Surprise Restoration For My Father!!!!

[jjdruffel]

Hey, i'm 16 years old and familiar with mechanics, especially cars. my dad owns a mid 70's 240z (does the exact year matter?) that he stopped driving because of our large family. Recently my mom and him got a divorce and he will be able to drive his Z again. there is one problem, it doesn't run. the carburators are shot and many other problems. I NEED HELP! i want to get this done before his birthday

First of all is there ever any tricks to these carbs that anybody knows about, a quick look at them and they look like they just need a good cleaning and a few new parts (jets). the biggest problem is a constant grinding near the rear axel, since these cars have independent rear suspension i am suspicius of the two knuckels on each wheel, but maybe its something as simple as the brakes riding. has anybody else had this problem? if you have any answers please help me out by sending an email to jjdruffel@hotmail.com. Thanks a lot

[=Enigma=]

Hey there. This site has lots of information contained in the threads that already exist. Probably more then you would ever waht to know including links to other sites as well. The best thing you could do for yourself would be to spend a couple weeks reading and searching this site. All the answers you seek are here.

Regarding the carbs, you can try a good cleaning first. If that doesn't help, rebuild them. You'll find some good info on the Ztherapy site as well as parts rebuild kits, and a great video detailing all you need to know about SU carbs.

And yes, the year does matter in some cases. Intakes and smog changed between the years as well as bumpers, dashes, and various other components. But that's all in here so get to searching. If you have specific questions that aren't answered in here already, most will be happy to respond.

Search away my friend. And good luck. Sounds like a great idea. I'm sure he'll love it when you're done. I know I would.

Cheers,

[nwcubsman]

JJ,

You may want to post your location. You may get an offer for someone to take a looksee. Its a chance anyway.