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First time starting the car

March 6, 2004 by Datsun-Fever
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Hi guys, im about to turn over my 280zx for the first time in a LONG time. What are some procedures i should go through? the fuel and oil is dirty and i would assume the gaskets are old. Plus i dont know yet if the fuel pump, pumps fuel. Any help would be apreciated! i really need to get this car started.

Last reply by Datsun-Fever, March 7, 2004
Land of the Dead....Batteries

February 28, 2004 by shyfty
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Hi all, What kind of current draw would drain a fully-charged battery in 30 minutes? I'm trying to get an idea on where to start looking for this short I seem to have. To let you know what I know... I have an early '74. The blinkers weren't working, so I set out to fix that. I came across a hunk of wiring not really connected to anything: a couple wires were running hot to a little box that resembled a simple security system. I checked the FSM, and it appears this was factory installed, but in my case it was non-functional. So, I removed it and the wiring. It ending up me having to resolder the wires to the blinker switch to get the blinkers to work, which they then …

Last reply by Daniel, March 3, 2004
SK carb gas linkage

March 3, 2004 by fightyourself
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I need the right length linkage for the sk triple carb, I cut my orginal linkage shorter, but it still isn't right. the linkage I'm talking about is the one from fire wall to the carb it self. anyone has them for the SK, i'll pay cash, or anyone know where I can buy them? PLEASE HELP

Last reply by fightyourself, March 3, 2004
SK carbs needs to be tuned ASAP, HELP

March 3, 2004 by fightyourself
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I have 40mm SK Racing triple Carbs on a 280 motor in my 73' 240Z. I can't start the car, because the carbs needs to be tuned. I'll pay cash if anyone can do this for me, I live in the LA area, please send me a email if you can help. Thanks! I'll post a picture up in my Gallery of the carbs later on. Ker

Last reply by fightyourself, March 3, 2004
Need help!!!!

March 2, 2004 by zxjuiced
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Could someone here please help me find the correct hub/wheel center bore. I`m getting ready to place a order for wheel adapters and would like to have them made to the factory specs. I tried the a search,but came up empty!!!!

Last reply by zxjuiced, March 2, 2004
Why is diff 1/2 inch too long

February 22, 2004 by biker
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I have just installed a new R180 diff into my 240Z. The problem being is that it seems too long to fit. If I bolt the front cross member on, I can't get the propeller shaft on. I disconnect the front cross member, I can get the prop shaft on but the holes won't meet on the cross member and the chassis. It looks the same as the old one with the exception of the front flange pinion, old one is square, new one is round. Still same length though (42mm). It bloody 42 degrees here in Oz (that's 110 F in the shade) and I have been under this bloody car all day in the western sun. I am totally PXXXXd off!!! Even had the missus under the car with me (helping, nothing else - …

Last reply by biker, March 2, 2004
Turbo clutch to 71Z w 5speed

March 1, 2004 by Ekustom
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Hello, My question today is, what do I need to do to mate an engine with a turbo flywheel 240MM and turbo clutch on my 71z with an 83 5 speed tranny? I know I have to to get the clutch fork,release bearing for the turbo assem.,but what about my slave cylinder? I have a 4 speed right know but will be installing the 83 5 speed.Will the slave cylinder off of my 4 speed work with my 5 speed and turbo clutch assembly?:stupid:

Last reply by Ekustom, March 1, 2004
Fuse Box connections

February 29, 2004 by WindyCityZnut
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I am in the process of putting in a new upgraded fuse box from MSA in my 71. The 2 big fat wires have identical plugs on them and identical coloring (white with red strip). Are these interchangeable? How do I tell which wire goes to what? TIA, Marty

Last reply by WindyCityZnut, February 29, 2004
Head bolts?

February 28, 2004 by MariaAZ
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I know this is probably a really simple (perhaps even stupid!) question, but are there any "easy" local-type sources for head bolts for a '73 240Z? I'm thinking Autozone/Kragen/NAPA kinds of places. I don't want to pull the head until I have everything I need, and I have no idea where to get new head bolts!

Last reply by zeiss150, February 29, 2004
71 Z Headlight Problem (left Light dim) 1 2

July 31, 2002 by rzola
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Both lights come on, but the left side is dim on hi and low beam. Fuses good, wiring pluged in corrrectly. Is there a seporate ground for the front ,lights? Please help:cry:

Last reply by Fun_in_my_z, February 28, 2004
Hybridz Help 1 2

February 24, 2004 by TTDRIVER
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Does any one have contact with the people in charge of HYBRIDZ. Their site sucks now and is a pain to login, send message, contact someone, and everything. Lost my password and their site wont work to help me find it. Can someone help me with an email address or something I would really appriciate it.

Last reply by Fun_in_my_z, February 26, 2004
280zx radiator into 240Z

February 25, 2004 by speedyblue
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I just threw a 280zx radiator into my 240Z because the original one is shot. I can't put the bonnet on just yet, but it looks like it will hit the radiator because it sits higher. The 280zx is a 1983 model. Does anyone know off the top of their head if it will hit and how much it needs to be lowered by? Thanks Scott

Last reply by St.stephen, February 25, 2004