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'77 dizzy upgrade problem ......

April 2, 2006 by MAYHEM
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I just swapped my dizzy out of my '77 to a 80 dizzy as discibed by here http://www.atlanticz.ca/zclub/techti...tor/index.html by BLUE. All the connections are correct. My problem is that when I tried to crank it for the first time , "BANG" out of the tailpipe. So I thought my timing was off some so I rotated the dizzy in both directions and nothing. I also loosened the other mount on the dizzy (the inverted bolt) and the same results. What am I missing? There is spark. And it seems like it's late. If I was to remove and reinstall the spak plug wire clockwise or counter clockwise can that help me out? I don't know which way to go or if there someting else I can do ? I don'…

Last reply by montoya_fan01, April 2, 2006
problems with battery?

March 31, 2006 by deedee
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I'm having problems with the z electrics. A friend of mine checked the wire a couple of months ago, we even were trying to start the car, at the time. Now I tried to hook up the battery. Negitive to the back part of starter and possitive side to the front of the starter. And the possitive post started to smoke. At the time I assumed I must of hooked it up wrong.( everything in the car was off,and the ignition switch was to the off possition.) I even burned out the green fusible link what do I do?

Last reply by ZSaint, March 31, 2006
Breaker plate 1 2

September 4, 2004 by matria
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Hello, I am rebuilding a 1980 280ZX dizzy that I am going to put into my early 74. I found 2 ball bearings loose inside and 1 under each of the 3 metal arms on the bottom side. The "stuff" between the metal plates fell out in pieces. Now I want to replace it. I did a search through here and the only link I could find was to MidwestZ, any other places? Thanks.

Last reply by TomoHawk, March 30, 2006
need a wiring schematic for a '72

March 26, 2006 by clutchdust
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working on the '72 now i have it where it will run reasonably well. but i can only take it out in daylight. problem is the headlights won't come on. i have parking, brake and turn signals, but no headlights. this is the farthest into this car i've been so i never saw the headlights work before. i assume, of course, they did work at one point but i do not know if someone previously disconnected something or it's an electrical gremlin of its own device. also, since installing a pertronix i have no tach reading. where does the tach get its signal? i have several haynes manuals for this car but it seems the schematics start with the '75 or '76 models. where do i look…

Last reply by vercingetorix, March 28, 2006
distributor upgrade

March 20, 2006 by vissan
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Hello everyone! I want to upgrade my old 1974 260z distributor to electronic distributor. I'm not sure what year Z I should get it from. I was told 1981z will be the perfect fit.. Can anyone tell me what year will fit.. thanks, Vissan

Last reply by vissan, March 27, 2006
msd distributor / ignition

March 26, 2006 by s14280zx
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I have a 79 280zx , and am changing from FI to triple weber 40 dcoe's setup. I have a motorsport header, and 2.5 in. custom exhaust system with magnaflow muffler, and am planning the following mods: Fidanza aluminum flywheel, act hdss clutch, motorsport stage 2 cam kit, carter fuel pump. I'm not sure which distributor, and electronic ignition I should buy. I was thinking either mallory or msd, does anyone have any suggestions on which one to buy? Any help would be appreciated. THANKS

Last reply by TBK1, March 27, 2006
Alternator Fitment

March 26, 2006 by TomoHawk
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Is it normal for a remanufactured alternator to not fit the oem bracket? The bracket on my L28 engine is about 1/8 - 1/4 inch too big to fit between the ears on the alternator. Reman ufactured alternator is from NAPA. thx

Last reply by montoya_fan01, March 26, 2006
turn signal lever is mushy 1 2 3

August 29, 2004 by winstonsmith
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I have read through a bunch of posts here about turn signal problems but I haven't noticed any that seem directly related to my problem. My turn signals seem to work. They blink on the dash and I hear the blinking noise. I haven't checked the outside lights yet but I know all the lights do light up. Also the hazards work and everything flashes. The problem is that the turn signal lever doesn't click into place when I move it. So if I push it down it feels kind of mushy and just stays there even after I turn. I have to turn it off myself. The guy that sold me the car said the signals didn't work at all. So I'm guessing that sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. Is …

Last reply by wa5ngp, March 23, 2006
Where to hide antenna?

March 20, 2006 by 280z1975
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Ok, so I am looking for suggestions and experince on hiding an antenna inside my Z. I have the following antenna: http://www.ecshylites.citymax.com/catalog/item/604191/368049.htm I went ahead and closed up my antenna hole (it's much better looking and means I don't need to find an expensive replacement antenna). My thought was the area right next to the windshied on the passanger side, but I don't know if there will be enough room. The antenna is 2 feet long and 1/2" thick. I also thought about under the headliner, but I am worried about the reception. Anyone out there mounted something like this before?

Last reply by yukonharry, March 23, 2006
Ignition

March 16, 2006 by theianmonster
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Here's the deal. I lost the keys to my car about a month ago. I need to either replace the whole ignition or buy just the key cylinder. Only question is, do I need the key to get the cylinder out? My step-dad thinks I do, but I'm sure somebody knows on here. Thank you.

Last reply by Mike B, March 23, 2006
Dead, 1 2

March 20, 2006 by toecutter
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I've recently had a problem with my car not starting. I mean nothing, like the battery is not even connected. I've checked the battery and it is fully charged however I tried to start it directly from the starter motor across a screw driver, nothing once aqain!? I've heard that these cars have problems with regulators and these symptoms point to it. Any comments? How does the regulator work and where is it? I've provided some pics below of where I think the problem might be!???????????

Last reply by sblake01, March 21, 2006
wiring after market radio 1977 280z

June 3, 2005 by kdog
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I'm Just Started Restoring A 1977 280z I'm Installing An Aiwa CDC-X204 Radio AND NEED TO KNOW WHAT WIRES GO WHERE But The Wire Colors Don't Match And I'm Not In Possession Of A Manual For It Yet And I've Been To Two Nissan Dealers But Of Course Their Mechanics Are Too Young And Don't Know About This Car I Need To Know How To Match Up Wires Because The Color Of Wires On Harness Don't Match Up With Wires For Connector That I Have Any Help Would Be Greatley Appreciated AND I'VE NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE HELP PLEASE.

Last reply by TBK1, March 19, 2006