Otis1971

I have a 1974.5 Datsun 260Z. I Have completed the wiring upgrade from Datsun Dave and that was a nice improvement over the stock harness. Next step is replacing the sealed beams with an new option. I searched the forum for past threads but they all seemed to be at least a few years old. What seems to be the best option for an upgrade. I would the best value for my $ that is also reliable. As far as the H4 options I have looked at Hella and Cibie and can't really determine if there is a major difference in the quality of the light. I would appreciate your thoughts about any experience you have with these or other options. Thanks!

I went to AutoZone and had the alternator tested and the voltage regulator is bad. It appears that this may be a cheaper fix than I expected. Thanks for all y'alls help.

SteveJ, is the item I circled the coil for the fuel pump relay?

Siteunseen, I failed to mention that i had checked the fuses on the passenger side floorboard area and they were all OK. Is there another location I need to check as well? Thanks!

I find myself reaching out to this awesome community once again. I have a 1974.5 Datsun 260z (Oct 1974 build date). Two weeks ago all was right with the world. I'd had a nice afternoon of driving the Z. I stopped to fill up the gas tank and when I started the car back up none of my gauges were working. Nothing but the speedometer (it's a mechanical connection). Fast forward to this Saturday an my battery alone will not start the car. I get a jump start and try to make it home. It's night and I have my headlights on. By the time I make it approximately 10 miles to my home my headlights are barely visible. Here are my questions. Do you think that the gauge issue is connected to the battery/alternator issue? based on the photos below, do you think my alternator is the original (or a stock replacement) or has it been upgraded to a newer internal voltage regulator type alternator? I have charged the battery and the car starts and runs fine for the short drive I had today. I'd appreciate your guidance on solving this issue. Thanks!

Did you ever find a working solution to this? I have a 260Z and a cracked center console. I am looking for a mounting plate to avoid breaking the new console. Does anyone know if this plate will fit the 260 with the choke mounted near the drivers leg? Thanks!