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I put the same set up on a friend's 240z L24 and it works great. Here are some things to consider: -T ry setting your timing to 18 degrees at idle and do not use the vacuum advance. -Try triple side draft carbs with 30mm chokes for more torque. - Try long duration cam - Rev to 6000 rpm before gear changes

I have seen this before as well as a loose wire in the low voltage harness from the coil area to the distributor that stopped the spark. The wind from the road and from the fan will shake these wires strung across from the fender to the engine. As well wet spray from the road will hit them (and the electrical connectors).

Play is normal, however, for best modulation of the throttle, it is best to have the play on the return side and none on the opening side. This means, to set up the system so that as soon as you press the pedal a few mm's, the throttle valve starts to open. Remember to set the stop screw on the floor so that the throttle valve opens all the way but it is stopped from going further by the stop on the floor, not by the throttle valve itself.

I thought the same. $1,600 for two NOS carbs vs. rebuilding/refreshing...... seems like they are concourse bound.

WOW! Great report and photos. Nice to see DIY with superb results.

Looks great!

Sounds great! Sure whizzes by fast!

You have to hide the mp3 in a zip file then upload as an attachment (using advanced edit mode). there is also a size limit on the zip. It may be better to save as a video on youtube or maybe save in a video format (movie maker built in windows can do this) and use this site to upload the video.

The carbon on the intake valves can only come from fuel or oil so if the valve seals are not damaged then it would be due to running rich.

Re: deposits on valves....Were you loosing oil? Did the valve seals have enough clearance from the valve spring retainer when the spring was at maximum compression?

I had to trench in a power cable to the garage from the house. I used my gas powered pressure washer to cut a precise 3" wide X 18" deep trench. It was minimal work and mess. No crowbars or shovels were needed.... just a pick-axe with a broad blade. We have mixed till soil here so large rocks are usually problems when digging holes. With the pressure washer, I just blasted around the rock on all sides and under then I could simply reach in a pick it out. For initial cuts I used some pipe on the lawn to act as a straight line and guide. I used a 0 degree nozzle and made a few completely vertical cuts along each side of the pipe-guide to cut the sod and soften the soil with virtually no back spray or mud. You can eventually stick the nozzle deeper in the ground to feel where you cut and the soil loosening. I just kept passing over the line and the cuts went deeper. After ~ 6 inches of depth were loosened, I moved the guide and used a pick axe to lift and snap the small roots I came across near trees. As mentioned above, the big rocks were easily tackled with the pressure washer and picked out. The slurry of silt flowed and could easily be pulled out again with the broad blade of the pick axe. Enjoy if you try this. BTW it was my boss's (wife) idea

Both are great colours! Nice taste.

I'd make new ones. Use that more pliable line from FedHill. I think 1 foot lengths pre terminated do the trick.

KYB shocks and regular Tokico springs work well. btw your car looks great! I love white Z's. Datsun 510, 240Z, 260Z, 280Z, 280ZX, 300ZX and Roadster parts available from Upgrade Motoring!

Go with what you like.

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Wavemux.... are you in telecomms with a handle like that?

Hi Jeff I picked these up at a shop like an Autozone in Japan last year. If they will work send me your mailing address and how many you need and I will send. They are rated 12V 200W (~16.7A DC)

Parked in by a VW...

Shock mount an aluminum rad

I concur with FastWomen #2

What finish do you want? Chrome (mirror) or Aluminum (satin). The wheels in the ad look nice. I would not start below 800 grit unless you see issues. Practise on an old wheel first.

It is probably the ignition module overheating. You can replace it or get a distributor from a 280zx (that has a better ignition module on the side of the distributor) It could also be a condenser (capacitor) shorting due to heat.

Hey Jeff, I picked up a wack of Japanese electrical connectors when in Japan. I am away from home currently but return tomorrow. Please send me a PM to remind me to look. I still have to get a ring fro dwk and a sight glass for Zcars... I am so forgetful.