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Hi gang, Could someone take a picture of how the hose that connects the tank to the fuel pump is routed on a 77/78? Mine has always sort of hung under the car suspended over the half-shafts with various zip ties which isn't right.
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Hi all - I can't seem to track down where my gasoline vapor smell is coming from. Has anyone used one of those 'combustible gas sniffers' on amazon (like this) to track fuel vapor leaks down?
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So, I just replaced my clutch master, slave, slave line and flushed out the old DOT and replaced with prestone synthetic DOT 3. Well in my test drive I noticed that the clutch is slipping in 3 and 4th gear. If I punch it, the tech goes up but the car is not increasing speed...clutch slipping. What did I do wrong. I matched the new clutch master arm that attaches to the clutch pedal the same length as the old one. Is my problem in this the length of the clutch master arm or somewhere / something else?
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Hello, I have triple Weber dcoe 40 at the moment. I plan on going fuel injection itb setup. My question is will the triple webers canon intake manifold bolt up and work with Jenvey ITBs (40s) or ITBs in general or is another manifold required?
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I have a 78 280Z which I have owned and rebuilt over the last 15 years. Before the major renovation noted below was done, the car ran fine. Recently, I tore my fuel system apart and replaced most of the system with new components (List will follow at the end of this set of my comments). The car starts great and runs great for about 5 miles (in the Washington state winter), then stops. There is no sputter or hesitation before it stops running. The engine stops as if I have shut off the key. It will not start again until the engine cools off. I originally suspected vapor lock so I have insulated all the fuel lines in and around the gas tank and fuel pump areas plus all line…
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My 1972 240Z has me majorly stumped. It seems the alternator is not getting the message that it needs to recharge the battery. I’ll try to not write a novel, but here’s some background. I’ve owned it for just over a year and drove it all last summer with no issues. Then I accidentally left the lights on when parked and had to jump start it. The ammeter swung to the right while the battery was being charged as I drove it and then it started jumping around. After a few days of it jumping around, it returned to center and has not moved since. The car continued to run just fine for a few weeks, then quite charging one day. It will jump start just fine but will not charge the …
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Hi Guys, Yesterday on a drive (Fast one!) on the German Highway i noticed That my windscreenwipers where all over the place.. They went off the screen when the wind was blowing them that way and didn't stop in the low position but a bit higher.. Now i used the search button (everywhere and topic ) But nothing came up ???? I find that strange.. Anyway.. is there a source for new parts for the windscreenwiper mechanism, i think there are plastic parts inthere that need to be replaced after 54 years? hahaha.. Also the elec. motor and gearmechanism could use some fresh grease i think.. is there a topic on this?
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I see that the FSM suggests DOT 3 for both the clutch and brakes. I have read that DOT 4 for brakes is a better option as it resists water better and has a higher temp max. Do you folks agree with this? My other questions is would you use the DOT 4 also in the clutch or stay with DOT 3.. Suggestions and opinions wanted please ...thanks
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Hello and Happy Holidays. I recently purchased some brake drums from Motorsports in Orange California. My original alloy ones seem to be in OK shape, but I wanted to redo everything prior to painting the car, brake line, wheel cylinders, all brake parts and drums. My question is has anyone had any problems with the cast iron replacements. I read somewhere about them locking up but do not know if that was in a racing application, my car is not a race car. My original ones seem in good shape but again just wanted to replace everything. Please share your thoughts on the Motorsports cast iron and steel drums - anyone on here using them, feedback please. Tha…
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I have a 1976 280z that I am just finishing up with basically a full restoration. I reassembled the quarter windows with all new weatherstrip from Precision. I cannot get them to seat far enough back to get the window frame screw holes to line up with the body holes. I was able to get the bottom 2 started after extreme effort but the tops are still 1/4" or more away and the door won't close with where it's sitting right now as the door interferes with the vertical seal on the quarter window. I lubed up the seals with silicone spray and sprayed the body area with Windex prior to starting. I was absolutely pushing with all my might while having a helper in the ha…
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Anyone have a reference for 240z new parts in Canada. I need new floor panels quick and i want to avoid the costum fees and surprise. Any suggestion?
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Hello, I am finishing up a build of a 1976 280z. I am installing the window glass currently. I have finished the driver's side and it went well. I am now working on the passenger side and am having a slight issue in getting the fitment perfect. All tracks and rollers were removed, cleaned and freshly lubricated. Brand new felt in the tracks The passenger glass is slightly tilted towards the front. When I roll the window all the way up, it does get forced into the felt channel so I think it's sealed, but the driver's side was much better alignment than the passenger side. As per the manual, I adjusted the front roller track all the way down and…
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