Everything posted by siteunseen
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Putting in a replacement L-28
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Putting in a replacement L-28
I would replace the mounts. You've gone a long way for a sweet ride, don't stop now. The 280 ones are easy to get and cheaper. I think I have Beck Arnleys on mine.
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TTT Outer Tie Rods or Moog?
I think I got them from amazon.com for a lot cheaper. Stop Techs I think and they do stop on a dime. No squeaking either, just like you say. Another proven by me thing is no brake dust with ceramic pads. My wheels are always shiny. Ceramic, it's not just for high heat coating. 👍
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ZCON 2021 Roll Call
Oh I love heating pads! I've been wanting to get a heated blanket like from my childhood but the research I've read says they're 2 different animals. The small pads get much hotter and work way better. Maybe 10 would cover my bed and add the heat I need? Hope you feel better Charles. This humidity is drawing me down to nothing. I'm sure you too.
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TTT Outer Tie Rods or Moog?
You can find them cheaper looking for 4 wheeler accordion boots. The stainless bands for those cv boots are the way to go too. I've been down this road, believe me. Motorcycle shops have that stuff but it's higher than a giraffes arse. I bought mine off the www.com
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Z's on BAT and other places collection
That's a head scratcher for me. I like it for a minute then the scratch where I don't.
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Lash Pad 240z
From what I've read the p79 head after a cut uses the 75 through 78 valves. I've not done this but here's a write up on that head mod. I'm no mechanic just a curious reads everything guy. https://datsunzgarage.us/p79/
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How to get door switch to control dome light...
That's how mine works.
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COVID-19
Joking around here, you all know me by now. After dealing with Xfinity and Roku's "make it impossible to watch but charge the hell out them anyway" attitude I hope I get covid. My family will sleep better knowing I didn't go bat $^!# crazy and handle things myself.
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COVID-19
Enjoy everyday you wake up. It's over folks. We had some fun though...
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Cars Wanted: '74 260-'78 280Z
The guy that owns @zcardepot.com had a car in Memphis on a trailer. It was a fixer upper too. Maybe he has some parts you need?
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Z's on BAT and other places collection
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Z's on BAT and other places collection
Seems fair. A decent car even after the die grinder bounces.
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TTT Outer Tie Rods or Moog?
For what it's worth I've only replaced outers on my Zs as part of of refurbishing the steering racks. My '72 drives like it's on a rail, straight without any shake and that's the OE inner tie rods. I will add it's low mileage car however so take that into consideration. Mine is a once monthly driven car too so I didn't replace the inners. I think you can spend money elsewhere like new rotors, calipers and SS short lines on all 4 corners. I went with drilled and slotted rotors plus ceramic pads, new bearings and all that stuff. Very happy with the results too.
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TTT Outer Tie Rods or Moog?
I have Moogs and they're fine for my driving. No track time, just cruising around town and laying on it on the interstate. My Moogs have grease zerks so that's why I bought those. Remember the passenger's side is normal threads. Driver's side is left handed.
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Birthday Wishes
Damn! I would have gotten you a gift yesterday.
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Best Penetrating Oil?
Patience, like caffine in Sprite, never had it, ha ha ha, never will.
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Vin look up?
You can look through this registry and maybe find one close and assume it was on the same boat and went to the same dealership. Nothing definite but you can think your close. 240s only though, not sure what you have. https://zhome.com/IZCC/ZRegisters/ google results show a couple more. https://www.google.com/search?q=zcarclub.org&client=ms-android-americamovil-us-revc&source=android-home&source=hp&ei=TKH0YJGzB8b2swWh9ZfIBg&oq=zcarclub.org&gs_lcp=ChFtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1ocBADMgQIHhAKOgUIKRCxAzoCCCk6CAgpEKABEIsDOgUIKRCgAToICAAQ6gIQjwE6BQgAELEDOgsILhCxAxDHARCjAjoCCAA6CAguELEDEIMBOggILhDHARCvAToLCC4QxwEQrwEQkwI6BAgAEAo6BAguEAo6BggAEAoQHjoGCAAQDRAeOgUIABDNAlD8FFjvQ2DISGgBcAB4AIABqgGIAd8LkgEEMS4xMZgBAKABAbABHg&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-hp
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Wiper Mechanical Failure
My older sister got me to eat a brown colored Crayon, said it was chocolate. I hadn't had a good clean wipe since 1973.
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V8 experts
Are the revs going up as it falls flat? Wondering if the prop is slipping on the shaft from worn out hub splines. Another thing, is it going into gear completely? Mine would "spin out" if the gear shift drive cable was out of adjustment.
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COVID-19
Wearing mask is back. No shitrts no shoes no mask, no entry. No shaving, no clipping nose hairs, no kissing girls asses. I'm happy! Let it be...
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1976 280z fuel pump/starting issues when cold
Put a jerry can behind the car and run the fuel supply line into that, bypassing the fuel tank. You can also run a straight wire with alligator clips on both ends from the battery to the pump, bypassing all the pumps safety shut offs. Have a hose pipe or extinguisher close by when straight wiring the system. Remember everything after the pump is high pressure so be extra careful for loose or rotten hoses.
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76 280Z 2+2 fuel injector plastic injection holders
I rember the plastic and the metal hold down piece. The zcardepot ones hopefully come with the rubber O-rings. You can use the old ones just be careful removing them from the old injectors. Try spinning them loose while they're still on instead of prying them off with a screwdriver.
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Z's on BAT and other places collection
I hope they don't use the bumper mounts for towing that V8!
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76 280Z 2+2 fuel injector plastic injection holders
These are $6.99 plus shipping. You might find them cheaper on Ebay. Good luck and I hope she sales quick too. https://zcardepot.com/products/fuel-injector-base-holder-trigger-280z-280zx-75-83?variant=19274253729905¤cy=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google+shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6NSWrejl8QIV8QaICR2uBQ08EAQYASABEgK6f_D_BwE