Antenna restoration and other misc. stereo fixes.

[v12horse]

I went to the junkyard today looking for the oem antenna gear and there was only one S30 in there. It had an aftermarket antenna, so that was out of the question. However, I did get some really nice oem hose clamps from that car.

I found a 280zx with an oem antenna motor and I took it apart and got the gear. The teeth were in perfect condition and the gear was the same size as the one found in an s30 antenna, but the shaft portion was slightly too big. I wish it would have fit, but oh well. I think I will have one soon thanks to a very kind club member.

-Ben

[Bambikiller240]

Anyone else have an OEM 240Z antenna gear that is in very good (functional) condition? It's looking like I'm going to need one as well.

If anybody knows where I can get one, please let me know. Thanks.

[v12horse]

Abas, since you just assembled one of these recently I was wondering how the washer on the bottom of the black reel is fitted. Is it glued to the bottom of the reel or is it separate. Mine was separate when it was taken apart, but it appeared that it was glued originally. This is refering to the first picture on post #13 of this thread. Also, how tight should I tighten the main bolt down? should the spring be compressed quite a bit?

Carl, that is too bad that you need a new gear. I was hoping that it was only your antenna mast. My mast cord was not broken. I thought that was it. Oh well. If I get a spare gear I will drop it by. Don't go to the Newark pick n pull. I checked. Errr.

Ben

[v12horse]

This has been longer of a project than I thought as I did not have a good gear. Before I took the antenna unit apart, I thought that the plastic mass reel line broke. However, the line was fine. My feeling is that the corrosion buildup overtime caused the gear to seize and the worm gear from the strong motor stripped one side of the gear.

I bought one of the oem replacement masts from ebay and I am not happy with it because it is about 3" longer at the base than the original, so when the antenna is fully retracted it sticks out of the body about 3". I used my old mast as it was still in good condition.

Thank you oldroaddog for the gear. I used a lithium based grease used for garage doors and a marine/auto silicone sealer to seal and attach the drain hose to the bottom of the unit. Thank you everyone for the input, advice, and gear. Help like this makes this forum and its members great. I hope I have not bored people with the pictures of my antenna.

-Ben

[Bambikiller240]

Anyone else have a gear in good condition for a 240Z antenna? If so, please contact me via PM. Thank you.