z ran fine now wont start

[UR2H]

I was driving around 60mph, dropped it into 4th to pass some traffic then soon after I noticed the gauges all stopped working and realized the engine was off. Once i got to a stop I tried to start it, it cranked but wouldn't turn. The lights for the gauges work fine but the needles on them are all pointing south now like the way they would be when the car gets shut off. My alarm and parking lights also all work fine. The car ran fine prior to this happening. I'm thinking there is a direct correlation to the gauges not working and the engine not turning over, something electrical, blown fuse or relay? Has anyone else had this type of problem or know what the problem may be? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

edit: It's a 77 280z with a stock engine.

Edited August 17, 2009 by UR2H

[bigoak]

I'm not a qualified eletrical guy so won't be of much help, but you certainly should start with year and model and any potential modifications to guide the folks in providing assistance.

[70 Cam Guy]

Bigoak is correct, we need more on the year and model!

Just a stab to take without knowing anything about the car... Crank-no start... I would look for spark and fuel (fuel pressure). Beyond that, it's hard to tell you more. My mysterious stalling problem turned out to be my points. The ZX distributor solved that!

[UR2H]

Ooops sorry...it's a 77 280z. The engine is completely stock.

I checked for spark and fuel and both is ok.

Edited August 18, 2009 by UR2H