Everything posted by Mark Maras
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Just Bought a 1970 240Z, But Titled as a 1971
My original Z is #08750. Series 1. Registered as a 71
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Long throttle linkage replacement
No need to remove the ball if it's in usable condition. Save any good pieces of the linkage for repairs in years to come.
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craigslist finds
I can hear it now. "Back in the day, you could pick up a good rolling shell for $1000. I remember one in Raleigh. I had enough parts to finish it too".
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New SUs- stumble off of idle
You won't find big ego's here. Our love of Zs drives us to want the best for all of them and do all we can to keep 'em on the road. The friendships that develop, on the way, are frosting on the cake.
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1970 Franklin Mint 240Z up for Auction on BaT
I like the OCD discussions about details. It's the Hoover in me.
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New SUs- stumble off of idle
I ran out of likes for the day. Great news.
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240z Choke - dumb question? Double lever?
The front cup holder is installed wrong.
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Parts Wanted: Wanted - Cam Oil Spray Bar
Sorry, no pics. It was long ago. Admittedly, the solder repair wasn't pretty, but it sealed and was hidden from prying eyes. If I had to do it again, I'd research epoxies.
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Parts Wanted: Wanted - Cam Oil Spray Bar
Have you tried to clean it? I had success soaking mine in lacquer thinner and plowing it out with compressed air. It took three cycles of solvent and air to get it clean but the key to getting it to spray properly was cleaning the spray holes with a torch tip cleaner. The old spray bars work quite well if they're clean. Frequently the soldered joints fail but that's an easy fix.
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Long throttle linkage replacement
Correct. Unscrew it from the rod. The threads can be cleaned with a fine wire brush.
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We're bringin' back the Flat Tops!
That was my first impression but I found that difficult to believe. Does anyone have an idea of how the bushings are oriented on other makes of cars?
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We're bringin' back the Flat Tops!
I can't figure out the bushing orientation in the pic.
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Long throttle linkage replacement
Measure your old one first. Disassemble both and use the best pieces from each one to assemble a good one. Adjust the new one to the original's length. I'd start with steel wool if that doesn't work, fine sandpaper.
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Steering wheel restoration.
I like the sea of 510s sitting behind the two US land yachts.
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Steering Wheel from Japan
I've never seen a blond wheel shown in the early ads nor the deeper red (maroon) sported by the almost NOS wheel being held for ransom. IMO it's been refurbished.
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Fuel pump issues!
Use 4' piece of garden hose as a stethoscope to pinpoint the noise while starting the engine.
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New SUs- stumble off of idle
How old are the spark plugs? The only time my Z misfired above 4000 RPMs was a track day. (Murphy's Law) The old plugs looked pretty good, but a new set cleared up the problem.
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Can I weld a hinge pin back together?
I'd look into shoulder bolts. They're made to have a bearing ride on them. You may get lucky and find one that will work or make it work by modifying it.
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Do NOT buy a 123ignition distributor.
Advanced ignition timing can cause broken rings and in severe cases holed piston tops. The first symptom is engine knock when going uphill. The knock is caused by the fuel-air igniting in the combustion chamber while the piston is still rising. (BTC) I know little to nothing about the 123 system so I have a question. Does this system control ignition advance to individual cylinders or does it advance all six with one function? Another way of putting it is could the system provide too much advance to one cylinder and not the others?
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Do NOT buy a 123ignition distributor.
Take a peek into #4 with a borescope before you tear it down.
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What Electric Fuel Pump upgrade???
I'd use the 2.5 psi - 4.5 psi pump for Weber DGVs.
- Mechanical Fuel Pump - Basic Install Question
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New SUs- stumble off of idle
I believe the bucking is caused by a lean mixture. Too rich would just result in a lack of power but not bucking. The float levels are the primary mixture adjustment. The mixture screws are the fine tune secondary adjustment. I'd pull the floats and check the float adjustment and or the fuel level. How many turns down are the mixture screws when it bucks?
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New SUs- stumble off of idle
What weight oil are you using in the SUs?
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Webber Carburetors
The retainer can be replaced without removing the head. Same procedure as changing valve seals without removing the head. One of the members will report on the brand and model # of the valve spring compressor that is used. I've got brain fade.