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Thanks jfa. So either get generic blade and strip out or buy a generic refill. I see that Trico and Anco offer many types of 18 inch refills with the small metal spring clip. For Trico and Anco, does anyone know which version of the the refills they offer work best with our OEM frames ie. fit on the frame and giving a good wipe on our curved windshields??? I guess that I could just buy them and try until I find the best one (not too expensive to experiment) but if someone already has the answer then I would appreciate their insight!

Good idea. One question though. The Nissan rubber has rubber stops at both ends that prevent the rubber from sliding out. How would rubber from the generic replacement assembly be held in so that it won't slip out? I don't want any chance of scratching my new NOS windshield. Thanks

Great idea. It looks like the OEM takes an 18 inch/450mm long wiper refill with an 8mm base. Can anyone confirm those dimensions? (for 77 280z).

Now many years later and OEM refills are NLA from Courtesy or Motoersport. Is there some other supplier of wiper refills that work with the OEM wiper assembly (1977-78) e.g. Trico, Precision, Bosch? If so, what is the right model??? I think the length is 450mm or 18 inches.

I second your choice of Whitehead. They have been servicing my 77 280z for 12 years. Great work whether major projects or minor ones.

Hi GraphiteZ Fall River is a pretty part of NE. Many thanks for your offer! I have found the part, so I better leave it with you for the next guy who is in need of this somewhat rare part.

Thanks for your insights. I've decided to go with the Potenza S-04s. I'll report in 2-3 weeks how they compare to the Toyo T1Rs.

I need the Fuel Injection Compensation Device that advances the throttle linkage in 75-78 cars when the factory air conditioning is turned on. This vacuum actuated compensator is mounted on the intake manifold for the purpose of adding 150-200 rpms to offset the a/c load when the car is idling. I am looking to buy a used (or new) one that someone may have in their parts box after cleaning up the intake area or removing the factory a/c or the factory fuel injection setup. Does anyone have a lead on such a part???

I need to replace a set of 205/55/16 tires, currently Toyo T1R. The T1Rs were very good on the street and at the track but after 7 years they are deteriorating despite lots of remaining tread. I am considering: Toyo Proxes 4 A/S Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2 Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S Any experience with these tires or other suggestions? Thx

Availability of 2 seater hatch glass with defroster wires?

I'm 53. First Z was a new 1974, 260z (gold)--sold in 78 Second Z was a new 1978, 280z (silver) (5spd)--sold in 86 Third Z is a 1977, 280z (brown #301)(5spd)--bought in 2002 with 29k mi, currently 53k mi Many moderate upgrades including 260 deg cam, Crane HI-6 ignition, 16" Panasports with Toyo TR1s, rear disc brakes, 2.25" stainless exhaust, Tokico shocks with stock springs, heavier sway bars, new bushings all around Runs great. I've taken it to the big track at Mosport 5 or 6 times with great success!

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Hi Here is a non lowered 77 280z on 205/55/16

Sounds like bad (contaminated) gas from BP. Try checking fuel system filters for cheapest fix then escalate to pump/fuel pressure.

Call Greg Whitehead in Toronto. They do great work and have been Datsun performance and racing experts for 20+ years. He has a first class team of professional and honest mechanics. www.whiteheadperformance.com

Hi This company supplies original cut keys on more modern blanks. Supplies from Australia. Quick, easy and cheap. http://keys4classics.com/

Recently completed 275 mile highway trip using 41.8L which represents 29mpg Imperial or 25 mpg US. This is on a stock FI 77 280z coupe with an '83 5 speed and 3.90 differential. Except for a few slowdowns, the typical speeds were 70-80 mph on 400 series highways and 50 mph on secondary cottage country roads.

Call Greg Whitehead at Whitehead Performance www.whiteheadperformance.com His team builds some of the best Z engines in North America, n/a and turbo, both for street and race applications. He has 30 yrs experience in L24-28 engines.

Consider Dunlop Sport A2. Lots of sizes incl 195/70/14 which I run. Great traction, low noise, H rated. Good performance given 70 profile. Work well on 77 280z using 35 psi.

Probably water in the AFM unit. Blow/dry out any moisture in there-- carefully.

I'm using 34psi in a 77 280z with 195 70H14, Dunlop Sport A2 for street use.

For a 77 280z, it was 195 70H14

Either way, these are great cars. Nissan should have have stuck closer to updating the Series 1 design when reintroducing the Z. IMHO

Great daily driver. Check for rust!!! - floor pans inside and out - frame rails underneath - under battery area - hatch back latch area - rocker panels Make sure frame is straight - bondo in body indiactes accident - check tire wear, brand new tires maybe a 'cover-up' trick - one tire wearing badly=bent frame Have a compression check done - has engine been modified/repaired? by whom? A transmission rebuild and clutch replacement isn't a big deal - C$1000 Make sure you have it rust proofed with the drippy oil stuff each year eg. Krown, Rustcheck etc. Check door closure for sagging hinges Is dash cracked? caps are cheap, replacement dash=C$1250 Most parts are available thru Nissan, Victoria British, Motorsport auto How is cold start? EFI may need work if rough Good luck, post how it goes

I use GM silicone on all the engine, door and hatch rubber seals.