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Once you have the hood open and fix the broken hood release cable, I suggest buying a small package of picture hanging wire (50 lb rated) and connect one end of it to the hood latch mechanism. Stretch out a length of wire that will hang down about half way to the ground on the driverside of the engine. Cut the wire to length and make a loop on that end. Next time the hood release cable breaks, you'll have a handy way to unlatch the hood from below without any hassle. Just reach up and grab the loop and yank.

Hi Jerry: Hey, I've got to watch something on TV in between F1 races ........and the name of the file confirmed my suspicion as to who it was.

In 1964 Geraldine "Jerri" Mock became the first woman to fly "solo" around the world. Her single-engine Cessna 180 was called the Spirit of Columbus.

Back in 1937 she was ALMOST the first woman to fly around the world. She disappeared somewhere in the South Pacific Ocean. Supposedly got lost while looking for the small island she was supposed to land an refuel upon. Splash! End of story.

We all know that it isn't polite to use the "F"word! There are only ten times in history the "F" word has been acceptable for use: 10. "What the f__was that? - Mayor of Hiroshima, 1945 9. "Look at them f__ing Indians!" - Custer, 1877 8. "Any F___ing idiot could understand that." - Einstein, 1938 7. "It does so f__ing look like her!" - Picasso, 1928 6."How the f__did you work that out?" - Pythagorus, 126BC 5. "You want WHAT on the f__ing ceiling?" - Michelangelo, 1566 4. "Where the f__are we?" - Amelia Earhart, 1937 3."Scattered f__ing showers...My arse! ' - Noah, 4314BC 2. "Aw c'mon. Who the F__'s going to find out? " -Bill Clinton, 1999 And number #1...drum roll..... 1. "Geez, I didn't think they'd get this f__ing mad !! " - Saddam Hussein , 2003

My guess is that it's Carl Fogarty & his Ducati. BTW, nicely done Jerry!

Un-screw, Screw on new one. No Trick to it. Simple Simon!

It doesn't sound like it's clutch related if it only happens in 3rd gear, and not in 1st, 2nd, or 4th. More likely something is amiss in the transmission.

Yes, they are out of the Z car parts business.

Not sure if they are available from Nissan (doubtful) but someone with a parts car should be able to help you out for cheap.

No Problem. Welcome to the club! BTW, if you weren't happy with the Pertronix system as supplied; you should see how the Crane XR700 system arrives. (I bought one of those before I got smart and went to Pertronix) They do give you enough wire, but it is a PITA to install and keep adjusted properly.

I'm not an expert on the heads, but the compression is lower on the late E88 head. The racers favor the early heads (E31 and early E88) and claim that they "flow better" than the late E88. I do know that there was a significant decrease in HP fro the 72 model Z's to the 73 models. Largely due the head change and to the switch to Flat-top carburetors, I believe. Sorry I can't provide more information or be more specific.

There are two versions of the E88 head. Early style which is virtually identical to the E31, and the 1973/74 version E88 which is of lower compression and generally considered as a "smog" head. When I took my early E88 to Dave Rebello for a rebuild he told me that my head had the original "soft" valve seats, and he replaced them with hardened seats as part of the rebuild service. Perhaps the later (1973 / 74) E88 head had hardened seats when manufactured. I DUNNO

These pictures illustrate the differences between Early and Late E88 cylinder heads. Photo's from www.Zhome.com

Good on Ya,George! It's a sweet looking Ride. With all that power, keep your throttle foot under control so you don't end up paying too much HP tax!!

How about turning one into a Brothel on wheels? PS I love the show too. Jesse James has "attitude" and calls 'em the way he see's 'em. Un-PC.

Yeah, Jerry switched us from "Aviation Weakly", to the "Watersports Channel"! ( careful of jokes on this one Alan! )

I have installed one on my 1972 240Z about 2.5 years ago, and I had to add some length to the supplied wiring to reachthe coil. About 8-12 inches as I recall. I simply soldered, and shrink-tubed a length of wire to the Pertronix wires and then soldered ring terminals to the other end of the wires after cutting to the appropriate length. Still an easy install, but not quite a "plug and play" situation.

My early 72 (mfg'd in 11/71 & bought from original owner) has webbed seat bottoms and the knob for adjustment of the seatback. (EDIT) According to www.Zhome.com , the flip forward seats began to be available with production of 1972 models mfg'd in 10/71. There seems to have been some overlap as my 11/71 mfg'd 1972 Z came with the knob adjustable, non-flip forward seats.

I believe that it was in late 72 or early 73 that the seats started coming with springs instead of the webbing. I know that my 71, and early 72 240Z's came with the webbed seats, but the 73 that I used to own did have the sprung seats. Since you say that there used to be webbing in your seats, I'm wondering if the seat bottom has been "replaced" with later seat bottom, or if the original bottom was modified to utilize springs of one sort or another?

British, Scottish, Irish, Welsh Military Casualties In Iraq War April 22nd:1 dead from injuries in accident on April 1st Lieutenant Alexander Tweedie, 25, had served for two and a half years in D Squadron, The Blues & Royals, Household Cavalry Regiment. He died 22 April of the injuries he received when his Scimitar armoured vehicle overturned in Iraq on 1 April 2003. Despite the excellent medical care which Alexander received, both in the Gulf and afterwards from the National Health Service, he never recovered from his coma. April 6th Killed In Action: 3 dead Fusilier Kelan John Turrington, 18, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, believed to be the youngest member of the British forces in Iraq. Killed in action, he was the minimum age for operational duty. Lance Corporal Ian Keith Malone, 28, 1st Battalion, Irish Guards. He was shot dead as he tried to get off his Warrior fighting vehicle in Basra. Piper Christopher Mazvuru, 21, also died. April 1st Killed In Accident: 1 dead Lance Corporal Karl Shearer, Household Cavalry Regiment He died when his light armoured vehicle overturned March 31st Killed In Accident: 1 dead Staff Sgt.Chris Muir, 32, from Romsey, Royal Logistic Corps. Killed during an explosive ordinance disposal operation. March 30th Killed In Action: 1 dead The Plymouth-based Royal Marines, came under a grenade and gunfire attack whilst on river patrol on the southern Faw peninsula. Marine Christopher R. Maddison, 539 Assault Squadron, Royal Marines. March 30th Killed In Road Traffic Accident Kuwait: 1 dead Lance Corporal Shaun Andrew Brierley, 212 Signal Squadron 1 (UK) Armoured Division. Major Steve Ballard, 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines died of natural causes. March 28th Killed by American 'friendly fire': 1 dead Lance Corporal of Horse Matty Hull, 25, of D Squadron The Blues and Royals, Household Cavalry Regiment, which is based in Windsor, Berkshire, died when a U.S. A-10 Thunderbolt tankbuster aircraft attacked a small convoy of UK tanks and armoured personnel vehicles, 40 kilometres (24.8 miles) north of Basra. They are the oldest and most senior regiment in the British Army. March 25th Killed by British 'friendly fire': 2 dead Corporal Stephen John Allbutt, 35, from Stoke-on-Trent - Queens Royal Lancers. The married father-of-two was a veteran of the Gulf War and had seen action in operation Desert Storm in 1991. Trooper David Jeffrey Clarke, 19, from Littleworth, Staffordshire - Queens Royal Lancers. March 24th Killed In Action: 1 dead Lance Corporal. Barry Stephen, 31, Perth, Scotland. A soldier from the famous 1st Battalion The Black Watch, which recruits in Scotland, died trying to repel an attack on his armoured personnel carrier near al-Zubayr, 15 miles west of Basra. He had seen service in Northern Ireland, Germany and the UK and was part of the mortar platoon. March 23rd Killed In Action: 2 dead. Their Land Rover, part of a vehicle convoy, was ambushed Sunday 23rd at al-Zubayr, south of Basra. Staff Sergeant Simon Cullingworth 36, was from Essex Sapper Luke Allsopp 24, was from north London. Both were members of 33 (EOD) Engineer Regiment, a specialist bomb disposal unit of the Royal Engineers, based at Carver Barracks, Wimbish, Essex. March 23rd Killed In Action: 1 dead The first British combat victim was Sergeant Steve "Buddy" Roberts, from Bradford serving with 2nd Royal Tank Regiment which is part of the 7th Armoured Brigade. The tank commander and 33 year old father, from the famous Desert Rats, died from his wounds after being shot by a sniper whilst trying to calm civilian rioting at al -Zubayr on Sunday. March 23rd Shot down by American 'friendly fire' Over Kuwait : 2 dead A British pilot and his navigator were shot down in their RAF Tornado jet by an U.S. Patriot missile battery. Flight Lieutenant Kevin Barry Main. Flight Lieutenant David Rhys Williams, father of two. Both from RAF Marham - IX ( Squadron. March 22nd Two Sea King helicopters collided over the Gulf: 6 dead Two Royal Navy helicopters from the aircraft carrier Ark Royal - Britain's flagship in the war - collided in mid-air, killing six Britons from Royal Navy's 849 Squadron based at Culdrose in Cornwall. Lieutenant Tony King, 35, Helston in Cornwall Lieutenant Philip West, 32, Budock Water in Cornwall Lieutenant James Williams, 28, Falmouth in Cornwall Lieutenant Philip D Green, 31 - Family live in Frieston, Caythorpe, Lincolnshire. Lieutenant Marc A Lawrence, 26. Lieutenant Andrew S Wilson, 36. March 21st American Helicopter Crash: 8 dead A U.S. Marine CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter crashed in Kuwait on Friday, killing eight British soldiers. Floral tributes have been laid outside the Plymouth barracks of the 3 Commando Brigade where the soldiers were based. Mechanic (Communications) Second Class Ian Seymour, 29 - 148 Commando Battery, Royal Artillery. - Grew up in Deeping, St.Nicholas, Lincolnshire. Lance Corporal Llywelyn Evans, 24, Llandudno, Wales - 29 Commando Reg, Royal Artillery, one of two brothers in the Gulf. His brother has since returned to Wales to be with the family. Sergeant Les Hehir, 34 - 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Artillery. Color Sgt. John Cecil, Plymouth - Royal Marines Captain Philip Guy, 29 - Royal Marines (photo above) - His wife is expecting a baby in 2 months. He came from farming family in Yorkshire Dales and had served in Bosnia and Afghanistan. Marine Sholto Hedenskog, 34 - Royal Marines Warrant Officer II Mark Stratford - Royal Marines Major Jason Ward, 34 - Royal Marines Once again, link to the above information provided by MikeW. Thank you!

More like on the side. and as 240ZX mentioned, use lots of anti-seize or grease or whatever when re-assembling. The idea is to keep the new spindle and locking pins from being as difficult to remove as the old ones were, if the need ever arises.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined that the probable causes of this accident included the pilot's diversion of attention from the operation of the airplane and his inadvertent application of right rudder that resulted in the loss of airplane control while attempting to manipulate the fuel selector handle. Also, the Board determined that the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, specifically his failure to refuel the airplane, was causal. The Board determined that the builder's decision to locate the unmarked fuel selector handle in a hard-to-access position, unmarked fuel quantity sight gauges, inadequate transition training by the pilot, and his lack of total experience in this type of airplane were factors in the accident. If I ever get to Texas, and If you'd actually sit down with me (we'll talk only about Z's, OK?) I'll buy the first round. Carl (officially retired from this subject)

In the picture below you can see the "bottom" (threaded part) of the locking bolt protruding downward from the center of the suspension assembly. To remove it you use a hammer to tap it "upward" and it pops out the top of the housing there. Very simple. When installing the new ones, you have to line up a notch in the spindle pin with the hole that the locking pin goes into so that the locking pin can be inserted from the top and on through. It's hard to see until you get the assembly out of the car, but the hole for the locking bolt actually goes all the way through the housing there. This job is really fairly easy (except for the act of pulling, or pressing, or cutting out the old spindle pins) as removal of the assembly and re-installation is straightforward. Oh, one thing, the the notch in the spindle pin is NOT in the center of the pin, so you have to make sure the pin is installed in the correct orientation so the notch is visable in the hole for the locking bolt.

The Thread linked below offers a tool that can make the job a lot easier. The tool is used to draw the pin out without damage. A picture of the tool is provided. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=38710#post38710