I just picked up a 71 240z in stock configuration... but it's missing the coil. I'm a newbie to Zs... is this a standard item I can get at the dealer or a parts store? Any reason to look at some upgraded coil? This is going to stay a stock, street car...

Thanks,

Mark

Edited October 28, 200915 yr by woytovich

I'm new to z's too.

but from what i'v seen, it's pretty common to put in an MSD blaster 2 coil, and it's a pretty straight forward install

Can anyone chime in on what else looks to be missing in the picture... looks like a plug wire, and some plumbing pipe cap and other plugs up top... what's all that about? removed emissions stuff? IT looks like the air hose into the air rail is capped...? Probably means the "smog pump" is disconnected/missing/non-functional?

Boy do I need a Factory Service Manual and a bunch of diagrams for this thing right away!

Mark

Edited October 28, 200915 yr by woytovich

Wow, when is the last time that engine has been running? Your smog pump is missing, but not needed for the car to run. Most of the caps are OK, my only concern would be the vacuum and parts that dampen the carb linkage return.

You can get a Petronix electronic ignition set-up for that pretty cheap, and it's easy to install. New plug wires would be good of course as well as new plugs.

Read the theads on engine start-up after long periods of non-operation.

Good luck!

Rich

Edited October 28, 200915 yr by motorman7

Wow, when is the last time that engine has been running?

Rich

1985

Thanks for the info.

Is there a list of any sort of "good" online parts vendors for OEM new and/or used parts? Do the Nissan dealers stock any parts?

any generic auto parts store can help with the tune up parts.

The main thing you would want to do is go through all the fuel lines, fuel tank, oil, radiator, brakes, carbs, etc before even thinking of getting it started first thing

I sourced an ignition coil from my local (good) auto parts place... I'm not confident it's right. I expected a cylinder shaped coil like this:

and instead they gave me one like in this picture:

The part number on the box is Beck Arnley 178-8025 but the number on the coil is Diamond FTM-063GT

Help!

Mark

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Edited November 5, 200915 yr by woytovich

Any thoughts?

make sure they didn't mix it up with a 240sx part.

Receipt says 71 Nisssan-Datsun 240/260/280Z Ignition Coil

BEK 178-8025

Interesting. 240Zs had point ignition and 260/280Zs had electronic ignition. Two different coils.

What they sold me...

http://www.allworldautomotive.com/view_ignition_coil_%28hig-2610a%29_for_suzuki_diamond_toyota-id_19277_auto_part_photo_19277.html

What I need?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CB593K