Everything posted by Patcon
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280z "Rally Sport Mirror" Glass
They would cut a new piece of mirror A good glass shop aught to be able to if you have them out of the housing
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Putting in a replacement L-28
I would see if you can rent a pressure tester. Pump the radiator up to about 15#s and use a flashlight to try to find the leak. It could be as easy as a loose hose clamp...
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Putting in a replacement L-28
Or water valve?
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Electric fan or new fan clutch/shroud for my 240z?
Gasoline can vary greatly over the United states. I suspect even more so internationally. You have tried a great many things but not always in a methodical manner. I too am unconvinced you don't have an internal issue
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1977 280z Light Restoration Project
Mounting point is for a mechanical fuel pump, provided the hole into the timing chain was milled open. Is there a reason you wouldn't want to do a head gasket? I think if I had the engine out, I would do the head gasket. It allows you to inspect the jackets for corrosion and the valve seats as well as clean up the combustion chambers. It's mostly labor, the gasket is pretty cheap. Technically you shouldn't reuse the head bolts but many people do.
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New to me, 280Z...
I ran epoxy primer and then shot under coater over it. My car had been blasted on a rotisserie. I would not use wax, that's just me. A correct restoration would be primer, then paint even in the wheel wells. I like the wheel wells to be blacked out. So that is part of the reason I went with under coater. I don't intend to baby the car so I wanted something a little tougher than paint. The car is 50+ years old and this installation and these materials far exceed the factory install. It won't be a problem in my lifetime and my kids will be in their 60's before they should have to worry about it, if ever.
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Dumb dumb dummy!
I think I have done that a couple of times over my extended years! 😉
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73 240z restoration 904 White
Those look really nice! The battery tray is such a nice repop item!
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Oil Slinger Install
I believe it should slide past. Once the balancer is on and tightened down, it can't move. IIRC...
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
Really nice repair! Other than the diameter of the spot welds its invisible
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Hybridz.org down?
You can click through even though the certificates are expired. I don't really know how to keep those current...
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For us who appreciate making metal do what we ask of it
I bought my shrinking disc from Wray Shcelin. He's amazing moving metal around. That's an aluminum front end. So much more difficult than steel!
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Need help finding the best way to install Thermostat Electric Fan Switch on 280z
Yes!
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Need help finding the best way to install Thermostat Electric Fan Switch on 280z
I think he prefers the look of electric fans. No electronic control pf the fans. With the fans on all the time it over cools and warms up too slowly. Without the fans it warms up properly but would overheat with out the fans. Looking for a practical way for control. Most of the time a temperature probe is strapped to the radiator some where. Have you looked for fan switch setups at Summit Racing or Jeg's? I like the idea of using an unused port in the thermostat housing but finding the right device to mount there might be an issue. I believe the threading is BSPT but 1/2" NPT can be made to work
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Properly Fitting Hood
Yes, the three on each side. As I recall there is a little movement in each hole but more in some than others. I also recall the hinge sort of rotates when you push the hood down. Then ighten them up... The other two, I really use for lining the hood between the fenders and cowl
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Z's on BAT and other places collection
That car might be a really good deal...It was a fun color
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Properly Fitting Hood
I believe I loosened all three, but it's been several years since I have done this
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Hypothetical Power Increase
I think a wide band would be mandatory for the swap
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Properly Fitting Hood
Loosen the bolts in the left hood hinge. Remove the light or turn signal. Push the hood down and then tighten the hinge bolts while holding the hood down. See if that helps
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New to me, 280Z...
All very common rust areas. I like those railroad jacks! 😉
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Brake lights not working -- issue with combo switch
You might want to get Steve's help with some preventive diagnostics before you plug in you new high dollar fuse box. They really shouldn't melt like that...
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Panel gaps
The wood works better than calipers because you can make several and use them to hold the panel In place while you tighten it down
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Classic Tube Brake Line Kits. OE or Stainless?
http://fedhillusa.com/ Cunifer, copper nickel alloy and they are really nice to deal with. A little scotch brite to clean the lines up nice. A nice brake line flaring tool is expensive but a joy to use. There was a recent thread about a less expensive tool that worked good too
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Hypothetical Power Increase
I love the look of triples and I have a set I may run. But Im not sure they add a whole lot over SUs other than lower fuel economy