Everything posted by SteveJ
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240Z front bumper differences
That would be my first guess, too. It's been so long since I got rid of the 73 bumpers that I don't recall the exact differences in construction between it an the earlier style bumper that were needed to accommodate the sturdier bumper mounts.
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Headlight upgrades
@Mike The Koitos do show up. They actually have a Toyota part number: 81110-60P70 because they are sold as a conversion kit for the Land Cruiser. They come with a relay kit and H4 halogen bulbs. I tossed the relay kit and halogen bulbs, and it was still cheaper than getting some Hella H4 housings. If you do a Google search on the part number, you should be able to find them.
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Anyone tried Race Ramps?
I have QuickJacks, too. They aren't as fast as ramps, but they can raise all four corners. They came in handy when I needed to replace a bad transmission and replace suspension bushings. You need wall space to store them. I mounted a 2x6 board to about 3 or 4 studs and mounted the hangers on the 2x6. When I got mine, one of the pistons was faulty (not uncommon), but they sent a replacement that I received a week later.
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Anyone tried Race Ramps?
What I liked about the Race Ramps over the Rhino Ramps is that it is easier for me to get under the car. If you're skinny & don't have a lowered car/air dam, Rhino Ramps are fine. The Harbor Freight version of Rhino Ramps will be on sale April 7-14 for about $45. The 7-10th are for Inside Track members. https://www.harborfreight.com/6500-lb-capacity-portable-ramp-set-2-piece-63956.html
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Anyone tried Race Ramps?
I have owned these 2-piece Race Ramps for 12 years: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZAHTC4 The 67 inch is nice if you have a lowered car or front air dam. As for being sturdy, I used them when changing the oil on a 2024 Frontier Pro-X with no issues. The curb weight of that model is 4565lbs.
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ZCON 2025 Announced
I'm not sure what you mean, @Mike. The info on ZCON.org is correct.
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ZCON 2025 Announced
Nope. Look for ATL before the end of the decade, at least that's what my sources are suggesting. Here's the ZCON site: https://zcon.org/conventions/2025/
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Headlight upgrades
Koito H4 housings: https://tinyurl.com/e8rcpjwd Auxito H4 LED bulbs: https://www.amazon.com/AUXITO-Bulbs-Brighter-Canbus-Lifespan/dp/B0DK5CSY2P Plug-and-play solution No relays needed Low cost Reliable Good beam pattern Can be converted to halogen bulbs if someone in law enforcement throws a hissy fit
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Let's show vintage racing pictures. I'll start.
Unfortunately that appears to be the case.
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280z DASHBOARD REMOVAL / UPGRADE
Well, you wouldn't have to worry about being blinded by oncoming headlights. The gauge lights will have already blinded you. Maybe not. The parking light fuse would probably blow first.
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Mystery Wire
I don't like to assume. I can faintly see what looks to be a green wire in your photo that has a female connector. Green comes off the ignition fuse. If your car started life as an AT car, I would think there could be a green wire for the kickdown switch in that area of the engine bay.
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Mystery Wire
Year is almost always critical in asking questions about wiring.
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
I wonder if Skillard might consider making reproductions of those.
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1970 Wiring Diagram
I doubt that is a Nissan switch, and I'm betting @HS30-H can verify it is not.
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Transmission Swap and other things
Well, if you don't have the neutral switch on the 5-speed, it means you lose the capability of connecting the annoying as hell seat belt buzzers. (Just leave the wires hanging.)
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Mystery Switch
I did some more searching, and @Zed Head looks to be right about the switch being for the dual point distributor. The challenge is that it doesn't show up until the 72 FSM on page EC-11. I found a thread here: https://www.zdriver.com/forums/240z-260z-280z-performance-technical-124/thermal-relay-question-36814/ that shows. The temperature range and continuity check you did fits with this chart. And the FSM said it was introduced in 71. Go to the Downloads in the Resources section to get the 72 FSM.
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Mystery Switch
Nope. The switch for the points is on the thermostat.
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Mystery Switch
From the parts manual: It is for autotragic transmission cars, as I guessed before. If the car has been converted to a manual, this thread is complete.
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Mystery Switch
My guess - Key in buzzer. Ignore this drawing. What are the wire colors where it was plugged into? I missed "right hand" in the original post. Now I'm thinking something to do with the kick-down solenoid in the autotragic transmission cars. They are wired with green wire.
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280Z rebuilt fuel system - engine just stops!!!
I advise removing your phone number from posts. That only invites scammers and spammers to track you down.
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280Z rebuilt fuel system - engine just stops!!!
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1973 240z center console fog light switch?
I certainly enjoy the obscure information you bring to the conversation, Alan.
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Still struggling with car at idle after 8 years
Something isn't right. You should only have 1 wire to the negative of the coil unless you are using a tachometer from a 74 or later Z.
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Ignition not cranking the engine (only click is heard at starter)
It is a little awkward. I usually need to let my back rest after I do it.