Everything posted by SteveJ
- Zcon 2019
- 1972 240z Brake Lights Not Working, Please Help, I'm A Mechanical Beginner
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QuickJack BL-5000SLX - $1099 at HomeDepot Online
A friend of mine who regularly works on S30s has one of these, and he loves it.
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how to remove oil pan?
This may help: https://www.zcar.com/forum/10-70-83-tech-discussion-forum/76816-oil-pan-removal-280z.html
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Anyone know what this document is?
I think you missed the note that the lien holder is the Georgia Telco Credit Union.
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Anyone know what this document is?
One person on FB suggested that it might have been documentation for the finance department, as in the customer gets the top half, and the bottom half gets processed at the dealership.
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Anyone know what this document is?
I posted the image in the Georgia Z Club group to see if someone might be able to shed some light on the subject.
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[2019] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
I drove the Z to Road Atlanta today to watch testing for the Mitty. Here's a link to my favorite photos from today: https://photos.app.goo.gl/xZnwaKkdb6aKxSFq7
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Calling all engineers
Well, his kids are home-schooled, and his wife is a pretty tough teacher, so that's not a given.
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Calling all engineers
Well, from my engineering background, I can tell you that P=I^2xR. And as usual, an engineer provides a completely correct answer that doesn't help you resolve the situation at all.
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Early 260z Alternator Upgrade
For the fuel pump, the power from the coil is tapped off the yellow wire between the alternator and voltage regulator. I suggest that if you wire a switched source for the fuel pump coil, you also include an inertia switch in the circuit to kill power in case of an accident. The ignition interlock unit uses the black/yellow wire coming off the voltage regulator. When the engine is stopped, it provides a ground for part of the "black box" operation of the unit. Of course, it's a challenge to find a 260Z where the seat belt interlock hasn't been bypassed. Anyway, the VR is providing a path to ground for the unit in addition to the chassis ground that goes to the unit. I'm not sure what would happen if you grounded that wire all of the time. In the FSM it is described as the Engine revolution sensor. See page BE-97. Depending upon the alternator you are using as a replacement, I could probably describe a work around.
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Jack Pad Adapter
I'm guessing it utilizes two floor jacks.
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So i bought the "$100 Retro" "JDM" seats off ebay for my 280z
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RETRO-CLASSIC-VINTAGE-RACING-BUCKET-SEATS-BLACK-PVC-MICROSUEDE-W-SLIDERS-PAIR/123461825398?hash=item1cbee5f376:g:39cAAOSwQGhbIB69:sc:UPSGround!48083!US!-1
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tail lights not working on 75 280Z
There should be a ground in the back, on the passenger side, near the taillights. Look for a black wire. You'll need to pull off the back trim panel to find the wiring harness. Look at the mechanical connection and make sure there is not corrosion that would inhibit current flow.
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[2019] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
Greg Smith Equipment seems pretty reputable to me. https://www.gregsmithequipment.com/ I have owned this scissor lift for a few years now. https://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-TD6MR-Portable-Scissor-Lift
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Replacement Door Plate
http://zzxdatsun.com/catDecals.php @zspert
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‘78 Wiring wideband afr gauge
If you want to use the old stereo power, look for a blue wire. There are actually two that you could use. One is on a 6 wire connector (stereo), and the other is on a 3 wire connector (antenna).
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‘78 Wiring wideband afr gauge
I know on the 240Z and 260Z the cigarette lighter has constant power. I will check the 78 FSM to see if it's the same. What is the brand and part number of the FAM? There may be something online saying how much power it draws.
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‘78 Wiring wideband afr gauge
When you say that is mounted in the middle of the dashboard, is it replacing one of the 3 gauges? A picture would help.
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Craigslist $5 to sell a car as of today
Well, that might reduce the number of scam ads.
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1973 And 1974 Heater (center) Bezel
No. The bezel for the 260Z is the same as the 280Z.
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First year for the Z? 1969 or 1970?
I modified my post to make the date more vague since I do not have the references at hand to verify the first deliveries.
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First year for the Z? 1969 or 1970?
The first Z cars were delivered from the factory in late 1969. Nissan North America is celebrating the 50th in 2020 (ZCON at Nissan NA HQ in 2020). They also celebrated the 40th in 2010. You can find a previous discussion on the subject here:
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How to Plug Two Ports at Bottom of Radiator
Ignore them. They are for the coolant lines for an automatic transmission. If you are worried about fluid getting into them for corrosion purposes, fill them with RTV.
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Help! Rats chewed through mystery relay 260z
Meh. I'm just too tired to dig through the FSM tonight.