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  1. TomoHawk
    There isn't a simpler way, like a wiper arm from another Datsun that is stainless steel, and will fit a 280Z? I had to ask.
  2. TomoHawk
    The guy must've just went straight to the picture of the switch at the bottom.
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    Does anyone have a nice wiring diagram for the '78 280Z headlamp circuit, showing the switched grounds? I had a "professional" install new headlamp connectors, and the dummy got the wires backward, like a new car has, with a common GROUND, Instead of the common hot wire and switched grounds. I'd like to show a good wiring diagram, showing the switched grounds... The diagram in the FSM is nicely drawn, but doesn't show the switched grounds, so you easily mistake that the headlamp switch is switching the +12V feeds.the complete wiring diagram I have is apparently too complicated. thxZ
  4. TomoHawk
    May I presume the 240Z wiper arms will fit the 280Z?
  5. TomoHawk
    I tested mine, and the magnet was attracted, end-to-end. That means I should go buy a set of 280Z wiper arms? BTW- Bansai Motorworks replied to an email, saying they can't help.
  6. TomoHawk
    Those were the wiper blades, I'm interested the wiper arms.
  7. TomoHawk
    Can you get stainless steel wiper arms for a 280Z, or are the only available in painted steel?
  8. TomoHawk
    If you wanted to add fog lamps or driving lamps, which should only come on with the headlights, you need two switched +12V lies from the headlamp switch to power some relays. where would a good place to get the switch +12V? You would put in one or two extra wires that would operate the relays for the extra lamps.
  9. TomoHawk
    I don't think that would fit in a suitcase or duffel bag, or i the back of the Zed when you are 90 miles from home.
  10. TomoHawk
    Actually, the 23V car vacuums have a good amount of suction for basic vacuuming. Mine is even able to inflate my little inflatable boat. IMO, The only things that get to be problem is the wire that gets caught on things or gets tangled, the attachments that you can lose, and the hose that either won't stretch out because it wants to stay coiled, or it's just bulky from the size & length.
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    If you just wanted to install a couple pigtails for the relay control now, but will be adding the relays in later, where would be a good place to put those in?
  12. TomoHawk
    I had to check the color twice, and even clean the dirt off both to make sure I got it right. According to my 1978 wiring diagram one set should have a RY wire, but both were the same, as I had posted.
  13. TomoHawk
    These are the colors of the wires from my headlamps. The first one is the heavy wire. Wire #1: rw rb red Wire #2: rw rb red
  14. TomoHawk
    Bruce- I'll PM to you a copy of my wiring diagram file. To me, it makes sense to decrease the size of the wire as the distance from the battery increases. The first wires from the battery carries the most current (starter motor, etc.) then you go to the alternator,which slowly recharges the battery, then to the accessories, (heater motor,) lamps, and then fuel injectors, small bulbs, etc. (smallest size wires.) the frear window defroster seems to be an exception.
  15. TomoHawk
    I would have to dig out those wires. I do know that my wiring diagram has been correct on everything so far.
  16. TomoHawk
    Don't forget, if you have a 280Z, the headlamp wires are different for each lamp. For example, the right lamp has red for the common +12, but on the left, it's the RY. From the FSM:
  17. TomoHawk
    This stuff makes me wish my fingers (12 numb thumbs ) had that ol' magic from my younger days, when I could solder 34ga wires with silver in a tornado....
  18. TomoHawk
    That would mean the headlamp switch would have two sets of contacts in it; one set for the headlamp main power, and one set for the high-beam ground.
  19. TomoHawk

    Sold on LEDs

    TomoHawk replied to SteveJ's topic in Electrical

    No one has installed an electronic flasher for the hazard lamps?
  20. TomoHawk
    We replaced the door seals, and we found that you didn't really need the seals at the front edge of the quarter windows, but I haven't been able to make a long drive on the highway or in the rain to see if any water or air is getting past the door seal. So far, I didn't hear much air noise through that area on city streets.
  21. TomoHawk
    I never really understood that dumb commercial. "Go ahead- I dare you..."
  22. TomoHawk
    Not funny. I saw 6 auctions on eBay for the battery stay, for 240Z, 260Z, and 280Z.
  23. TomoHawk
    I was looking around on eBay to see if there was a nicer battery hold-down bar, and found this item, called a Battery Stay Fire Wall Plate It's for the 28Z and says it's OEM stuff, but I've never seen it in any parts diagram or service book. Does anyone really know what is is? ThxZ
  24. TomoHawk
    wasn't wearing anything with polarizing lenses.
  25. TomoHawk
    I've seen these "spots" on windows every day, but I've never been able to explain how they got there, or is it an optical illusion? Even the camera has hard time recording the image.
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