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by jmeti000- 16 replies
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76 280z w the L28.....runs fine except when i hit the gas pedal a little more aggressively. if i gradually press down on it...the engine is fine...but if i stomp on it..i get a pinging noise, and sometimes some dark smoke out the exhaust with a strong fuel odor...any ideas??
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(1) I've looked through the FSM and can't find this panel, nor whatever lays beneath. (2) Is this the original fuel pump? (3) I see another opening, is something missing? (if so, what) I've got a constant whine, once the oil pressure starts to raise, coming from the back. I saw at AtlanticZ a tip about using felt as vibration insulation, so I tried it, thinking that was the problem-no help. Hence the voyage under the tank and these discoveries.
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I don’t have a hazard switch/cant find one…and the turn signal power runs though the hazard. So I connected the 2 center green wires in the wiring diagram for the turn signals. Now the turn signals work correctly when I click left or right but when it’s in the center both flash (on the turn signal flasher…. NOT the hazard flasher…I have 2 different flashers so I can heard the difference) It shouldn’t be too hard but what do I need to do to prevent it from flashing when centered? (IE how dose the hazard switch allow power to go to the left and right but not when centered when hazard switch is off?)
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Slap me on the hands, I've been bad. I popped out my old, malfunctioning VR and popped in a brand new Niehoff one, thinking I was gettin' a steal (at a cold 35.99 where could I have gone wrong)... Except I forgot the first rule of parts buying: You get what you pay for. Now my electrical stuff all seems to be...well... "hot" I guess. I first noticed it when I pulled the key out of the ignition after a ... I dunno... 15/20 minute jaunt? The key itself was rather warm. I felt the ignition cylinder, and sure enough, that was very warm too. I felt the guages, and yes, those were warm as well, even my aftermarket stereo was warm! I drove around some more, and before I knew it,…
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Hey guys, Just finished the brakes and suspension on my 74 260z. And trying to figure out what I want to do. The ultimate goal, however long it will take, is a chevy engine swap with a very nice daily driver and take to shows a lot. I have some transportation whenever I need it right now, but that could change and I might need the Z... but thats not a definite. So some things I was thinking about was: 1) Pay to get car tuned, and the drivetrain lubed and stuff so car can be driven daily. Then do bodywork. 2) Or start stripping the car to start working on the bodywork. I just can't make up my mind...
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I've had another incident. Imagine, if you will... I'm on my way to work and I'm getting off on my exit, as I approach my turn (I have the clutch in) I take a quick gaze across my dash and see that the red LED on my voltometer reads "charge" indicating that the engine isn't running. I look to my tach. and sure enough this is the case. I quickly turn over the starter and the engine fires back up. I cruise down the street about 20 feet then take another turn, I press in the clutch and again, the engine dies. The only difference this time, is that all of the gauges on the dash are completely flatlined (no reading on the voltometer). So naturally when I tried to crank, nothin…
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Hi I have a 73' 240z that I am fixing up and I know little about cars, ...this is a learning experience for me. I have read about the dreaded "flattop" carbs and since mine were not working anyway, I have decided to replace them, but I have no Idea what to replace with. I have found a few kits to exchange them, but I don't know which I should buy so that it works best with my engine(stock L24).Any suggestions???? Here are the links to the options I found: Weber DGV Carburetor Kit: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/PFFC02/11-3005 Holley Four Barrel Carburetor Conversion: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/PFFC04 or the ztherapy SU "roundtop" rebuilt carbs in the…
Last reply by CG Mojo, -
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I bought the 79 280Z for my Step daughter she has had it for 6+ months and it has ran great. The other day her uncle drove the car bought some gas, right after that it died. I went by replaced the fuel filter ( it looked like it had honey in it) the car now will idle, it has 30 PSI fuel pressure @ idle and 38 with the engine off. The readings were taken on the engine side of the fuel filter. I can spray carb cleaner in the air breather and the car will run fine and rev nicely. So I know it's a fuel issue. If I turn the key on for a few seconds then crank the car it idles fine for a few seconds then struggles to idle. If you hold the gas down it you can hear it Moan and ba…
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Speaking of smog...... My 73 240z triple Webers were running rich so I was pretty certain my car would not pass the AZ smog test. Failed miserably. Unfortunately AZ only exempts pre 1966(or 1967?) so I obviously had to do some major carb work. I am putting 1972 SUs on, but I have absolutely no smog equipment on the car(the way I bought it, and the po didn't save any smog equipment). Is it possible at all that the car could pass with just the stock carbs, or will it be necessary to try and find all of the smog equipment and put it back to totally stock? The engine is rebuilt and runs well otherwise. These smog guys weren't even interested in carbs or any other mods,…
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I'm finally going to drop the tank on my sons '77 280Z and get it cleaned. I've been fighting hesitations and such ever since we bought the car. I know that some here have used a product to re-line the tank. I think it's POR 15 or something close. I've found a radiator shop that will do it for $125 which includes cleaning the inside and re-lining it and also cleaning the outside and spraying it with a black material. Is this a good price since the kit on the internet is $65? I figure it beats the hassle of me working on the tank myself for a week. Also, are there any tricks that I need to know before dropping the tank?
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OK, im getting an '83 280zx turbo and the car has sat for the past 10 years or so. The reason it was parked was because it had stopped running and they never got it fixed. So basically I am wondering where should i start and what should I do? I have always been around cars in the past and now, just never had a Datsun, or any turbo car in that matter. Thanks in advance for all your help, Adam
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Can anyone help me with a microfiche CD for a '82 280ZX? A parts book would also be helpful. I have only seen S30 CDs. If you know where I can get one or have one for sale, please PM me. Thanks.
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