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Then my first step would be to find a different cap to see if that makes a difference. Also verify that you have it properlyattached to the distributor. You haven't loosened th edistributor mount during this process, have you?

So have you re-installed the original cap to test this?

I think Mr. Blakeney is correct, Mr. Duff. Looks like you have the ZX fan to me. Here is a picture of the clearance i have on mine. i replaced my original metal fan and clutch with one from a 260Z. I have an inch, at least.

For any coming up I-5 from the South, I'll be leaving the Eugene area at 7:30. Meeting a couple in a 280Z in the Safeway parking lot on Q Street in Springfield at 7:20 or so. We should pass through the Albany area around 8:15 or so. We will probably stop for coffee there, then back onto the freeway. This should get us into the rest area no later than 9:30.For Northbound people to meet at the Southbound rest area, you want to go past the first Canby exit, and then past the rest area on the Northbound side, take the very next exit and swing around and back on to the freeway heading South. The rest area is only a mile or two from there.

Zeddsaver did the taillight trim for Jim (a7dz). I haven't seen the results in person yet, but Jim told me he is happy with the result. I'm looking forward to seeing the trim on Jim's car on Sunday. (Along with the rest of his car, too.)Mike, did you decide if you are bringing one of your cars this weekend?

From things mentioned in other posts, I think Bill is converting from auto to manual. So I gathered that he wanted to know where he could expect this spacer to live on his current project, not where to buy one. Could be wrong, thou, so Stephen's post is good info too.

On an automatic, there are spacers (as pictured above) on both sides of the flex plate. Typically, the spacer between the flex plate and the crankshaft stays well stuck to the end of the crankshaft, and actually appears to be a part of the crank. It must be removed before bolting on the flywheel.

Absolutely amazing! The weather is forecast to be GREAT for Canby! Sunny and mid-70s both days! Some of the nicest weather so far this year!

The 240Z cable works fine with a ZX transmission. No difference on the transmission end.

Hope you can see what you need here, and also sort out your parking light harness wires from the normal stuff. I found it's hard to frame the picture from the floor using an SLR. Can't get my head down there. Build date - 7/71 From the top: From the bottom: From the side:

Seatbelt manufacturers generally say to never attempt to dye or recolor the webbing, due to the possibility that whatever you use might cause deterioration of the material. Same reason you aren't supposed to paint a polycarbonate helmet.

You should be able to get generic metric hard lines from most any auto parts house. No need to mail order it and pay shipping costs. Not off hand, especially for a 280Z. Not too long, though. Yes. No, no effect at all.

That'd be me. I'm going to be in the garage tonight cleaning a bit more prior to Canby, will try to remember to pull the cover and take a couple pics. If I forget, you can prod me in person on Sunday.

Mike, I don't know what your ultimate plans for those two cars are, but despite how good they look, if you intend to drive the cars much you may want to have the belts restored anyway. I don't quite trust 38 year old nylon webbing. I will probably be sending mine off to Ssnake-oyl this coming winter.

Did Massey have the proper four ear center caps?

Mine was a two-door in BRG. Always loved that wood dash. My mom bought it new in '64. Drove the wheels off that little guy...

BTDT. Take my advice, go for the least rust you can find and afford, and don't worry about the engine or transmission. Dropping on a different L28, or converting an automatic car to a stick is nothing compared to dealing properly with rust. Paying a couple hundres more up front to get a better body will pay off many times over, even if it has no engine and transmission in it at all.

Mike, I'm another 10 years older yet, my first car was a '63 MG 1100. Basically the same as an Austin America, but a manual transmission and factory dual SUs. Think of it as the original Mini Cooper's slightly larger brother. Front drive cars were not common in those days, things have changed...