calliebrat

My name is Stacey. I have a '74 260 Coupe. I'm going to tell you to try something that might sound crazy but I've seen it with my own eyes and she ran way better. Take off the cover to the air filter, get the water hose with a spray nozzle on it- rev the engine to about 3500 rpms and spray a fine mist into the intake for about 10 secs. The car smoked brown smoke- did it again and it smoked white and once again it didn't smoke at all. My car also has the round tops and believe me he knew what he was doing. It cleaned my heads and pistons at the same time. I couldn't believe it. I love my carb. guy. Told you it sounded crazy. Get a hold of me @ cornish_stacey@yahoo.com.

You adjust the valves with the engine hot. I have had 6 Z's. Intake valve is .25 mm's or .0098 in. Exhaust is .30 mm's .0118 inches. When the carbs were rebuilt was the jet needle and main jet replaced? These don't come in a standard rebuild kit and have to be bought seperatly. Last time I priced them at the dealers it cost about $80.00 per carb. That should help. Stacey and Michael in San Diego

I've owned both the 2+2 and now the Coupe. On my Coupe the white/red wire goes to the front( stand on pass. side) under closest to you corner. My 2 wires inside- the front is red and black in the back. Maybe some help. you could get back to me. I've got the full wiring diag. for her. calliebrat

Just wanted to Thank the people that assisted me by giving their Greatly Appreciated Knowledge to help get this beautiful Z car back on the road. Update- The fuel sending sensor was the problem. Not getting enough gas and was getting too much 0xigen. Now with the '77 motor in her she is faster than she was before. My deepest gratitude and heartfelt Thanx to you all. Thanx for having a Classic Z Car Club to come to for advise or if needed moral support. Bone Cracker & Wolfin32Z- You are the Best!!!! Stacey & Car Car

Engine has problem- metal pieces & shavings in bottom of pan. Pulling engine, replacing with another. Engine that was pulled has been completely balanced, racing cams, bored to 3,000cc & we need info on how,& how far we can go without spending a fortune. Drop it back into the '75. Thanx if you reply. Stacey

In the process of trying to find out what is broken in the engine we have discovered metal shavings & a couple of pieces in the bottom of the pan. Can anyone tell me what would cause this?

I'm in So. California. I'm paying about $2.65 per. gal. It isn't slowing down any time soon or so I've been told. Calliebrat in San Diego, CA.

I have a '75 280 with a problem. A popping sound(like Compression) in the #4 cylinder when the plugs are out. The compression in all valves are 160. Also how do I look for damage in the spring rocker arm & pivot. Let me know if you have any suggestions. Stacey

Hi. My name is Stacey. I have 4 Z cars at this moment. My '75 280 has a problem & I can't figure out what the problem is. Can you? #1- A "popping" sound" like a compression sound" in the #4 cylinder when the plugs are removed and #2- A "knock" also out of the #4 cylinder that corresponds with the intake valve cam load after it closes. The compression is equal to the other valves-160. And last but not least how do I look for damage in the spring rocker arm & pivot? If anyone could help me. Contact me ASAP.