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I took a quick video trying to get my Z started, I figured if you guys could see what's happening maybe you could give me some tips. Here's the link to the video: Thanks everyone!
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With the ignition "on" and the AFM flap pushed in, I can hear the fuel pump relay click, fuel pump come on, and an immediate hissing sound coming from my fuel pressure regulator. If I hold the AFM flap in for a few seconds/minutes, my car will start and run for a few seconds then sputter out and die. I'm thinking I need a new fuel pressure regulator, I pulled the vacuum hose off the bottom, it was totally dry. All connections on it are tight, shouldn't the fuel pump stop running when the fuel pipe is up to pressure?
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Hey guys, My electrical system is stock, but for some reason I can't seem to get the hazard switch to work for the life of me. I noticed that it didn't work when my car died on the side of the road. Does anybody know if there a fuse that shorted that I don't know about? When I pull on the 73' hazard switch, the turn signals stop working when you pull on the switch. I looked all around and everythign seemed fine. One thing to note though, is that the cigarette lighter is unplugged. I'm stumped. Thanks
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I just installed the Champion 3 Row Radiator, and a new waterpump recently. All seems fine, but I have been noticing coolant leaking along the chassis' side railing (if you will) on the right side. This is below the spark plugs and the fusible links. Around that area I've seen small drops of coolant on the top of the starter, and even on the side of the battery if you can believe that. I will post pictures if needed.
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Hi all: I haven't started digging into this much yet, but searched and didn't find my exact symptoms. Here they are: 1) While driving along and with everything working fine, my tach will all of a sudden jump to much higher numbers and then move erratically. 2) At the same time that the tach act up, I'll notice some rough running - even at speed I can hear the car missing. Althought the engine starts running rough, it's obvious the tach readings are incorrect (jumping very quickly and reading 5000+ RPM when I'm in 4th gear at 50 MPH, for example). 3) If I come to a stop while this is happening, the idle is very rough and generally slow. 4) Here's the fun one: this c…
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Hi All: I have a '75 280Z that recently had engine-out body and paint and I'm trying to get it running now that everything is back in place. At first it wouldn't crank, and I traced that to a connector installed incorrectly. Now it's cranking, but I have no spark. Here's where I am: 1) Have tested with in-line spark tester and there is no spark at any plug and doesn't appear to be any at coil 2) Followed FSM guidelines for ignition system checking and everything was fine until I found a 'no go' result on the pick-up coil (involved testing wires at the transistor ignition box) 3) Replaced pick-up coil 4) Still have no go result on it 5) Have checked all the connecto…
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Trying to start L28 engine that I've just put into a 70/240z -rotor and cap are new -spark plugs and wires used but in good condition -newish Pertronix 3.0 ohm coil -GM HEI ignition module red and green wire from magnetic p/u from distributor, red going to W and green going to G on the HEI yellow wire coming from B (HEI) going to positive on coil and red wire coimg from C (HEI) going to negative on coil Existing black wire going to negitive on coil, existing black/white wire going to positive on coil. Existing blk/white and grn/white resistor wires jumpered together Spark plug wires are correctly numbered 153624 in a counter clockwise direction from t…
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I'm in the process of installing an electronic fuel pump, and the only green wire routed in the back is this guy: The previous owner must of done this splice and attached it to the black wire to the fuel gauge reader. The yellow electrical tape looks suspcious, like it did not come from the factory. Can anybody help me confirm if I should undo it and use it for my + for my electronic fuel pump? I have not jumped the green wire in the passenger side yet, so there's no concern for shorts. Thanks!
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i hope somene has a wire diagram for a 1971 zed. Basically i used the stock fog lamp wire harness to install lights. Everything went fine. My turn signals dont work. Tested the switch-good Tested the flasher on a bench-good Checked continuity from the flasher to the fuse box-good Fuse-good Power to fuse-no power Continuity from the fuse box to the wire harness plug under the hood-good I tried applying 12v power to the circuit to energize it-no good Im stumped. Maybe my diagnosing is flawed. Not sure. Im not an electrical engineer. Yet...
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I'm trying to find this horn spring, I've tried all of the usual sources but no one seems to carry it. Thought I would ask here for suggestions before I start hunting around for something else to do the job. I've tried MSA, ebay, Amazon, Rockauto, Arizona Z car source. Thanks, Chris
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Mates For the past three years (~14k miles) I've been running Eibach springs and blue tokico struts on my Z, which I put on myself along with new bushings everywhere.. A couple of weeks ago I noticed that when I went over speed bumps - which I hate doing - there would be a noticeable squeak from the suspension. I took the Z in for a tire balance the other day and was informed that the struts need to be replaced as they are "leaking." I could not find said leak when I was doing the brakes this past weekend. Well today I noticed that when I go over said speed bumps there's a noticeable tick (its annoying as hell) coming from the rear passenger's side. I'm getting the car in…
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I just picked up my 72' 240z from the shop. I'm having issues with a few things before I'm able to even think about driving anywhere: (1) Alternator does not charge the battery or provide power to electrical system when car is running. Alternator was taken to machine shop prior to this, where it was re-wound and confirmed working. He also sold me a voltage regulator (modern solid-state), which is currently installed. I believe that I installed it wrong. Some pictures are below. (2) The Brake Booster Hose and Check Valve were removed by the shop, and it's been a long time since I've seen the car (almost 2yrs). The Check Valve seems to be an easy find, but does anyone kn…
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