<VV> PG fluid into intake/Datsun wheel update

[Frank DuVal]

Modulator has a hole in its diaphragm.

That's the only link between the intake of the engine and the transmission.

First repair is just plug the balance tube port. Shifting will be "non 
modulated" but will still shift, just rougher shifting.

You will need a 1" thin wrench to change the modulator. Resist the urge 
to use Channelocks on the OD of the modulator!

I have a homemade one...

Frank DuVal

On 11/18/2012 12:38 PM, Bryan Blackwell wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> I got the set of 280ZX wheels on the wagon and yesterday took it for a run to a club meeting.  Good news is the 15x6" Datsun wheels fit perfectly, no rubbing with 205/60-15 tires, I went full lock several times just to see if I could make them rub.  I had asked a few weeks ago about lug nuts and the ones I got make putting the Datsun wheels on truly a bolt on operation.  I added a couple photos of the wagon with the old and new wheels on my wheel photos page at http://autoxer.skiblack.com/wheelpics.html, along with a couple shots of Doug Mackintosh's setup.  If you're shopping for wheels, there are now several different styles depicted so you can see what you like.
>
> I did have a gremlin show itself on the drive, tho.  Shifting seemed a little inconsistent, so when I got to the meeting I checked the PG and found it quite low on fluid - and this car shows no evidence of leaking.  Fortunately our host had some fluid on hand I could top off with.  When I got close to full (engine running in neutral), I started getting smoke out the tailpipe.  After a bit it went away and when I got home the fluid was low again.
>
> I don't have a lot of experience fixing 'Glides since the fool things are so tough.  Bad modulator?  Anything else to check?
>
> --Bryan