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Hi guys, So I'm having a strange issue here. I recently changed my fuel injectors and fuel filter (for the first time in 4 years) and the car started up on the first crank but gradually started taking longer and longer to start with each drive. When I unhooked my old fuel filter to change it, the gas coming out of the bottom was black for some reason (the gas coming out of the filter was clear though, so the filter was working). I went to my local parts store and rented a fuel pressure gauge then spliced it in between the fuel filter & fuel rail. When I primed the pump by turning the key to "on", the gauge read 10psi. I cleared the gauge and primed the p…
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Hey guys I was so excited to get the 260z running today for the first time after rebuilding the carbs, changing all fluids, belts and radiator hoses. I tried getting it running and it was cranking but not starting. Sprayed some starter fluid into the carbs and started for a second then died. Took a look at the inside of the carb and realized it’s not getting any fuel. Pulled the line from the mechanical fuel pump to the fuel rail and no gas there either. Pulled out the mechanical fuel pump to make sure that the arm is in the right position, and it is. Tried to manually pump it and didn’t produce any gas. Chased back down to the plastic fuel filter and didn’t have any gas …
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Hey, just bought a 1977 Z that im waking from a long +15 year comma. Loloking for guidance as to what i should do and in what order. Compression check done. All Cylinder are in the 180s except 1 which showed 145. I changed all the plugs, oil and filters. I also drained the old fuel and fuel filter. Radiator was empty and thermostat had disentegrated cavities in the cooling systme had white powered residue. Car will only turn over when i jump the starter leads with a screw driver and get nothing, no power when tunring the ignition key, So what do you all recommend I do next? Will post pics of the car when i bought it. Ive had it about 10 days.
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Hi, I have an early series 1970 240Z. I was recently told that this car was originally sold without a stock splash pan. Is that correct for the series 1? Thank you.
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Hello, I have a 1973 Datsun 240z, I had the turn signal assembly refurbished and when reinstalling it the horn will no longer work. I noticed the copper arm on front of the assembly so when I press that on the back of the steering wheel the horn works. If I rest it on the back of the steering wheel the horn blares constantly, if I press the center of the steering wheel or not. I assume it is something simple and I am just a noob but I don't know. Any suggestions?
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Hello All, I "mostly" finished my '77 280z last Summer but I never did get it running right. I've searched this site over many topics and still haven't found the culprit. The car starts easily and idles nicely. It accelerates ok but holding a steady RPM causes the car to miss. At least that's what it feels like. The engine seems jumpy, like its running out of gas. It seems to get worse the longer I drive. Giving it gas seems to make it go away until I let off the accelerator again. Car History: I bought the car almost ten years ago. Drove it home and don't recall having any running issues. For the ten years I was real gung ho at first but then the car took a back bu…
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Hello all, I recently over cranked my window and heard a loud POP and stripped out the window regulator in my driver door. I'm wondering if anyone happens to have a spare for a 70-73 that I can buy. I haven't had any luck sourcing one.
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5/71 240z. Went to the market. Car cranked twice then lost all electrical power. DVM confirms the fusible link is open. AAA towed it home, but it needs to be moved. Is there an emergency hack that I can create to allow the car to move short distances, until a stock or upgraded replacement arrives? Thanks!
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Seeking some advice, I decided to upgrade my stock alternator with a 80amp alternator from zcardepot. I also installed the internal regulator adapter as well and have that plugged in. I currently have the large white/red wire coming from the starter to the B terminal on the alternator. I have the white/black stripe wire (L lamp signal) plugged into the ignition key pictured below in the diagram ( which is the pink wire in my picture below) And I have the yellow wire (sense signal) which is the green wire in my photo plugged into to the 12v post in the picture diagram below. And I have the black ground wire on the casing of the alternator. …
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Good Day All, I need help trying to figure out where an extra vacuum hose connects to please. Picture below is from my 1976 280z (Manual Transmission, non-California car) over by the master cylinder. I have three vacuum hoses where the manual shows I should have only two (The picture is not clear). There should be a hose coming from the fast idle actuator into a "T" connector where one ends connects to a vacuum connector and presumably to one of these hoses, yet I have two that is wrapped up in tape (Tape that looks pretty original). These then run across the firewall to the other side of the car. It seems I have an extra vacuum hose? I am not sure at this point.
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While pressing on a new crank damper, I heard a 'ping' and new it was that damn woodruff key. I pulled the damper back off and sure enough it was gone. I've searched all through there, pulled the seal off, tried digging around with picks and a magnet (although a large magnet on a straight stick, not the best tool for that) to no avail. I'm dreading the thought of having to disassembly the engine again just to get that damn key back. Do you guys know of another way? If it fell into the oil pan, should I just leave it there? Is it possible it fell into one of the oil pump holes? Please Help!
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1977 Datsun 280z The problem I'm having is that I have exhaust leaks in the manifold so I'm removing the intake manifold, but I've hit a wall at this darn EGR tube that refuses to come off. Every video I've seen has just deleted the EGR system and removes the tubing by cutting it. The problem with that is that I live in California. If I delete the EGR valve, would it cause it to not pass CA emissions? I don't know much about emissions testing and exactly what the EGR does, but I know I'd prefer to keep it. I'm giving it all a bath in penetrating oil but I've pretty much already rounded the nut at the exhaust manifold pretty well. My last hope is to get the …
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