Posted November 20, 20222 yr comment_647372 How come after 8 years im still pulling plugs after they get fouled from 30 mins at idle either on traffic or at the shop? Been struggling with this and nothing. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20222 yr comment_647373 So it's our fault? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/#findComment-647373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20222 yr comment_647374 I've been following your struggle for all of those eight years. If I remember correctly, the person who sold you the car has a less than stellar reputation. You might be stuck with the problem until you have the engine and carbs rebuilt by a reputable shop. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/#findComment-647374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20222 yr Author comment_647375 I called him and he said the engine was reconstucted perfectly. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/#findComment-647375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20222 yr comment_647376 4 minutes ago, jalexquijano said: I called him and he said the engine was reconstucted perfectly. What else do you think he would say? We are talking about California Datsun right? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/#findComment-647376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20222 yr Author comment_647378 He even sold me the valve seals and told me that wasnt necessary. Car has good compression. I guess there is a piece of the puzzle we are missing. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/#findComment-647378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20222 yr comment_647379 13 minutes ago, jalexquijano said: I called him and he said the engine was reconstucted perfectly. Clearly, it was not or you wouldn't have been struggling with this issue for the eight years you've owned the car. It's a hard pill to swallow, but having the engine and carbs rebuilt or selling the Z and starting over with another one may be the best solution. You've fought a long hard battle with your current Z. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/#findComment-647379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20222 yr Author comment_647380 So you are of the opinion that those plugs should not foul black as shown even if the car is sitting in traffic for 20 to 45 mins? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/#findComment-647380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20222 yr Author comment_647381 The carbs were remanufactured by z therapy in 2014. I invested in this. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/#findComment-647381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20222 yr comment_647382 Do some research on the carbs. Find a jet kit for them and start dropping the jet sizes. You are way too rich. What are the carbs? What year of car? Edited November 20, 20222 yr by kickstand80 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/#findComment-647382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20222 yr comment_647383 9 minutes ago, jalexquijano said: So you are of the opinion that those plugs should not foul black as shown even if the car is sitting in traffic for 20 to 45 mins? I have to ask, Why do you let it idle instead of turning it off? Trouble restarting when it's hot? It's obviously too rich. The most common problems, aside from float levels, are stiff nozzle hoses, misaligned nozzle choke linkage or misadjusted choke cables. All of these can prevent the nozzles from raising up all the way when the choke knob is pushed into the off position. How many turns down are the nozzles? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/#findComment-647383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 20, 20222 yr Author comment_647384 29 minutes ago, kickstand80 said: Do some research on the carbs. Find a jet kit for them and start dropping the jet sizes. You are way too rich. What are the carbs? What year of car? 72 240z with stock su 3 screws carbs reman by z therapy Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67984-still-struggling-with-car-at-idle-after-8-years/#findComment-647384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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