Everything posted by mmagnus
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Upgrading my Ignition
I have a 70 Z that is currently being "rebuilt" by Rebello Racing. He is rebuilding to about 240HP and I am looking for a good ignition set up. I purchased a Mallory Unilite Electronic Ignition Distributor and have a Fireball PS40 coil. I have been looking at the MSD 6 and the Crane XR3000 ignition system. Has anyone used a similar set or could they recommend another. Looking for Street performance. Thanks Mark
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Break and clutch lines
I am trying to remove the brake and clutch lines from the engine bay but can seem to unscrew from the brake slave (at least I think thats what it is). I have tried soaking in liquid wrench but the 10mm wrench wont budge it. Anybody experience the same problems? Mark
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Interior Panels
Ok, whats the deal with the interior panels. I tride removing the inside panel on the hatch and I can seam to pull off without breaking the rivets. Is there a trick to this?? Help:tapemouth
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What year is my Tranny??
I checked my housing and it says 7606423 on it. Anyone recognize this as a part number or can recognise the year? Mark
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What year is my Tranny??
I have my Tranny out of my 70 Z and need to know what year it came from. I bought the car with a 5 speed transmission which wasnt offered in 1970. I am now rebuilding the transmission and what to get clutch parts for it but dont know what year it is from. Is there a way of knowing by casting numbers? Thanks
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Wheels
Thanks. You just saved ma few bucks. They sure look nice though. Mark
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Wheels
I am looking at a set of Cromadora mags from a 91 Alfa to put on my 240z. Someone told me they have the same bolt pattern. Seller says pattern is 4 x 108. Does anyone know weather they will fit or not??? Help Mark
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Engine Builder?
Salberbc. There is a Z parts dealer and engine builder in Michigan by the name of Dave Dutco. You can get his info at http://www.zdatsun.com/ Hope that helps. Mark
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Block Paint
I am in the process of having Rebello Racing rebuild my 70 Z motor and they only offer black paint for the block. They will however paint it "nissan" blue if I provide the paint. Does anyone know anybody that sells it. Preferably online. Thanks Mark
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Fuel Pump
I am in the process of adding tripple delorhtos to my 70 Z. For anyone that has the same set up, do you find it necessary to upgrade the fuel pump. MSA is toting their "premim electric fuel pump". Is this necessary or does it even help? Any comments would be appreciated. Mark
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smog pump
Thanks Rolf. I think I am going to remove it anyway. I am going with a similar set that you have and I think it will give it a cleaner look if nothing else. Mark
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smog pump
Doehring Did you notice any improvement in power when you removed the pump and changed the damper? Mark
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smog pump
I have a 1970 I am restoring and modifying. I was wondering about the smog pump. I am converting to tripple dellorhto carbs. Do I need the smog pump. Is there a way to bypass? Will it benefit to do so, or should I leave it alone. Any thoughts? Mark
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I Give Up!
thanks for the responses. I am going to try some of these ideas when I get back from vacation at the end of the month. Will let you know what it was. Hopefully Mark
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I Give Up!
Well I checked for spark and each wire is arcing. Balast resistor should be ok 'cause it was replaced with the coil. I think this mechanic is going to hang himself from the proverbial "shade tree" UGH. MARK
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I Give Up!
I wrote a couple of weeks ago about not being able to start my '70. First I thought it was plugs so i cleaned but still wouldnt start. Fuel was getting into the carbs 'cause the needle were wet when I pulled them out. So, I started on an adventure to figure out why the car wont start. So I replaced the following: Battery plugs wires cap/rotor/points coil. Still the car wouldnt start . Starter is turning fine. So I decided maybe its not getting enough fuel pumped in. So, next goes on a new fuel pump. SO NOW I GIVE UP! ANY OF YOU ZSPERTS (short for z experts) can give me some advice before I shoot the car I would greatly appreciate it.
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Robello Racing
Does anyone have a phone number for Robello Racing in Pacheco CA? Mark
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Wont Start.
I have a 70z that for some reason decided to not start. At first I thought it was the battery. So, I replaced that but now the car cranks well but wont turn over. I pulled the plugs and cleaned them to make sure they wern't fowled up. Fuel is getting to the carbs 'cause when I pull the needles out they are wet. So, I cant figure why it wont crank over. It had been fine up until now. Help!
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MSA Pix just posted
They are on this site under Photo Galeries. Look for Motorsport National Z show...etc. Let me know if you have a problem.
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MSA Pix just posted
I just posted 52 pix from the MSA show on Sunday. I thought the turn out was great. A really good mix of restored and modified Z cars. Gave me some good ideas for my own 1970. I was a little disapointed in the fact that MSA didnt set up any booths to buy parts. They had parts on display but you had to line up against this tiny counter with 100 other folks and have your order ready. I can do that from my fax machine at home! I wish they had parts on display and available for purchase at the booths. I couldnt even buy a poster unless I want to wait an hour at the inside counter. I hope they change that next year. Anyway, enjoy the photos. There are some really nice 240's there. Mark
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