Everything posted by Patcon
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Driveshaft Removal
I have seen rare cases on other vehicles where they are a ?/32nd size. I think it was done to make them smaller for the desired location. I have enough SAE wrenches to come up with something that fits
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Z car value
Thanks for your service!
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Relapzed
He's got flat tops on the first one!
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Failed CO emissions - all controls removed - where to start?
Would a Wide band help in determining this? It seems if you can get the idle leaned up properly the Hcarb output would go down
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Z car value
I think you will get the best results if you go ahead and pull some of the loose ends together. I would think putting the best dash in and getting the best transmission in would go a long way. I think many of the current buyers that have cash arent into working on their cars as much as some of the longer term Datsun people are
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1975 280z Electrical Issue
I agree check the valve train first. Make sure all the valves have some lash
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Cut open and reweld fuel tank?
There is some bracketry inside the tank so you will need to avoid those pieces. I think if I were going to cut on the top side. I would make a fairly big access hole. Doesn't matter to me if I weld a 6" patch back in or a 12' patch. It's about the same difference...
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1975 280z Electrical Issue
Many cars aren't well timed when it's near the middle of the slot. You could always loosen the screw a little and use a leather glove to rotate the distributor while cranking to see if you can get a little better result
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Woodruff key disappeared into the abyss
Also make sure the key & slot are on top when installing the damper. Not to the side like the last picture shows
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Woodruff key disappeared into the abyss
That'll make your eyes water!
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Woodruff key disappeared into the abyss
It looks substantially under sized at the pulley area?
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Woodruff key disappeared into the abyss
What damper did you buy?
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# 6 cylinder header bolt oil leak
I still suspect valve cover
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TPS Adjustment
Guessing... When starting off from idle, the car is not at idle, more like 1200-1400 rpms when releasing the clutch. Leaving the enrichment, makes the off idle engagement more stable. Also most people dont lug around in gear near 1400 rpms so it ends up being a narrow section of the power band that stays enriched but really is only used transitionally
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I need some paint help!
Both are excellent ideas
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I need some paint help!
Also if the air is really wet, the dessicant filter will get saturated quickly. Typically the beads inside will be pink when wet. I dry my desiccant in the oven on 200f until they are dark blue. Then reuse them
- 1980 280ZX 10 anniversary car, red black
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1980 280ZX 10 anniversary car, red black
I tried to log in at Hagerty and look but was unsuccessful. I would start there. You could also look at completed Ebay auctions to see what similar cars are actually selling for. I suspect the upcharge for the special edition is not exorbitant so other similar condition cars should be a good reference point
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I need some paint help!
When drying air, remember the air is hot coming out of the compressor. The smaller the compressor, the hotter it is. It needs distance to cool. More line or hose will help. You need a regulator at the gun to make sure you can get the gun set properly. You can also run a couple of loops of hose through a cooler full of ice. Then put a water trap right after the cooler. Then a desiccant dryer right near the gun. You need good dry air or you'll struggle to get good results. It sort of looks like a water spit to me but it can be hard to tell remotely
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I need some paint help!
What is your air source? How are you drying it?
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Rear Control Arm won't Fit with New Bushings
So easy to do suspension work when you can spin the car!
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Roseville CA New Member / Owner
Don't get rid of the radio, even if it doesn't work! They are getting quite valuable and there are people out there who rebuild them.
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Roseville CA New Member / Owner
Pumping SUs really doesn't help without the starter spinning. There is no accelerator pump in an SU like many classic cars had
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How to check Fuel lines and tank ?
I would pull that tank and check it before I put fuel in it! 50/50 it holds fuel, maybe less
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240Z Front Suspension Clunk
Or the tension arms from the lower control arm. Proper name is currently escaping me...