skinnyz

3 lbs, really? yea, i think ill take your advice and get a regulator...

running an aftermarket electric pump for now, the stock 240 pump no longer works. I am getting 6.5lbs now.

still running the stock pump. As of now, I have not messed with sync'ing them at all. Just now got everything installed, car is still a rolling shell...been down for over a year now, and just wanted to make sure that with the bigger engine and different carb setup than the old flat tops, that my efforts to adjust them wasnt going to be wasted because of an insufficient fuel supply, or that the pump is just not working correctly after being down so long. Have to admit I have been dragging my feet about getting a sync. tool, been busy at work and keeps slipping my mind. Was actually hoping that one of the guys at the dealership (I am a parts manager at a ford dealership and we just bought a nissan dealership) would have the tools to get it running right before I send it to the body shop. I am sure there are plenty of past threads that go into detail about setting them up, but if anyone wants to enlighten me I wont complain. thanks!

ok thanks, I will chick and make sure the pump is working ok then turn to the carbs I guess. This is all new...both the engine and carbs are brand new. Thanks again!

OK, I just put a reman Nissan L28 that I found at a dealership in my 73, and a set of new SU's from Zeddsaver. It starts and runs great, but only if the choke is pulled, and only at low rpm. I can piddle around the parking lot at work just fine, but as soon as i put some foot in the pedal, it boggs down like its starving for fuel. Before I go and start messing with the carbs, I wanted to first see what you think is the correct fuel flow volume and pressure for a set of SU's on an L28. No other mods except headers. Thanks You!!

perfect, was hoping to hear that! Thank you.

I have a 73 that I am about to put a 2.8L in..will my existing clutch setup with the 4 spd work ok? Or do I need to get a different clutch? thanks!

Has anyone out there bought one of these from Zeddsaver? I am putting a 2.8L in my 73, and priced a complete assy.(manifold, air cleaner, linkage,) from him at 1200. I would like to know if this seems reasonable, or someone who has bought from him to see if they are as good as he says. Thanks in advance!

Ok, I have just hit the jackpot...I am the parts manager at a Ford dealership, and we just acquired a Nissan dealership. They had more old parts than I can describe, and amongst them was a brand new N47 head. I am restoring (slowly, haha) a 73 model with an E88 head. I was about to send the engin out to be rebuilt next week, and need to know if the N47 head will work, and which head would be better to use. Should I reuse the E88, or go with the new N47? Also, I would like to know if anyone has any suggestions on which cam kit to put in. I have ordered from both Vic. British and Motorsport, and am looking for a new cam kit that will give me a good range, 1500-5000, with a fairly smooth idle, this is going to be a daily driver and dont want to go anything to crazy. Also....if anyone is looking for any NOS parts, if you give me the part number, I can check and see if I have it...there is a bunch of stuff....some of which I have already got! I appreciate any help you can give me!

I am looking at a su setup on ebay, item number 140016078700. I know this is a dumb question, but my engine is at work and I cant look to see if it is 2 bolt or a 3 bolt setup. My car is a 73. Will this 3 bolt setup work on my 73? Im not sure if the 73 used both the 2 bolt setup and the 3 bolt setup. If I knew they would work I would consider paying the 275 and buy them now. Any advice?? Thanks in advance.

I Am Hoping The Difference Isnt Major, I Am Thinking I May Take The Chance. Oem For Less Than 300 Bucks Seems Too Good To Be True Though.

I called my local Nissan dealer, and they priced me a hood for $298. Seemed like a good price (anybody disagree?) They asked the production date, whether it was b4 or after Aug. 73. Mine is May of 73. They said that one was no longer available. What, if any, is the difference in the two hoods? Thanks in advance.

I did, I did. First thing, he does have the title. Its his car for sure. That would be my usual luck though, getting arrested for receiving a free car. Thanks for the compliment and the advice.

finally, good news! I work at a Ford dealership (parts dept.) A local shop had a 72 or 73 z he was working on. (he isnt sure of the year. I asked him about it today, the guy never paid his bill and he is GIVING me the car! I am going to go get it Friday. Question, it hasnt been started in a couple of years. I am going to trailer it home and try to get it started. Outside of new plugs, battery, and by-passing the fuel tank, any suggestions on anything I should do before I crank it up?? My wife said I can have the garage for one week, since I already have the carport taken for my current z Im not a mechanic by any means, so any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks a lot.

Im going on a family vacation to St Louis, will be there from the 23rd thru the 27th. If there is anything going on, shows or otherwise, that I might be able to "happen upon" without my wife knowing what I am doing?? There is never anything in AR, so I am hoping I might get lucky.

wow, 10 pages took a while. Well, Im a new member, but have been visiting this site nearly daily for about a year. My name is Will, live in AR (Zed, your the only other Arkansas member Ive seen), 27 years old, happily married for 7, one beautiful daughter, 9, and a 4 year old son who loves to ride in "Daddys car" I dont have a fancy job, blue collar, I sell parts at a Local Ford Dealership in Hot Springs. (If anyone needs any Ford parts let me know, I'll give a hefty discount to a fellow Z fan.) First car was a 81 ZX that I paid for on my own at age 17. A fit of anger and stupidity made me trade it for a Jeep Cherokee. I still cry everyday about that, because the beautiful car is now ran down in a car lot and they wont sell it to me. Anyway, 8 years later, I found my new love, my 73 240. Still a lot of work to do, but am looking forward to it. Drive it everyday, and love every minute of it. Thanks for an aweosme site!

I sure do appreciate the offer to help, are you sure you dont want anything for the tow? Im sure location does make a huge difference, we get new cars in the shop down here from up north that are nearly rusted through, I can imagine the problems a Z would have in the same area!

yikes, and I thought the occasional watery eyes was bad.

Well, I tried re-saving the other pics, hopefully some of them will make it ok. Thanks for the info on the dash cap by the way, I wasnt sure if they would look ok, and the restoration doesnt sound too bad for the money, its a lot but probably worth it.