Go240Zags

Where in BC do you guys live, I live just below the border in Eastern Washington, south of Osoyoos/Oliver/Penticton. Just curious if there are any local Z owners. Saw one member at Internet Z Club from Osoyoos, but his e-mail isn't working anymore. Gary

Yes, actually I do, as well as a passenger seat from a 1972. It has a velour type covering, which obviously wasn't original, but it is an early generation Z seat. Ever go south to Osoyoos, BC. I'm just four miles south of there in Oroville, WA. Let me know if your interested.

Speaking of Watanabes: Anyone ever do business with this company? http://www.magnesiumwheels.com/wheel.php?wid=1 They advertise 15x7 in the 114.3 4 lug size for $199 each, but I think the company is in Russia, not Japan, and that makes me somewhat leary. I seriously considered ordering some before I got my Panasports at a much better deal -- used of course. I'm not recommending these folks, just curious if anyone has dealt with them. Gary

I'm not much into Whale tails, but here's one listed on ebay that looks in good shape and was from, they say, a 240Z. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=33638&item=2453852595 I'm not even sure I care much for the look of the small rear spoilers. Gary

Hey DJRay, did you try looking at first gen Zs, I have a 240Z and am also 6 foot 6 inches tall and find I can shift okay with a manual, however, I think I'll put in a slightly smaller diameter steering wheel because it does somewhat get in the way of my left leg when shifting. Was this your problem with the manual ZX? Just wonder about other Z drivers' heights and what has been their experience, especially those over six foot four or so. Gary

The last two pairs I saw were on ebay, I spaced bidding on the first pair which were in great shape, and ended up buying a very usable, but not as pretty pair. Can't remember what I paid, but wasn't as astronomical as some Series 1 parts. Good luck, Ill keep an eye out for another pair.

Here's a place to find the thicker spacer, from a post I did under parts swapping. The thicker spacer/insulator/gasket number number from NAPA is NGAG30694. You can find at: http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/NAPAonline/search_results_product_detail.d2w/report?prrfnbr=23486580&prmenbr=5806 So to review: 240Z (E88) manifold used with early SU carbs: Part # NGAG30694 I'd like to see a good diagram or photo of the 240Z early SUs, balance tube and linkage, as well as where all the hoses, throttle control, etc. link up. I've gone to that microfisch site and the diagrams are kind of hard to read. I have my own Microfiche CD I need to check and see if the diagrams are better. Once they get past the carburetor removal, re-build and re-install most of the aftermarket manuels just don't go into detail about the balance tube and connections, especially if the book is trying to cover 240Z, 260Z and 280Z IMHO. I've attached a picture of my 70-71 SUs with the N36 intake from a 260Z. I need to go to the narrower spacer to get the washers, lock washers and nuts to fit properly for the carb attachment. Where can you find the thing on the balance tube that I believe controls the rate of throttle return or deceleration and what's it called. Thanks for any help you can give. Gary

See you're looking for Blue Door panels etc. Here are some on ebay, but I don't know if they will do for your project. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33696&item=2452577216 And here are some blue seats: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33701&item=2452576642 The seller has several other blue items for sale that you might need or could use for back up. Just click view seller's other items. http://cgi6.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=e4nk&include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=50 I'm always on the look out for parts for my 1970 240Z. I need a nice heater control panel and coin tray and a nice driver side interior rear quarter panels in black. Two decent black door panels without the speaker holes for a daily driver would be nice as well. There were two on ebay I let get away by bidding too conservatively. Good luck on your quest for blue Gary

Thanks 2ManyZs, another member said he'd look for some at his local hardware store and send them to me at cost. Lost here in rural America. They might have them here, but the place I checked had all that kind of stuff in the garden center, which is outdoors and it was about 20 degrees out with a lot of wind chill.

Here's a little Photoshop multi-image of my 70-71 SUs with the N36 intake. They still have the insulators designed for the earlier intakes. Consider this the "before" picture and I'll try and post the "after" view when I get them on. I want to replace all the bolts and screws with nicer ones and the vacuum thingy if I can, but don't know where to get. Otherwise I guess I'll just do a paint job. Gary

Somehow I can't get the right picture to show up, so I've deleted them from the last post and will try again. Here are the two insulators side by side.

Okay, I braved this unusually cold Sunny Okanogan Valley day to get one of my new N36 manifold insulator/gaskets from NAPA. This one came in from Seattle, the other one won't be in until Tuesday, it's coming from Portland, OR. The NAPA part number for the narrower insulator they used on the 260Z manifold is NGAG30706. It can be found at: http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/NAPAonline/search_results_product_detail.d2w/report?prrfnbr=23486591&prmenbr=5806 They also looked up the insulator/gasket number (again) for the regular 240Z insulator/gasket for use with the 240Z manifolds. It is actually for the later 1972-1973 Carbs as it has four holes on the bottom of the insulator instead of just 2, for a total of six, rather than four. It is also pointed on the bottom side, rather than square, the extra holes are for the water cooled carbs (I think). This works fine with the earliest 240Z carbs '70-'71 and for the '72s, because the extra holes will just be covered over where not needed. Here's the listing for this insulator NGAG30694 on NAPA: http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/NAPAonline/search_results_product_detail.d2w/report?prrfnbr=23486580&prmenbr=5806 So to review: 260Z (N36) manifold used with early SU carbs: Part # NGAG30706 240Z (E88) manifold used with early SU carbs: Part # NGAG30694 The N36 insulator is alot narrower and should allow me to get the washer/lock washer/nut on without having to trouble of changing the studs to longer ones. I'll post pics of the two different insulators, they come with gaskets on both sides. Unfortunately NAPA site doesn't have pic that shows different thicknesses. When I fetch my UBS cable from work for my digital camera I'll try to post pics of the two types of insulators side by side, as well as before and after pics of them on the carbureators. I know this is a long reply, but I'm trying to get the info right. Now I just want some polished linkage and new nuts and screws on the carbs. Saw some stainless steel replacement screws (with Allen Heads) for the bells/pots (whatever they're called) once on ebay, should have bid. Went to my local Ace Hardware to look, but they're all outside (under big roofed/fenced-in garden center) in the wind chill and after 10 minutes looking thru they're minimal supply of metric stuff I bailed and bought some ear-muffs and mittens inside (they're also a dry goods/dept. store). In small towns most stores don't stay open all day Saturday so my choice was limited. Hopes this helps (At 4 miles from the 49th Parallel) I'll talk to you all later, Gary