, you see too many gems with v8 swaps these days. All original cars have character, and are artifacts of another time. What a great car this is

[@wolfman4lph4]

No v8 swap, don't do it, if anything do either an SR20 or RB26 swap, or better yet, rebuild the stock engine, swap it to a five speed , and instal nicer suspension

[@TheStephenspann27]

Agreed, there will always be "better" motors to swap in, an engine swap in the 80's would have been an Iron 350, now it would be an LS, who know in the future. It's best to leave the stock engine, and 5 speed swap.

[@dylanhanson1090]

Couldn't agree more, with these cars just leave them stock

[@AbominableJoshie]

I don't know... if you're going to swap the trans and modify the car... if it isn't numbers matching... then so long as you don't butcher the body or chassis to get it in, swap the motor! I'd rather have a car I love to drive than one I'm preserving for someone else's enjoyment.

[@marioman971]

I mean if you're gonna swap at least try to keep it a straight 6. But hey if you're willing to work with it the L28 can hold up to some power still

[@marioman971]

Oh yeah this is an L26 sorry. Even still lol

[@gorgosanma]

So relieved to read you're not swapping the engine. Great find!

[@Thanos.m]

I also do believe it should be kept stock it's a super clean car and it's rare the more nowadays collectors hunt for original and unrestored so better keep it that way it'll keep up the value as well

[@jeefcake9269]

Please don't V8 swap it. Keep it like it is and restore it so all gauges work. The only mod I would like to see is a manual transmission

[@andrewhallett-patterson9778]

Look at the transmission. As it hasnt been used for years you will find a full fluid change, readjustment of the bands and regular driving will clean and reseat the clutchpacks. Look closely at the kickdown system. I cannot remember if it was actuated via cable, vacuum or solenoid. And the fan clutch is locked, thus needs replacement.

[@ag4allgood]

Just catching up to your old videos. Nice 260Z , surprised it doesn't have over heating issues as that was a big problem on these cars. Keep it stock get your $$$ out of it would be my plan. Fix the carbs go from there.

[@tiborklein5349]

If you service this car a fix the major issues, you could get $20K or more for it.This car is a veteran car lover's wet dream.

[@ultramindcontrolrealzz8367]

20 grand wtf are u smoking

[@firefox12702]

$20k is a stretch maybe $10k on the high end

[@brandonhewitt2386]

Wet dreams are messy....

[@Ispharel]

Keep it and keep it stock dude. In a few years that will be worth a small fortune

[@evie8143]

Indeed

[@jayinmi3706]

@@evie8143 They're already worth a lot. I looked for one before I started my current project, and I could onlf find 2, and they were both in horrible shape. Cheapest one was $1100 and needed floors and fenders.

[@maritimegoalie]

They already are! One in that shape is rare...

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

I realize that this video is 2 years old but that had must have been one of the best finds ever. That definitely would have been a keeper for me seems how they are pretty rare car now and it would have stayed all original that 6 cylinder that was put in those cars is just an amazing motor for what it was so much could be done to it such a Sleek body little car perfect little weekend driver anyway great video I love the content. That's actually when Datsun still built a quality vehicle.

[@gmac4749]

My old car did the same thing. It revved nice when parked but coughed and farted over half throttle when it was being driven. My fuel filter was old almost completely full of crap and after getting a new one my car runs perfect.

[@MarkSDavies01504]

I had a 240Z where cam for the fuel pump had loosened to the point where it would idle but had no power. The fuel pump cam (mechanical fuel pump) is bolted to the front end of the camshaft, and if the bolt loosens the fuel pressure will be too low to run properly.

[@calebbennett1730]

Bro, that thing is sick! Don’t get rid of it, keep it, build it, and make it rumble!

[@forresten]

I'd go for restoring it to what it used to be. No fuzz, no pimp. These vehicles will tell the tale when time comes. Get the engine nice and firm - see if you can do somethin' about the brakes, get it "road-worthy". It oozes power to live. Dam' that engine sounds like history

[@phemmeke]

Had one 1985 ish. Fun in the snow. Tons of power. The fan sounds like mine.

[@timburnette5914]

The Japanese import guys would love this car. I personally wouldn’t do much more to it but hold on to it until the market starts moving in the right direction. I think I a year or so you can make a nice profit on her

[@progressbeevehicleworks1505]

I love seeing cars revived like this and being enjoyed again after sitting in a barn for so long.

[@legit5918]

Please for the love of everything keep this thing stock! It's a clean original 260z! And the automatic only adds to the rarity of the thing! It's a classics collectors dream!

[@21299]

This video is fantastic and really hits home for me. I had a 1981 280ZX in 1992 that was one of the funnest sports cars I've ever owned and I've had a few. I put over Seven Thousand dollars in it in 1992 in suspension, clutch, injectors, you name it. I could get from Phoenix to San Siego on less than a half tank of gas. Straight Six. You got a nice little car there but wow, you should have seen these cars when they were brand new and fresh and hot! I feel like a dinosaur now watching you work on one, so now I may have to go find one!

[@team3383]

Good to find out you're keeping it stock. Look up a classic dealer and find out the real value of these old collector's japanese Jauguar E-type lookalikes. Over here in Europe in ropey condition with good bodywork they're worth over 30 grand !

[@Ron_A._Bolton]

Glad you are going to keep it stock, A 260Z is a rare thing, if you get it running well you can ca$h in big.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Videos keep getting better and better man! 260zs have a vacuum manifold stock somebody probably ditched it. Def getting there sounds strong so far. Def a score! Please please please don’t cut it up man! Get ahold of the JDM legends guys or something please! Cheers

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Also did you just watch Dazed and Confused lol

[@frugaldrew5187]

Glad I'm not the only one that apologizes for stealing parts from my other cars... Loved it cant wait for future updates!

[@joell439]

I love these kind of discussions. First and last...... It is YOUR car. Do what makes YOU happy. If you feel flipping it would make you happier with the cash in your pocket, there’s your answer. If you think adding a junkyard LS would make this an enjoyable project/challenge, more enjoyable than the cash in your pocket - there’s your answer. Don’t forget that all restomods come out nicer on the the other side by starting with the best base you can find. I figure all those people who want us to save something the way it was, should quit complaining, show their commitment and go save something. Meanwhile, I’m going to enjoy myself and be the envy of the other 80%. 😊. Best of luck in your decision. I will respect and HONOR whatever you decide. Joel.....

[@jeffryder7371]

That thing is practically brand new. Look for places online where people like old foreign cars & the first guy that sees it in person will FAINT at how clean & original it is.

[@nicostenfors5690]

Keep it stock

[@williammoore428]

Loud fans have always been common in those from whay I've heard. And I agree with the carbs. Even if it turns out to be ignition you have rebuilt carbs.

[@Mechknight73]

Having driven one of these, the fan noise is normal for one of these. It's just because of large blades, and plenty of them. I forget if they were hydrostatic clutch units or direct drive. If you must change the engine to something else, drop a Nissan RB30 in it. In Australia, they were a 3 litre, and one version had a turbo version. With a manual gearbox behind it in the Skyline, they were VERY fast. The Skyline had a "base" model called the Pintara, a 4 cylinder version. The manual transmissions are identical except for gear ratios. The gearboxes were also used in commercial Datsuns and Nissans. A friend had this setup in a VL Holden Commodore, with the Pintara's lower ratios. It was naturally aspirated, with only a chip and exhaust. No major mods, and when the traction gets down properly, it could pull a mid-12 quarter mile

[@coreyberry5283]

Get yourself a FSM (Factory Service Manual) These can be found/downloaded if you ask the right people in the various forums. FSMs are OP when fixing Datsuns. I got one for my 1982 280ZX and was like, "Oh hey, I recognize this diagram from the Haynes Manual I have!" LOL, the manuals you get at parts stores are made from the FSMs, but have no where near the info. In short, with the FSM, you could walk up to a "model kit" Z car, and take a pile of factory parts and build the car complete. They're that good. Seriously, invest a few mins and few bucks as needed and pick one up. P.S. -if you think working on this gem is rough, check out the wiring diagrams for the 1982 280ZX fuel injected Datsun XD Those will give you nightmares :D Good luck, and enjoy that beauty! Z car owners are some of the most helpful in the car 'fandom' and will bend over backwards to help new members learn about their cars.

[@son2soaringeagle]

Dude this car with about 2 or 3k invested, would be worth a decent chunk of cash even back in 2017 or whenever this was. Expecially now tho. This was a super rare find and one of the very few on this channel that was totally worth giving some extra love. This had to of been one of the last few abandoned Z cars, in seemingly rust free condition, anywhere in the world. I hope you didnt go for a quick flip on this one but something tells me thats exactly what happend lol ahhh man it kills me just to think about it

[@billnicholas1381]

Had a 77 280 z 5 speed two seater. Sold it with 80,000 miles. Miss it to today. The fan noise is normal for that car.

[@caseybeane2846]

For all things that are good keep it the way it is. Just service it up right, get the interior spiffy. Hell, if I had a 260, id keep it the rest of my life.

[@bmh67wa]

Restore it as-is. Even though it's an automatic us old farts need those these days and the value on it will just keep going up. Rebuild the carbs and have fun with it!

[@79Mmh]

No V8 for this car. Its too nice for that.

[@LarkspeedNL]

it's been 2 years since the release of this video and nearly 3 since it was filmed, what happened to this car?

[@signmeinz]

Hey, you would be crazy to modify this car. You would decrease the value of it. Fix it up as an original and sell it. If the car cannot run after you jump start it with a dead battery, then it is either your voltage regulator or alternator. Most likely because of its age, it is a voltage regulator. Secondly, if when you put a load(in drive) on the motor that would make me believe it is a few things. Vaccume advance is not working, carb(s) or maybe throttle kickdown. Best regards

[@danw1955]

Definitely need to go through the carbs completely. Mains are partially clogged, which is why it runs out of fuel when you get above 3 grand. As long as it's been sitting, it's a wonder they pass any fuel at all.😜 Oh and like others have mentioned, the alternator or regulator (or both) are bad. It would *definitely* be to your advantage to keep the 2.6 stock if you want to turn it over. The body looks straight as an arrow from what I can see, and that's amazing for a 45 year old car! A little TLC goes a long way on old Datsuns, so give her some lovin' and make a nice daily driver! Even though it's an automatic, the 2.6L is pretty froggy once you get it up on the pipe. ..and of course, the fan noise is normal. It's when you *can't* hear the fan, that you can start worrying! If I got a hold of this thing, it would be a keeper!😁👍👍

[@reh3ddoes]

It's been over a year, please revisit this beautiful car. And then auction it off to your subscribers. :)

[@darnelljohnson3771]

I just paid 500 for a 1983 chevy g20 red e kamp van conversion. Its been sitting since 2003. Paint is 1 to 10 at 5. Has the 305 😣 but i paid for Because the oil wasn't bad and it has clean antifreeze. Got it home and put gas down the carburetor fired right up. Lifter tap for 10 seconds and stoped. No smoke or nothing. What a gamble.

[@lincoln3x7]

Double check the body ground, get a fresh fan blade, have a look at the fuel screen coming out of the tank (if it has one), new cap, rotor and wires!

[@aleksiesko885]

happy to know that the car will stay stock

[@ogreunderbridge5204]

Sound of that fan is all normal in clutch fan engaged for that engine serie. I had the same engine in my 1979 Laurel/Cedric

[@hexdeexd]

Fix it and sell it. Then buy a "junkyard" project that has potential. Just my opinion good luck and hope you continue to upload. Favorite car channel since roadkill left youtube.

[@marcusgreymont7258]

Git Gud Gaming just download the motor trend app it’s 100 percent free

[@Guilla130]

Fan noise sounds normal, I've owned 3 280zx's and all the same. If your fan clutch is bad you will notice the car warming up and you will likely see a delay in revolutions of the fan when reving the engine.

[@friguy4444]

The revving issue could be related to the transmission. If the transmission is signaling the engine that its changing gear or is in a different gear etc it may be messing up the throttle response. Ignition is possibly linked to transmission too. Check and find out what modules make the transmission communicate to the engine and you may find a vacuum situation that isn't working right (It may run on vacuum to signal change gears or just a module is dead). But The only big swap I would even consider for this baby (If it were up to me) would be a auto to manual swap/ Then keep the auto in case someone wants the car with as many matching numbers as possible from factory you have it for them when or if you want to sell it. You could get some news wheels and wider tires to make her look sweet but keep the originals as they are your ticket to matching numbers sale. Keep on wrenching bro. Looking forward to seeing what happens. Good Job!!

[@stevemiller6766]

The fiats I used to work on had similar looking EGR devices. You might try blanking those off and see if it smooths out. Nice car man.

[@danmackintosh6325]

Junkyard Digs in June '18 "Note: This was filmed August of 2017, so "a year from now" is almost over, subscribe to see the completed story! And yes, it will remain stock. " Today is August 8th 2019 hence 2 years down the line from filming... What became of the Ratsun, did you sell it or still have it? Whatever the case, glad you decided it'd stay original. it was/is a rare survivor.

[@georgeponnay447]

I had a ‘72 240Z, I used to have to lean those carbs out to pass smog. Ran like junk. After the smog check I’d go home and reset them. Got good at doing it by ear.

[@randysan4]

Clutch Fan sounds awesome. Inside rumble sounds really good too!!

[@oneofthegreats9912]

It sure is clean....

[@Granite]

A little too clean.

[@bobbycox4056]

This 260z is beautiful, don't v8 swap it Enjoy it as it is. I would love to have it 😊

[@AlteredCarbons]

cleanest barn find i ever see.. normally they are rotted or damaged liked hell

[@BriannaBeastMode]

It's now 2020, and "a year from now" has come and gone a long time :(

[@maineguide6975]

No V8!!! My father owned the 240 with three carburetors. Emission requirements caused Datsun to increase the size of the engine to offer comparable performance to the 240. I remember the fan noise as a kid so that sounded normal to me, in fact, it sounds awesome! Bolt a five speed transmission into that puppy and try not to laugh like a hyena when you’re pushing it hard. The fastest I’ve ever been in a car was in my fathers Z... it was rock solid and way into the 120’s before I ran out of road.... Those cars are real collectors dreams. And they scream.... if it’s running right that is... do not mod that car! If I didn’t live in Maine, I’d buy it right now! Fix it and keep it!

[@DavidToyotaHead13]

Cant wait for "part 3" to come out!

[@kosokuco]

manual, sport suspension, Weber carbs and some nice wheels/aero is all you need

[@jeffreygoss5698]

I would keep it stock and fix it up! it's in great shape for the age!

[@rossnos]

Restore to original, 5 speed conversion and she'd be a gem

[@nicostenfors5690]

Rebuild the carb and check fuel pressure

[@aussiebloke609]

Btw, the dashpot in the carbs acts as a _damper_, not a "dampener." A dampener would be something that makes things slightly wet. Like an ex of mine. :-D

[@monstertrucker2004]

omg cant wait for part 3

[@0118bigdawg]

I want that car! I had a 78 280Z and loved it!

[@LonelyFinn]

"Oh yeah, a 260z! Nice!" *Sees its automatic* "actually, never mind"

[@kennylummus3183]

I think you should take it and sell it to a collector that would rebuild it to original shape

[@raymondmumford6255]

The Zs are just a fantastic car! As usual your videos are great, just love watching them and get all excited when I see you have put a new one out! Please keep the car original, sell it and make yourself a few bucks to play with. Wish I was in the US I would love to buy it off you! 😁 Bit to far in Australia! Lol. Keep up the good work👍👍👍👍👍 PS: You look good in it!

[@punkguy350]

Solenoid kick down failure brother. That's why it jumps out of gear. Change that and service the transmission too. Could be a blockage in the galleries too in gearbox. Keep it original. Don't put a v8 in it. Let someone like a collector restore it. Or if you do change it. Check out mighty car mods 240Z they got from japan. And done a RB26 (GTR MOTOR) conversion

[@punkguy350]

Check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZTNdGNmf515l68

[@ssharpeyes]

Nice car buddy .. all rust free its amazing .. bro you did the awesome work .. thumbs-up ..

[@Jeremy-yr8yg]

I should be cruising that jamming hair band cassettes!

[@robjohnson3909]

The car is a true suviver and rare find. It would truly be a shame to destroy a beautiful legendary z-car. Leave it stock and fix the issues the car has

[@johnwarr7552]

The fan clutch is siezed....and it is a slush box. Needs a manual trans. We had one back in the 80s & it was a great driver.

[@cabcabs]

I just seen this video for the first time. I had the same problem. What corrected it was changing the trans fluid AND filter.

[@davekauffman8727]

A good friend told me to check the brushes in an alternator, the brushes are the usual culprit.

[@Wildstar40]

You know if your alternator is not working and you are just running on battery the ignition system will use more electrical power as the rpm's rise. Eventually the battery will die so to check is the alternator is working you start the engine and disconnect one of the battery terminals, it does not matter which one, and if the engine dies the alternator is toast, if it keeps running the alternator is good. Also remember you can have 12 volts running on a battery and one may think it is still good but if the amps are too low you won't get good power through the system and it will tax the alternator to death as the charging system is a balance between battery and alternator. I hope this helps.

[@GrimReaper4383]

The year is up. When can we expect new vids on this great 260z?

[@hippydippy]

No kidding. I got a feeling he sold it.

[@jonsworld5307]

why past a year now

[@dposer10]

The idle screw is on the rail that moves both carbs what you turned was either the mixture screw or the synchronization screw which is why its lopey.

[@TylersNeighborhoodGarage]

That was back when you could Identify a vehicle by the way it sounded.

[@nicostenfors5690]

Tyler's Neighborhood Garage Yeah no modern car has it's own sound all sound the same

[@DarrrinJeffers]

2003 bmw

[@ericmcginnis9413]

What an awesome find! Wow so cool!!! I'm traditionally a muscle car guy but dam she's clean and sweet!!!

[@kingmarz3635]

That noisy fanbelt reminds me of my old Datsan 260C.

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

Golf Tee's also work wonders for plugging vacuum lines.

[@dogmatix2008]

If this were mine, I would ditch the auto gearbox and replace it with an original but rebuilt Datsun 5 speed manual, then put in a mild camshaft, replace the twin SU carbies with Triple Webbers or Delorto, and also fit a set of tuned extractors and take the rest of the exhaust system up to 2½inch diameter. Also fit Electronic ignition if not already fitted. Tune it for 98 octane fuel, this then should sound nice and run very well. I have done the same with the same vintage Holden 6 cylinder engines (that's an Aussie GM make) and got very good results.

[@InvincibleExtremes]

I propose a datsun Z Collab in the fall before you sell it!

[@MegaDirtyberty]

Hey it's the Dotsun 240zee. Good work.

[@classicdude-mike8174]

what it needs is a manual trans not a v8... it's a sports car not a dragster .. the problem with the American ethic is everything is solved by a v8 swap... MCM just did a Z check it out

[@johnterpack3940]

Plenty of sports cars have V-8s. Some even have V-12s. The problem with the non-American ethic is that everything is solved with a hair dryer.

[@krisfrazer1581]

My friend has a newer Nissan pathfinder and the engine fan is deafening loud when your near the open hood. So not surprised that your fan is loud also, I think it's a Nissan trait.

[@gutsngorrrr]

It must be restored, as it such a good example.

[@jpgochoco]

my old nissan pickup had a noisy fan as well but as it warmed up and at high rpm, the viscous coupler finally gives in and releases the fan..

[@darcybowyer5743]

As much as a manual swap (and ditching the emissions equipment) would make it so much better but by far it’s best left in its stock form. That being said it’s your car and modify it to your own desires!

[@mick00000000002]

Beatifull car hard timing. But running. A beatifull car. Take care guys

[@timbertherian99]

I'd love to have this car! I think it might be my dream car.

[@gosportjamie]

I don't think the running issue is carb-related as it revs to cleanly when it isn't under load. I think it's an ignition issue, possibly with the electronic conversion as the spark seems to be breaking down with the engine under load...

[@JunkyardDigs]

Valid point 🤔

[@edcain3676]

Could be Electronic Module,Especially If U Have A Erratic Tach.

[@brianjacobsen5762]

Check video again dude has timing gun laying on coil see spark jumping if moved it run right

[@dmcnamara9859]

gosportjamie: The way it lopes and low vacuum means it needs a valve job.....very common on the 4Pot 510s back then to. That engine should be able to idle at 500 rpm quite smoothly with normal wear-ring and valves sealing on the seats correctly.

[@Mercmad]

Add to that, it's been sitting for nearly two decades and brake boosters WILL leak after sitting for so long, he said the brakes went out,whether he lost pedal or not he didn't say. As for cutting out , I myself suspect a bad ignition. The carbs are so simple that if the car runs, they are ok. there's only two main parts, the butter fly and the dashpot piston that move. In cases like that i use the black dyno. I hook a timing light up, tape it to the wipers,go for a drive and see what it does at various speeds. If it stops flashing at,say, 3000 then the ignition is breaking down.