311s Parts Interchangeability
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The following parts interchange with in some cases minor modifications:
Body
- Cowl drain hose-cut the end that connects to the cowl about 1". PN GOO M61720 and Kragen/PartsAmerica has it for 11.99. (Low Windshield) *Early Z door handles fit the high windshield roadster with minor modifications. (High Windshield All)
- MG rear deck clips-Moss No. is 470-747.
- MG rear deck clips-Victoria British No. is 0-184 and it's $4.95. Spacer for same is 12-4807 $1.95.
- MG Parts---Wiper Pivot Nuts--311-065 Chrome ----Around 3.00 ea. Rubber gskt / Seal 282-820 Around 2.75 ea. Moss Motors 800-235-6954 (I know for a fact these fit a 67.5 as I used them on mine.)
- Bosch Windshield Wiper Blades WBA 709. Fit all 1968, 1969 and 1970 Datsun 2000 Roadster and 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1965 Fiat 1200 and 1500 Spider models. Also fit 1967, 1968 and 1969 Lancia Fulvia 2C.
- Door lock knobs-these fit on a 67.5 with the following modifications. Cut about 1/4" off. Redrill to fit the threaded rod. I am sure they can be made to fit other years as well-HELP section of any parts store part number 75409. Application Ford/Mercury/Tauraus/Sable 1995-89
Brakes
- Dual 510 master cylinder but you must use Weather Head PN 1443 adapter that has 10 mm X 1.0 male threads on one end and SAE 3/16-24 female threads on the other end. You can read about it and see some pictures here(high windshield for sure)
- Front brake pads-Aston, Ferrari, Jag 59-61; XK150, MK11 59-67; MGA twin-cam 59-60.(All)
- Early 510 1968-1973 rear brake shoes fit on the roadsters. (All)
- Rear brake shoes from 1970-76 240Z-280Z--Raybestos Part #411.(This one is questionable as some have had problems getting the right shoes.) (All)
- NAPA, brake shoes part # TS-359-A (Tru-Stop Remanufactured) (All)
- NAPA, rear wheel cylinder rebuild kit part # UP1065 - this is for the 3/4" wheel cylinders if yours are not in bad shape and basically only need new rubber parts.
- 240Z Rear Drums-later style with aluminum drums. Early fitment requires cutting backing plate.
- 1975 Volvo girling calipers-minor modifications required(All)
- Rubber brake lines L520 or L521 pickups ranging from 1966 -1972. (BECK/ARNLEY 073-1188) (BENDIX 77002 - Confirmed by installation These hoses are about one inch shorter than Nissan OEM hoses. There does not seem to be a problem with flex range.) (RAYBESTOS BH36737) (AUTO SPECIALTY HB51100)
Heating '& Cooling
- Stant radiator cap part nummber 11228. Solid cap-no relief button.
- Part number for a Duralast 180 degree thermostat is #15858. It is suppose to fit the 2000, 1600, 240z, and 510.
- A1 CARDONE 57-1416, 41.99, http://catservices.wrencheadpro.com/SmartPages/partinfo/A1C/571416.jpg A-1 Cardone Reman Water Pump(definitely fits 1969 2 liter)
- Temp sending units that will work, AutoZone: Wells TU62 $8.99, Advance Auto parts: Gp Sorensen 385003 $9.29, Beck/Arnley 2010247 $11.28 NAPA: MPETS6010SB $9.99, ECHTS6010 $15.49. These do not have the screw type wire connector they have a round male connector, they also don't come with the retaining nut so you'll need to use your old one.
- Coolant hose to underdash heater control valve (the short hose with the sharp bend) - Nissan part # 27183-P6500 trim to fit.
- L-series, 240Z to '78 gooseneck water outlet-aluminum head-2 bolt only! Nissan Part # 11060-U0100 $11.00 (approx.) Local dealer should be able to order.
- Upper radiator hose-- Part # (D) 70806 CS (UPC 3824470806), Advance Auto Parts. This hose is too long but all you have to do is line it up and cut off the excess. Couple of seconds on the band saw.
- Radiator drain cock--Drain Cock-HELP! Part #61114, Advance Auto Parts. (UPC 3749561114) any part store should be able to look it up with that number. This is the same section that sells extra door handles ect..
- Heater control cable-again HELP came through(I need to get the part number as I lost it)Look for what they call a utility cable-looks like a silver choke or trottle cable around $5.99. Pull the cable out of the sleeve. Cut to desired length and bend if needed. Slide new cable right into the old sleeve with little effort. Could be used for all of heater cable replacement. Works like new!!
- On my 69 2000, Gates 20783 lower hose fits perfectly with drivers side alternator, exact match of every bend to stock except no cloth braid.{69 2 liter}
- Upper radiator hose is Gates 21171, fits fine{69 2 liter}
Drive Train
- U-joints, Napco 1052/1-0027 available at Advance auto for $9, NAPA part# UD RL 1460 $8, Precision part #391 $19
Electrical
- Voltage Regulator STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS VR-121 24.61 (listed under 67 1600)
- Voltage Regulator KEM KVR505 8.48 http://catservices.wrencheadpro.com/SmartPages/partinfo/KEM/kvr505.jpg (listed under 67 1600)
- Voltage regulator from AUTOZONE, Manufaturer WELLS, part # VR728. (69-70 for sure)
- Brake light switch (underdash, on brake pedal) -any year 240Z, or any year 280ZX with simple wiring mods (High Windshield All)
- Temperature sending unit for a 1970 Datsun pickup. One piece rather than two piece original. (R16)
- Early Z car front(orange) and rear(red) side lights will fit the '70 roadsters. (1970 All)
- Horn relay that fits ,'70-'73 Datsun 240Z's '& '65-'74 Datsun 520,521 '& 620 model pickups fits ALL '65-'70 Datsun Roadsters
- Reverse lamp switch that fits '65-'75 Datsun 520,521 '& 620 model pickups will fit Datsun Roadsters with the "1600" engine built FROM Oct '67 '& LATER!!--.
- An alternator from the 1980's Ford courier will fit 68 and up roadsters. It plugs right into the wiring, pulley, mounts and all line up. It is also a 35 amp instead of 25. (68-70-All)
- More alternator choices that will bolt up with stock plugs. Click here! to read about it.(Early and Late Model Cars)
- J. C Whitney horizontal mount windshield washer reseviour-(low windshield)
Engine
- Fuel pump--Airtex 1065 for the 1600 and Airtex 1094 for the 2000 however they are the same pump. Around $45.00 (1600 for sure)
- Oil pan gasket-Victor Part number is os20052 (1600-All)
- Valve cover gasket-Victor Part number vs30017 (1600-All)
- Fuel pump block-of plate. Mr. Gasket part number 1516-All
- A1 CARDONE REMAN DISTRIBUTOR 31-608 81.99 http://catservices.wrencheadpro.com/SmartPages/partinfo/A1C/31608.jpg A-1 CARDONE REMAN DISTRIBUTOR Note: Point Type (69 2 liter for sure)
- STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FL80 7.87 http://catservices.wrencheadpro.com/SmartPages/partinfo/STA/FL80.jpg CARBURETOR FLOAT Note: Hitachi, 1 Bbl.; SRL311# 16010-25602; SRL311# 16010-25603; SRL311# 16010-25611; SRL311# 16010-25612; SRL311# 16010-25613; SRL311# 16010-A7800; SRL311# 16010-A7801; SRL311# 16010-A7810; SRL311# 16010-A7811; SRL311# 16010-A7825; SRL311# 16010-A7826; SRL311# 16010-A7831; SRL311# 16010-A7841; SRL311# 16010-A7842; SRL311# 16010-A7851; SRL311# 16010-A7891; SRL311# 16010-A7892; SRL311# HJG46W-1C; SRL311# HJG46W-1CK; SRL311# HJG46W-2; SRL311# HJG46W-5A; SRL311# HJG46W-7; 16010-25602; 16010-25603; 16010-25611; 16010-25612; 16010-25613; 16010-A7800; 16010-A7801; 16010-A7810; 16010-A7811; 16010-A7825; 16010-A7826; 16010-A7831; 16010-A7841; 16010-A7842; 16010-A7851; 16010-A7891; 16010-A7892; HJG46W-1C; HJG46W-1CK; HJG46W-2; HJG46W-5A; HJG46W-7
- 1600 front pulley oil seal National Federal-Mogul part# 224560
- U20 head bolt washers - Caterpillar Part #4S-9191.
- Pilot bearing from any L series motor will fit. (All)
- ARP rod bolts 135-6002 Chevy 396-427 3/8" will work. (R16)
- Gear reduction starter for an H20 forklift PN-23300-K9160(All)
- Early 240Z SU round K'&N filters and mounts.(2 liter SUs)
- Weber or Dellorto 45's are physically interchangible with the Solex 44's.(Minh)
- Mecury LYNX/Ford Escort air cleaners kinda fit, they are larger than stock and they may flow better. (1600)DB
- K '& N filter that fits most Ford and Dodge light trucks with the 2bbl V-8. K '& N part number is E-1290. It is a round 11.0" by 2.75" high filter. Fits nicely in the 1600 air filter housing.(1600-All)
- Shifter bushings for a '70-'71 Datsun 240Z's '& '69-'73 Datsun 521 '& 620 Pickups-fit ALL '65-'70 Datsun Roadsters.
Hydraulics
- Clutch slave Raybestos #SC37213. Fits perfectly, everything bolts right up. Bought at the local Parts Plus store for about $32.
- Clutch master early 510 clutch master cylinder number, Beck-Arnley 072-1084, used till 2/69.
- 240Z brake master with the roadster steel bolts installed. The bolts are the part that the brake lines screw into. The 240Z bolts are tapped for metric brake lines. The roadster are tapped for standard. Make sure you use a new crush washer when swapping out. An impact wrench helps a lot getting these things apart.(Andy Cost-Nomadtrash)
Ignition
- Points Honda Civic to 1979 may be used. (All)
Interior
- Door rod clip--Motormite 75453 Door Lock Rod Clip It says GM on the package but fits a Datsun. This part # is for the clip that holds the rod from the interior handle to the release attached to the end of the door.(1970 for sure)exit64
- Cigarette lighter element--Auto Zone lghter unit that listed Nissan 65-00 on the back (brand-Victor Products, Inc. # V5141 $5.49). Replace the knob for original apearance(Early Cars)
- 90-95 Mazda Miata seats with or without speakers. 96-and above should fit-no speakers in the newer ones though. Minor modifications required. (All)
- Window crank handles for a VW PN 321837581(Fit 1968 and Above?)
- Door panel clip replacement-Napa part #665-1103 (All)
- Early Z interior handles fit the 1970 Roadsters. Hard to find part for the roadster.
- All Porsche seats that fit 911 and 944 with or without power, will fit with minor modification (and maybe wiring to power the motors) -- (All)
Suspension
- Bump stops--Energy Suspension part number 9-9103(G or R) G is for black and R is for red. Use these along with competition or modified front springs. You will have to enlarge the hole of the bump stop mount to use these. Available from many sources-do a Google search.(ALL)
- Boots-Lower ball joints- 9-13119 (they come in a set of 2. $3)(ALL)
- Boots-Upper Ball joints- 9-13105 (they come in a set of 2. $3)(ALL)
- Boots-Tie rods 9-13105 (same as above) order 6(ALL) Note from Ron Eastman: "The company I purchased from is Suspension Restoration Parts Co. http://www.suspension.com
They are in Modesto. (209) 578-5101. I called to place my order. They list a lot of stuff on their website as fitting the Z's and many other nissans. I went to the Energy Suspension website to figure out how to measure the ball joint to pick the right part. Here is the link to their measuring page. http://www.energysuspension.com/pages/tie_r.html
Steering
- My local engine '& driveshaft rebuilder looked up the bill records for my early type steering u-joint and got the part# for the replacement joint they used. For early type use: Neapco part# 1-0170X manufactured by http://www.neapco.com/index.php (68 Steering Joint)
Wheels
- The "spacesaver" spare tire and wheel from early Z-cars fits - I got one from a junkyard Z (sorry, I don't know what year)DB(All)
- Corvair wheel studs PN C591 7/16 x 20 .33 longer than stock. (All)
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