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So have you verified that you purchased an alternator that IS NOT internally regulated? If it is, then you could get an overvoltage condition that could take out your lights. That is why I said to actually measure the voltage at the battery with the engine on. If you bought the alternator from a big chain parts store, they may have the wrong type alternator listed for your car. Their cross references are not always right. In 78 Nissan changed from an external voltage regulator to an internal regulator. Don't use the voltmeter in your car to determine whether or not you have the right voltage. -
1st thing: DON'T TAKE OFF THE BATTERY WITH THE CAR RUNNING. 2nd thing: Get the FSM. You can even find one to download at XenonS30.com. Then read the diagnostics on the charging system. 3rd thing: Check the alternator you put in the car. It might be internally regulated. Put a voltmeter on the battery and check the car while it's running. 4th thing: Look at your electrical system including grounds and fusible links. The car is over 30 years old. Corrosion wreaks havoc on wiring, especially in places like Florida.
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Speedfest at the Classic Motorsports Mitty 2010 April 29-May 2 – Road Atlanta – Braselton, GA Stay tuned for developing news on the 2010 Mitty. We’ll be returning to Road Atlanta for our annual celebration of all things automotive, and this year’s event promises to be the best yet. Peter Brock will be our guest of honor at the event, and we’ll be recognizing the accomplishments of Peter and the rest of the Brock Racing Enterprises team in the automotive world. On Thursday night, we’ll have a special dinner to honor the entire BRE crew, including an intimate question and answer session for fans. In addition to the dinner, Peter will be on hand throughout the weekend to check out the races. Plan on stopping in the Classic Motorsports tent to attend an autograph session. We’re still working on a final list of participating team members, but we’ve invited John Morton, John McComb, Kirk Allegro, Mac Tilton, Trevor Harris, John Knepp, Joe Cavaglieri, Bruce Burness, John Caldwell, Bob Lyon and more from the original BRE team. Of course, the BRE team couldn’t be completely represented without the incredible cars they built over the years, so expect to see many of the original race cars and a few finely finished replicas to be present as well. Highlights include 1969 Pacific Coast D Prod Champion #44 Datsun 2000 Roadster, 1969 4th place Mexican 1000 BRE Baja 510 #89, 1970-71 C Prod Champion #46 Datsun 240Z, 1971-72 Trans-Am 2.5 Champion #46 BRE Datsun 510, #85 BRE 510 guest car of Bobby Allison, 1973 Baja 500 #300 BRE Baja 240Z and more. Lotus will be the featured marque for this year’s event, and will celebrate the honor by showcasing their new Evora coupe along with scores of historic Lotus racing cars. Concours d’LeMons- We love classics in all shapes and sizes, so we wanted to find a way for some of the orphaned and unknown to enjoy the spotlight. To that end, we’ve worked with the same minds that created the 24 Hours of LeMons to create the Concours d’LeMons. This event promises to be a light-hearted highlight of the weekend for lovers of underappreciated classics. Mazda Drivers Party- After the racing action on Friday, Mazda will be hosting a special party open to anyone with a Mazda key in their pocket. Come to meet and talk with the Mazda Pro racers, factory representatives, and executives that help make this company the number one choice of amateur racers. Classic Motorsports Cup race- The Classic Motorsports Mitty will host the second round of a new series for 2010—the Classic Motorsports Cup. The series is open to small-bore cars produced before 1965 and their continuation counterparts. this race promises to be a hotly contested battle among the cars that make up the core of our reader’s interests. Kumho autocross- Thanks to our friends at Kumho Tires USA, the 2010 Mitty will again offer spectators the chance to drive a Kumho-equipped Mazda MX-5 around our infield autocross course. This driving experience is completely free of charge, so make sure you sign up for some top-down driving fun! Moss pub- The Moss pub will be open for business during the evening hours on Friday and Saturday night. Come by for a cold drink and the best bench racing you’ll find this side of Siebkins. Challenge a friend to a game of darts or a spin around our slot-car track anytime, but don’t miss the live music performed by Wess Cobb on Saturday night. Historic Stock cars- No cookie-cutter “Cars of Tomorrow†here—HSR’s Historic Stock Car class features a full field of competitive racers piloting the cars from NASCAR’s past. Be sure to walk through the paddock to see these famous former race winners. Swap meet- Need headlight trim for your Spitfire? How about a new bumper for your Jag? Expanded for 2010, The Classic Motorsports Mitty now offers spectators an opportunity to find those elusive parts for their own project at our Swap Meet. Vintage motorcycle racing- More than just four-wheel fun, the Classic Motorsports Mitty will also feature vintage motorcycle racing around Road Atlanta’s 12-turn circuit. See and hear classic marques like Vincent, Triumph, Matchless and Norton in a nostalgic battle for bragging rights. Dozens of car clubs will be attending this year’s Mitty event, with more clubs signing up every day. It’s not to late to make plans with your club, so get together and make plans for the Mitty with your buddies! It’s not too late for your club to be a part of this gathering—contact our club coordinator, Tom Heath, to register your club and receive assigned parking areas and vouchers for free touring laps for club members! Stay tuned for further updates as the event draws closer. Trust us; you don’t want to miss the 2010 Mitty! Related Events
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Speedfest at the Classic Motorsports Mitty 2010 April 29-May 2 – Road Atlanta – Braselton, GA Stay tuned for developing news on the 2010 Mitty. We’ll be returning to Road Atlanta for our annual celebration of all things automotive, and this year’s event promises to be the best yet. Peter Brock will be our guest of honor at the event, and we’ll be recognizing the accomplishments of Peter and the rest of the Brock Racing Enterprises team in the automotive world. On Thursday night, we’ll have a special dinner to honor the entire BRE crew, including an intimate question and answer session for fans. In addition to the dinner, Peter will be on hand throughout the weekend to check out the races. Plan on stopping in the Classic Motorsports tent to attend an autograph session. We’re still working on a final list of participating team members, but we’ve invited John Morton, John McComb, Kirk Allegro, Mac Tilton, Trevor Harris, John Knepp, Joe Cavaglieri, Bruce Burness, John Caldwell, Bob Lyon and more from the original BRE team. Of course, the BRE team couldn’t be completely represented without the incredible cars they built over the years, so expect to see many of the original race cars and a few finely finished replicas to be present as well. Highlights include 1969 Pacific Coast D Prod Champion #44 Datsun 2000 Roadster, 1969 4th place Mexican 1000 BRE Baja 510 #89, 1970-71 C Prod Champion #46 Datsun 240Z, 1971-72 Trans-Am 2.5 Champion #46 BRE Datsun 510, #85 BRE 510 guest car of Bobby Allison, 1973 Baja 500 #300 BRE Baja 240Z and more. Lotus will be the featured marque for this year’s event, and will celebrate the honor by showcasing their new Evora coupe along with scores of historic Lotus racing cars. Concours d’LeMons- We love classics in all shapes and sizes, so we wanted to find a way for some of the orphaned and unknown to enjoy the spotlight. To that end, we’ve worked with the same minds that created the 24 Hours of LeMons to create the Concours d’LeMons. This event promises to be a light-hearted highlight of the weekend for lovers of underappreciated classics. Mazda Drivers Party- After the racing action on Friday, Mazda will be hosting a special party open to anyone with a Mazda key in their pocket. Come to meet and talk with the Mazda Pro racers, factory representatives, and executives that help make this company the number one choice of amateur racers. Classic Motorsports Cup race- The Classic Motorsports Mitty will host the second round of a new series for 2010—the Classic Motorsports Cup. The series is open to small-bore cars produced before 1965 and their continuation counterparts. this race promises to be a hotly contested battle among the cars that make up the core of our reader’s interests. Kumho autocross- Thanks to our friends at Kumho Tires USA, the 2010 Mitty will again offer spectators the chance to drive a Kumho-equipped Mazda MX-5 around our infield autocross course. This driving experience is completely free of charge, so make sure you sign up for some top-down driving fun! Moss pub- The Moss pub will be open for business during the evening hours on Friday and Saturday night. Come by for a cold drink and the best bench racing you’ll find this side of Siebkins. Challenge a friend to a game of darts or a spin around our slot-car track anytime, but don’t miss the live music performed by Wess Cobb on Saturday night. Historic Stock cars- No cookie-cutter “Cars of Tomorrow†here—HSR’s Historic Stock Car class features a full field of competitive racers piloting the cars from NASCAR’s past. Be sure to walk through the paddock to see these famous former race winners. Swap meet- Need headlight trim for your Spitfire? How about a new bumper for your Jag? Expanded for 2010, The Classic Motorsports Mitty now offers spectators an opportunity to find those elusive parts for their own project at our Swap Meet. Vintage motorcycle racing- More than just four-wheel fun, the Classic Motorsports Mitty will also feature vintage motorcycle racing around Road Atlanta’s 12-turn circuit. See and hear classic marques like Vincent, Triumph, Matchless and Norton in a nostalgic battle for bragging rights. Dozens of car clubs will be attending this year’s Mitty event, with more clubs signing up every day. It’s not to late to make plans with your club, so get together and make plans for the Mitty with your buddies! It’s not too late for your club to be a part of this gathering—contact our club coordinator, Tom Heath, to register your club and receive assigned parking areas and vouchers for free touring laps for club members! Stay tuned for further updates as the event draws closer. Trust us; you don’t want to miss the 2010 Mitty! Related Events -
What all are you planning on doing? Be sure if you disconnect the hoses that you bleed the master cylinder first and thoroughly before going to the wheels for bleeding. Also, the driver side rear drum is the furthest from the master cylinder, so bleed that one after the master cylinder.
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One time I got into a Dodge Intrepid (Gov't vehicle), closed the door, and heard the back glass shatter. It was the 3rd time the back window shattered on that thing.
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Carfax won't work. It's not a 17 digit VIN.
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Your best chance is to talk to the county tag office to see if they can help you with a search. I'm not sure what you mean by "11 of 77 or 78" though. The only "special" factory 280Zs that I'm aware of are black pearls and Zaps.
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I doubt it would work, but any S30 wiper arm would work. You could call Danny's Datsuns for one. I think if you search, you can find a used Z parts specialist in AZ, too.
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Spark, gas, timing, compression. (We'll assume you don't have anything blocking air flow or exhaust flow.) All four have to be there. Double check your firing order. (Remember that some guides give it going CCW, and the older copies of the Haynes manual are wrong.) Make sure you have a spark. (I like inline spark checkers.) Make sure you have gas flowing into the carbs. We'll assume you don't have problems with compression for now.
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No Did you try Google? From Emhart Technologies: Heli-Coil® inserts are precision formed screw thread coils of stainless steel wire having a diamond shaped cross section.
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Just remember that if you choose to drill out the bolts, follow the previous poster's advice and also buy some left-handed drill bits (Yes, they DO exist.) Since they work going counter clockwise, sometimes they will grab the bolt and pull it out for you. It has worked for me.
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I'm glad you got it running. The fusible link ratings/colors are in the FSM. I'll repeat what I said in an earlier post. If you don't already have a copy of the FSM, download it.
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Hopefully you have the FSM. If not, you can download it from Xenon S30. Also if you don't know where the fusible links are, the attached picture should help. Don't forget to check the condition of your grounds, too.
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You could try Danny's Datsuns. You'd be smart to find the correct name for the part. There is a copy of the parts fiche online at Xenon S30.
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Don't forget to examine your fusebox, too. If you let corrosion build up there, it can melt down. I've had that happen to me.
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Would a translation to English have included "there weren't any spark plugs on the engine"? If that is the case, you might have a much bigger problem than firing order. How long were the plugs out?
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Oh come on, guys. Haven't you heard that Zombieland is about to hit the theaters. That MUST be the reason why all of these dead threads have been coming back to life lately.
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It sounds like you could have more than one problem here. Missing data: 1. Age of the old battery 2. Age of the battery that was used as a sub 3. Did ANYTHING work with the old battery such as lights? This is without having the key turned on. You may have meant to say that, but it wasn't clear to me if you did. Now for the random guessing: Dead, dead, dead battery could be from age or a shorted cell in the battery or a bad fusible link. Do you use battery chargers or float chargers on your cars? Huge arc when trying to jump start it could be from having the other end of the jumper cables touching one another (even through another piece of metal or you had your cables crossed. A shorted cell might also cause a spark. Still dead with the new battery says that the new battery is old/shorted or you could have a bad fusible link. Hard starting - Search over on Z Car for Ford solenoid. Tony D, a member on this site, has posted how to use a 6V Ford solenoid to overcome hard starting.
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Actually if Nissan used the US style door hardware in all of its 78 model year production run, the doors would only be swappable with a significant effort. That was the reason for Enrique's post in the duplicate thread. Hopefully this thread will be deleted or merged into the other. My suggestion: Don't respond to this thread. Find the other one of the same subject by mattbibbey.
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Actually, the parking lights and running lights are on a circuit together, but they are NOT on the same circuit as the headlights. If they were, then he wouldn't have headlights, either. Page BE-15 and BE-17 show a good simplification of how the fuse box handles power distribution and goes out to the parking lights and instrument lights. All of these lights are on the same circuit. Page BE-18 shows the dome light, and BE-20 shows the map light. The dome light and map light are on the same circuit. Both circuits are powered off the same bus in the fusebox. Before tearing apart all of the wiring bundles, it would be prudent to check the fusebox for corrosion. Check the condition of your fusible links, too. There are plenty of posts on this board warning about corrosion in the fusebox and at other points of the wiring harness. It happens with a 30+ year old car. Ohm's Law applies here. You have a 12 volt system and a 10 amp fuse. You would need to draw more than 120 watts of power to blow the fuse in a healthy electrical system. How many watts were the bulbs rated for? Also, did the old bulbs have corrosion at the base? Corrosion causes voltage drops (and sometimes short circuits), and less voltage at the bulb means less light. If you don't have the FSM, go to Xenon S30, find the reference section, and download the FSM. The breakouts in the BE section are probably easier to understand than the wiring diagram. If you're still having problems after that, send me a PM, and I'll give you a phone number to call me so I can talk you through things. Steve P.S.: Search the Electrical section for the word corrosion. It will produce about 3 pages of threads addressing this issue.
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Thor, You do realize [your comment is to a] post that is over two years old, don't you?
