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You think that's wrong-how do you think I feel-cough my a$$, holding back this laughter is getting down right painful! Will

It is easier to write a "Readers Digest" version of what was written back in the day than to research the truth hindsight has uncovered. If you want the clear view of hindsight-always go see those with passion for the subject. Hemmings has evidently condoned trading automotive passion for Cliffs Notes of previous articles. This is the essence of what sometimes happens when a "professional" does a job a passionate enthusiast should do. Will

Good to see the Z police smacking around the essence of quick buck journalism! One more case of a reporter doing a bare minimum of research, and not seeing what has actually been discussed by those that keep the drive alive. If I had anything else to ad, it would be shame on Hemmings if they don't correct the issue, and get that guy to straighten out his "facts" and print a more researched version. Will

I tried very close to what you have-different filtration setup, but the acrylic kept deforming(South Georgia challenged A/C and plastic under the hood!). Will

Welcome to the club! Welcome to 240Z ownership, and congrats on finding a good starting place, and other than the off-hand 280Z louver comment(coupe hatches and hatch glass are fully interchangeable between 240Z 260Z and 280Zs)-good article,and good job! I anxiously await the Z and roadster articles! Will

Welcome to the club! We need more information on your situation 1) How much of the history of the car do you know. Has it been your daily driver for the last 6 months, did you rescue it from a long nap in someones back yard, was it a hand-me-down that was only driven out of the garage in the sunshine...all of these things can come into play.. 2) How long have you had it? 3) How long since its last tuneup? 4) Any other issues recently? Some things to check-in order of easy. 1) Check for spark. 2) check for fuel-are you getting it to the injectors at enough pressure 3) check the injectors to see if they are working(plug a bare led in-it will only work one way-to verify pulse) put a rod or a screwdriver on the injector and to your ear to listen for the firing of the injector. 4)if there is a fuel problem(and the pump is running), pull up the carpet and Urethane pad in the hatch. Under these you will find a 5 inch diameter plate held in by two phillips sheet metal screws. Remove them and the pickup plate on the gas tank will be exposed. Remove the hoses-noting where they go, and the fasteners, then the pickup. Look for a clogged pickup, and use carb cleaner and a stout brush on the pickup. Unfortunately, if the pickup is that bad, you need to drain and drop the tank, the pump. and the lines to the pump and clean them(if the gas is fresh-and not stinky or sticky, filter it and put it back in the tank later). After that I would run some fuel system cleaner through the car. As a heads-up, don't forget the search function. Most of the troubleshooting you need-including what I posted for you-is in the archives, which is part of why no one posted. Add to that the sparse info about your situation with your car, and those that would post are not apt to because it is too easy to be wrong with a shot gun approach to troubleshooting a car with an unknown history. Several of us have typed long and detailed answers to your questions from other people with in the years we have been here as have those before us, how many times will you type the same info? The longer you are here, the more you will come to realize that the Search function is the most valuable tool of this site. Don't let its price fool you. Will

Bill, None of those fine bovines in the seventh picture is his girlfriendROFL! I don't want to know which one of the three you chose to take on a road trip-much less what made it awesomeROFL! Stephen, I thought the same thing, then when I read your post, I was glad you thought it first!:stupid: Will

Bill, as long as I have know you, you have been a member! Trading a duck for, well, you wrote it, I'm sure you reMEMBER... Will

I just peeled the plastic off Volume 1 Issue 1 of Japanese Nostalgic Car, and instead of taking some pictures of some parts(Sorry)for another member, I read it while eating lunch. (I'll take the photos tonight...) Very engaging magazine-with a fitting first cover, and major stories. A 240Z dominant on a cover also featuring a matching 510 a famous 2000GT, and a Mazda-backed with serious articles on pictured cars inside!. Beautiful photography, interesting articles(including a "wake up" smack to the back of the head for the less than knowledgeable current Japanese car enthusiasts (hehehe!)-not that a good many don't know what started it all. This is an excellent addition to my Nissan Sport subscription-it is not even close to the same magazine, but it places several of the pieces of the history of the American racing of Japanese cars in perspective. Several pictures of members cars, serious event coverage, and even directions to Japanese Automotive Museums-in Japan! This was a very good buy! There were a few not necessarily spot on "facts" (even from our more famous vendors-Maybe next time they want a valuation and a what to look for, they'll contact the head of the household at Zhome.), but I enjoyed the magazine thoroughly. Will

Show up! Registering your car for the show is a limited thing, but attending as a spectator is not! Will

Randy, If all of us were so lucky! I tried to arrange going, but I have a fourteen month old with an all too serious and recurring ear infection and three Doctors who can't agree on taking out his adenoids now or waiting until he is older. (I wish I could just follow Carls' advice and take him to the vet..). Will

If you are going to the MotorSport Auto car show, are you taking your Z? How far are you traveling to the show? Are you trailering the Z? Tell those of us who can't make it about your plans! Will

Early 260Z manifold with some extras removed('73 240Z leftovers), 70 carbs... Will

If you are looking to take care of a F*****y carburetor issue on your Z, I don't think you can find a better company to work on your Sus. Steve is easy to work with, and seriously interested in doing his best work on every carb he touches and though Bruce obviously runs a little rich most of the time, he obviously has fun doing his part well. I had a set of three screws rebuilt, had the balance tube welded up and polished, and even had a little custom work done, all of it was the highest quality, and followed up with great service. Don't waste your time or energy, exchange your carbs, or the bodies, or use the rebuild service! Will

Getting it running is fine, but with the rust and damage you show, putting it on the street might be the last thing you do. Don't let your pride put you in harms way. Will

Wait, this is early Nissan, they skipped around within the vin pool-avoiding entire groups of numbers giving serious creedance to the old bit about ". I think it would be better to ask if the standard deviant would be within one standard deviation of the 8! Will ...or am I the deviant...hmmm

Welcome to the two or more Datsun model Club! You have a good bit of fun ahead! The roadsters are fun, and a great compliment to the Z!-you'll love the mileage when you get her all tuned up! Be sure to join "The List", and the Roadster Owners Club in our area-Victor gave me that advice when I bought my 69/70 2000 and it has proved invaluable! Will

Here you go! http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16853&highlight=scarab

Welcome! Everything-well, almost everything-you could want to know about an early Z car can be found at www.ZHOME.com. Most of it is in one form or another here in our archives as well, but www.ZHome.com is more of a repository, and less of a conversation, and in the Z world we need both-the conversation changes, but the info stays the same! Will

If you don't find one before I get to the farm(where I store my parts cars-90 miles away), I'll cut a pair of for you. I'll be heading up ther week after next. Will

Pictures of progress? We want to see the start, the finish and the glory between! Congrats on the blip and run! I love it when a plans comes together! Will

Are you going to have the first ZX equipped with all of the goodies from the 'copter, the Mini, and the third hallway(as you imagined it)? When do we get the uncut version of the trip? Looks like too much fun, too little time, and no trouble because of the first two! Will

I had a similar situation last year a few days before the ZCCA National Convention. I chose to wait because of exactly what E has said. I want the car right and I know me well enough to know I would do something careless because of rushing to meet the impending deadline I imposed. Hurrying such a large project is fine for a professional mechanic, who does this all day every day, but for me, rushing in somewhat familiar territory has made too many "nice" projects out of what would have been outstanding projects. If the car is to be a driver, OK. If the car is to be more-wait. Will

Found it.. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21084&highlight=n33 and more... http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6052&highlight=n33 and more...

OK, now add these to the list. N36 E46 From the new list: E88 E46 N33 N36 WHich came what on what year? Which are the best for performanZe? I did notice runner diameter differences-I'll measure and post those later today. I know someone did a compariason of several, but I couldn't find it. Will