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Hello, everyone. I've got a '76 280z that I've taken on as a second car. I bought it earlier in the year, and it ran like a champ. I drove it home from Temecula, CA to San Bernardino, CA. Same day, no problem. Problems started when I went to change the plugs, plug wires, fuel filter, and old vacuum and fuel lines before taking on the smog test. Turns out the BCDD was disconnected and lines running to and away from it had been blocked off. So of course, I reconnected them and since then, the car is not a fan of smooth idling. Idle starts out at about 1k, and it quickly drops down to 500 rpms and even lower at times. After I turn the car off, or if it dies. I'll hear a…
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I want to put my 1971 4 speed in my 1973 Z. The 73 has a neutral switch on the top of the trans and the 71 does not. How do I bypass the switch? Do I just jump the two wires to the switch?
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I have a '73 240z with automatic transmission and original L24 engine. I put it in the shop as soon as I bought it, as it needed all new brake line and master brake cylinder. I also had them put in a new flexplate, as mine was missing quite a few teeth. Add a new started. When I got the car back, I pulled the SU carbs off ( the PO said they were off a '72) and cleaned them. Placed 3-in-1 oil in the dampers, replaced spark plugs with NGK 6ES. Adjusted carbs with a flow meter and adjusted the mixture screws. Even put in a new in-line fuel filter under the hood. I turn the engine with the choke on and let it run at 1500rpms for a few minutes before taking off. It usually idl…
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Hello Classic enthusiasts. My 1977 datsun 280z car is almost up and running. The problem is a little hard to describe. I replaced the battery and the car ran fine. I notice the car started to lose cranking power after 8ish car start ups. Around this time, the car would struggle to crank. I charged the battery right up and the cranks beautifully. At first, I thought my alternator is not charging my battery (which seems to be the case). I went through the "Alternator not powering battery" thread and could not assess my situation. I did some testings on my car with a multimeter and found some questionable data. From the battery, Trial #1 12.6v - Engine Off…
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Would anyone have one of these for the passenger seat ? I need it pretty fast. Thank you very much.
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I've been searching and reading through here for hours and hour and can't find what I'm looking for. I'm wondering if 16x8.25" wheels will fit on my stock 73 240z? The rims have zero offset with 4.63" backspace. If they will work what size tire should I use, I don't want the stretched tire look and don't want it to rub. All I'm finding in the search is 16x8 not 16x8.25, and maybe that's not enough to worry about, but I'm also concerned if the backspacing will be ok. Any help I could get would be much appreciated! These are the wheels I'm talking about..... http://www.nlmotoring.com/XXR-530-Wheels-16x8-25-Flat-Black-p/53068462.htm
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Hello Zs, My car is now running again. It is a 1977 datsun 280z. Here in california, there are some questionable smog laws. It was sitting non op but I was able to get a temporary vehicle moving papers. I ran over to get my car smogged at one of the local shops. In the initial visual inspection, it had failed. It had aftermarket headers along with missing EGRs. The owner that I purchased this from said it was bone stock besides the removal of the catalytic converter (he turned it into a straight pipe) with new exhaust. I was completely dumbfounded... I want to daily this vehicle. Would it be just as simple as removing the headers and installing a EGR system? I dont…
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This little switch is located on the passenger side of my 73 on the far right, the wiring looks new, but I dont have a battery yet nor have I tried to hook one up to the ancient leads to see what it does..but it doesn't quite look stock. Does anyone have any idea what this is for? Additionally, that choke looking pull, there are about 3 of them on the driver side if I remember correctly. Have no idea what those are for either. I've never heard anyone mention these bits on the inside of Z cars nor have I seen them, or I wouldn't be asking.
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Almost done my suspension rebuild, but I'm halving problems fitting the 4 outer half shaft bolts. I bought new nuts and bolts and It seems they are a tapered or friction fit. I panted the flanges with por 15 and it may be causing problems as the bolts seem very tight. If I file off the paint how hard should they be to drive in? Thanks, Steve
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I need help figuring out the distributor. I have a 1972 240z stock motor (head and block). This is the first time ive owned a car with a distributor so im not too familiar with them. Is this the right numbering for the wires? I numbered it this way based on the firing order givin in the manual. I did not change any of the wires, so this is how the previous owner left it. Also to confirm, this is the right firing sequence? Is this the adjustment i use when timing with the light? Or is this the adjustment and if not what is this used for?
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tab came loose on rad. can it be glued? otherwise i have to remove it for shop to repair it. radiator 1 2 3
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Hi, I'm putting my rear suspension back together after changing bushings and struts. I can't find a picture in my file or on the net that shows how far you drive in the spindle pin lock bolt. Does it get driven in flush with the top of the hole? I thought maybe the torque setting would be enoug to draw it down to the right level, but the torque is lnly listed as 7-9 ft/lbs. Thanks, Steve
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