lordsinclair

Ok fixed the problem. For anyone else upgrading to the E12-80 distributor from the stock 72 240z one I had to change the position of the plug leads on the new distributor 180 degrees, so number 1 went to number 6, then followed the firing order of the plug leads as usual. I'll have the timing adjusted professionally but it now runs as before. Thanks for the replies and the offer of help. cheers

Yes San Fernando valley. I'll check for spark today and let you know. Cheers.

Thanks for the reply. The car started and ran fine before I did the swap, so the coil I know works and the correct mount came with the new distributor. I used the diagram from here as a guide for the wiring <http://www.atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/distributor/index.html> As well as a post from another forum here http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/3593-fitting-280zx-distributor-in-a-240z/ Have a feeling it's a timing issue now. But to be frank I need help now so if anyone is local and could help...?

Hi all, I've just upgraded to the later E12-80 distributor in my 1972 240z and now the car won't start. Only backfires. Im looking for someone who could come to me here in the valley to help with checking I've wired the new distributor in correctly and to check and adjust the timing for me. Any local members here who can wield a stroboscope? Cheers