New to me, 280Z...

[dar5052]

@Zed Head thanks for the links. I’ve narrowed down the other connector to the floor temperature relay. Does anyone have a picture of it to help me locate it in my bin of parts? I found the attached that fits but not sure if it’s the correct one. Any help is appreciated. 

[Zed Head]

I found what seems to be the part number but can't find it in the drawing.  Might be that the Bosch part has the same function.  Seems like it would have a bimetallic strip inside that moves as temperature changes.  If there's no strip it's probably the wrong part.

https://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/electrical/electric-unit-switch/section-2/280z/37

[Zed Head]

By the way, I think that if the car is a Federal model it won't have the sensor because it won't have the catalytic converter.  If the car is a California model the label on the door jamb will say "CATALYST".  If it's Federal it will say "NON-CATALYST".  Not sure if they left the sub-harness in anyway if it doesn't have a converter.

Edited January 17 by Zed Head
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[Zed Head]

5 hours ago, Zed Head said:

Might be that the Bosch part has the same function.

Got curious and searched the Bosch number.  Doesn't seem to be what you're looking for.

https://www.niparts.com/MAC/69BB43/BOSCH/0280230009.html

[dar5052]

I went with everyone's recommendation and had the glass installed with the original rubber seals. I'm just going to leave the chrome inserts out. If any needs them, reach out. I know I have the entire rear glass section and a bunch of random corner pieces. 

 

Other than that, interior is basically done with the exception of a one or two trim pieces and the headliner. 

 

Next things to tackle is the motor refresh....

[Zed Head]

Anybody know what the "capillary tube" is for?  They show it but don't talk about it.

[grannyknot]

I think it is for putting the string into the fold of the windshield weather strip, feed the string through the tube, place the tube in the fold, hold the end of the string and pull the capillary tube through so the string stays in the fold.

@zKars has some photos of one he made.

[zKars]

1/4" brass tubing. 5 or 6 inches long.

Only flared on one end to help get the 3/16 nylon rope I use into the tube if its a bit frayed.

I stuff the non flared end into the groove and drag it along feeding the rope into the tube to deposit it in the groove. Super slick. Gone in 60 seconds!

 

 

Edited April 1 by zKars

[dutchzcarguy]

14 hours ago, zKars said:

I stuff the non flared end into the groove and drag it along feeding the rope into the tube to deposit it in the groove.

And while he does that.. He plays the record with Madonna singing: Get into the groove !!  👍

[siteunseen]

7 hours ago, dutchzcarguy said:

And while he does that.. He plays the record with Madonna singing: Get into the groove !!  👍

I be damned if I'd told that! 

[dar5052]

Finally did the refresh on the motor and getting ready for install. Just waiting on the headers so I can put the intake manifold on. 

[dar5052]

Getting close to starting it up. At this point I just need to finish the fuel feed and return, hook up the rest of the wiring, put on some belts, put on the intake, add some oil and some fuel, and see if it starts. Hopefully have it test fired by the weekend. It's been almost 3 years since I pulled it into the garage... everything has grime and sweat all over it because it's been so hot in the northeast but it should clean up nice...

Edited August 1 by dar5052