Bonzi Lon

Might check out the party stores to see if they rent them out. Bonzi Lon

Hello again, Bryce. (pm answered) Looks like we could have a small Zmeet of our own when it gets warm. Will we be able to tell the 2-blues apart? Keep Branson in mind, first of June. http://www.bransonzfest.com/ Bonzi Lon

Worked now. Bonzi Lon

geezer, I'll be that one that did it, but only a 1/4 the way cross country. The 73 had the hitch on when I bought it, so why not use it. Moving back from college, hooked up the smallest enclosed trailer U-Haul had, about 4ft sq. Balanced the best I could and off on a 750 mile journey. Anything above 55 it got squrirley. Slowest trip that Z ever made. This is what it looks like and mounting points, not the best, but it worked. Photos won't load, will post later. Bonzi Lon

I couldn't find anything like original so I used Stainless Steel finish screws that sit in a SS cup. Looks nice on the charcol/grey/black trim. The one IdahoKid shows would work and removable without losing the little pin. Bonzi Lon

I'm 1/2 hour from sx, then another 3 1/2 to the car in question. This one is in Hutch, posted last month, but still up. http://wichita.craigslist.org/bar/2137268154.html It must be understood I know nothing about EFI or wiring. I prefer the old school 240's. Shoot, I still run points & wheel covers! Lear 8-track if I could find one. Bonzi Lon

I'm sure there are quite a few following this thread that would be interested in knowing what the autopsy results are / were. Bonzi Lon

You might try this method, I did and it worked. It is very messy so have plenty of rags around. http://www.zcar.com/70-83_tech_discussion_forum/1971_240z_no_rear_brakes_883872.msg2608979.html#msg2608979 I will add this was done while the master was on the car as it didn't work doing it (bleading) on the bench. Bonzi Lon

Yes, if it were mine, I'd change it. One of those 'while I'm at it'. Bonzi Lon

If you take it apart, the oil WILL come out. , but not much. I would suggest getting the DVD that ZTherapy has. Very good hands on instructions on carbs, carb adjustment, valve adjustment, console repair for choke mech. In my case it has paid for itself many times over. If you do wing it on your own, DO NOT mix parts. Bonzi Lon

Mine is white with a different backing card. Got it 3 months ago at ALCO, a division of Duckwall 5&dime. Imagine that! Bonzi Lon

You forgot to stop by or even honk as you flew by my house! :disappoin Would of liked to seen both of you and the car. How is that 240 window crank working in the 260? (chop, cut rebuild) That drive you took is a pretty one. Remember that Branson is in late May early June. Cop pulled me over north of Branson, said he didn't see my tag. He really wanted to see the car, he later admidted. Bonzi Lon

If you have a credit card size gap, there WILL be fumes. Try Black Dragon for the gasket, or look up the Kia Sportage thread. Be safe, get it repaired. Bonzi Lon

Call Bruce at ZTherapy. Proper spring rate, length etc. Bonzi Lon

To check for the tightness on the hatch seal, do the $ bill test, especially around the hatch strut corner, above exhaust. Test: Close the hatch on a $ bill and try to remove, it should be held tight. Bonzi Lon

I admire your attention to period correct detail, ie: insulation, flat tops, etc... Bonzi Lon

When replacing the exhaust on the 73, I was there and showed them where to weld the flat cut tip. It extends about 2" from the bumper, only photo. The old system had a slant cut which I think helped drag fumes under the car, and unwelded connections. :stupid: The combination of a new system and the flat cut end has reduced fumes 98%, but still get a whiff now and then. Bonzi Lon

An easy way to re-fill if you don't have something to force it up & in. Take a 2 foot length of hose that will snake down through the plug hole after removing the ashtray, and into the fill hole. Pour in the pre-determined amount of fluid. Same with the diff., there is a plug near the back of the spare tire well. Bonzi Lon

Of the 2 carbs you have, the Holley 390 is the best for what you have now.:disappoin Get a pair of rebuilt SU's and it will be more than 'enjoyable', its down-right fun! :love: Bonzi Lon

I used the SEM Vinyl Dye for the plastic panels in my off white 73 and am pleased with the results. Super White 15103. IIRC, ordered 2 cans, $29 shipped, used 1 1/4 cans. Note: The original rear panel was fubar, so ordered one in off white from MSA. It arrived with SEM 15103 over black plastic. Ordered the off white rivits and they were more tan in color so had to spray them also. It takes alot to scratch it off, and easily touched up. All plastic matches now. Bonzi Lon

I saw the 'Shark Hide' also. With an engine bay full of polished aluminum I will give it a try this spring. Bonzi Lon

The coolest sounding engines I have personaly witnessed were the Allison, Merlin, and Rolls-Royce WWII aircraft engines mounted in the 200+mph Thunder Boats of the early 80's, just before the jet engines became popular. If you were in the water you could hear and FEEL the power. A vibratory massage. That low rumble is awesome. I can only imagine what a squadren of them sounded like at take off. Bonzi Lon

To tighten it up, very gently squeeze the hole on the hand. It won't take much. To keep from crushing the tube, place a small needle in the hole then gently squeeze. Dave, your method will work also. A little saying in school can also apply to other things we work on. "Make the part fit the machine, don't make the machine fit the part." Bonzi Lon

DO NOT put anything on the shaft or hand (pointer). It should be a friction fit. Press back on with less force than you took it off. Test by gently pulling, should be snug. There is no real touque to make it slip. I've been a watchmaker clockmaker for 30 years, if loose there are other way to make it tight. Bonzi Lon

Can't be any worse than this. Bonzi Lon