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Do they all run hotter than 280's? Mine doesn't have the belly pan or the fan shroud my 280 has, I figured that was the reason, temp gauge needle sits on the "F". That's not too hot is it? Was on the right leg of the "M" in TEMP until I put in a new water pump and thermostat. 2nd question, why is one of the two 1/2" pipes coming out the back of my breather box tapped up? The other goes to the valve cover. Thanks for any replies.

I bought that book too Dr 240Z. Now I have all 3, How to Rebuild by Tom Monroe, How to Modify by Horwitz, How to Restore by Humble. A lot of the same info but couldn't live without them right now, one's in my bedroom, one in bathroom and one on my coffee table. Now I need that Z Therapy Dvd for the carbs.

I'm going to go look for sure if they're still available. Send me a PM of your parts list and I'll get pictures of them. I need some things too, maybe we could work out something. I could meet you at Tennesee/ Kentucky line or whatever is half way. I've got access to double axle trailer and 2500 GMC. Maybe one for you and one for me?

If it ever quits raining I could go take a look and see them up close. Maybe this weekend? I'll pull a Paparazzi flash bomb on them.

1972 & 1973 Datsun 240Zs'

You could put the shifter in a vice then use something shaped like a V, needle nose pliers, and tap it with a small hammer. Seems like mine came off pretty easy, there greasy already. Andrew's idea sounds better than pliers.

Mine is on the top like Fastwoman's and when I cleaned my tank it got gone somehow? I bought this one at my local Nissan dealer, #17342-1800 RING-O :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

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This is what I've been using and it's fairly easy, leaves a black coating over the rust spots. SEM Products 69504 Rust Mort Rust Preventive Coating Black 1 Qt Each | eBay Look at the pics in post #2. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/open-zcar-discussion/48337-280z-rebuild-ground-up.html He has some new metal from Tabco. I am going to do some research on those myself as I need the plate at the back of hatch replaced. Here's Tabco's site http://www.tabcobodyparts.com/html/table_of_contents.htm scroll down until Datsun 240,260,280. Pretty good prices it looks like. Click on the camera icon to see the part. Welcome aboard too.

Wow, you really dove into that one! I see a nice Z in your future. Looks great, keep them pictures coming. Oh yea, there's an "early '77" so remember when ordering your interior pieces. Cliff

I have air condition systems in my 2 Z's. I don't want to run them so should the compressor turn or not? Keep them spinning so they want freeze up? Or take the belt off and let them rest until I want two use them. It gets hot down here so I might want them operational someday. Thanks.

Sounds like the AAR Captain Obvious talks about in post #7.

You only had 1 flash bulb for your camera?

That waxing helped it looks like, I'll do that for sure. I'll let you know about the idea I've got. Thank You.

Hey Mike do think a piece of 3/8" or 1/2" clear hose cut in half would work? That's all I can think of besides doing something major. Maybe use "Gorilla Glue" to attach them? I'm temporarily fixing the rust spots until I can have it painted and don't want to do it again.

I'll quote from my favorite show, Sanford & Son. Fred says "If he keeps on drinking them beers he's going to have to get off that couch", Lamont says "Pop! the simplicity of it. Why didn't I think of that?" Fred says " cause you ain't simple minded like me."

The last 4" of the rain channel, left & right sides, of my hatch are open to the rain. It dumps right where they rust :stupid:. Does anyone know of a way to stop that besides not driving on rainy days or washing the car. Carry a towel?

Could be a loose or cracked vacuum line or AFM boot. Throttle body might need cleaning also.

Thanks Blue. I remember reading that datsungarage.com. And I've ordered that modifying book. I have to keep my priorities in line though, '77 is still my #1. I did take some pictures but I think my cameras crapping out. Anyway the 240 runs great and is fun to drive on the back roads.

Here's what I have, it came with a car I just bought. http://semproducts.com/product-catalog/rust-and-corrosion/rust-mort/

What should I buy first? And anybody that has the "How to Modify the L motor" does it have any info on a F54 block with E31 head? And triple Webers? Thanks in advance for any replies.

I'll guess and say that is some of the a/c stuff. It says "A.R.A" at the top then a "TEMP" knob and a switch below that with "COOL" on top and "HEAT" on the bottom side of the switch. I'd like to find a wooden steering wheel and possibly wooden shift knob someday but the Momo wheel and the ZX shifter are a nice change from the 280's set up for now. I'm going to be taking a lot of before pictures on this car, didn't on the 280 and regret it now, and I'll put them on here for some more insight from those that know. Boy was I out of my comfort zone when I bought this one. Didn't know anything except what I had read on here over the past year. The F54 and E31 were a big selling point from the owner and I had no idea about anything other than N42s. I'm not a quick decision person, I have to think about stuff and then when I make up my mind it's usually too late. So maybe 2013's going to be my year! Thanks everybody. Oh yea, I found the fuse box. It's under the radio!

I can't tell you for sure but it's not perfect so I'm hoping it's the original. The ONLY light not working is the dome light. Choke light, all dash lights, map light, exterior lights, rear defog light, help light in the engine bay also works and it has a new original am/fm radio that works too. Sounds like it only has 1 speaker though. 2 small cracks in the dash topside. Also has the original a/c system but the heater core is bypassed, not sure why, probably leaks. Long row to hoe but I'm ready to start hoeing! Oh and it has a Treasure Island, Florida sticker on the windshield from 1981 and a faded out Grateful Dead sticker on the hatch glass.

This 240Z is a lot peppier than my 280Z. Not as fast but quicker if that makes sense. Could that be the weight difference? Also what grade fuel should I run in the '72 240, highest octane or lower? Stock motor with the dome carburetors. Thanks for any responses. I promise not to flog everybody with questions right away. Sprinkle a few in over time.

The '72 I just bought didn't have a title. Seller said before 1974 a bill of sale is all you need. Going to Courthouse to get a tag tomorrow and I'll let you know what happens.