Electrical
Anything about the electrical system on a Zcar.
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Dim Headlights 1 2
by Gary L- 3 followers
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The days are getting shorter and the other night I ended up coming home in the dark and my headlights seem really dim. Actually, this is the first time I ever drove it in the dark. This is on my 76 2+2. I just put newer sealed beam halogen lights on it last year. I checked the voltage on my battery which I also just got last year and its at 12.20 volts. Then I checked the voltage at my headlights for voltage drop and one was only at 10.25 and the other at 10.60 volts. I have new cables on the battery and when I check the body and engine for ground there is no voltage drop. I also have new fusible links and check my fuse box for good connections. My question is, when they …
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I had two bulbs go out recently, so it's time for me to change out all the bulbs- they seem to fail in small groups. It sounds easy enough- you pull out the socket then push & turn the bulb to get it out. But when I push the bulb in, you still can't turn it, because there are some small nibs that are supposed to keep the bayonet pins in place so the bulb doesn't accidentally come out by itself. What I have been doing today is to trim the point of the nibs slightly, and sanding the solder contact pad at the tip so you can push the bulb in more to clear the nibs (the solder pad was keeping the bulb from pushing all the way in.) So I would like to ask everyone if…
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Dimmable LEDs? 1 2
by TomoHawk- 2 followers
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I talk to car people occasionally (over coffee & pie..) about things. One of them is the Dimmable LED bulb. I never thought of them as 'dimmable' in the sense of what a filament bulb can do, so I wanted to ask to get some information in the context of S30 cars. Are they useful for us? Do you need special wiring or controls to dim them? Should we even bother with them? The only place I would use the dimmable LEDs would e in the gauges, because it's really a PITA to change them every other year (I use the #55, 7V bulb for the gauges.) What are some advantages and disadvantages? If you 'Google' it, most of what you get, is for home-use LED bubs, like you use i…
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I would really like to have one of Dave's DZ-Push Button Start modules but they seem to be out of circulation. Dave has indicated he does not have any left and hasn't made them for three years. Does anyone have one of these they are not using and are willing to part with? Shoot me a PM! Thanks! Mark
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Just bought 2 EF32RL electronic flashers at amazon. Which is the neatest and safest way of installing the one for the turn signal lights and the one for the hazard switch? Both of the flashers have 2 prongs and one black wire. Please advise. Any pictures?
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Was cruising around in the 77 280z today. Is nice having the drivers side seat fixed, thanks to grannyknot (Chris). He had the part I needed. Beautiful day it is! I saw someone I recognized and went to tap the horn and got nothing. Tried again and still nothing. Went back home and traced it (finally) to this. Does anyone have this part? Or know where I might find one. I've searched the internet with no luck so far but haven't given up. Thanks.
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Is the Pertronix 91761 Ignitor II any real improvement (45,000 v) for a 1972 240z? I read it is used with a Pertronix Ignition Coil 45011 which is 0.6 ohms only http://www.amazon.com/PerTronix-45011-Flame-Thrower-Volt-Coil/dp/B00199DPWQ/ref=pd_bxgy_auto_img_y ! In this scenario would i still need to connect to the stock ballast resistor?
Last reply by Stanley, -
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So I've been chasing ignition problems lately (see my post re 123IgnitionUSA dizzy and melted cap center button), so I've been going over my total spark system looking for problems. I (re)-discovered one issue with the plugs. Years ago I had a persistent misfire and finally started swapping out plugs one at a time until I found the culprit. You may not be aware that the tip of these plugs is threaded on. That tip screws right off. There was one plug with a VERY loose cap. Threaded it back on tight, misfire went away. Magic. I remembered this last night, so I checked my 6 last night, EVERY ONE was loose from just a little to 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn! Every time you take…
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see other thread. this is a double post
Last reply by rcb280z, -
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I have a 260z was running last weekend and now quite then it will crank and run but give it a min and it turns off like you turn the key off And ideas
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1157 bulb sockets 1 2 3
by rcb280z- 3 followers
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I'm in need of an 1157 bulb socket for my left brake light on my 77 280. Been searching, not very long, and have found one at Amazon but am not sure it will fit. Everyone else I have tried has been out or just do not carry them. Anyone else use the aftermarket ones like this or have another one to suggest? I might be able to repair the one I have but if I can't I will need a replacement.
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I'm "refreshing" my distributor on my 76, California model, with new cap. rotor, wires, etc. I see the pick-up coil is also available from a couple of different sources, but I can't find the anyone who still carries the reluctor. Mine is sightly rusty and I'd like to replace it. Or doesn't that matter and these usually don't need to be replaced which might be why they stopped supplying them? Or are most people upgrading to more modern electronic distributors? I haven't checked my air gap yet because I've got to get the right size gauge. The reason I'm doing this is because when I accelerate it sometimes seems to "hiccup" a little so I'll also be checking to make sure the…
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