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valve adjustment 1 2

July 20, 2003 by nutxo
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Anyone know of any good online tutorials for adjust the valves on my 76 280?

Last reply by Bambikiller240, July 26, 2003
are my rear bearings bad??

July 21, 2003 by Dreco
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should there be any play in the rear hub?? if so how much. I rocked the top of the wheel back and forth( pushing on top of tire) there is definately some play ( both sides). I also jacked up the car. and there is also some play in the rotation of the tire as apposed to the rotation of the half shaft. with half shaft not being able to turn, the wheel can turn an extra quarter of an inch. This may be the explanation for some of the clunking sound. The rear hub axles are original..

Last reply by Dreco, July 23, 2003
'73 rear control arm

July 21, 2003 by jeffwharton
4 replies

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I'm attempting to replace on the bushings on my '73 240. I'm almost finished with the front, but I'm having problems with the rear control arm. How the Hell do you get the spindle pin out? Is there some trick? If you can help, please be as detailed as possible...this is my first attempt at working on a suspension.

Last reply by beandip, July 23, 2003
Pressure plate torque

July 22, 2003 by blitzkraig
2 replies

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Is the pressure plate supposed to be tightened down til it touches the flywheel? I have the torque specs but I have a giant torque wrench that I don't trust below 20 ft lbs. This is on a stock 71 with stock clutch

Last reply by blitzkraig, July 23, 2003
propeller shaft removal. Help

July 22, 2003 by rudds67
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hi. I am in the process or installing a new Handbrake cable on my 73' 240z . I have removed the old one up to the linkage but i cant get it off cuz the propeller shaft is in the way. I have a haynes book and it says that you must remove the shaft befor replacement of the cable . it says theres 4 bolts but i cant get them off. there facing the wrong way and there seems like theres not enough room to turn it. a can get a box wrench on it but i can pull as hard as i can but it doesnt move. it was started to strip s o I stop . Does anyone Have any ideas ? i need all the help i can get. A close friend is coming up soon and i would like to have the car ready to drive by …

Last reply by Daniel, July 22, 2003
Lines/Hoses Help

July 21, 2003 by goose
8 replies

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Just picked this car up from some moron in southern BC. Can you guys help me figure out what these lines are, and what I can just shave off? It's such a mess. My 260Z Gallery with Labelled Pictures I found this engine which belows to a member on this site. I labelled some hoses... The setup looks simplistic and functional.... Can you help answer my questions? Thanks so much. I really want to get this running so I can start the bodywork and interior restoration.

Last reply by Victor Laury, July 22, 2003
propeller shaft removal. Help

July 22, 2003 by rudds67
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hi. I am in the process or installing a new Handbrake cable on my 73' 240z . I have removed the old one up to the linkage but i cant get it off cuz the propeller shaft is in the way. I have a haynes book and it says that you must remove the shaft befor replacement of the cable . it says theres 4 bolts that you " Just Unscrew " but i cant get them off. there facing the wrong way and there seems like theres not enough room to turn it. a can get a box wrench on it but i can pull as hard as i can but it doesnt move. it was started to strip so I stop . Does anyone Have any ideas ? i need all the help i can get. My Girl friend is coming up soon and i would like to ha…

Last reply by rudds67, July 22, 2003
L24 head installation

July 19, 2003 by Al Squillante
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I have my L24 rebuilt head in hand and am ready to install it. I cant seem to loosen the bolt holding the sprocket. Is this a left hand thread? I would like to get the sprocket off before I install the head. Al.

Last reply by Al Squillante, July 21, 2003
Parkin brake cable Help> drive shaft

July 21, 2003 by rudds67
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Hi I need all the help i can get.. I have a new parking brake cable for my 73' 240z.. but in order to install it you have to take off the main drive shaft,,( thats what the book said) well icant get it off.. theres only 4 bolts but there facin back . you cant get a socket on it . ican get a box wenck but i i still cant turn it.. im ending up stripin it and i dont want to do that,. Does anyone have anyidea.. my Girlfreind is coming next early next month and i want to get the carr ready to drive by then... thank your your time, Steve :classic:

Last reply by rudds67, July 21, 2003
Torque settings

June 4, 2003 by Tourniqet
5 replies

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How much do I torque down headder bolts and intake manifold bolts?!?!?!?! Sorry I want to get this done tonight!!!!

Last reply by Royce, July 21, 2003
Suspension and steering feel like sh$% - help me diagnose!

July 19, 2003 by demon
6 replies

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Hi guys and girls, The car: 1974 Early 260Z Coupe The problems: 1) There is alot of steering play before it 'bites' - I can move the wheel a good 10+ degrees in each direction before the steering actually catches. 2) The overall feel of the car is something similar to that of a Lincoln Town car - very 'floaty' and rocks from back to forth upon hard braking and acceleration. 3) Alot of vibration in the front of the car starting at 60mph and becoming undriveable by 80mph. I was pretty confident the steering play was due to the previous completely worn stock rack and pinion bushings, so replaced them today with Urethane bushings - this helped, but there is still alot o…

Last reply by ZmeFly, July 20, 2003
260Z LHD Dashboard Frame Wanted

July 18, 2003 by Dashboard Resto
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Require a 260Z steel dashboard frame.

Last reply by Dashboard Resto, July 18, 2003