Cheers mate, I'm actually not 100% sure what kind it is, does the job though.

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1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe
1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe Project
1979 Datsun Stanza GX
1982 Datsun Stanza GX
1966 Nissan Cedric Custom Six
1972 Volkswagen Beetle
1974 Toyota Landcruiser Stallion (SWB)
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For a while the clutch has been slipping at high RPM and when any slight pressure is applied to the clutch (for example resting your foot on it about to change gears)
Anyway so first i went hunting for a new clutch and it turns out we had a NOS (new old stock) one out the back of our autoparts store! Perfect.



I was advised by Craig (Tokyo-2u) that i should change the spigot bearing while the gearbox was out and the clutch was out, so i went ahead and ordered a new spigot bearing (exedy PB-22) and a clutch alignment tool (exedy DCT-01)



This was my first time replacing a clutch or removing a gearbox for that matter, so i had a read of the manual and got some more advice from people and then decided to have a go.
I jacked the car up on stands and started undoing bolts, after removing the 4 gearbox bolts, 2 starter bolts and the crossmember bolts, i pulled out the gearbox and rolled it out of the way with the jack i had it sitting on. first of all i changed the throwout bearing then decided i would remove the spigot bush... after about an hour of trying the "pack full of grease and use pressure to pop it out" method i reverted to the old screwdriver and hammer trick... had it out in on a couple of minutes!
Anyway heres a picture of the old clutch.



Was a bit rusty and some of the pins on the clutch housing were slightly bent, the friction plate was pretty warn down too, i would almost say that its the original clutch!

After torquing up the clutch housing.



Everything went back together with no worries and i took it for a drive, problems solved! less gearbox noise (new oil) and the clutch is very nice now, i can actually spin the wheels now haha rally pics coming soon Imago

Heres a couple of pics.

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1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe
1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe Project
1979 Datsun Stanza GX
1982 Datsun Stanza GX
1966 Nissan Cedric Custom Six
1972 Volkswagen Beetle
1974 Toyota Landcruiser Stallion (SWB)
EziAutoParts

Nice,one. I was in the sameboat last year. Its not that hard just a pita.

Car looks good.

Cheers mate
Yeah definately not the funnest thing when you dont have a hoist haha

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1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe
1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe Project
1979 Datsun Stanza GX
1982 Datsun Stanza GX
1966 Nissan Cedric Custom Six
1972 Volkswagen Beetle
1974 Toyota Landcruiser Stallion (SWB)
EziAutoParts

Reverse lamp not working I must have not hooked it back up properly will sort that out tomorrow

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1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe
1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe Project
1979 Datsun Stanza GX
1982 Datsun Stanza GX
1966 Nissan Cedric Custom Six
1972 Volkswagen Beetle
1974 Toyota Landcruiser Stallion (SWB)
EziAutoParts

They are overrated anyway.

Not when its your daily driver!

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1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe
1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe Project
1979 Datsun Stanza GX
1982 Datsun Stanza GX
1966 Nissan Cedric Custom Six
1972 Volkswagen Beetle
1974 Toyota Landcruiser Stallion (SWB)
EziAutoParts

Car has been playing up, the tacho is bouncing around and the engine is missing a bit, apparently its the reluctor coil in the dizzy so ill swap it over with another dizzy and see what happens.

Got some new wheels today!

Fronts are SSR Starsharks 14"x7"
Rears are SSR Supersharks 14"x7"



Eventually i will give them a cleanup and possibly paint them light blue or gold.

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1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe
1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe Project
1979 Datsun Stanza GX
1982 Datsun Stanza GX
1966 Nissan Cedric Custom Six
1972 Volkswagen Beetle
1974 Toyota Landcruiser Stallion (SWB)
EziAutoParts

Nice, with red go charcoal or similar. Blue or gold .....mmmmmm

Yeah ill put them on tomorrow and do a photoshop to decide how much lower it needs to go and what colour looks best.

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1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe
1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe Project
1979 Datsun Stanza GX
1982 Datsun Stanza GX
1966 Nissan Cedric Custom Six
1972 Volkswagen Beetle
1974 Toyota Landcruiser Stallion (SWB)
EziAutoParts

let me know how your going to lower the rear. I need dump mine another inch or more.

Alright so updates...
the reverse lamp wires has come off the actual unit so i soldered them back on and its working fine now
Fixed the jumping tacho etc by putting a new dizzy in, i think the reluctor coil in the old one was faulty.

Have started doing more work on the twin weber dual fuel project, jets and chokes are sorted theres not much left before i bolt them on.

New wheels are on:



They look better in person, ill be painting them eventually and lowering the car a bit.

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1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe
1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe Project
1979 Datsun Stanza GX
1982 Datsun Stanza GX
1966 Nissan Cedric Custom Six
1972 Volkswagen Beetle
1974 Toyota Landcruiser Stallion (SWB)
EziAutoParts

So the stanza has retired to the shed for a bit while i install the twin webers.





So i had two manifolds (lynx and datrally) and as im only using 40mm webers i thought it would be a better idea to use the smaller manifold..
But i wouldnt be able to keep the original linkage.



Whereas the datrally manifold made it easier to use this linkage.



Eventually i will put on a redline manifold which is basically the same as the lynx one but the mounting points are on the opposite side.

I replaced the brake booster line, fuel lines and bypassed the coolant line that used to connect to the carb.
The carbs are now mounted to the engine minus the air filter.
I think to fit the air cleaner i will need to relocate the current electrical box that controls the gas stuff.

Im going to get it running nicely on petrol first and then i will play around with the gas later on.




Here is where im at now:



I started the engine and it ran, but it was very rough. I need to sort out the idle mixture screws and make sure that the carbs are in sync.
I purchased a synchrometer so this shouldnt be too hard.

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1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe
1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe Project
1979 Datsun Stanza GX
1982 Datsun Stanza GX
1966 Nissan Cedric Custom Six
1972 Volkswagen Beetle
1974 Toyota Landcruiser Stallion (SWB)
EziAutoParts

I like the keyring spring return around the breather. I used the clamp I used on the breather hose. Same spot.
Syncromter will work well. I picked up an electronic one. Will need it with quad carbs too lol.
I may have another option for rear shocks. Will let you know but depends how low you want to go.
Stock is 525mm full travel. So you may want undrr 500mm

i thought it was pretty smart too haha.
mines not an electric one its same as this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Carburettor- ... 3f269b804f.

Sounds good mate, ill probably get my springs reset eventually, not in a real hurry though.

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1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe
1979 Datsun Stanza Coupe Project
1979 Datsun Stanza GX
1982 Datsun Stanza GX
1966 Nissan Cedric Custom Six
1972 Volkswagen Beetle
1974 Toyota Landcruiser Stallion (SWB)
EziAutoParts