Everything posted by Patcon
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Picked up a 78 280z today. PROS & CONS with some Pics.
I have been very pleased with Hagerty! Good coverage and cheap. I have 3 cars with them and should have a couple more in a few years. If I could have nothing but classic cars, I would
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Z's on BAT and other places collection
Many times the cars double in price with that much time remaining
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plastic tool box hinges
@utey why don't you post the file to the resources section
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7" brake booster repair and restoration
As a follow up, I have been using this booster on the road some and it definitely works. So it seems the refurbishment was a success
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SN 00042 Restoration; The Older Twin
That's great progress!
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Can i use a taylor 8.2 mm cable wire from coil to distributor
No you shouldn't
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Fidanza flywheel dowel pins
All the pressure plates I've messed with need the bolts to pull them down against the finger springs. I suspect the other dowel layouts are for the turbo pressure plate or a smaller pressure plate
- Duffy's 1/71 Series 1 240z build
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Is it safe to use an MSD 2 BLASTER coil (0.7 ohms) + 1.6 resistor with Petronix 1761 ignitor module?
Replacing a single pod gauge is doable but a pain in the butt. Better for flexible young men like yourself. I believe you will need to remove the heater controls for access. Others should confirm that...
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Is it safe to use an MSD 2 BLASTER coil (0.7 ohms) + 1.6 resistor with Petronix 1761 ignitor module?
If I remember correctly your car doesn't over heat, it reads too high. So stop fixating on that gauge!! Hotter spark is going to make it idle and run better
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Picked up a 78 280z today. PROS & CONS with some Pics.
About time they moved that cut off date!There can't be enough vehicles of that vintage on the roads to make a difference
- 1977 280Z crank/no-start — EFI relay pin 20 continuity failure, dry plugs, weak orange spark
- identifying this 240Z paint colour
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engine compartment rehab - any paint/body experts here?
That's a decent plan but I suspect there is some significant rust at the front of the frame rails where it meets the radiator support...
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1973 Rebuild
Progress is good!!
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pin holes in floor...is this a silly idea?
I think if you can get the metal fairly clean and treat the rust, this would buy you some time until you're ready to tackle it
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Banjo fittings for carbs
@LeonV that is a nice clean fuel rail setup!
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[2026] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
I do too. Although they can be difficult to get fully plated, because the shadowed parts of the hinge won't plate. So some adjustment or barrel plating can help
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[2026] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
That's a good looking red Z
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BCDD Vacuum Line
I doubt it would build vacuum with just one 1/4" tear
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Is it safe to use an MSD 2 BLASTER coil (0.7 ohms) + 1.6 resistor with Petronix 1761 ignitor module?
None of those temps look bad
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Help with rear drum brakes
Bear in mind, the seals for the early master cylinders can be difficult to source
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240z cuts out under load.......
What is the total timing advance at 2500-3000 rpm?
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SN 00042 Restoration; The Older Twin
Beautiful as always...
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Resurrected Classics Gas filler neck became hard ( phrasing) after about a year.
What happens if you heat the filler neck some with a heat gun? Does it soften up any?