Everything posted by siteunseen
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Trans and diff gear oil
That was my 280. It has the R200 which is bigger than your 240's R180. Fill it until it starts to come out the hole, if I recall correctly. Amazon.com has it the cheapest too
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Poor Fitting After-market Parts
I had the same problem with ones off e-bay. Went to my local motorcycle shop and bought those metal bands that tighten with a small tool like an old tuna can opener. They are made for a four wheeler's accordion boots and worked out great for me.
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Need assistance from the Zed Collective Conscience!
A member here had me run a fuel pressure gauge up to the windshield wiper and zip tie it to the wiper. I could watch it as I drove.
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1977 280Z with 350 Chevy engine and a paint job
I've wondered where Nissan came up with the 350Z from the 300Z. Now I know.
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how much should i sell my 260z?
I don't think $5,000 is too far off, good starting price.
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Fast Lift cam
So that step up is the faster lift? Does it wear down the rocker pads sooner?
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race car mini alternator datsun z
If it's the weight your concerned with quit racing for food and buy an aircraft gel battery.
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What's this?
Could they be for a front spoiler that attaches to the fenders?
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no power help!
http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/electricalconnections/index.html
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fuel pump 78 280z
The way I let off the pressure is to wrap a shop rag around the hose coming out of the top of the fuel filter up by the radiator. I've read of people smarter than I am, :stupid:, that put 12 volts onto the cold start valve and it lets the pressure off into the intake. Too much trouble for me.
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Goo a bad movie infomercial about a z? Your guess?
It's been removed :disappoin
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fuel pump 78 280z
65 psi is plenty, the OE Boschs put out 50 psi. Your Fuel Pressure Regulator will keep it down around 30psi. I've seen a lot of people use that pump you have, put it on and rebuild the OE one when you have time. You'll have to get creative when you hang it because it's smaller. If you could find some strips of rubber to shim it in I think it wouldn't be as loud. Maybe an old rubber floor mat?
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Rockabilly Tire Stretching
Around here they call it "Bowlegged". Looks pretty silly to me, but to each his own right?
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Discount Tire question
Walk from a plane to a taxi.
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Rockabilly Tire Stretching
I waited 2 minutes for the POP. Here's how the Memphis Mafia would have done it, Repairing a wheel using gas and a lighter - YouTube
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fuel pump 78 280z
You may have already seen this but here's something to read over, Z Car Tech Tips Fram G3 Filter Installation. The hoses are a little big but they do tighten up as cesar said. They also have a G2 filter that's smaller and works better on a 240Z but the G3 for my 280. Get some needle nosed vise grips and put small section of hoses over the "teeth" of the pliers so you won't damage the hose coming out of the tank, that'll hold the fuel back while you install it. Get both the filters at Walmart and use the one you like, they're only $3 or $4 each. And like Eurodat says the dampener keeps the fuel pressure steady, no pulses. Walmart also has the can looking fuel filter in the engine bay for $10. That fuel injection cleaner probably loosened up some varnish type sludge in the tank, I would run the pump after putting in the G3 to clear anything out by attaching a 4 foot piece of hose from outbound on the pump to a gas can or something. Then blow the fuel line from the pump up to the metal fuel filter with compressed air, put a towel over the end in the engine bay to catch the gas and stuff. Oh yeah, there's a small cone shaped filter inside the inlet port of your original fuel pump. Where the hose from the tank goes on the pump. Take that loose and get some tweezers and pull it out, clean with whatever but be damn careful because they're fragile little things. You'll get it figured out.
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Discount Tire question
Our Government should use Discount Tire as a role model, top notch company with a great online process. I couldn't get a salesperson to match the online rebates so I'll cross my fingers GE Capital has made changes now that the economy is so slow.
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280z worm gear orientation
Here's some good pictures, post #9. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/engine-drivetrain-s30/46186-installing-timing-chain-when-rebuilding-motor-stand.html
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Greasing the Rack and Pinion on a 76
I used a 12" pipe wrench and a steel wood chisel for the big screwdriver but mine was on a work bench with a vise. And I do remember the old grease was dried out inside that housing, I dug it out the best I could. Zed Head has a good idea with the mirror.
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google is getting even dumber
He may not be French Canadian anyway, aye? He's quick too!
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Greasing the Rack and Pinion on a 76
That's what I did on my '77, no grease fittings either. I used a wooden paint stirrer to pack it down in the "teeth" and turned back and fourth. I thought I had found a hole for a zerk fitting but it was a plastic plug thing I never figured out.
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fuel cap question
Mine looks like above post with a chain attached.
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google is getting even dumber
I was hoping for a "touche" from my Canadian friend.