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Have all parts ready, read that I could not use half shafts from my 70 model, the 70 has half shafts with new U joints so I would like to use them, 4 bolts at each end, same compressed length as the 280ZX shafts I got for conversion, what would make them different? Could someone have already updated the R180? Shafts look the same to me, what is(if any) the difference? Also read needed to alter(?) the hold down "strap" on front of diff. for the R200, what do I need to do? Thanks, Mike
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I got these the other day from my parts guy. Will they work on a driveshaft or are they for the half shafts. I did a search and came up with nothing. Thanks.
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So, now I'm searching through my FSM and can't for the life of me find the torque specs! Anyone want to give me a hint with a page #? P.S. I'm asking the wife and kids for the FSM on CD from Courtesy Nissan for Christmas this year. That should make searching a little easier...
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Well, I just got a 'new' set of round top SU's installed and the throttle return springs on the linkage is over stretched so now, unless I stick my foot under the gas pedal to pull it back up it'll idle at 3000 rpm. Since it's sunday, I haven't had a chance to call the local Nissan dealership to see if they're still available. Anyone have any suggestions? I've thought about wiring enough coils together to increase the spring rate, but haven't jumped down that path yet. Cheers, LWW
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:lick: im new to the z's , where are the tranny codes so i can know what year of 5spd i have? are all five speed's the same? how do i know which one i have? the 5 spd. i have now is VERY close ratio, i shift so much my arm hurts..j/k also, will any clutch/flywheel assembly fit? or will i need a specific year? its an L28 block, if that helps any?
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I do not have enough travel in my clutch arm. I am using a Centerforce II clutch assy. I have a 83 5-speed with a 280Z T/O bearing, '71 240Z clutch arm, adjustable clutch rod (to fit the 240 arm) with a 280Z non-adjustable slave cylinder. It looked good during mock-up as the arm is perpendicular to the driveline. It does not release the clutch disc when the clutch is depressed. I have not started the engine because I am waiting for a set of SU's. I know the disc is new and fuzzy but it still should release the pressure. Can I adjust the rod? Do I need additional pedal travel? Should I install a new (already have one) 240Z slave cylinder? Just looking for info on this …
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Ok, the background: 1977 280Z with some odd year of ZX dist. (probably an e12-92 with no markings) and a stock ignition coil. When wired through the resistor, the tach appeared to work fine. I removed the resistor (per Zgarage instructions) and gained greater spark but the tach read nothing! Added 10k Resistor and the tach works but bounces oddly and sometime during this process the engine developed something of a miss (it's bouncing too!). I don't think replacing the ballast resistor did much good, but I'll try it again. Perhaps I should invest in a new coil? :stupid:
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Hey everybody! I recently purchased a 280z that has been in storage for quite some time. I was in the process of tuning up the engine to try and turn it over. I pulled the drain plug on the gas tank to make sure that no rust fell out and something else fell out - it looks and feels like pieces of rubber! My guess is that the vent lines and/or the return line are flaking on the inside. All the rubber hoses are shot (on the outside), so I want to replace them anyways. Anybody ever seen or heard of this before? Can somebody help me get a shopping list together to replace ALL of the fuel lines? Should I consider replacing the lines with stainless and/or putting in a bi…
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Nice... only draws 5.8Amps & is rated at 5500hours between rebuilds. I'm pretty impressed by the specs and have one on order & due to be delivered soon. I got it because I drive the Z every day 120miles roundtrip on my commute to and from work and find myself often at a crawl in L.A. traffic where I do see coolant temps climb a bit at times since our cooling is after all engine rpm dependent... Especially with the past couple weeks where the San Fernando valley has been sweltering in 100-108degree heat... I'll report back with results once it's in and in use. Maybe someone on here has already gotten one installed on their car? -e
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Anyone know what other datsun if any did the L26 engine come in?
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my speedometer dont work, i turned it by hand and my brother looked inside and told me that it jumps, means that the cable and the meter s ok, i took out the small plastic gear at the end of the gearbox (it was violet) adn it was ok as i guess but b4 taking the gear out i turned it with a screw driver and it was free!? i had the plastic gear in my hand, and it was pretty fine, the teeth were good.. but i stuck my had in the hole where the gear goes in i was surprize that there wasn't nthing that could drive the gear! is it possible? could that part be fixed by not removing all parts in the gearbox?
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does anyone know what could cause a 280zx turbo to have an extremely slow accelleration and a top speed of about 70?....im thinking the fuel injectors but i dont know if this could cause the problem or not (when im low on fuel my car goes about 25 for a mile or so then dies)
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