weasel240z

hi all . i have a 1971 240z that i have been working on for 10 years , i need someone that is really good working on old 240z in the seattle or tacoma area . all i have left to get done is fuel tank and all the hoses which i have and finish the wiring . i havent been able to find the time myself so i just need to pay someone to do it . any help would be appreciated . thanks

welcome to the club ! i live in lynnwood and have a 72 240z

welcome to the club ! i live in lynnwood wa .

I just want to learn for track purposes and to learn to be able to control my z in any situation . i want to know what my car will do and wont do . i plan on doing this in a safe open area .

i was just wondering if anyone out there drifts thier 240z and what kind of modifications were done ? i have a 72 240z with a 5 speed 280zx tranny , duel webbers , bored out , cam, speed shifter , etc. i have done the drag strip and now im thinking of taking my baby on the track . thanks in advance for any ideas and help .

thank you all for your help !

Good Morning All. I Am Needing Some Help On Installing My Fuel Tank And All The Hoses On My 240z Is There Aspecial Order In Which The Hoses Have To Be Put On Including The Fill Neck ? I Have Attempted This Twice Now And Have Trouble With Space For My Hand To Reach . Any Ideas Would Be Greatly Appreciated . (i Have All New Factory Hoses And Fill Neck , The Tank Was Boild Out And Everything Is Clean )

www.zspecialties.com they have some great options

besides my 72 240z ... i have a 2001 ford f150 supercrew that i use as my daily driver . i also have a 79 f150 4x4 that i use for camping , and last but not least i have a 1965 2+2 mustang fastback that i drive every other sunday .

check out www.zspecialties.com 1 wire hook up . awesome cut in so no more dimming lights.

they look like my western rims except mine are black . are they 7.5 in width? if so hang onto them .

there is a plug adapter available through romaine part # 50-04351 that can be used so you can use your original plug on your harness but you would need to see if z specialties can get you a non one wire alt for it to work .

just leave it unplugged . i used a wire tie to keep it looking good and out of the way .

the plug is eliminated

no need to change wiring or any other modifications unless you have a big stereo system that draws alot . in that case all you need to do is add a single wire 6 guage from the battery post on the alt directly going to the positive battery post .

you can get a smaller pulley in most cases which would spin the rotor shaft faster at lower rpms

if it helps . i do know what i am talking about . i work for romaine electric and have been here for 13 years . we rebuild starters , alternators , generators etc . and sell all the internal components for them . you can check us out at www.romaineelectric.com or call me at 1-800-426-5005 ask for aaron .

oh i almost forgot , no need to worry about burning up wires with this alt . the stock wires will be fine . if you are overly concerned you can add 1 thicker wire going from the battery post of the alt direct to the positive post on the battery .

yes , it has an internal regulator that is why you need to disconect the stock external regulator . otherwise the alt wont work correctly because it would be double regulated which wont work .

I know of this alternator and it really works great . i have the 105 amp version and have had it on my car for 7 years and have had no problems . what you have to do is disconect your regulator because it is a 1 wire self excited alt . the alternaotor only puts out what your battery needs to maintain itself so if you are only drawing 35-40 amps , that is all it will put out . if you are drawing more than that the alternator automatically adjusts to the output it needs to , up to 105 amps . it is a direct bolt on and you dont even have to change belts or pulley . i highly recomend this if you are running a big stereo system or extra ralley lights . also this alternator does not need any extra mounting brackets . i hope this helps you out

is this in washington state? and if so what city ?

you are correct . that sensor is just for rpm . you can take it out or just snip the wires. i did the same on my 240z .

try this site . this guy has everything for z cars new and used and is really knowlegible www.zspecialties.com . he is also very reasonably priced on z parts . ask for ollie

I had just finished my 72 240z . new stereo with six amps running 16 speakers , new duel webbers , engine had been bored 40 over with a wicked cam . 2.5 exhaust front to back , electronic ignition etc , etc . i was showing off my finished z with the stereo when one of our truck drivers pulled in front of where i was parked . we started chatting and he was complementing me on the car and the stereo . i left the stereo on so all could listen while i stepped inside the shop to use the bathroom . during this time one of my co -workers leaned against the car and the car started to roll forward . ( i allways leave the e-brake off) he quickly reached in and put the car in first gear . i came back out and decided i better start the car so i dont run the battery completely dead. since the car allways starts on the first try without pumping the gas , i opened the door and reached around the steering wheel to start the car . now... in my head , the car was in nuetral where i had left it . when i hit the key the car started up instantly and took off tword the semi truck parked sideways in front of me . i was also dragged with the car . as soon as the car hit the trailer i was pinned by the door . the car proceeded to rip the roof off (some how i managed to get my head down ) and start going out the otherside of the parked semi trailer . i finally reached the key and shut it down . everyone was afraid to look because they thought i was decapitated. needless to say i now had a convertable 240z and i was fine . the car was a total loss. two days later i found my new 240z that had been in a heated garage for 21 years . no rust perfect body and complete for a wopping $500.00 . i swapped everything over to the new body and the car is now in the shop waiting to get painted 95 dodge viper pearl blue . every nut , bolt , screw , fuel line , tank straps etc, etc has been chromed . as soon as it gets finished i will send pics.

it wouldnt be the regulator . i work for a company that rebuilds alternators , starters, etc. i would defiantely check the modual . when moduals start to fail they do what you are explaining .