Electrical
Anything about the electrical system on a Zcar.
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Still haven't found out what the ratings are for the fusible links on the '78 280z. Anyone know? I'll probably end up ordering a set from MSA.
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Hi guys, I'm a new Z'er and I am thinking of replaceing my stock ignition parts (coil and system) and also plugs and plug wires. I'm looking for items geared towards moderate higher performance but not racing spec. I have been looking at many different items, but I would like to get everyones opinions first... 1977 280Z thanks guys
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Does anyone know of a kit for sale or a way to fix the headlights so you don't have to pull everything out under the wheel well to change the head light? Something where you can just plug in a new bulb like new cars have.
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People say you should clean the connectors & ground to get more voltage to things like lights. How would you clean the connectors? wire brush? I used some de-rusting acid on corroded lightbulb bases once. Came out real shiny. I don't think you 'd want to soak your connectors in acid. Anybody try 'CLR' to de-rust? What works for you? thx. happy doli-daze.
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I just installed the Pertronix Ignition on my 1971 240z. I just wanted to check on one thing. Is it normal for the round magnet that goes on the lobed dizzy shaft to be a relatively 'loose' fit? I expected it to be tighter and more of a snap fit. It went on easily but I expected it to conform to the lobes and be 'locked' into the shaft rotation. Magnet was fully seated and not riding high. I was able to easily turn the shaft without moving the magnet, but after I replaced the rotor it seemed to move with the shaft. Sound right?
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My 280Z has an AudioVox (pull-out) AM/FM cassette receiver, and I'd like to get it serviced/rebuilt. The tape player doesn't track right and it once tried to eat my tape. Are there any good places that work on 80's car stereo equipment, to send the radio while the cars laid up? I'm in Cleveland, Ohio. thx
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Ok, I ordered a pertronix igniter kit to convert my dist to electric ignition. While I was at summit I went ahead and also ordered a msd blaster 2 coil. Now here is where i'm confused. Did alot of searching but no answers on this. As I understand it, the resistor is only to keep the points from frying at full voltage. But the instructions for the pertronix kit says, if I have a resister DON'T remove it... but since I'm changing out my coil also... is that still a good idea ? to leave the resistor ? or should I just remove it to get full spark ? From what I've researched the resistor is only to keep the coil from dying and from killing the points, of which I'm removing, an…
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I dunno which forum to post this in, since it is kinda scattered, but since I am gonna start with electrical, I guess I'll post it here. I finally got to driv emy Z around for any decent amount of time, streets freeways etc... MY choke light keeps coming on as if my choke was engaged, but it's pushed down, like when i hit a bump, but it stays on...my guess is that something is contacting in ther or the choke cable needs to be adjusted...any thoughts? My guages are screwy... My tach is completely dead (possible b/c of electronic ignition installation?) My speedometer appears to read correctly, except it bounces around with every bump...is this an electrical problem with th…
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I just purchase a 1970 240z that is in overall very good shape. I noticed that the dash light is very dim. when I put on the gas it gets a little brighter but no where it should be. Could this be the coil or voltage switch???
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Which is the correct Hella headlight part number for a 240Z: 70476 or 70477? Also, which 65w/55w bulb gives the brightest white light? Thanks Miles
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Ok I don't even know if it's a problem yet but I'll try and describe to my best ability what exactly happened. Yesterday I drove my Z along St Kilda and it was a nice warm night lots of people out and i got stuck in moderate traffic for a while. Anyway I was heading off to a friends house and I started to notice my indicators had slowed down a little as in not blinking the same as normal. The headlights were dimmer but the car was driving ok. Later I noticed that the AMP meter was reading in the negative which i had never seen before and thought soemthing was wrong. Anyway I parked the car at my friends place and when I came back later I switched the car on and it seemed …
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I just got this AM/FM/CD stereo reciever deck for the Z- came with a pre-assembled wiring harness and all. Well after a couple days I was finally able to remove the center console (the choke lever was causing a hairball of trouble) and get out the stock AM/FM radio. Well, none of the harness' match up and plus they're all male connectors. I went looking for adapters and found one at a WalMart for 74 and up Nissan's- didn't come close to working. I tried to hardwire the kit by splicing lines without a manual- litterally in the dark. Didn't pan out. If anyone has installed a custom reciever deck (which I know some of you have) can you please help me!! Any diragram/schmeatic…
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