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So my 71 240 died a couple of months ago. I had it running in the parking lot, just warming up, and it just died. We tried switching out the coil and that didn't work. It was at the time equipped with a crane XR700 electronic ignition, which has since been removed, but the car still doesn't run. Any thoughts? Would installing a new distributor and wiring it stock solve the problem?
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Alright, so recently I've started trying to get the 240Z started again. Back story: Car has sat for 8 years, pretty sure it has a bad head gasket, some other little issues... etc. I worked on it a while last fall and got it to the point where it fired once on its own and then the igniton system died. So now I have a Pertronix system installed in the car, I know I am getting spark. The car will fire and rev up to 1000-1500ish when I spray gas in the carbs, but will die as soon as I let go of the key. When I try cranking it without spraying gas into the carbs, I can tell it's kinda firing... It wants to go but doesn't quite make it. I know there is fuel getting to the carb…
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Hi everyone! I'm trying to find out the value of my 1980 280zx does anyone know the best way to get it appraised?
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I only have brake lights since my car came back from paint. I had put Daves headlight harness on earlier last year. I had no problems. After I took off the front bumper, and valance, The head lights stopped working, this was expected do to lack of ground. I still had other lights at this point. I replaced all of the side marker lights after recieving the car back. I have finally had some good weather, everything is in place. Still no lights other than Brake lights. The fuse for the lights is good, the fuse in daves headlight harness is good. ANY THOUGHTS?
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Just started driving my car, i love it, but am having problems; 76 280z auto trans. 180,000 miles. DAY 1: drove car for 3-4 consecutive hours without incident. Car is quick. DAY 2: after car warms up, fuel pump whine becomes louder ( i dont know how loud its supposed to be); Car starts to hesitate, cut out under throttle. RPMS drop with hesitation. Exhaust may backfire out of tail pipe. I though fuel pump, but backfire suggests ignition, since fuel is present? I googled this, and came up with ignition module, or somehitng HEAT SENSITIVE like a transistor??? I'm thinking: Ignition coil, Ignition Module (EI box?), pick up coil(s),? Car used to spew black smoke, i fix…
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I have just been approached about buying a 76 z as a parts car. I am told it's all their complete just let the rust get the best of it. I have no idea what it looks like but is told it's complete and stock. The interior is supposed to be good. So without seeing it what do you think it might be worth. When I see it I will determine to part it or use it as a resale investment.
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Can anyone ID these as they came with one of my cars and have been on the shelf for a long time but I now need to sell and need a value for them. Thanks in advance
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Please don't tell me to put this in parts wanted, i wan't it to be seen. I have rebuild my engine, when i bought my car the PO had torn the motor apart due to a burnt piston, i have started on the assembling this weekend and i almost got the engine ready to install, when i found out that i'm missing a oil drain plug and all the flywheel bolts !!!.....:mad: Many fasterners was missing and due to time i decided not to go with the bolt kit from Datsun Spirit and went for stainless A4 and now this. I'm really in time problems here, big bummer, i need to have the car on the road in 4 weeks and first i need to get some paint repairs done, then get it ready for inspection, pay r…
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Hi, tomorrow im going to go pick up a 1972 240z, The odo is at 38k and I was wondering if there are any good ways to tell what the actually mileage is. The body is in really good condition, the paint is not however. It has next to no rust. Are there any tell tale signs that would distinguish a 138k from a 238k car? thanks for your help
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I would like to put 18 x8" wheels on my 77 Z in a newer style . has anybody done it? The largest i`ve seen is 17x7" is it possible? Do I need to get 5 lug adapters?
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I have searched on this subject but never really saw a solid answer. I need to switch to electronic ignition on my 1972 240Z , it has automatic transmission. Can i use the XR700 for this Z even if it has dual points or will I run into complications? Also, will my tach no longer work if I install this system? I've heard it will no longer work. And, lastly, do I need to upgrade the stock coil if I use the XR700? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Nick
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first fuel lines. on the 280z theres three lines the 240 only has 2. so im not sure what to do with the 3rd line. the fuel filter has one in and one out. so i know that one from tank-pump-filter= main fuel line. than i guess the second is a return fuel line? which one would that connect to? and what the heck do i do with the 3rd one? on carb fuel rail setup they're two fuel lines. i guess one is a main fuel line and the other is a return hose? i numbered the pipes to make explaination easier. Second. i forgot to take mental note of what went where. i was losing daylight and wanted the weber carbs out fast so i can clean them during the night. also if any of …
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