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Actually found a factory S38 manual today. Not exact as mine is a S37 but better than nothing. Need some help figuring out the oil injection system and hopefully the S38 manual will help there. There were no lines running from the pump and what I think are the injection points are capped off. I pulled the pump off the get a closer look and some PO cut the drive end off. Looks like I need to find a oil pump. If anyone knows the hose routing or if I can use a different/more easily obtainable pump I’m all ears.

That would be helpful!

Got some battery cables made up, wired in a new ignition switch and popped in a new battery. Found out the starter is no good so sending it off to be refurbished. Also drained and dropped the tank. Was expecting it to be rusty but was actually pretty clean. There was some rust but nowhere near what I was expecting. Gonna flush it with some diluted acid and reinstall it. While I’m there, I’m going to replace the original hard plastic fuel line with some steel tubing from the tank to the carb.

On 06/05/2022 at 00:56, azzurro said:

Love this. 

More pics

and datsuns too pls thx

Just posted to other projects

On 19/05/2022 at 14:56, h4nd said:

I do like how you're listing the part numbers etc for folks / google to find. Good stuff!

 

Also, there's an active group here, with a guy who sources sells S38 parts, get yourself an invite

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1842192666046554/

Trying to do my part. I’m just lucky (am I really?) I’ve been working on cars since I was 15 (now over 50) and have seen a lot of different vehicles that may have parts that will either interchange or can be easily modded to work with a little research. It’s kind of fun searching but nothing wrong with instant gratification LOL. I’ve been working on putting together a wiring diagram for this as I untangle all the hacked wiring (I understand parts aren’t available but when you use universal parts you can still wire them in a professional manner). Sure would be nice to be able to source one. I’m going to check that group out!

As I dig into this I will try and keep this post updated with information on parts as I come across them.

*Front wheel bearings: Inner NSK 320/22.  Outer Timken A4059

*Front spindle castle nut: 12mm x 1.5

*Front/rear brake shoes: 170mm x 30mm. I couldn’t find anything available this small so sent them out to be relined. If they were 180mm there were some possibilities.

*Wheel studs: 10mm x 1.25 x 30mm

*Wheel bolts (bolting wheel halves): 8mm x 1.25 x 16mm

*Tires: 145r10. Using Falken SN807

*Tubes: Got tubes for Subaru 360 with 90 degree stems.

*Front wheel cylinders: 7/8”. Using MGB/GT cylinders with minor mods to the backing plate. These use a clip rather than nuts to mount. Raybestos WC37354. Still working on how I want to convert to the 3/8-24 thread on these. Decided to use 45* banjo adapters. Needed to shorten the bolts I got due to bottoming out before tight.

*Rear wheel cylinders: 5/8”. Using early 70’s Subaru cylinders. Direct bolt on. EIS EW100920.

*Brake master cylinder: 11/16”. Used rubber bits from Datsun B110 brake master kit. Have not verified it works yet.

*Clutch master cylinder: 5/8”. Used rubber bits from Datsun 520 clutch master kit. Have not verified it works yet.

*Clutch slave: 3/4”. Used rubber bit from Datsun 520 master kit. Have not verified it works yet.

*Brake/clutch pedal pads: used pads for Datsun Z

*Brake line threads: 10mm x 1.0

*Converting rubber hydraulic hoses to -3 braided SS

     Front 18”

     Rear 16”

     Clutch 9”

*Steering coupler: used VW type 1. (Not direct fit)

For discussion towards getting this beast of a machine on the road. I could especially use any information or links to information anyone knows of. I’m pretty resourceful in interchanging stuff but having at least original specifications helps a lot in most cases.