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   1971 240Z Not Getting Spark 1 2

   October 13, 2011 by austinnelson117

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   Hello all, I have gotten my Z to the point where it is time to turn it over and see what happens. So far nothing. It is not getting any spark at the plugs or at the wire coming out of the ignition coil that leads to the distributor. I tried to follow the wiring from the Haynes manual but it shows only 1 positive wire at the ignition coil and I have 3. 2 of them beep on the multimeter ONLY when the ignition is turned and the third one beeps at all times. Then I have one negative coming through the wire bundle as well that connects just above the distributor. I am getting power into the ignition coil just not out of it. What am I doing wrong here??

   

   Last reply by Alex K, October 16, 2011
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   77-78 Left Side Front Bumper End Needed

   October 12, 2011 by zdocs

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   Please contact me at brent@zdocs.com if you have a good condition 77-78 left side front bumper end. I have not had any luck locating one! Thanks.

   

   Last reply by Willoughby Z, October 13, 2011
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   Tie rod jam nut trouble

   October 11, 2011 by steve91tt

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   I am trying to adjust the toe on the front end of my 1971 240Z but I am having no luck loosening the jam nuts that keep the tension between the tie rod ends and the steering rack. I have tried penetrating oil and a propane torch. I can't seem to get either side to budge. I'm pretty sure the driver's side has reverse thread and passenger side is normal. Other than that is there anything I am missing that is keeping me from getting this nut loose? Here is a picture of my problem nut from the passenger side...

   

   Last reply by steve91tt, October 11, 2011
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   Problem with 1978 280Z

   October 6, 2011 by JLBRIZ

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   Hi, this is my first post in this forum and I came because I have a weird problem with my nissan. every day my car was working well until one day walking switches off after 20 minutes I start it, the next day will not start if there is spark at the spark plug. and all day I could not get it to start. The next day I try to start it and it started on the first try, use it all day and it worked fine. But the next day will not start, but if I put gasoline direct the air flow starts at the time then turns off. The relay seems to be well. the computer has power but no pulse at the injectors, and check the electrical connections and all is well. It is about the temperature senso…

   

   Last reply by FastWoman, October 10, 2011
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   240z value question

   October 4, 2011 by rshoop98

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   Looking to get a value of a 240z 72' or 73' automatic with factory louvers been garaged for 10 years not running Where can i go to determine a value to price for sale? Left behind by father who has passed away Thanks Rick rshoop98@yahoo.com

   

   Last reply by rshoop98, October 10, 2011
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   Vacuum pipe exposed, need to know where it goes to 78 280Z (stock engine)

   September 22, 2011 by funkadelik

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   Hello! I picked up a 78 280z a month or so ago and I've been working my tail off to get her going. She's now starting up just fine and now I'm working on making her idle steady and accelerate appropriately. So in doing so, I need to know where this line should go. Please see attached. It's circled in red. It's on the driver side of the engine close to the master vac. Any help would be appreciated. Additionally, I circled something in yellow. Any help identifying this part? I don't think it's the EGR valve but I'm not certain. TIA

   

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   AFM Adjustment 1 2 3

   September 14, 2011 by UR2H

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   My 77 Z gets terrible gas mileage, somewhere in the neighborhood of 12mpg. A mechanic I know who had a CO measuring machine said my CO% were way too high and that I was running really rich. He measured my ignition timing at 9 BTDC. He also checked my vacuum and said it was okay, however I didn't check what his pump read and he isn't a Z guy so I don't know for sure if what he read is where it should be at. I do have all new vacuum hoses under the hood though. Also replaced my auxiliary air regulator not too long ago. So I was reading up on the AFM adjusting on atlanticz.ca and what exactly is the idle flow adjusting screw on the bottom right corner of the AFM for? It sta…

   

   Last reply by mayitin, October 9, 2011
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   Needing 1977 fuel sending unit

   October 6, 2011 by 280m

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   Could someone tell me where I can find a fuel sending unit for 77 280? The fuel gauge want show beyond a quarter of a tank.

   

   Last reply by SteveJ, October 8, 2011
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    Headlights do not work.

    October 7, 2011 by Craigasoarus

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    Hello to all, Im a new member to the site. I have a 73 240z that has been sitting since about 2008 and I am trying to get i t back on the road. All my lights work except my headlight. I have no power at the fuses and not sure how the power runs from the battery. Does it got from the batt to the switch and then the fuse or batt to fuse firest etc. Any feedback would be appreciated. Also I'm interested in upgrading my stock electrical system any suggestions on where to start? Thanks Craig

    

    Last reply by Travel'n Man, October 7, 2011
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    Wipers stopped working in the middle of windshield while driving.. clicking noise ?

    October 5, 2011 by icetitan

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    My wipers stopped working in the middle of my windshield while I was driving in the rain. I got home and unscrewed the little caps and took the entire arm off on both sides. When I turn the switch on, the bolts that the arms mount onto still won't move at all. However, the wiper motor is making a quiet clicking noise every few seconds in equal increments as if it's trying to move the wipers like usual. Any ideas ? Thanks

    

    Last reply by EScanlon, October 6, 2011
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    Stuck with a flat tire!!! HELP!!!!

    October 4, 2011 by dcruz

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    Guys, im stuck with a flat tire, I have a 1978 280z with 14 all around, My back tire got a big slash on the sidewall and i'm stuck becaus no one in town sells 215/60r14. I found some tire shops that can get it for $105 each, but I looked at discount tire and the have the rim and tire packages and I was wondering if I could go with (P195/65R-15). I would like to go wider on the back but just don't know what size of tire I can put on the back. My car was lowered 1 1/5 inch and it has the illumina shocks. Everything else is original. Could some one please tell me what they are running with a lower z, I know that this has been brought up several times but, I just don't have t…

    

    Last reply by sblake01, October 5, 2011
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    ac high pressure switch?

    October 3, 2011 by dcruz

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    Guys, i'm still confuse about the ac on my 1978 280z, My 280z seems to have 2 switches, one is on the drier and the second is on the line that connects to the drier. Is one of the switches the low pressure and the other the high pressure switch? TTACH] Heres some pictures. Thanks

    

    Last reply by hr369, October 5, 2011