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  1. mailnome

    72 parts on zcar

    by mailnome

    Not sure if this is ok but heads up on someone selling leftover parts from a 72 build. https://www.zcar.com/threads/1972-datsun-240z-parts-for-sale.421682/ Not associated with seller and do your homework Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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  3. Pop's Z

    When is it time to give up the Z? 1 2

    by Pop's Z

    Hi all, I am wrestling with the rot of old age. I have a "trigger finger" in my right hand. It's looking like surgery is going to happen. My hands both are being invaded by arthritis which makes wrenching difficult if not impossible to do. As this is what gives me the most satisfaction it is becoming obvious that I may not be able to continue to maintain "the renowned Mr. Brown" in the way he needs. I've had him since 2005 and I don't want to see him go to someone who can't or won't maintain him to the standards necessary to keep him going. So, what to do? I hate to admit that I may not be able to continue in the Z world because my body is letting me down. I have a l…

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  4. Zed Head

    #89? Garage Squad Cringey

    by Zed Head
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    This is an old episode apparently, but it's the first time I 've seen the show. It will hurt to watch if you're a fan of early and original. Sorry if you can't get it, I have youtubeTV and it's an option. Short story - somebody turned #89 in to a 432R tribute replica. It looks neat. But. Might have been posted already . https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4326864/ https://www.yidio.com/show/garage-squad/season-1/episode-3/links.html https://simkl.com/tv/52964/garage-squad/season-1/episode-3/

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  5. 7tooZ

    KUDOs to Ztherapy 1 2

    by 7tooZ

    Received a package today with a couple gems inside. For the last month or so I have been chasing a lean condition just off idle on my 240 motor. Cold it was hard to start even while being choked, a condition I have not experienced since purchasing my Ztherapy carbs in early 2001. Trying all of the normal problem solving I finally did the “starting fluid test” and found that when I it sprayed on the rear side of the back carb the idle was effected. Closer examination I discover the shinny silver cap over the throttle shaft was missing and covering the hole definitely changed the idle. Engine ran good at 2500+ RPM. Steve at ZT called me back and we discussed the issues …

    Jughead
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  6. Awk34

    How can I get digital coolant temp on my 240z? 1 2

    by Awk34

    I want to get a digital coolant temperature signal to my ECU. Does anyone know of a temperature sensor that would work in the stock 240z sensor location? Apparently it's a M16x1.5 thread, and the only thing I can find to fit there is the original sensor. I haven't found any sort of thread adapters which I think would work there. I'm guessing my best bet is to use the stock single-connection sensor. I have a two-connection GM sensor with 3/8 NPT threads I believe, but I don't think I can get that to work.

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  7. Dave WM

    Fan Clutch offset 1 2

    by Dave WM

    Never mind figure it out, I see there are two styles of fans, one for the 3 row crank pulley (zx power steering) vs the 2 row. I must have picked up a zx fan at a JY at some point, had it installed on my spare engine, and was using it for a comparison to my daily. The fan clutch is not an issue at all.

    AK260
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  8. jas

    240Z 72’ wants to die once it gets to op’ temp 1 2

    by jas

    Car runs sweet until it gets to a specific temp, basically operating temp, then judders, RPMs slowly drop and it want to die unless I start giving it high RPMs. Even then it can be hard to keep alive. This problem happens like clockwork. If the weather is really cold and it takes longer to get to op’ temp, it will run longer. So it is nothing to do with distance or time, just temp. I’m thinking the water temp switch is supposed to operate with the EGR at op temp. So maybe it’s not working? I installed a lower temp water thermostat and as long as I kept driving and didn’t gun it or sit in much traffic, the issue could be avoided. I thought I had sorted the issue with…

    SteveJ
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  9. Burl

    14" tire recommendation 1 2

    by Burl

    I currently have some ARE Libre 14" wheels with Michelin 195/70/14 tires that are now 8 years old. I put about 1000 miles a year on the Z and was thinking about new tires. Michelin stopped making the tires I have. Two questions -- should I replace these 8 year old tires -- if so recommendations? thanks.

    Tweeds
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  10. heyitsrama

    Throttle Pedal Posotion

    by heyitsrama

    I was driving the Z around today and realized that the throttle pedal sits further back than the clutch and the brake (which seem to be resting together). Is this normal? Or is something bent? Its pretty substantial, it makes heel-toeing the car a bit awkward, the distance to WOT is also short due to this...

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  11. JohnnyO

    F.A.R. Performance, Mountain View, CA 1 2 3 4

    by JohnnyO

    Can anybody give me some insight on F.A.R Performance. I started googling this shop because the PO had religiously brought it there for service and rebuilding. Turns out they had a few team members that were known in the Datsun racing circuit that, from what I can tell, raced on the BRE team. Here is a link to a page I found. It talks about Kirk Allegro, (same last name as me!)a parts man and mechanic on Pete Brock's BRE Team since 1970, Dan Parkinson and many others. http://www.datsun.org/fairlady/701FAR.htm I tried the number (650/968-2911) for FAR in mountain view but I only got a non-english speaking lady after about 12 rings. I am just curious if they would have…

    LeonV
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  12. Jeff G 78

    Arizona Z Emissions Check? 1 2

    by Jeff G 78

    Hey Z gang, I am planning on moving from Michigan to Phoenix this year and I just checked what model years require E Check in Maricopa county. I was really surprised to see that anything 1967 and newer must pass emissions. What are the Phoenix Z owners doing and do your cars pass? My Z has a 9.8:1 CR with stock EFI, an AZC 6:1 header and MSA premium exhaust. The car was sold as a Federal model for leaded gas and no catalyst when new.

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  13. z8987

    Is this real 1 2

    by z8987

    I found this on the net. This guy is emailing me trying to sell me this car. According to him he’s out of the country and is using https://www.buffalosalesllc.com/how.php to handle the transaction. the original post https://www.classifiedads.com/cars/w12w6kfx73zb7

    Pilgrim
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