Small town(TX) 260z :)

[74Datsun]

Just wanted to introduce myself !

A lil over a month ago i purchased a running 260z. It had been an autox car at one point in its life so the interior was minimal(unfortunately ) but it did come with a lowering kit, l28 with 6-3-2 header, mild cam, holley 4bbl( which needs tuning BAD), racing seats, 5-point harnesses, no heat/ac, and no ps.

Engine runs like a champ after 3k rpm but spits and sputters when you mash on it ( gotta work on that this weekend)

Anywho, I've already had to yank the car about cause i drove it too hard on the 100 mile trip home(or something like that ) and actually lost the clutch when i took the exit to my house.

So after a new slave and master cylinder, i decided to go ahead and order a new centerforce stage2 clutch

That fixed it and got the car running again ! But while i was in there, i went ahead and swapped the 4spd out and put a close ration 5spd in!

Next plans are to start restoring the interior( so i can actually pick up women and not have to explain why theres no carpet or radio !), get some louvers, wheels and tires, some type of ducktail/spoiler, and then comes the 3.1 stroker or 2jz swap(havent decided which one yet)

Hope to become a regular visitor on here!

Also, I live in Columbus, Tx (small country town) and its a long shot but, im also a very active member on TacomaWorld.com incase anyone from here in on there too.

[jfa.series1]

Wow - all that fun in just one month of ownership. Welcome to the club, looks like you will fit right in with those swaps. Lots of members in the Houston area so watch the forum for their posts and to get your networking going for parts and other needs.

[zed2]

A fellow Texan is always welcome to the Forum. If you have a bit of time, take a look at jfa.series1s posts. He has done a wonderful job documenting the preservation of a Z car.

Keith

[74Datsun]

Thanks for the welcomes

Yea ive been trying to find a Z forum in texas but doesnt seem like theres any that are still active .

Is there any websites or facebook pages that has like, a list of Z events or meets? If there was a Texas or Houston events/forum page then thatd be even better!

Edited March 8, 2013 by 74Datsun

[Zedyone_kenobi]

Welcome partner.

[olzed]

Next plans are to start restoring the interior( so i can actually pick up women and not have to explain why theres no carpet or radio !),

.

Welcome.

Love the remark. These little cars with a good shine, a clean interior, and a smile, are definately a chick magnet.

My chick still loves ours.

[74Datsun]

Aaaaaand there goes my clutch again -.-

[Bonzi Lon]

College scene ca. 1978: 'It might be a 2 seater, but it fits myself and 3 chicks just fine'.

Bonzi Lon

[74Datsun]

Yeesh, if it isnt one thing, its another.

So installed a 10.5lb flywheel the other weekend along with an oil change and coolant flush.

Drove the car around, spits and sputters when the accelerator is pressed until about 4,000rpm. After 4k, it just flys.

My first assumption is the accelerator/secondary pump in the carb(holley 4 barrel conversion) but was going to fix that later on.

Now after about 10-15 minutes of driving, it just dies. Sooo ordered a new coil for it as well as a 6-3-1 header and full MSA exhaust(didnt like the sound of 6-3-2 to glass packs).

Hoping this will get the car back happy and driveable for now and next issue is to make it stop spitting and wanting to die when pedal is floored

Guess this is what i get for buying someone elses project.

If anyone is local and would like to inform me about some Datsun meets or even help me diagnose some issues with the car just hit me up:)!

[Zedyone_kenobi]

So you just casually installed a flywheel?

along with changing you oil

Hahaha.

There is a cam on the actuator arm of your Holley. The accelerator pump arm that rests on your accelerator pump rides on this cam. When you give it gas, the cam lobe rotates and presses this arm down, which in turn raises its other end to push the diapham attached to your front fuel bowl. This change of volume pushes fuel through your discharge nozzles located on top of your carb and sprays fuel into the venturies. If that arm is not adjusted right, you are creating a lean spot when the accelerator is pushed.

with the car off you can check for clearance. That arm should just barely touch the acclerator pump cam. IF the holey is worn out, you may have a bad pump spring or diaphram.