Electrical
Anything about the electrical system on a Zcar.
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Fuel guage
by Nutz- 3 replies
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I currently have my fuel guage out of my car, is there a way to test it to see if it works?
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Some jerk broke off my 35 year old original antenna the other day. So I had to go buy a new one at the local auto parts store. It works great, it's fully automatic. Just peeves me that someone would do that, and another original part gone.
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Hello, I just installed a 280ZX distributor with an E12-80 module in my '71 and was wondering what the best timing advance is for it. I have it set about 17 DTDC and it seems OK, But I know nothing of this unit. Thanks , H Houghton PS Still cant get the tach to work.
Last reply by vercingetorix, -
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does anyone have a copy of a 1978 280z wiring diamgram that can send to me through e-mail? I just bought a used 1978 clymer repair manual, but there is no wiring diagram. I need it to figure out what did the previous owner did to the car, messing up the instrument lights and the horn (he installed an alarm system, there is no diagram for the alarm neighter). I can't see the engine and car speed at night, plus, I can't honk on those reckless drivers--dangerous. I really appreciate if anyone can help.
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I have my car parked right now but the problem that I am having is that my battery goes dead all the time. I charge it up so I can start the car and let it run,but the charge won't stay. The car has a brand new battery. Does anyone have any knowledge on where I can start to look for a power to ground leak? I've recently had a tune up and a brand new exhaust (with a header) done to the car and before this I did'nt have any problems. Any help would be greatly appreciated,thank you guys. P.S. I love this site. Jim 1972 240Z HLS30-71736
Last reply by Curtis240Z, -
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My 73 240 is having a problem and I thought some of you brilliant folks could help. The fan stopped blowing and at the same time the interior light and map light have stopped working. I can "hot wire" the fan and it works fine, but without that...nothing. Need more info? Any Ideas?!?! Thanks!
Last reply by EScanlon, -
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Ive finally been able to determine my no run condition has a alot more to do with weak spark than the carb situation (see rust in gas now bad running thread) I had spark at the plugs, but realized it is very weak. My mechanic loaned me a little tool that will show spark from a spark plug wire and how far of a gap it will jump and its real tiny for the spark plugs. I did replace the coil. I can get spark from the coil wire to ground, but comparing it with the spark from my 280Zx shows it to be weak, as in not very bright. I also used a 12 V test probe to confirm I do have power to the coil, and that the switcheing mechanism in the dizzy is working (tester on neg side of …
Last reply by deadflo, -
Ok. I've been troubleshooting HVAC and found that when I test for voltage at the solinoid connector on the fender only one set of pins shows 12v with the key on.Both sets of pins do have continuity though. Can anyone verify that this is either correct or incorrect before I go and tear things apart. Thanks
Last reply by mriz, -
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Ok, here's a picture of the finished install along with the bracket I made. I didn't take any pics during the install, sorry. I got the idea for the bracket from a picture I saw on somebody's website. I think his name was Jason and he's got a nice blue 73' 240Z. I made my braket a little different that his mostly because I couldn't really see how the back side of his braket was made. That and it looked like he had a custom battery tray which it mouted to and I don't, so I made my own design. Maybe he'll chime in.... Click the image to go to my gallery and see the rest.
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Does anyone have a 3 wire tach. that they know for sure works?? I have a 1973 240z and cannot figure out what is wrong with my tach. I have the 3 wire it had on it, a 4 wire one, and a 280zx one, and none of them work. I get voltage from the plug under the dash, so I may just have 3 bad tachs. Is there a way to troubleshoot?? Thanks
Last reply by rclayton12, -
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I need to get my car from the storage place to the garage to get the alternator bracket off & drill out the broken bolts so the new alternator can be put on. So, I'll need to drive it with only the battery or power. If I put in a fresh battery, how far do you think I could go? It's about 5-6 miles to the garage. thx
Last reply by dspillman, -
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Trying to fix this electrical problem is taking too long. After 6 months of trying, I think I'm pretty fed up now. If any of you know any good shops for Datsun Z's around Glendale, Burbank, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Northridge, Alhambra... Somewhere in the valleys... please provide the name and address or phone number. This will be of great help. I'm desperate! Thanks.
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