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83ZX No Power to the Solonoid

February 27, 2005 by danc
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I have an 83ZX that went from having to turn the ignition key a couple of times to get it to start to plain won't start. The Battery and Starter are both good and have been bench load tested. I have 12V from the battery to the larger starter terminal, and no voltage to the starter in the "start" position of the ignition switch. I have 12V from the ignition to the distributor in the on position. I have checked the "brown" fuseable link on the passenger fenderwell and it is O.K. HEP Hep!!!!!!

Last reply by danc, February 27, 2005
starting the 240 1 2 3 4

February 14, 2003 by cardogman1
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Hello everbody, Does anybody have any ideas to improve the starting of the 240z. It's very cold in New York and even though the car starts it takes about two or three trys and thats with a complete major tune up with new plugs, points, rotor, fuel filter, coil, distributor cap.Carbs are adjusted. I know these cars were always alittle difficult. The battery is new and the starter and alternator are fine. Would an electronic ignition help. The car is garaged but even in the garage unless I put the heater on it can be a pain in the neck. Let me know if you have had the same problem and if there is a fix. Thanks Burt Cardogman1 71 240z

Last reply by Bambikiller240, February 27, 2005
74 280 Z Engine Problem

February 25, 2005 by calliebrat
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Hello this is Stacey. Almost 3 months ago we replaced the engine in my 280 and the car ran great. Recently the car has been running rough. The compression check ran a little over 160 in all cylinders and the plugs appear to be burning about the same. Now the compression is 120 in No. 1 cylinder and I need to find out why. Any advise would help. Thanks, Stacey Stacey Pike El Cajon, CA. '74 260 Z Coupe- 280 Block, 260 Heads, 240 Dual SU Carbs '75 280 Z Coupe- L28 Engine Drive Fast- Take Chances!

Last reply by beandip, February 26, 2005
Speedo pinion gear keeps wearing out.

November 7, 2004 by Tom Selleck
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I own a 1972 240Z, and the speedometer did not work when I first bought it. I ordered a new pinion gear because the nylon cog was worn out on the first one. Well, after only about 350 miles, this one is worn out too and my speedometer does not work. It just abruptly stopped working one morning. Does anyone know what could be causing it to wear out the cogs so fast, and where to buy one? The one I ordered was from Courtesy Nissan, and it took about 2 months to get it, and was pretty expensive to only work for a few hundred miles. Any help is appreciated.

Last reply by 72' 240, February 23, 2005
How Do I Bleed The Clutch And Brakes?

February 11, 2005 by cremmenga
3 replies

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I don't have alot of time tomorrow, but i have to bleed the clutch for sure and maybe the brakes. Please tell me how to! Thanks

Last reply by zguitar71, February 23, 2005
Need to know......

February 11, 2005 by Bad260Z
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I have an early 71' 240Z, and the windshield(or windscreen, depending where you live) wipers will not work. I s this a common thing? What should I look for, Im not too good with wiring, im a drivetrain and suspension guy, i usually steer clear of wiring so I am not to knowledgable with it. I dont want to have to buy a new motor, unless I have to, so i just need to know what all could go wrong with the whole system. Thanks in advance.

Last reply by tccoven, February 22, 2005
1973 240z wont start 1 2 3

January 28, 2005 by n240zracer
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i have a 1973 240z its a 4 speed and it has duel points and im only gettin spark on 1 side of the points and it wont start its really weird cause if the distrubiter cap is on it wont try to start but if i set the cap on the block it will try to start and back fire. i read some were automatics were only duel point and manuels were single point is that true. anyways please help ive tryed eveything i know and it still wont start please help thank you by. :stupid: <---- what i no about 240z

Last reply by beandip, February 22, 2005
tranny leaking fluid inside bellhousing

February 20, 2005 by Dreco
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anyone? I saw that gear oil was leaking out of my tranny through the clutch fork hole. I pulled the tranny, and it looks like it's leaking out of a small hole underneath the input shaft (on the cover plate). Why is there a hole there?? It didn't look like it was leaking from the gasket. Anyone have any ideas on what could be the problem?? It wasn't leaking too bad, but leaking none the less. Never torn into a tranny before, so that's why I'm asking.

Last reply by Dreco, February 21, 2005
carb leaking gasoline

February 17, 2005 by zanos
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Hello,im new to this forum,and Z's overall.I just got this 1972 z with L28 engine swap.I have dual SU carburators,and dont know anything at all about carbs.Well,i was driving the car for a week(and was really enjoying it :knockedou ),BUT then it happened to rain in los angeles,and something happened.The car would drive really rough first,then its stopped going over 3k rpms at all.I stopped to check whats up,opened the hood,and saw that one of the carbs is leaking gasoline pretty bad(one thats closer to a driver).When i stepped on the gas,the leaking would stop,but would start again when car is on idle.I tried checking all ignition stuff,plugs look ok,car got new wires,EL …

Last reply by zanos, February 19, 2005
Radiator

February 11, 2005 by TXblue240Z
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Well, I got my Z fixed yesterday, the electrical problem. Today, I was pulling into my girlfriend's driveway, when I stopped, the car made a strange noise, like th ebrakes lockingup, which kinda makes sense b/c I kinda stopped quicker than usual...except it wasn't my brakes. When I shut the car off and got out...my Radiator is leaking coolant, at an alarming rate...infact the whole thing drained faster than if I would I have removed the plug....so I put a hose in it, turned it on to see if maybe the plug had come loose or if i could determine the source of the leak...from best that I can tell, the damned thing separated at the bottom, or in some other way ripped open ne…

Last reply by TXblue240Z, February 18, 2005
280z (turbo engine swap) HELP..PLEASE

February 14, 2005 by 75BlackZ
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Okay.. here is the deal, i just bought this car: First some history on the car: -1975 280zx N/A Shell and Chassis -1983 280zxT (turbo) engine.. fully built, under 60K -F54/p90 turbo engine- -can go here for more info:http://www.g20.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=31297- It has the following issues that i want to take care of NOW: *Turn signals do not work... they turn on with running lights, but do not blink (front lip is not stock) *Reverse Lights do not work when put in Reverse (they are there just don't light up) *SPEEDOMETER..AND TACH do not function. These are main issues as of now, just for drivability issues. i have been searching on the net fo…

Last reply by hls30.com, February 17, 2005
Adjusting Valves?

February 17, 2005 by cremmenga
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I need to adjust my valves (I think) on my L24. I have looked on this site at the forums and others also to find out exactly how, but came up short. If anyone can tell me step by step on how to and how much to I will dance at your wedding. On a side note my car runs kinda rough and shaky i think it just needs tuned anyone else have an idea? THanks!

Last reply by beandip, February 17, 2005