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My 1975 280z (automatic) does not turn over with a good battery and good fuses. Whenever it used to do this problem, it would start on neutral. Everytime i turn the key, I can hear a something engaging by the glove box and I think that might be one of the pumps? I'm not sure what is causing this but I've done some research that it has to be linked to the neutral safety switch? Can someone please confirm or give any feedback? I just recently had the head gasket replaced from being blown and I cant wait to get her back on the road! Thanks so much!
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Hi all, my questions are: what type of hardware is used on the lower rear of the fender where it wraps under the body?...There don't seem to be any weldnuts in the holes that are down there, well at least on my car. Was there some kind of "special" hardware used down there? Should there be weldnuts inside the body? The area is inaccessible to get a nut on a bolt down there. Thanks for your help!...Mike
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I bought a 78 280z a while back, it ran excellent until it started smoking and running rich when i step on the gas its black smoke but when its ideling its like a white or blue. Tt runs fine when its warmed up. Ive checked the injectors, changed the thermotime switch and how would i know if the cold start valve in stuck open? oil also shoots out when i take the oil cap off, could it be sticky valves?
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Greetings, I need some good ideas on setting up the suspension of a 71 for endurance road racing. But first a bit of information The Car current condition 71 Z early L28 block (200 dyno HP) 5 speed stage 1 clutch, clutch masters R-180 4:11 open Unknown lowering springs Tokiko illuminas AZ Dave big vented discs WW 1" MC Prop valve New bearings u joints - new bushings (urethane) bump steer spacers short steering arms F 205/50/16 R 225/50/16 Dierzza ZII ST sway bars F&R Stock camber castor new "big dog" frame rails 6 pt roll cage tied in shock towers with cross bay between …
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Does anyone know who the manufacturer was for the Receiver/Dryer used with the A-R-A dealer installed A/C system? I believe the original did Not have a switch mounted on top of the Dryer unit like what was used on the 1974 and up Nissan/Datsun installed units. Looks Like I have everything but this item as the Prev owner removed it for a much smaller barrel style in-line Dryer. Does anyone know what unit was used in the Dealer installed kits of 1970-1973? Almost done adding the dealer installed A/C components back to my car for vintage 05/72 240Z but am missing the dryer. Any suggestions. Currently I am installing more for the look and to keep the car as a vintage…
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Hey everyone. My 82 280zx has a terrible rattle/chatter when running. The noise quiets down considerably when the clutch is engaged (pedal down). There is total slippage, 5% power when the clutch is let out. I just push it around my driveway. PO told me he had the clutch replaced by some monkey who put in the wrong side "throw out" bearing (assiming thats the release bearing). I waited until its hot enough to fry eggs on the hood of the car to start the job of replacing the clutch. Drained the gear box oil and to my horror I saw lots of shavings attached to the plug (looks like a fuzzy catapillar) and the remanents of something round and metal (attaching a photo he…
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OK I know I have a bad timing issue, the engine runs like crap over 2500 RPM. New timing chain, guides and head was redone. Now when #1 is at TDC(by touch with a stick in the cylinder) lobes on the cam look like rabbit ears, the timing mark on the crank is at 15° and the woodruff keyway is at about 11 o'clock. I have a rebuilt crank pulley to put on since I think maybe the balancer spun, but why would the keyway be that far off from 12 o'clock if # 1 is at TDC?
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I'm desperately in need of a GOOD, solid mechanical bottom end for an L24 out of an early 240Z. My car is a '72 and spun a bearing. Or if someone is selling a stock L24 engine please contact me. -Mike Whitecomet21@comcast.net
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I am looking to buy my first Z car, and I have come across this example. From the description and pictures it all looks quite good. There doesn't appear to be any exterior rust, and the underside looks quite clean as well. I am looking for some of your expert eyes to take a look and let me know what you think. Any advice would be appreciated for a first time z buyer! Thanks! Here is the car
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I have had an inconsistent engage point on my clutch since I installed it last fall. Some times it engages right off of the floor and some times half way through the throw of the peddle. It wouldn't bother me so much but lately when it's engaging half way through the peddle I hear a wooshing/grinding noise coming from the clutch area. The sound is also quite inconsistent (ca. 20% of the time). It happens more when the car is in gear and less when in neutral. I have tried rebuilding the master, replacing the master, replacing the slave, replacing the rubber line and this weekend I dropped the transmission to take a look but all appears normal. I am using a 240mm cent…
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Hi, I'm new to this and a brand New 260z owner I know a lot about cars But old Chevys never worked on a datsun Before but I've always loved the car So I finally bought one previous Owner said it ran good but had a leaky Carb so it got rebuilt problem is he left The turbo carb exhaust intake all disconnected I think I figured out how it goes problem Is I need all the bolts and nuts to install Everything is there anywhere you can buy Them? Also I noticed it has one of those Filter canister that alot of vacuum hoses Are connected to can I just cut that out and Plug the hoses? And I noticed the key I have only Turns the ignition and driver side door Am I missing a key an…
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NEW 1974 260z owner just got it last week. replaced : fuses,ignition coil,spark plugs, wires , distributor cap & rotor, ignition switch. new battery . only hear clicking on inside of car (passenger side) tested started is good and can turn crank by hand. cant figure out what is causing car not to crank and starter is not engaging. PLEASE HELP!! all help appreciated. Btw i did do a search and use google which led me to this forum .
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