BOMBAYBOB

Hey Guys, When I got my 78 280, as is common the battery was left in and rotted everything below including the fuel lines. I got a new set of steel lines but can seem to figure out how the run from the turn up to engine compartment to the front get secured to the frame. Anyone have a pic?

I UNDERSTAND THE NEED TO TIGHTEN UP THE RACK. Are all the ur. bush. this difficul? how about the rubber?

ya know the damn rack bushing dont even come close any thoughts of heating it up in some hot water etc?

thanks guys

Has anyone had trouble with the Prothane bushing set sold at Black dragon? I cant get a fit on the steering rack, steering couple bushing, and a few others I havent opened the others because im considering going back to rubber.

how about the sleeves in the front control arms. do they get cut out to fit the poly bush?

I know this post is ancient. figure i'd give it a try the inner sleeve preventing the poly bush from fitting, does that get cut out??

would the non-stock eliminate the problem with the size difference in the bushing seat? I guess what im asking is if the non stock compression-tention rod assembly would be compatible to the hole size as it is now.

YEP THATS IT. THANKS VERY MUCH. Is it there to size the hole? If so, what size should it be?

WOW. I was hoping someone knew what i was talking about. They looked like washers and i think they reduced the size of the hole. Three tack welds held them on. they were 1/16" max Hope that helps.

Hey Guys, After a couple years i have finally gotten my 78 280z frame and body complete and am ready for reassembly. I needed to have both frame rails replaced and during the process the 2 mounts or should i say bushing holes in the front of the rails were destroyed. (Sorry, not great description) Anyway I noticed before the media blasting which removed the rusted part that the were spot welded. How do I replace these rings

BTW. The bolts are gone also. Anywhere I can get the size or is it trial and error?

Thanks, I will give it a try.

Looks like someone removed the engine hooks or slingers as the sm calls it. any other way to hoist the motor out? Trans is already removed.

When??

I am having a tough time getting the lock nut loose on the Passenger or right tie rod. I know the driver side has left hand threads. PB for 2 days, heat, the usual tricks but still no budging. any ideas? Nuts taking a beating

thanks

How do I tell the difference on my 280z?? need it for a mustache bar

Thanks again.

Thanks ! I had a feeling there was someting missing. Any recommendations on a supplier?

I bought a urethane bushing set for my 78 280z. I had the old bushings pressed out at a shop. while installing, I found the mustache bar (differential carrier) bushings way large, maybe 1/4" play up and down, inside also. I spoke to the manufacturer, Prothane, only to be told the part # was correct. The other bushings appear to fit at this time. the box is labeled for my car.The fsm calls these bushings insulators. Is there a sleeve or something that may have been removed with the old bushing??

My problem in the vac lines for heat were disconnected in the engine compartment when I got the car. I tried to follow the diagrams but am not been able to follow them. I have tried a few different configurations I thought looked right but nothing. There were no lines to the senders so I am basically winging it Any other suggestions. Anyone have pics??

Thanks Guys, I just realized. So many things to fix you lose track!! Vacuum !!!!! I got it.

78 280z My lines through the wall and in and out of the heater core are hot. Fan blows cold and only from the center vent. flaps close when it is on def. but never a change in the flow from the center. The car has factory air but p.o. doesnt have a belt on compressor so I guess that went some time ago. Where do I start??

Well, I guess I might as well come out with it:embarrass: the Freaking wire harness plug was loose under the Air flow meter. Running smoooooth.