Everything posted by SteveJ
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1978 280Z - Won't restart when hot, all interior gauges, fan motor, backlighting not working
There's an easy way to tell if your car has factory AC. How many speeds are there on the fan switch?
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Parking light woes
The most likely culprits that come to mind are a corroded rocker in the switch or a nub that pushes on the rocker is wearing out.
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Turn signals partially functional
See how the turn signals behave with the car at idle. If it's still the same, hold the engine at 2000 RPM and see if it changes.
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1978 280Z - Won't restart when hot, all interior gauges, fan motor, backlighting not working
If you don't have factory AC, you're paying for many hoses that you don't need. I responded to your threads on the blower motor and turn signals. I didn't see one on the parking lights. If you did create it, tag me in the thread so I can find it.
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Turn signals partially functional
As usual, I will start with a flurry of questions. LED or incandescent bulbs? How old are the flasher units? Is the car running during these observations? If the car is running, are you driving or at idle? The reason for these questions is that old flasher units worked off the principle of a bimetal strip heating up. Since the two metals have different coefficients of expansion, the strip bends as current flows and breaks contact in the circuit. After the circuit is open, the strip cools rapidly and snaps back into place, closing the circuit. From there it's a continuation of wash, rinse, repeat. The hazards could work while the turn signals don't because of many possible reasons The flasher isn't used as much. The switch isn't used as much so it doesn't have corrosion on the contacts Since there are more bulbs (parallel paths) in the hazard circuit, more current is flowing. Note: this especially applies if you have LED bulbs.
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ZCON 2024
I was going to post about the hotel reservations opening, but I forgot.
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1973 Rebuild
I don't think either one interferes with the installation of the other.
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
Me, too.
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
Belmetric.com also has JIS bolts and nuts.
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Starter plunger issue when warm
Check the voltage at the solenoid when trying to start. It would be nice to know the current flow into the solenoid, too. The other option would be to throw a new solenoid at it, but I'm not a fan of the parts cannon.
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1978 280Z - Won't restart when hot, all interior gauges, fan motor, backlighting not working
Start 3 new threads. Blower motor Turn signals Parking lights They are 3 different circuits, and you don't need the great unwashed in the peanut gallery steering you down rabbit holes.
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Vapor Tank Question
Yes, it is normal. The only way to prevent any fuel vapors would be to chill the tank below the vapor point of all of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the fuel. Since it isn't practical to refrigerate the fuel tank and the ambient temperatures in the summer are well above the vapor point of the VOCs, Nissan has the carbon canister to capture most of the fugitive emissions from the fuel tank. On the other hand, you have to allow some make up air into the tank to allow the fuel to flow to the fuel pump. That is why you need the two-way check valve. Here is how the purge system works in modern cars: https://www.samarins.com/glossary/purge-valve.html
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Vapor Tank Question
You don't want to over pressurize the tank. You want the carbon canister catching the vapor, not venting to atmosphere when someone pulls the gas cap.
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240Z Bell Crank
And to clarify further, there is one for the round top. The last part number is for the flat tops. I'll look to see what are on my 73 & 74 if I can remember by the time I get home.
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Koito H4 Headlight Housings
@HusseinHolland I decided to get some empirical data on the headlight housing temperature rise when using the LED headlights. I drove the 260Z to a car meet. The lights were on for about 50 minutes. Ambient temperature was about 49 degrees, and the outside of the metal housings were 50 degrees according to my IR thermometer. I didn't try to get an IR reading on the front of the housings.
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71 240Z High Beams Work Low Beams Don't
So the connector for the wiper motor in the engine bay should be like this: Note that it only has 5 wires. For the combo switch connector, the dash harness side should be this: GL GW LW L LY LR So your connector on the dash harness is correct. On the switch side, you should have YG GL GW LR RL YB So your switch is correct. Verify the dash to engine harness connectors and wiper motor connector per my earlier post.
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71 240Z High Beams Work Low Beams Don't
I don't think you're looking at the correct connectors. I will take a picture later to show you the connector for the wiper motor to line up to my post.
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71 240Z High Beams Work Low Beams Don't
So depending upon the build date, you could see some variations in wiring. Here are the connectors for a late 71. The dash to engine harness has a stacked 3-pin connector for the grounds coming from the stalk. For the wiper motor connector, the one I think you have labelled as B, you look at it facing the side that connects to the wiper motor. The indents are at the top. Top row: L LY LW Bottom row: empty B LR From the manual: And here's from the 70 manual in case you have an early 71: (Note that the wiper grounds from the switch are in a 4 pin connector with only the 3 wires coming from the switch.) IIRC, the wire layout for the motor itself doesn't change from 70 to 73.
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Koito H4 Headlight Housings
The infamous Tony D clued me in on the existence of adjustable rate flashers. Once I tried them, I knew they were keepers.
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71 240Z High Beams Work Low Beams Don't
So for this test, you can disconnect the battery negative. In the engine bay, disconnect the 6 pin connector (with 5 wires) for the wiper motor. It's on the fire wall. For this testing, ignore the LR wire. That is the positive. Testing: Put your meter on resistance. Have the wiper switch in OFF. Measure L to LW. It should have low resistance. LW should not have continuity with LY or B. LY and B should not have continuity. Put the wiper switch in LOW. You should have continuity between B, L, and LW. LY should not have have continuity with the other wires. Put the wiper switch in HIGH. You should have continuity between B, LW, and LY. L should not have have continuity with the other wires. Ideally you should see this: Report your results
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Koito H4 Headlight Housings
Another thing is that we don't know how many different H4 LED bulbs he looked at. I lucked out 3 years ago when I got the Auxito bulbs. I first purchased them in late 2020. It was about a year later when I found they were polarity independent because I already had relays in my car.
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Koito H4 Headlight Housings
No, he is knowledgeable about wiring and headlights, but that doesn't mean he's always correct in his assessments.
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Koito H4 Headlight Housings
Daniel Stern has frequently downplayed LED lights for automotive applications. This includes replacing incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs in side markers, taillights, etc. While I'm not a "recognized expert" like him, my eyes don't necessarily agree with his opinions.
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71 240Z High Beams Work Low Beams Don't
Nope. The next test will require the switch to be installed. We know it tests good, so now we will use it to test the wiring.
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Fitting a HEI Module in Transistor Ignition Unit 1977 280Z
It's not just about absorbing heat. You have to reject the heat, too. If the heat sink reaches equilibrium with the ignition module, it doesn't accept more heat. The cooling fins allow some air flow to release the heat. Mind you, the cooling fins should be mounted vertically to allow air to move past. If you mount the cooling fins horizontally like you. currently have, the heat cannot flow out as easily. On the other hand, you could mount the cooling fins pointing up, and that would allow heat flow, too.