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Fuse Boxes 1 2 3
by texasz- 24 replies
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Are the fuse boxes from all the 240Zs the same (i.e. '70-'73 all the same) or where there differences? If not the same can someone please tell me what the differences were? I have an early '71 (8/70 production date) that has a melt in the fuse box and I have a '73 parts car with a good fuse box.
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will 280zx head lights work on a 280z?
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I've been trying to solve this problem myself, with no success. My turn signals really draw the juice! the amp meter swings crazy when I signal to turn. The dash lights, the "choke on" light (which is on all the time. another problem) and heater fan dims/slows in beat with the flashes. I have checked grounds, removed the steering collunm shrowd to check connections and renewed the fuses and cleaned fuse terminals. Any hints?
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I am starting the process of rewiring my Z with THIS KIT. While removing the wiring from the alternator, the bolt labeled 'E' broke. Apparently it is frozen and corroded. It didn't take a whole lot of force before it just broke right off. Can anyone give me my options. I'm not even sure which wires go where as of yet, so please be specific. Thanks!
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So I installed some relays into my headlight system and the lights came out great! However, now my amp meter and temp guage are on the fritz! At idle everything reads as it should, but the second I hit the gas the amp meter jumps all the way to the right. The temp guage kinda does the same thing but at a delayed pace. I checked the system and the alternator is not overcharging, nor is the car overheating. I changed nothing but the wires for the headlights. Has anyone else had this problem with the relay upgrade or have ideas on this subject? Here's the article I used for the upgrade. http://mywebpages.comcast.net/pparaska/Headlight_Relay_pg1.htm
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My 260z's charging light came on & the votage indicator is showing high volts. When you rev the motor above idle, it jumps from 13 v to +16 -- off scale. The alternater & voltage regulator were replaced about a year ago & had no problems. The VR is a no-name brand (literally, no name on it). Got both from a guy at the Z club in Houston, so don't remember the origin, but they were new/refurbished. So this week, I ordered a VR from British Victoria, but it's a Wells & it's got the wrong plug. The odd thing is, when I unplug the VR, the voltage is rock steady. Isn't that odd? Any ideas? Dave
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Can I get some specs on the ignition coil that comes stock on the 280Z? Better yet, what's a good replacement? Thx.
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Whel this is a bit more mechanical than electrical, has anyone got any info or links on modification to the actual lever/stalk to make it actually stay down and mantain the connection whilst trying to turn rather than float back the neutral/centre?
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My windshield wiper blades have completely died..The worked sorta at first..Very sporadically at best. And then the would start a swipe and then slow to a crawl..Now there is no movement at all. i've checked the fuse and its ok..what do I try next?
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I am hoping someone may be able to give me a little guidance with the problem I am having. I installed the petronix ignition, some accel performance wires, splitfire plugs and a flamethrower coil. Well since then the car has been running terrible, the exhaust ihas a dark color to it, ALL the plugs have been fouling up incredibly fast. And there have been some backfires at the carbs. I left the condensor near the coil on there, the petronix manual said it should be fine for every day driving. I checked the timing which seemed to be ok. If I remove the condensor what do I do with some of the other wires attached to it, such as the green and white one. If there are an…
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Once upon a time when I redid my gas tank I replaced my gas gauge sending unit.Since then the actual fuel level reading has been wrong.Twice I have run out with the gauge showing fuel.Well,yesterday was the fix day.I knew the level was low enough to remove the tank unit.Just in case I had a few buckets close at hand.The unit has a small set screw where the float arm attaches.Thats the adjustment.When full it was way full.About 1/2 meant you're pressing your luck.I used a couple of clothes pin to hold it full,empty and half for test.When done testing I showed 1/4 tank.Ok a 16 gallon tank I should be able to add about 12 gallons or so.Went to the gas station. 13 gallons an…
Last reply by Daniel, -
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I'm having some odd probs with the 240K, She seems to miss occaisionally, the tacho jumps above and below the actual revs. I checked the spark plugs they all seem fine, disconnected them one by one to note any difference, all plugs seemed to alter the idle similarly. I disconnected, cleaned and reconnected all the wire contact points throught the engine bay, nothing. I cleaned off the dizzy cap rotor arm and contact points a little and initially it seemed to help a little, but now.. not really. And now rather than just seeming to miss slightly it's almost like the electrics die entirely for split seconds, the tacho drops right down to nothing, then of course jumps back …
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