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ok HI all been working on the car off and on for about 2 years now. just a few questions. 4/75 hls30-213502 So what have I got? 260?280? ok I have been having problems with the car wanting to run for a few miles then stumble, then cut out. I turn the key off then back on to the start position ,then I have to jump the starter because the key won't crank it,then it will run good for another few miles and then it starts acting up again. Since I bought this car I have replaced the injectors,installed used fuel pump,fuel filter,temp sensor(just this morning) and it still acts up. I have had the tank out and washed it out with Muratic acid whic cleans it great but then it start…
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I tried to order a new valve cover-to-air cleaner box hose from Courtesy, but I ended up with the hose that goes from the block (under the dizzy) to the PCV valve on the balance tube. Does anyone have the part # for the valve cover-to-air cleaner hose that I need? Also, the 1970 (or 1971) air cleaner box that I bought has 2 large connection in the back, apart from the fuel bowl overflow and the vacuum taps. I know that 1 of the connections if for the hose that I need, what is the other large one for? It faces downward, and I can't figure out what goes there. Thanks as usual for the help. If Puxatawney Phil was right, only 2-1/2 months and I'll be able to drive the Z aga…
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Hey, I have been having an intermittent problem and not sure how to fix and wanted to get some input from you guys to see if there is an easy fix? I have an intermittent rear tail light on the drivers side. Basically I changed out all the bulbs and made sure I had the correct 1157s where required. I then checked the wires and looked good to me except looks like previous owner spliced some of the wires together as I know the car was rewired at some point in the past. Both rear brake lights were then working. Recently the problem came back and the drivers side cut out (but it might have been occurring the whole time as I can not see the tail lights) and then later was work…
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Hi everyone. Here is my ordeal... I have tripple weber carbs. It was running one morning and I parked it in the garage so taht I can take out the bleed valve fromt he bottom of the bowl. It was stripped and I bought a new one. Machine shop took it out for me and then i put it back on. Now my car wont start. This is what I have on the car 73 240z 78 L28 engine with the electrical ignition module 40dcoe mail 130 f11 tubes air 180 50f9 idle I checked the gas, good check spark, good got a new ignition module good got a msd good still not cranking. cranks alittle but then just turns Can anyone help me on this please
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Last summer my mom's estate willed me my Dad's 1978 280Z which he dearly loved. It was put in our barn in Michigan in June of 1983 when he became critically ill. The car has ~79,000 miles. Except for the bumpers, wheels and some reasonable engine aging the car looks new. Every singe switch, dial, instrument works. The interior is pristine. Now comes the bad news. I had the car mechanically gone over, repainted (original DAtsun orange (110) and shipped to me in Florida. The A/C doesn't work. I discovered that the pressure switch has retired (like me) and there just isn't one to be had. So I come to the folks who have either already solved this issue or know where I can ge…
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My 73 240z (with round top carbs) started and ran fine about 3 months ago. I went to move it out of the garage and it ran real rough. I got it back in the garage and now I can get it started with starting fluid, but I dies as soon as that’s exhausted. After that I can get it to almost start. I read thru some of the posts and it seems the problem might be fuel related so I took the top of the floats, there was gas in the bowl, cleaned the little filter and reassembled. I also bought a new inline fuel filter and added oil to the plunger in the carb. I am next going to try blowing air through the fuel lines. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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Still working my install of the OEM radio in my '72. One thing that's vexed me has been re-installation of the heater panel (with cables still attached). As radio install did not require me to remove the heater / vent cables, I was able to pull them out slightly. Problem is that now when I screw the heater panel back in, there's a "bulge" right where the controls are. This actually led to a crack in my heater panel (my stupid fault), and the top slide is very difficult to move left/right. I see no obstruction, so that's not the issue. Is it possible that cables themselves are causing the resistance? Should I post pics? Also, the air outlet vent now rotates 360 degree…
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Seized 4 speed 1 2
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Well, today was the day, after 14 years, I fired up my 1970 Z. All seemed well until after about 20 miles, the tranny started whining as I shifted. I nursed her home to within 50 yards of my house when the tranny seized and locked the rear wheels! That was fun!! After all the time and money spent on Z-Therapy carbs, all new hydraulic, rotors, brakes, etc., I had not checked the tranny oils level. So, I see this as an opportunity--conversion to 5-speed. Can anyone guide me as to what year of 5 speed will bolt up, potential problems, cost estimates, and good sources. Thanks, Mike
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Hello So I'm driving my '73 240z automatic when it starts blowing coolant out of the radiator cap overflow. When I get her home, I see that coolant is leaking from the water pump. I figure this is a good time to replace the pump, thermostat, hoses, etc. When I pull the pump, I'm shocked to see the remains of a spring wrapped around the impellers. Then I notice there's more spring in inlet hole going through to the inlet hose. Loose in the hose mind you. My question is: what's the spring? Do I need to replace it? What's the thing for? I mean, it looks inevitable that the spring would eventually tapeworm its way down into the pump - which is apparently what happened. Pics …
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i Have a 78 280z with a 5 speed. the the car stalls and dosnt move in Reverse and it moves forward in nuetral. im pulling the trans tomorrow dose anyone have any idea what is wrong? also can i put a 4 speed trans in instead and if so what type of modifucations will i have to make? thanks in advance.
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Looks like someone removed the engine hooks or slingers as the sm calls it. any other way to hoist the motor out? Trans is already removed.
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Alright so I just got these louvers for my 240z... and it didn't come with the hardware... I was wondering if anyone had similar louvers... and if so could you maybe take pictures of the hardware? Thanks! Nick
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