January 20, 20232 yr comment_649496 21 hours ago, furypilot said: It idles at 750 to 825 or so rhythmically. Is this the current problem? Or is it still doing this? Can you summarize what you're trying to fix now? On 1/15/2023 at 12:55 PM, furypilot said: About a year ago it would just turn off while I was driving it. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/68096-my-1978-280z-will-barely-run-help/?&page=2#findComment-649496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 20, 20232 yr Author comment_649502 I can live with it idling like it does. M biggest problem is lack of confidence that I will make it back to the garage. The last two trips ended up with a wrecker. Why does it run well for a while and then either stalls, stops or runs terribly and smokes a lot ? I think there could be an electrical component that breaks down with load or heat. The fuel tank is fine. Installed a new stock fuel pump and filter. I bought a new ICU, all new relays, cleaned the grounds. I am very open to suggestions or ideas. I brought it to a local sports car shop. They have a very good reputation but if the tech can't hook a computer to it they don't know where to turn. Thank you for your post. Curt Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/68096-my-1978-280z-will-barely-run-help/?&page=2#findComment-649502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 20, 20232 yr Author comment_649503 1 hour ago, siteunseen said: After reading more it sounds like you're onto something electrical related? I was just thinking of some easy things to check first. Here's the AAR plug-in and one of the best helps I've gotten for my '77 280. Good reading with lots of photos. Hope you get it figured out soon. http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/aar/index.html http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/EFI&fuel.htm http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/ Thank you for all the helpful info I really appreciate it. Looks like I've got a lot of reading to do. I will post the results. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/68096-my-1978-280z-will-barely-run-help/?&page=2#findComment-649503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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