August 13, 20159 yr Author comment_475694 So that means....? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52090-restoring-a-1977-280z-my-first-z-car/?&page=3#findComment-475694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 13, 20159 yr comment_475697 ... That I just started... Sent from my iPizzle ringy dingy device.... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52090-restoring-a-1977-280z-my-first-z-car/?&page=3#findComment-475697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 14, 20159 yr Author comment_475708 not you bro Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52090-restoring-a-1977-280z-my-first-z-car/?&page=3#findComment-475708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 14, 20159 yr comment_475711 Me? It means you've got what looks like a great start for project. It means we've all been there. Stuff will be out of place. Stuff will be missing. Stuff will be wired wrong. Stuff will be put on backwards. Stuff will be leaking because it's too loose or too tight or because it's standard thread when it should have been metric.  It's standard operating procedure.   Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52090-restoring-a-1977-280z-my-first-z-car/?&page=3#findComment-475711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 14, 20159 yr comment_475719 Or me? I don't have a photo with me at the moment, but can post a photo of both versions end next week. I have spares of both versions of AFM (Air Flow Meter).Early version: (Your car) has the full seven pins in the wiring harness connector. The last two pins are for the fuel pump relay. Basicly the pump will only run if the engine is running and sucking in air. Its a safety device to stop the pump if the engine stops in an accident etc.Later version: Uses the oil pressure sender to do this. The later sender has two prongs where yours will have one. It works the oil pressure gauge and allows the pump to run. Its located down next to the oil filter.You can use the later version, if you can't find a good servicable early unit, but then you will need the later version of the oil pressure sender and run wiring over to it.Bridging the wires in the harness is not a good idea, because you would then disable a safety feature. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52090-restoring-a-1977-280z-my-first-z-car/?&page=3#findComment-475719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 14, 20159 yr comment_475726 the remnant of a nifty under-dash illumination system? Â Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52090-restoring-a-1977-280z-my-first-z-car/?&page=3#findComment-475726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 14, 20159 yr Author comment_475736 Actually I was talking about zed heads reply. But more elaboration is always appreciated Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52090-restoring-a-1977-280z-my-first-z-car/?&page=3#findComment-475736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 14, 20159 yr comment_475745 Moi?  There was discussion that the car might be an almost original condition, low-miles, "survivor" type car.  But it looks more like a normal, been worked on, not quite right car now.  More fun in the long run because you don't have to worry about ruining something special. Considering the loose wiring and the missing parts and the fact that it doesn't have what it needs to run anyway, it's in perfect position to get a multimeter, and the Engine Electrical, and Engine Fuel chapters, and the 1980 Electronic Fuel Injection Guide, and just spend some time taking measurements, and making everything right.  Then when you're ready to put a battery in it and see what works, you won't get any surprises. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52090-restoring-a-1977-280z-my-first-z-car/?&page=3#findComment-475745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 15, 20159 yr comment_475767 What do you mean??? You don't like surprises? Personally, I'm dying to know what's going to happen when he pulls that chain!! Release the Kraken? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52090-restoring-a-1977-280z-my-first-z-car/?&page=3#findComment-475767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 15, 20159 yr Author comment_475768 Here's a picture of the vin! Edited August 15, 20159 yr by SnakemanJake Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52090-restoring-a-1977-280z-my-first-z-car/?&page=3#findComment-475768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 15, 20159 yr comment_475770 It's a mid to late 77 (if that matters) and it's been repainted. What do I win? Edited August 15, 20159 yr by Captain Obvious Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52090-restoring-a-1977-280z-my-first-z-car/?&page=3#findComment-475770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 15, 20159 yr Author comment_475771 Yeah I'm really not sure what's up with this chain. Its attached to the clutch pedal. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/52090-restoring-a-1977-280z-my-first-z-car/?&page=3#findComment-475771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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