September 9, 201311 yr Author comment_431347 First attempt to start made today!!! Fuel is good, No Spark however. More investigation needed... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43362-71-refresher-project-starts/?&page=6#findComment-431347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 9, 201311 yr comment_431367 Coil good? Kind of looks 'tired' in the picture Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43362-71-refresher-project-starts/?&page=6#findComment-431367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 24, 201311 yr Author comment_432277 Coil is good, need more wiring write ups for MS2. Installed new clutch slave cylinder, electric radiator fans are too small, Working through the bends. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43362-71-refresher-project-starts/?&page=6#findComment-432277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 24, 201311 yr comment_432284 "The bends"? From diving?Charles Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43362-71-refresher-project-starts/?&page=6#findComment-432284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 28, 201311 yr Author comment_432572 , no driving yet but she is pretty much complete. Bled brakes and clutch, a little wiring and cleaning up done today. First time off the jackstands in a year or so. Back end is a little high but can be done later on. Waiting on radiator fans in the mail. Wiring still being worked out, but the hard labor is done. First phase done! :classic:Lots of work to do with paint and interior but it feels good to be back together. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43362-71-refresher-project-starts/?&page=6#findComment-432572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 6, 201311 yr Author comment_433060 Everything is back together again, hood, radiator, front bumper, valance, etc. Tires are too big (225s), but will fix later. Taking to a shop soon to have tuning, exhaust welded, and wiring sorted out. Very happy! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43362-71-refresher-project-starts/?&page=6#findComment-433060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 13, 201311 yr Author comment_433606 Fluids filled! New hood release and cable, battery tray, stalks, lots of little things done today. Awaits a lift to the shop. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43362-71-refresher-project-starts/?&page=6#findComment-433606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 3, 201311 yr Author comment_435181 Runs! Sounds great, shop did a good job with wiring. More work ahead, some nagging issues to take care of: - A wheel alignment, yikes! - More tuning needed -BMC is leaking, so will have to change out and bleed, - Need a longer clutch slave push rod But very happy to have an exhaust and a running Z after all the work put in getting it to this point. :D:D Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43362-71-refresher-project-starts/?&page=6#findComment-435181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 3, 201311 yr comment_435189 Congrats. Its looking good in the photo and the ride height is sitting nicely. Now its time to enjoy:DYou dont see it from the outside, but you have done a hell of a lot of work on it. I bet it feels like a completly different car now.Is the slave cylinder different on the T5? Never had a T5, so not sure if its the same.Are you using the 15/16" BMC out of the early 280ZX? Kits are easy to get, but a complete one is not so easy these days.EnjoyChas Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43362-71-refresher-project-starts/?&page=6#findComment-435189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 4, 201311 yr Author comment_435278 Thanks Chas, yes tons of work and time in to it. Working on a video. Will be putting in a n/a 5spd next week with any luck . Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43362-71-refresher-project-starts/?&page=6#findComment-435278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 18, 201311 yr Author comment_436328 Not the right time, but couldnt say no. $325 for a pair of S2K's. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43362-71-refresher-project-starts/?&page=6#findComment-436328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 18, 201311 yr comment_436333 Thanks Chas, yes tons of work and time in to it. Working on a video. Will be putting in a n/a 5spd next week with any luck .[ATTACH=CONFIG]67564[/ATTACH]So why are you taking out the T-5? Admittley the Nissan has better ratios but you will hate the shifter after you have been using the Mustang shifter.Your project looks good and you are running MS2? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/43362-71-refresher-project-starts/?&page=6#findComment-436333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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