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Fusible links

January 20, 2003 by gealicpride
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Has anyone ever tried something like this? Would it really work? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33553&item=2400281181&rd=1

Last reply by peterc, January 20, 2003
Wiper Motor Interchange ???

January 15, 2003 by Zsled
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Will a wiper motor out of a 1982 DATSUN 280 ZX fit in a 72 240z. I am not worried about the Wiring I have access to both year diagrams. I am more interested in knowing how much if any modifications I will have to do it or my 240 to get it to fit. This motor seems to be more available than the early year models. Thanks James

Last reply by Zsled, January 20, 2003
Z commercial

January 18, 2003 by 1moeZ
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anyone seen the new Z commercial? it's where they start showin old school Z's and their custom plates...i think that was jsut awesome:love: made me feel proud to own my own Z

Last reply by Gav240z, January 20, 2003
Overheating?

January 20, 2003 by Stryder
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For some reason on hot days my tachometer when I start up my car goes all of the way past red line and sits at like 10K rpm's. My engine temp is normal and when I drive it the car works fine but the gauge just sits there. It only does this in hot weather (100F and up). If anyone has an idea why this is happening please share, because I have no idea!

Last reply by Bambikiller240, January 20, 2003
rear universal on the tailshaft

January 20, 2003 by Tellie
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hello all does anyone know of stronger uni's than the standard ones cause i keep breakin them every 4 to 5 weeks.... and other than driving like miss daisy:finger: (which a zed can not be driven) i will keep breaking them... any help is greatly needed cheers tellie

Last reply by beandip, January 20, 2003
I could cry

January 19, 2003 by carguyinok
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I pull in to get some gas and there sits a rust free 82 280ZX. Not a spot on it. I go in and just asked the girl at the counter if its hers. She said " Yes I just bought it " I am thinking cool another Z person in town. Then she gose on " Yah I just picked it up from a guy for 500 bucks and it has heat so..." Now I am not a fan of the ZX but damn its clean gold on gold with t tops. And here she get it cuz it has heat thinking it nothing. with a person selling it in my town for nothing :sleepy: O Well I gave her my card and said call if you would like to sell it.

Last reply by Bambikiller240, January 20, 2003
Valve size, N42 and N47 head....

January 18, 2003 by justaZcarguy
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Well here we are.... Tore the head down today with Phred, by the way thanks Mr. Phred, I learned a bunch today, I wish I had 10% of your knowledge. So the plot thickens. Bent 4 exhausts and 1 intake. Ouch, but could have been MUCH worse, so if it had to happen, I'm thankful that it was minimal in comparison. The N42 had the bronze giudes replaced with steel, so that's good. But this makes me wonder if the valves are different from stock. They would most likely be different from the stock due to the guide upgrade?? (material wise...??) The dimensions are 1.385 on the exhaust head and 4.620 in lentgh, 1.740 on the intake valve head and 4.580 in length. Now, the N47 was…

Last reply by justaZcarguy, January 19, 2003
engine stand

January 19, 2003 by beandip
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Today I saw the best set up for an engine stand to work on a L - engine and I hope one of our members will sheare the design with us . This holds the block form the side and allows free access and the engine to be able to spin 360 degrees. It is amazing to see the talent that is out here . I am at a aha from those that know electrical to paint and design . It is my privledge to know you all, I mean it.

Last reply by beandip, January 19, 2003
question about install of overider bars

January 18, 2003 by cardogman1
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Does anybody out there know whether the front overider or beauty bar is installed over the rubber strips on the face guards on the front bumper by drilling the hole through the rubber and sitting the brackets on each end of the bar on the rubber. Or do you cut the rubber strips and lay the brackets on the bar against the metal of the guard. Or do I need different guards or different rubber strips. The car is a 1971 240. Was that confusing enough . Thanks for any help Burt cardogman1

Last reply by cardogman1, January 19, 2003
Got the EVA import

January 18, 2003 by Phoenix_400
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Well, I picked up the car tonight. Definitly different than anything else i've ever driven. Should be a fun(one way or the other). got to talk to the body shop about getting to work on it. But there's a coupla mechanical gremlins i wanna sort out first. She's a 77 Fairlady Z, RHD, w/ a front and rear spoiler on her. got turbo hood on it(factory decal w/ japanese lettering on the inside). And that inlet is sittin' right over the carbs. engine is an L28 w/ N42 head, triple mikunis, no air cleaners, electric fuel pump, 6-1 header, 2 1/4 exhaust w/o cat:classic: . And(as it seems to be somewhat of a tradition w/ every car i buy) the a/c's been yanked. unknown internal …

Last reply by Phoenix_400, January 18, 2003
Car registration

January 18, 2003 by 1moeZ
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i bought my Z on dec 28 '02 and of course it doens't run ...rusty and all i was wodnering if i have to register the car and change the ownership now or could i simply wait till i get the car finished and running?

Last reply by 1moeZ, January 18, 2003
site with some microfiche

January 18, 2003 by 1moeZ
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interesting site i found on google while looking for other 240z sites http://carfiche.com/s30/

Last reply by Mike, January 18, 2003