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Speed Rating The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods of time. The ratings range from 99 miles per hour (mph) to 186 mph. These ratings are listed below. Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by law. Q 99 mph H 130 mph R 106 mph V 149 mph S 112 mph W 168 mph* T 118 mph Y 186 mph* U 124 mph *For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. For those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph, tire manufacturers always use the letters ZR. Quote from safercar.gov Chris

Thanks Mike. Chris

What is the VIN number on the car? Chris

I think 2122 is the serial number not the paint code. I would say its dark green.

If you've got enough meat left on the clutch disc it will work for awhile. Might be time for a new clutch assembly. Chris

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15656&highlight=Calendar+Clock Chris

I always thought they were different companies. Mikuni's History page at their website makes no mention of Solex. Although a little digging at: www.gordon-glasgow.org/RSR_Solex.asp revealed this quote "As if all this discussion is not complicated enough, NISSAN has supplied two types of SOLEX carburetors (mainly because MIKUNI supplied them two different types). So it looks as if maybe the two names are connected somehow. Found this quote as well "The engine developed 135 hp with the standard Hitachi-SU carburetors and 150 hp with the optional Mikuni-Solexes." Chris

Hey Bill, if it was mine I'd rebuild the suspension. Then I'd go after the motor. If you want a solid fun driver that's what I'd do. You'd be amazed what a fresh suspension will do for your driving experience. Chris

Hey Carl, in my copy of the book, it has a short preface as to how they included the info from your book into the one I have. I got mine back in 1985. Chris

Drifting??? More like idiots out trying to kill themselves and others. Chris

I remember reading about this procedure in the "How to Hotrod and Race Your Datsun" book. It was my first book on Datsuns I ever owned and I read it so much its in tatters now!! If I recall, there were two versions of this book. The second one covered more models than the first which I think basically dealt with the 510. FWIW, Chris

Hi Stephen, I was hoping one of you smart folks would know the answer to that. Guess I'll go to the junkyard and find out. Chris

Hi All, Received the calendar clock from Remy (somefatcreep) yesterday. Its a neat piece. I took the outer bezel off and took a couple pics. I was surprised to see its a Citizen mechanism. I assume because it says "Citizen" below the stem, it must be. I need to find a knob for the stem but other than that its in great shape. Chris

Hi Ed, Chris (26th) is right on. The 72 I used to have was brown but that inner panel in the hole was black. My 73 was repainted and it too was black inside. Chris

You can buy a timing chain wedge from Motorsport Auto. Chris

Absolutely correct Michael. I recall the old cheesy tv ads for the 280ZX and they said "Datsun, by Nissan" in the ad. Then shortly thereafter the cars were all Nissan and no more Datsun. Chris

Give www.ztherapy.com a look see. They can help you. The carbs wont compensate for anything except your right foot!! I still think its a lack of fuel issue but you never know. Chris

Dont know about the weather differences for you, but the L28 will require more fuel under heavy load than the L24. I had to increase the fuel delivery on my setup (same as yours L28 w/SU's). The float bowls on my car were running dry and the car would buck and lurch and have no power. Once I tweaked the floats and the mixture and made sure I had good pressures, then I had no more problems. FWIW, Chris

There's a formed sheet metal piece in there that blocks the view from outside the car as to where the air enters from inside the car. Jeez that sounded confusing. Chris Mr Camo beat me to it.!!

Hey Vicky, The first Z's that had the "240Z" pillar emblem probably had no hole as those cars vented out the hatch vents. Then the cars with the round Z emblem have holes about the size of a golf ball. All later 240/260/280Z's will have the vent hole behind the round emblem.

Those were some fantastic cars and engines. I'm amazed to read the specs on the FJ24...238 or 277 horsepower from a 2.4 four cylinder!!! Jesus Joseph and Mary!! Makes the KA24 series engines seem like lawn mowers. Chris