
Everything posted by SoCalJim
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Pikes Peak trip!
Thanks Dave. I was just thinking about your car probably not having altitude compensation, same as my car. Perhaps our cars need it to operate efficiently over a wide range of altitudes. My first thought about how to see if there was validity to my thought was that maybe it would show up as a noteworthy gas mileage change over a range of altitudes.
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Pikes Peak trip!
Dave, what kind of gas mileage did you get? Did it vary much between your driving through the Southeast and your driving along the front range of the Rockies? Just curious.
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Pikes Peak trip!
Yep. ?
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Pikes Peak trip!
Green ‘75 Zs should be good for at least 14,000 feet. Just sayin...?
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Pikes Peak trip!
Wow! Great road trip, Dave! If I recall correctly, the 1975 CA-market Z cars had altitude compensation or sensing devices for emissions. Strangely enough, my May 1975 Z does not have this device.
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280z space saver spare tire replacement?
I put a donut spare in my '75Z. I bought it on eBay last year for $49 + shipping. It appears to be unused. Its size is 125/70/16 and it's from a 2012 Nissan Sentra. I weighed it on my bathroom scale...26.2 lbs. I also checked the weight of my new Panasport Z-lite wheels (16x7) with Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires (205/55/16)...39.0 lbs.
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All that glitters...
Jim, you should’ve warned us to put on sunglasses before looking at all those bright, shiny parts! ?
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FYI - 240Z Dashboards
I just received my 280Z dash from Vintage Dashes. It looks great!
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Removing Steering Rack
My tie rod ends were massively over-torqued. Hopefully the same guy that worked on my alignment didn’t work on yours! Disconnect both ends of the shaft connecting the steering column to the rack, and set that shaft aside. I see that you already removed the brackets for the steering rack bushings. Once you’ve removed the shaft, just slide the steering rack out sideways towards the driver’s side. Good luck with your project!
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280Z Front Air Dams
If I install a front air dam, is the rear spoiler needed for non-track use?
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280Z Front Air Dams
Dam it! So many choices!
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Do you read Playboy or race a Datsun? What sort of man are you?.
Of course ?
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280Z Front Air Dams
That looks nice, thanks for posting it Persimmon240. I’m not sure about the need for brake cooling duct openings on the air dam. Do they add any value with the large grill opening? From what I can see, it’s already a straight shot from the grill opening to front brake calipers.
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280Z Front Air Dams
I’m also thinking about the spook air dam for my 280Z.
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Assessing Manual Transmission Condition
Great topic, Randalla. I have a close ratio 5-speed that I bought a while back for eventual use in my ‘75 280Z. It’s clean on the outside, but unknown to me on the inside. I look forward to the feedback you receive from the folks on this forum. ?
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Hints on removing stuck locknut on tie rod ends
That, along with a ton of persuasion, worked! I can't believe how tight both of those nuts were. I'm not very big, so persuading is not something I excel at.
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Hints on removing stuck locknut on tie rod ends
Thanks! I’ll give it a try tomorrow. ?
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Hints on removing stuck locknut on tie rod ends
I hope I'm doing this right. With me standing over the steering rack that's laying on the floor, oriented like it came out of the car, does that mean I put the wrench on the lock nuts from above, and pull towards the front of the car? Thanks!
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vintage dashes 280z
Whoa boy, that looks so nice! I’m dying to get mine.
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vintage dashes 280z
When I removed my dash, I pulled the steering column since I planned to remove some surface rust on the firewall and re-insulate it. It’s helpful, but not necessary if I recall correctly.
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vintage dashes 280z
Another thought is that the dash is a bit awkward, so an extra pair of hands to guide it out is kind of handy.
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vintage dashes 280z
As Jim ^^^ said, labeling the wiring connectors is a good idea. I have everything labeled, and after 15+ months, I still know how to hook things back up.
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vintage dashes 280z
Oh gosh, it’s been about 15 months since I pulled it! At my age, remembering yesterday takes a bit of head scratching! If I recall correctly, the FSM procedure was pretty good. Steering wheel, combo switches, seats, console come out before the dash. Disconnecting the speedometer cable was awkward. Disconnecting the flashers and the connections under the dash around the steering column were a bit easier. That’s all I can think of at the moment. Good luck, Dave!
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vintage dashes 280z
That’s great! Mine will be along in about a month. ?
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rear driver side brake stuck
Tastes like Chicken. ?