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2 many..... you the man.... worked like a charm, thanks again partner:classic: on the road again chris

backpressure huh ... i'll try that thanks chris

hey guys got a 79 280zx i just put on a new (reman) clutch master cyl. and slave cyl. and the thing wont bleed out... im getting air back and forth at the slave cyl. but still no fluid coming through:angry: i have it on car ramps right now so im going to try again see what's what any tricks i'm missing..? thanks chris

hey guys det260....the tires were on the rims when I took the car in 2many... they are using a puter to balance the tires and the wieghts are on the inner rim ,they told me they can't do it correctly because the wieghts are on the inside of the rim they're the clip on type... i took em in there cuz they do free balance and rotation when you buy thier tires, but they can't seem to help me:ermm: so ill take your advise and take em somewhere else ... maybe i'll have better luck..... thanks guys chris

hey guys I've got a 79 280zx w/ eagale... deep dish five stars(came w/ my $300 zx:classic: ) that i've taken to les schwab(popular here in the pnw)and they say they can't correctly balance them due to thier inner rim balanced so my ? is how can i get the wiggle out? thanks chris

I live in washougal,WA 1 cat 2 chickens 2 dogs(soon to be 4) 1 wife 3 boys and 2 z's 74 260, 79 280zx plus some toys:classic:

thanks guys, well tryed once more and bingo!:classic: boy id say its an art, fiddled for awhile and payed off no valve chatter at least not as bad, i recon they make some noise:ermm: not too bad in my book when you cant hear em unless you open the hood and listen for the ticking runs through redline like silk:devious: love these cars:love: thaks again chris

what s up all ok had a slight ticking from valve cover,so i do an adjustment per chiltons, cars warm ,all the right tools etc. and made it worse so do it again check all the #s to spec, no change:mad: so let her cool for a cold adjust,went bit tighter this time (so .08 & .10 wouldnt go all the way in now its better but still worse than before:mad: !! what am i doing wrong or is there somthing im missing :stupid: im going to try agian tonight so any speedy feedback be great:classi c: chris

hehehe nutxo no not in fife 850 is right about my limit for now. but thanks im sure someone will be interested:ermm:

hey all new to the forum, ihave a 260z w/ blown engine. i recently found a 79 280zx im going to buy. right now im having a f54 L28 n42 head being rebuilt. its getting .040 bore new bottom end (seals- bearings - rings- pistons-polished krank&balancing) replacing valve seats&guides -etc etc & a mild cam w/ rocker arms:classic: just wondering what it will take to put the rebuilt engine into the 280zx F/I i have all the stuff for carbs out of my 260z (round top SU s) im curious to hear from anyone who has done this if there are any problems w/ the swap or should i stay w/ the F/I on the new rebuild ( f54 L28 /n42) the zx has all power (windows-mirrors etc.) would it be that hard to complete w/ little or no problems. (as w/ the power components) the zx runs ok now but has a stumble or miss at cruising speed ,not on accel,but just going w/ a little pedal .when you mash it it goes fine no stumble,could be wires or dizzy cap or plugs or well you know, all will be replaced in short order when i get my hands on her! anyhoo been reading for months and have taking alot from here any help i can be ,just ask! all your help has been great thanks guys, chris

BTW hes asking$ 850 for the zx (duh?!?) chris

hey all im new my 1st post, been reading for months, since 1st trying to get my 260 going after 9 yrs , got her going and blew the head gasket,so tore her down ended up taking the engine to a shop, so far so good .its been a couple of months and cant wait any longer, saw this 79 280zx fi on the river road and stoped to look ,little rust on air dam and rear skirt,thats it!! battery tray is flawless same w/ wheel wells, inside needs work(seats-carpet-roof lining-2 cracks in the dash-door panels)but not so bad,lookin round the car find out it has new exhaust 2 1/2 too a magaflow no header semi new susp kyb struts & springs ? rims? &new tires drove ok , seems to have a stumble not accel, but when cruisin at any speed if not on the gas,you mash it it drives fine. going back tomorrow round 5pm (pacifc time) to look alittle closer Q.is there anything I should look for in the fi . or somthing else? not real good w/ fi BTW its got 5-speed looks stock other than whats mentioned power windows/ mirrors , no radio, no digi dash, no real dents that I could see , its metalic light blue, tinted rear sides & back any feedback would be great thanks chris