Electrical
Anything about the electrical system on a Zcar.
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Hi.Can anyone help me with this... for two years I have always had a strong backfire when I snap the throttle back at 4000 rpms and up. I was looking inside my distributor, and found my vaccuum pod is shot, and it leaks vaccum. I capped it, from the engine side. However, when I had the distributor cap off, I noticed that the plate only moved about 1/4" inch rotation. My questions: Isn't the plate it supposed to move much more, for mechanical advance? What is the slot screw for? I circled it in red, in photo below. I cant undo it, it just wobbles around in an elipse and won't unthread. How do I get to the bearings below, to check their condition? Thanks for …
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I know many of you have already done this. But, I'm proud Next is to actually repair it!
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Hi , I'm having problems with my windshield wipers. they aren't stopping were they are suppose to but i have search and that is just the switch. Now whats happening is that they only work when it has been turn on to any speed but only while i have the spray button push in. no water comes out and only works as it would when the sprayer is suppose to. (on for a few seconds) Im not sure if this is a common problem but searching has not come up with anything. By the way i have taken apart the multi switch and cleaned up all the contacts. If the contacts were the problem while does it only work when turn to any speed ( meaning the contact are working on the multi switch, I'm g…
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I have installed a 3 wire tach in my 71 240Z with stock L24, 280ZX ignition, and MSD Blaster 2 coil. I spliced the positive and ground wires into the original 4 wire tach harness, and ran a wire with a 2200 ohm resistor in line from the negative terminal on the coil to the tach. When I start the car the tach indicates what appears to be the correct RPM for 3 or 4 seconds, then drops to zero. Revving the engine results in a reading on the tach which seems to be too high (for example, about 2800 RPM at 60 with stock 4 speed and 3.36 axle). Also, whenever an electrical load is applied (turn signals, 4 way flasher, heater blower, headlights, any or all) the tach needle jumps…
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Like many Zs, my 72 has had the antenna mast snapped off long ago. I am interested in buying one, but it would kill me to spend $200 plus on an original mast or a whole assembly. Since my motor still works I'd really like to get only the mast, however this ad for an entire setup looks very convincing. To someone who has already done this, would it be easier to buy the whole thing or find a mast that would work? How close does this ad look to an original antenna? I'd like it to look as original as possible. Thanks! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Antenna-Kit-1970-thru-1973-Datsun-240z-/170795128473?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3A240Z&hash=item27c4…
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I am amazed by this forum and how proper information helps get our Z's repaired - quickly and correctly. For instance - Wiring Diagrams -If I were to have a complaint of the FSM, it would be the lousy wiring diagram section. I suppose that they did not anticipate the future with all of us here lovingly working on our Z's. None the less, it is a weak point in the documentation which confuses a lot of people. I wanted to mention a tool that I bought a while back on eBay from Prospero's Garage. These diagrams are laminated and in full color, so if you get it greasy -just wipe it off. I used it when I was re-assembling my '78Z and I was impressed at the accuracy and how m…
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When I bought my 1971 240Z it came with an extra wiring harness. The previous owner told me that his mechanic told him to buy it back in the mid 80's but he never got around to installing it before he put the car away. The tag on the harness says "24012E4602". It looks to be brand new and never installed. Does anyone know if this is indeed the dash harness for 1971 and does anyone know of someone that might need such a part for their restoration?
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I've been looking on-line with no luck. For example, I've searched Napa's site, Advanced auto, Courtesy Nissan, etc, and also did the a general google search. Does anyone know where I could get one of these or does anyone have the part number for the condenser on the alternator so I can do better searching? This is for a 76. Thanks Gary
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I have a 1971 240Z, stock and original L24 with 1983 280ZX dizzy, E12-80 module, and MSD Blaster 2 coil, and no ballast resstor. I am installing a later model 3 wire tach. Do I need resistor inline with the wire from the coil? If so, what ohm/amperage is needed? I appreciate any and all advice!
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I'm cleaning-up the engine compartment on my 76 and on the passenger side wheel well I noticed a broken off wire and I'm not sure what it is for. According to my service manual, it looks like it branches off from the part of the wiring harness that goes to the air-cond relay (compressor relay) and the voltage regulator. The diagram list it as going "to condenser"? But it broke off something that looks like a capacitor or something mounted on the lower part of the bracket on the wheel well. (I hope that makes sense, its kind of hard to describe some of this stuff and I did take a pic but I can't seem to get the pic attached) Anyhow, can someone please tell me what that lit…
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My engine's out for rebuild at the moment, but I figure that with a "new" engine I may as well go to electronic ignition at the same time. My '79 N42 block came with the electronic distributor and E12-80 module intact, so I plan to use that when I install into my '71 240Z. I also found a CraneCams HI-6 ignition at a great price and I'm using this unit. I want to keep the engine bay as original as possible though and so I want to setup the control in the cabin. I don't keep much in the glove box so I was thinking that would be a great location; out of sight most of the time with easy access when necessary. My only concern is the heat output of the module when in use, espec…
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First of all I would like to thank everyone for walking me through the voltage issue with my 76 280 2+2. I beleive that through everything I have a non internal regulated alternator with an external voltage regulator. I think the alternator, voltage regulator and battery are all good. However, I beleive that the plug going to the voltage regualtor has an issue. Looking at the female connectors (metal pieces) they seem a little out of round but hard to realluy tell. Also they look a little discolored. Again hard to really tell. Seems to mate a little to easy. The connector is allowing the alternator to work but not the regulator to regulate. When unplugged the alt…
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