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Help! My 260/240Z manual says to torque the side flange bolts on the differential to 40 ft-lb. I tried that and just snapped one off at 20 ft-lbs. should the torque really be 40 IN-LBS?
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I was wondering if replacing the vacuum advance was a relatively easy task and also how it's done (do I need to remove the distributor, disassemble the distributor, etc.)? I think mine is busted - doesn't hold any vacuum whatsoever (used a vacuum pump). I apologize if this topic has already been gone through before, I wasn't able to find any specific threads on it. And just to clarify, this is the vacuum advance correct? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Standard-Motor-Products-VC351-Distributor-Vacuum-Advance-Nissan-200ZX-/190662110088?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c6458eb88&vxp=mtr#ht_506wt_1139 Was planning on purchasing this one. Can't seem to find a…
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I recently got a new to me 72 Cali Z, it is super clean with very nice upgrades beside its LS1 conversion, I have crazy money in it . So here is my odd situation, at a recent coffee/meet I met a fellow Z nut like my self and he made me a proposal , he wants my super clean euro tail lights, my super nice JDM naked bumpers , my leather Recaro seats and front clear lens turn signals. He will give me his red tail lights in nice shape, the bumpers also in very condition with newly rubber inserts , his factory seats in decent order with good firm foam and the amber front signals.He offer me 2,250.00 cash and help in the swap.This is tempting Your input will be welcome.
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For the last 10 days my 77 seems to be loosing power. It idles just fine and revs great. But under load it has does not have any power. Uphill is the worst. it seems to be getting worse and I can hear a whistle from somewere forward of the drivers seat. Its hard to pin down because it only does this under load but not at idle. A coworker suggested it may be a clogged catalitic, but I am not really convinced, I am not discounting it ether. I have found no smoking gun in the vacuum leak department other than the bad PCV hose. It is sealed up with a tempory fix till the new one arrives. I dont think it's fuel delivery (not discounting it yet). Anyhow I am sort of at a loss o…
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When I disassembled the oil pump, the gasket was essentially none-existent, a paper-like surface was stuck to both parts more-or-less like glue rather than gasket. It can not be removed by finger nail. What should I do for reassembly? I am thinking that I leave the paper surface and use Aviation Form A Gasket? I can cut a new paper gasket with an xacto but I wonder if it is worth stripping the old stuff as it is bonded so well? I will have to use a chemical gasket remover to kick start it.
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The relay under the passenger seat. Please tell me what it controls. I am redoing the interior and discovered that this relay has been hot and melted the plastic. I need to know what it does and where to get one. Thanks JB
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I've got two questions. The first is what are my seats made of? Is it velour not leather, and if so, what is velour?!?! Also, I've got two switches (as shown in the pic attached) which dont do anything... My car is a 71 so what should the switches do?
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Well, Since my car is starting to sound like a snake everytime I hit the brakes I guess I need to replace the booster. I looked around various sources and found some that state they fit a 240Z.......but i'm not sure. Does anyone have a recommnedation on where to purchase a booster for a series 1 or does it matter? Thanks for any input. PS.....If someone has one off a series 1 and wants to sell shoot me a PM. Thanks, Randy 1970 240Z
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1973 Datsun 240z Brand new coil and checked the spark plugs they are in good condition. Checked the distributor looks good and new fuel pump and filter. Not sure what to do it turns over but will not fire up what should I do?
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The bottom tube of my 6/70 240Z Macpherson strut has a horizontal plate inside about 3/4â€� from the bottom opening. Recently purchased new ball joints with larger diameter stud and used later-model steering knuckles fit together well. My problem is that the new stud is about 1/4â€� longer than the original stud and won't fit inside the strut, interfering with the strut plate. I haven’t cut down the stud of the new ball joint yet because I feared it would be of hardened steel (difficult to cut) and the hole for the cotter pin/castellated nut would fall right in the middle of the cut. Alternatively, I wasn’t sure if drilling a whole through the strut plate would affect…
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After a complete tune-up and adjusting the SU's on my stock '72 I am now experiencing a backfiring sound coming out of my exhaust when I decelerate (cruising at 40mph, let off the gas & leave it in gear). The carbs appear to have the proper air/fuel mixture as per the tip of raising the valve 1/16th of an inch to hear a slight RPM increase and then return to normal. Vacuum tests are showing great results (steady needle 'in the green') and I have steady power under load without a backfire. Idle is steady at ~750RPM and the SU's are synchronized. If I lean the SU's out anymore than I have right now the car boggs down during acceleration. Any suggestions on what to…
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I'm putting my L28 back together after replacing the rings, bearings, valve stem seals, etc. The engine had two bad rod bearings which is why I pulled it apart. I had removed four of the cam towers to get my valve spring compressor into position. I kept track of where they went for reassembly. I've got the towers back on and the cam in place. I left the towers loose while I slipped the cam into position. I can tighten all the towers, except the back one (#5). If I tighten #5, the cam wont rotate. If I leave it loose and tighten the 4 others, the cam rotates smoothly. I played with feeler gauges and found that if I put a .04 feeler gauge under the #5 tower and tighten it, …
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