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https://www.buyautoparts.com/buynow/1978/nissan/280z/rack_and_pinion
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What is the easiest way to remove the float to check the level on 3 screw carbs? There is a machined ledge that the cap hits after removing the four screws. I circled the area in red in the photo. I loosened the nut that holds the float chamber to the carb to give me enough room but I was just wondering if there is an easier way. Thanks
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Hey, I needed to refer to pictures of the master cylinder heat shield for 77-78? 280zs. I wanted to apply it to my 260, I would think that the brackets mount to the master/booster? If anyone has pictures that would be really helpful! Regards, Rama
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Okay, new thread in my 1977 restoration, This journey began in Dec 2017 when I found this car for sale on EBay. Car was in Tupelo, MS but was sold at auction in Ca following a repossession. Car was in rough shape but the selling point was the lack of rust or body damage. Interior was a mess, no seats or carpets, engine was locked up and had a really nasty dash, I knew it was going to be a long haul but I really wanted a Z for a long time. I’d been actively looking for almost a year. That’s the background, I had a thread called “Bringing a 1977 280z Back to Life”. That thread, got my engine running and was very educational for me. I then bought a replacement L…
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Looking for input on how and what do you use to direcct the exhaust out of your garage when you are running the car. Fans? hoses? trap door in the garage door for the hose? Living in Minnesota it is not to practical to run and work on the car in the garage in the winter. Thanks for all and any input.
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Any chance someone could measure the distance between the two muffler hanger frame mounts? My Inboard mount was broken off the frame. Of course, I forgot to reweld it prior to undercoating, and I cant recall the exact location as I did too good a job repairing the area 🙂 Picture attached that i got off the net with the needed measurement as a red line. Second picture of the piece I need to weld. If you have a good picture of how it is oriented that would be great. Many thanks.
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So, basically I was thinking about this today and thought it would be a great discussion topic. The question came up as I was working on my Z again this year. Are there some things I would have done differently in my older age and, if I could advise my younger self, what would it be? Related to the topic of this forum, of course.
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Seems a prolific 240Z car and parts collector in Florida is selling up lots of original Datsun parts on EBay. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?item=275781539731&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562&_ssn=jim240z3cgt Some of the unobtanium bits posted so far.
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As my winter project wraps up, am about to put motor back into my Z(12/70). Had removed the water pump to clean and inspect. Other than some numbers (579) I was unable to find any OEM markings on the water pump. Is there any way to determine if it’s original?
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Just figured it was time for clean thread on this. I used a NTK25572 single wire O2 sensor for the ECU AEM wide band gauge and sensor for the read out Stock ECU, PRW-2 for the ignition transistor (and the correct transistor as well for testing). Aftermarket CAS (NTK) due to OE flaking out. the rest is all stock (turbo/CHTS/Knock sensor, Idle air control (vacuum modulator to control it), EGR.
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Long story. I installed the rear diff on my 3/72 restoration. Later I found another new diff insulator on the shelf. The one I installed was Part #55415-E4102. Seemed to fit fine. I know now this insulator is from an early 240, and I must have had it in some old parts left over from another restoration. So I swapped the E4102 with the proper insulator, as I figure someone would likely need it in the future. As I scratched my head trying to figure out why both insulators seemed to fit fine, I started digging through some really old stuff looking for a diff crossmember to compare. I didnt find one, but I found this muffler part and I cant figure out where it is from. I t…
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I found these spark plugs wires in a box of Z parts I've probably had stored for over 25 years...and I'm trying to decide whether to keep them, sell them, or throw them away. They are made by Sumitiomo. Two of the spark plug boots are angled (#1 and #6). They all measure under 8K resistance (it looks like they are labeled 16K). Additionally they are labeled "1986". As you can see from the photos they are in very good overall condition. Though I can't remember, I'm thinking that I must have removed/replaced them with aftermarket wires at some point. Can anyone tell me if these are unusual, special or rare in any way for Datsun Z cars? (mine is a 78). Was this plug wi…
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