Everything posted by TomoHawk
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Need a vacuum pot for Distributor
The one I ordered from MSA was coming from the Canadian Nissan parts network, so I would have to assume the U.S. parts network has the same lack of stock on that. That's why I will probably have to settle for a used one, or something close to my oem unit. I would assume the advance curve on the vac pot might be a little different than my oem one. thx
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Need a vacuum pot for Distributor
MSA tells me you can't get a vacuum pot for a '78 L28 dizzy (Auto trans/Fed spec.) so I need to find a compatible one. Any suggestions? Would there be a disadvantage to going with just the mechanical (9 deg) advance? It seems the vac pot can potentially add another 15 or so degrees of advance ... thx.
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Did 280Z Center console have 2 ashtrays?
Is it possible I got a console from a 2+2? Or there is just a a square hole on the back of every 280Z console? Any way, I think I will get an ashtray to fill the hole.
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ZZ Top 1962 Ferrari GTO
I bet he had the GTE/spyder built to protect the real GTO from damages. There weren't any GTO spyders built; all were berlinettas.
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Back on the Road, but exhaust leak...
I asked around local muffler shops and nobody around my area has dual tip weld-ons. The closest thing is a muffler from a Gran Prix- $200! I should've bought those tips from J.C. Whitney in the 90's.
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Back on the Road, but exhaust leak...
That looks good. How is it working out, having the muffler flat? Are you oncerned about heating the gas tank? Probably no concern as long as you keep moving- fast! Do you know the # for that tip? thx
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How many people fit into a Z?
OK, so let's get 14 LIVE people into an S30 and just let it sit in a parking lot. Don't forget pictures or some video.
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Alternator Bracket differences
Actually it's 3 bolts and a stud & nut. Unfortunately, one bolt is blocked by the steering rack, so I need to do something else. I might drive it to a service place and get some help.
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Alternator Bracket differences
You give them the core when you pick up the new one. If I could get the bracket off, I'd take that to show them. It was a 1/4 inch to big. One ear had something like a bush in the bolt hole that stuck out about 1/4, right? thx
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Poor mans cold air intake
Since I only have an elbow ( about 7 in radius) do you think a muffler shop could shrink the end a little? It would only need to be about 1/8 in on the radius. How far in does the shrinking have to tool go in? You only need about an inch to get the tube on. thx
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Alternator Bracket differences
were there different brackets for the alternator for different years? I got a rebuilt unit that doesn't fit. The bracket is too wide. Got the unit from NAPA, because I didn't want to wait for shipping to & from VB/BD. thx
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Oil dripping from Pressure sender
Is it normal for oil to drip or weep from the oil pressure sender hole? The threads seem fine enough to keep the oil in, but mine has some that made it to the driveway. :devious: Can you use some kind of goop to seal the threads, or teflon tape, or what? I was also thinking of changing out the oil filter gasket too... thx
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Poor mans cold air intake
I have a cone filter with a 3 inch aluminum tube off eBay. How can you stretch the rubber air tube over the metal tube. Hot water? thx
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What size Hard line for Injector Fuel Supply?
the 8mm rubber hose is 'exactly' 5/16 inches. Ehen I find some that's polished or shiney like hrome, I'll put that on instead.
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Poor mans cold air intake
I know a couple guys that wil take the top off the air box for autocrossing, claiming it should let the air in easier.
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How many people fit into a Z?
Ah, but you didn't have to worry about the car not being gassed-up!
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Breaker plate
Now if I could only figure out what the 'contactor' part is supposed to do... The FSM says it's supposed to counteract the tendency of the magnetic field to advance even more at higher RPMs...
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Breaker plate
You'd have to get it kinda hot to affect the magnetism (if it is magnetic) so a little warming won't hurt it.
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How many people fit into a Z?
I would start counting with the car just the way it is, and if you want to, remove seats or anything else and try again.
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Breaker plate
Thanks a lot. Too much gunk in there to see what's happening.
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Breaker plate
So there's something like a cam or lever in the shaft to advance the top section of the rotor shaft, and the vacuum advance advances it some more? My weights are 9 degrees, btw.
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Breaker plate
The dizzy on my 280Z has the centrifugal weights inside, but I don't see how they connect to the breaker plate to affect the spark advance? Any explanation on that before I reassemble? ( got my breaker plate- it's the "last one left in the U.S.") thx
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How many people fit into a Z?
Oh come on! you can fit 9 stiff bodies in the back EASY with the hatch open!
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How many people fit into a Z?
I wasn't expecting that one! I thought the first reply would be "An S30 seats 2." :surprised It probably wouldn't make a difference on how many 'bodies' you can fit, but I think there would be significantly less (as in none others) if there was a dead one in there somewhere.
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How many people fit into a Z?
OK, S30 2-seater. No convertible top, etc. Maybe try it both ways.