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Seized 4 speed 1 2
by mbarjbar- 19 replies
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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 …
Last reply by tellis32, -
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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.
Last reply by Weasel73240Z, -
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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.
Last reply by BOMBAYBOB, -
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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
Last reply by Duffman, -
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Sorry for all the "help me" posts, but I am finally getting some needed work done on my '72. There was an aftermarket air conditioning unit installed (poorly btw) on the center console where the "embellishment panel" (as termed by the Haynes manual" resided. This "embellishment panel" is between the shfter and the ash tray, and it must be removable because it's not on my car. Anyone have one or know where I could obtain this piece? Thanks in advance. Rich
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It's me again The one with the RHD. I am having wiring issues right now with the engine side of the harness the wire that plugs into the solenoid smokes and getsw hot when you plug it into the connector. Just wondering: someone told me the wiring harnesses were different for the RHD and the LHD BUT can i use the engine bay side of the wiring harness Not all the wiring will work I know because of the difference in driving sides but can the engine side work also what the *$#@ is wong with the jumper wire to the soleniod and if ANYONE HAS A HARNESS LET ME KNOW!! Us missouri Kids don't have access to RHD parts. E-mail me @ d_lauhoff@hotmail.com
Last reply by Grif260z, -
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I have a chance to acquire some original teardrop hubcaps for my '72 240Z. They are mildly worn, but in good shape. One thing I've noticed is that the ads I look at show the hubs in different hues - dark gray and a lighter, almost silver color. Were multiple colors offered for the Z? If so, was there a color scheme followed (e.g., red cars got the dark gray)? Thanks - trying to get the car to be "correct" - appreciate the help! Rich
Last reply by Mike B, -
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I'm trying to get 75 280z fired that hasnt been fired in 6 years, the motor is turning over and getting gas. There is power going in the coil, but no spark is coming out! can anyone help???
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I've searched over multiple sites, but the answer still seems to be eluding me. I'm in the middle of a EFI to carb swap on a 76 280z. I've removed the wiring harness and all that jazz, but now I need to power the fuel pump. I found a schematic on here that runs through the oil pressure switch, but it still isn't very clear. I've located the connector to which the power for the fuel pump originally ran (under the driver's side dash) and removed the wires inside. Two of the wires run to the fuel pump and I assume the other two provide power. I want to use (hopefully) the original wiring with as little alteration as possible. I believe I can install a relay with the…
Last reply by Dude76, -
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Here's my question. I have a California car, '72 Z, and I'm swapping the stock exhaust for an MSA header and exhaust system. Besides the smog pump, what other parts off of the intake can I get rid of (i.e. anti back-fire valve, and other recirculation devices)?
Last reply by Arne, -
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Help! I got the exhaust manifold off and was trying to get the two end bolts out, they were sheared off, which seems to be a common problem with them. I broke off an easy out in one of them and the other the drill hole got off center. I seem to be making a mess of things. Any advice as to what I can do now. The more I drill the more it wallows out all around the remaining bolts and tears up the aluminum and I can't keep the drill bit from walking. Can I get by with replacing the gasket and not worrying about these outside bolts? If not, any suggestions on what to do about fixing these outside bolts?
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