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June 5, 2003 by Tourniqet
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Guys I almost have the car running tonight!!! I just installed dual weber DGV's and a full msa 6 to 1 header, with 2.5inch exhaust. I took all of my old smog crap off and put all of that on. SHE WONT START NOW!?!?! I did at least 90% of it right:stupid:. I cranked it for 2 minutes then found that a lead was off of the coil. I thought it was ignition so i put the mallory distributor and new plug wires. I am 92% sure plugs are in right place ( I labled them on car i took off). Now THe webers are HISSING AND POPPING when i crank it to start... I have heard about this b4 but dont know what it is....... PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really want to hear it tonight!

Last reply by beandip, July 1, 2003
car still dead

June 30, 2003 by Si|v3r72
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i could use some help diagnosing my problem, or at least where to look. here's where it is: last weds replaced thermostat, ran a little hotter but stable temp. thursday the wire that runs from the main harness to the solenoid shorted and caused a short somewhere, and i think fried a cell in my battery. was able to jump start, and drive home. friday, car just quit. no nothing when i turn the key. also, when the wire shorted, my amp guage filled up with smoke, so i think that's toast too, although after i jumped it and it ran, the needle was moving around (it would jump when i turned on the lights). i've tried a different battery - still didn't start or do anything. i also …

Last reply by Si|v3r72, June 30, 2003
Erratic starting

June 28, 2003 by mushupork5
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I get up in the morning and my 76 280z starts right up, if I let it idle too long it will stall out. I will drive it for a little bit (under 5 minutes) and turn it off and when I try to start it up it wont start. The few times it does start it will idle at 500 rpm and with any pressure on the gas peddle lots of grey smoke comes puring out the back. But, if i let it sit for a while (7 hours today and yesterday) it will start up again no problem. Any one seen anything like this?

Last reply by Inf, June 29, 2003
Clunking in rear right wheel

June 17, 2003 by omega Z
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Help! I have a 1971 240Z with a 5 speed transmission.I heard this clunking noise coming from the right wheel it become very loud and then car just stopped and I could put it in gear but the car wouldn't move. When i pushed the car you can still hear the clunking sound, it sound like something is broken. Has any had this problem? Does any one know what the problem is? Help!!

Last reply by omega Z, June 27, 2003
adjust timing 1 2

June 24, 2003 by xkeithx
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i took my car in to the shop to get it to pass smog, and they said they couldnt do it because they couldnt adjust the timing. supposedly the pulley had "slipped" on the harmonic balancer, so the groove doesnt line up where its supposed to. and they wanted to charge me $220 for a new harmonic balancer!!! ive never even heard of a pulley slipping, but i thought to myself, why cant i just get the engine to TDC, and then just take white out and draw a line where the mark is supposed to be, so i dont have to pay 200 bux for a new pulley?? the only problem is, how can i get the engine to TDC without the timing mark. can anyone provide some insight into this? what do i wa…

Last reply by texasz, June 27, 2003
New User

June 23, 2003 by thesearch_10
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Hi all, I have just registered and am very interested in any z cars and information about them! The 240 and 260z's are especially interesting and I would love it if someone could reply on what to look for when purchasing... would it be worth it restoring one? Cheers, Tom

Last reply by thesearch_10, June 26, 2003
fireing order

June 13, 2003 by parkerthemann
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does anyone know what the correct fireing order is for a 71 240z and if it is clockwise or counter?

Last reply by Bambikiller240, June 25, 2003
transmission gaskets

June 16, 2003 by lance75_280z
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I have a 75 automatic & I was looking thru my MSA catalog and saw that my car has 2 gaskets to be replaced when needed. 1 being a trans oil pan gasket & the other a rear seal gasket. I can take my car around the block & once I pull in my driveway, I see smoke coming from my trans when I look down thru the engine area. I only smokes when it is driven not when it's warming up. Are these gaskets fairly easy to replace in my driveway?

Last reply by beandip, June 25, 2003
carbs and intake?

June 19, 2003 by parkerthemann
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well, I actually posted my questions on the general forum, but now think it's better to ask them here. So basically I need to know two things. I just got a 71 240 Z and the carbs are pretty much shot (dual two barrel webbers) so I'm thinking I'll just get new ones. But I've heard arguments both ways that the dual webbers aren't the best way to go. So should I just get some SU carbs or something along those lines? I'm not trying to biuld a drag racer, just a fun driver, and I do have a little money to spend. My other question was about my intake manifold. The previous owner took off all the emmisions control and basically cut the rail and pinched off the ends. I'm …

Last reply by beandip, June 25, 2003
Manuall Turning Engine

June 22, 2003 by NCLarry
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My newly acquired 71 hasn't turned over in at least 10 years. That being said, I'd like to verify it isn't seized. I understand that I should place some oil in each cylinder and probably pull the cover and put some oil on the rockers, etc. After that, though, how do I manually turn the engine? Can this be done without removing the radiator, etc? Don't even suggest anything involving electric... whole other can or worms not yet address.. First priority to strip care to frame and pull engine. I'm told, the engine and tranny were rebuild shortly before it was 'parked'.

Last reply by beandip, June 25, 2003
Accelerator Linkage

June 24, 2003 by jmkm000
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I have a '72 240. I need to replace the accelerator boot but I'm not sure how to tale the linkage apart to do this. Also after I'v accomplished this what do I use t secure the boot to the firewall? Thanks.

Last reply by CNIXZGO, June 24, 2003
Restoration in NJ

June 9, 2003 by ZOVER
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My father in law has decided to give me his 1973 240z::classic: It is a clean car, 50K miles, great body, the problem is it has not been started in 8-10 years and needs some basic work. The car is in Southern New Jersey and I live in Rhode Island. I need to find an appropriate shop to work on the car so I can drive it to Rhode Island. I have failed looking on the internet, calling local Nissan dealers and am now looking for anyone who has information. Can anyone give me some references Thanks

Last reply by jmkm000, June 24, 2003