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My first Z car, and I've got a list of items to check. This car has been driven very infrequently in the last 17 years, at least. I've run it a few 20-40 minute drives after changing oil and air filter and flushing gas tank. It has the flat top carbs. If for sure needs the gas tank dropped and restored. It also, on the last go round, after only about 20 minutes, and a gas station stop, idled rough and some brief dieseling. I'm sure the carbs need adjusting, but also want to replace the spark plugs. I've heard to get the "colder" running plugs. Any recommendations on the best set?
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Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum so I'd like to say hello! I'm an engineer and I'm trying to restore a 1970 Series I 240z in Philly. I bought the car sometime late February and since then I've been getting all of the tools I need to rebuild the car from the frame up. So far there are a few major areas of concern on the body and frame that I need to either replace or patch up including, but not limited to... Both rear quarter panels, trunk floor, both floor pans, firewall, frame rails (front), various lips, possibly an A-pillar and etc. I'm using CAD and the technical drawings from the factory service manual to try and make my own jig, but I'd like to know if…
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I have a 1973 240z that the seat belts has been removed, previous owner took them out to install padding and carpets which he glued them down. I do not want to pull up the carpet to locate the bolt holes, can anybody provide me with pics of your seat belts locations where that are bolted in? The pockets for the seat belt retractors are also padded and carpeted over, I do not have any of the belts or retractors, planning on purchasing all new belts assy. Any help will be appreciated.
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Hoping everyone is safe. I thought I'd share some art work from a graphic design artist out of Puerto Rico named Tito Gonzalez. Super talented and very nice kid doing the best he can on that Island that was still reeling from the effects of hurricanes and earthquakes when the global pandemic hit!
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Has anyone color matched the red/orange jack handle with an off-the-shelf aerosol paint? If so, what is the manufacturer and paint product number that was used? Thanks, Keith
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My 260 came to me with two keys, one fits the ignition, and the other fits the doors. However, neither key will lock the hatch. I read in the owners manual that these cars are supposed to use the same key for all locks. I can understand someone in the past may have changed the ignition lock, but why would the door key not operate the hatch? I would like to get the hatch lock functional. The door key fits in the hatch lock, but will not turn. Any advice?
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Hello everyone, someone on reddit was looking for a model for the fuse box cover of the 280z. I made the model for them and also printed one for myself and it works great. I make parts for first gen rx7 like headlight bushings, wiper bushings and door pull cups and was wondering if there was any interest in me making these parts for the z community. I am also able to make the rubber top hat for the rear springs but don’t know if the community actually would purchase them or just switch to coilovers. Give me some feedback and your thoughts on this. Thanks.
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Looking for any recommendations for a mechanic in the Baltimore, MD area (preferably northwest part of town) that knows how to work on a 240z. My 240z has been at a shop for over a year now (for an engine rebuild) and the mechanic keeps putting us off month after month. We need to move the car somewhere else where the it will finally be worked on and put back on the road. The engine has already been machined - just need the engine put put back together, NOS complete head put back on and installed back in the car. Thanks in advance!
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Hello, Is there a group spindle pin puller still floating around? Looking to borrow one and tackle this job.
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So somehow I have 4 going at once. Been too busy to play on the forums much lately . 71 is my car , which is the continuous project. Did take first place at the Midwest Heritage show this past weekend ! 70 is sitting on the rotisserie sideways to make enough room for the 30k mile 77 that just showed up from Reno. Then there’s the 83 720 4WD that’s supposed to be my retirement truck. I probably have to retire just to finish it at this rate. Having fun juggling all this, but it s almost too much. Might have to give up my RR career to concentrate on the Z studio projects .
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Hi guys, We are rebuilding a 280z engine and the head seems to be replaced. The engine block says 6831M and N42. My mechanic says it needs a N47 head. Does it need N42 which matches with engine block or N47? Thanks.
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Surprisingly, it PASSED! And well under spec in most metrics! See pic for test results. I’m interested in hearing interpretations of these results and what I should be looking at to address any issues. Specifically, it may be running a bit lean (which is ironic because last year I had a severe running rich problem). Going for a “Victory Lap” drive thru the canyons now.
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