Everything posted by siteunseen
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Adjusting float level on three screw SU's
Just realized your pic is a front carb. Mine are the rear. Things look a lot different.
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Adjusting float level on three screw SU's
Take the screws completely out then with the lid still flat on the chamber turn it 90 degrees in the opposite direction of the vent bung. Then turn it just enough to get that indention before the screw hole under the nub under the dome. Once you figure it out it's easy. An "ah ha!" moment. Turned Indention lined up lift up when you can whala
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P90 images.
I'm going to try and take pictures of this paper weight as I make it lighter. Bought it from a guy that works at a scrapyard. $20 dollar scrap price but an old friend that works there knew what a Datsun 280ZX was and gave him $25. Called me and now it's my toy for the next month or so. With you guys asking about it I'll get it done. Pictures so far.
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Rough running engine with no explanation
What coil do you have?
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Rough running engine with no explanation
I bought an aftermarket adjustable fpr when I put my aluminum fuel rail on, it was crap. Ended up using the 1978 OE fpr. One in, one out plus the return and vacuum nipple.
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P90 barn find
"Home is where the head is" I'm going to take it to my job and disassemble it when I can. Bag and tag all the parts then bead blast it. In the meantime I can read up on the mod to figure out what to do next. Hopefully I can use this one instead of the 53 year old E31 I was planning on putting that cam kit on. Most likely use up all the parts I've collected to make a higher compression motor then drop it in the 280. I'm not touching that 240 unless I have to, fenders already have elbow dents all over the tops. @Jeff G 78 I found this for less than shipping that P79! $475 less than the ZX motor. Does this sound about right @Diseazd? - shaving the head .080" - installing 1975-78 L28 valves which have .080" longer stems - shimming up the cam towers .080" - shimming up the spring bases by .080
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Rough running engine with no explanation
Low battery maybe? Could be a vacuum line fell off? Check your vacuum. Hope it's nothing! Good luck
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P90 barn find
Watch your inbox. I remember you use the Z valves in the p79 heads.
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Upsize tire options for Z32 with stock wheels
I'm all about learning and enjoy the "local spoken" translations you share with me/us. I ask the locals to wherever I'm visiting where they eat and drink instead of shiny signs on the main road. Borat is where I'm headed with this. You would be very similar to that character if you came over here. A good ernest guy making friends with a huge language barrier. If I came to your neighborhood with my country bumpkin "mirenukert" you all would have me strung up on a high tree limb. Thank you for being friendly with us, learning our language and very often teaching us. You are a character! (that's positive)
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resurrecting a 1977 280Z
This seems like a good regulator for not too much money. I ran a Holley blue low pressure pump and regulator on my boat and it was flawless for years, high cost up front though. This is one from amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Adjustable-Regulator-Injection-Accessories/dp/B08S757C76/ref=asc_df_B08S757C76/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=507600687300&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15473091677829872037&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=200524&hvtargid=pla-1212457430535&psc=1
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1973 lug nut size
That's where mine are for my 240. The newer 280 has them attached to the side of the compact spare tire.
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280z 1976 fuel pump saga
I think it's good to run the cars once a month with the radiator cap off so you can see coolant flowing clockwise over the radiator, that'd be towards the passenger's side on American Zs . You need to move the fuel AND coolant once in awhile. I try for every Sunday but realistically maybe 2 a month.
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resurrecting a 1977 280Z
Are you using a carb fuel rail, supply and return? That's where the reducer is. Small hole on return keeps it bottled down to 3-ish pounds.
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280z 1976 fuel pump saga
I've got 2 Zs with the plastic pre pump filter. They stay full of fuel. Does yours? It looks close to empty in your pic which could be something simple in the flow direction. If those pumps aren't fed adequately they'll overheat and live a short life.
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How is Grahame Suckling's radiator doing?
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Music and boobies will never get old. Good to hear from you Mr Betty!- How is Grahame Suckling's radiator doing?
This would be my pick for a popular image but that girl leaning on the green 240 is at the top. Grayme Suckling cross flow radiator is 2nd on my screen.- Parts Wanted: Wanted: Radio Faceplate
If that's your faceplate in post #1, I would try a chrome or aluminum oil Sharpie on the lines. I had great results from this thanks to the tip from @psdenno I found mine and it's silver not aluminum.- Age & Wisdom Datsun Style
Insured through classic car insurers like Haggertys much sooner. Way better than lumping them in with my other cars.- What type of electrical connector does the OEM oil pressure sender have on a 260z
I've not seen one with the ring connector either. Pre EFI has a single wire for the gauge only, the 280s have one for the gauge and one for the high pressure fuel pump cutoff. I'm pretty sure I used the yellow size crimp bullet connector on my '72. You could buy the new sender then figure out your connection when you get it.- Referral link
I've gotten more than one, just remembered I ask but never got an answer.- Referral link
I have and was not long ago. A very generic username too. They are a "supporting member" and active on the site so I'm not worried.- Temp sensor resistor
You beat me to the answer Steve. Much easier to try the volume knob.- Temp sensor resistor
Trying to make sense of the dial up more fuel thinking. Mine is about half way between 0 and 10 on the volume knob. That's back to normal running on my 280. Resistance is trying to cut my dog's toenails. - saturday night music thread
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