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Choices were a 4 speed manual, or a 3 speed automatic. No factory 5 speed option in North America until 1977. Swapping in a 5 speed is common. Use the search feature here and you'll find lots of data on it.

You can't measure the float level by measuring the fuel in the bowl with the cover off, because the float itself displaces fuel. Done that way, it should look very low. Fact is, adjusting the float level is the most critical basic adjustment for the SU carbs. It is also a bit fussy to do just right. And it is also something that should NOT have to be done repeatedly, as once set it shouldn't change on its own. Here is a good thread with lots of good advice on getting this done properly, especially a great tip from the SU gurus at ZTherapy (Bruce Palmer). I'd sit down and read the whole thing from start to finish. http://classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19362

Another vote for SEM, it works is great! I haven't used it on a Datsun, but I have used it on other car interior parts (both hard plastic and soft vinyl) with great success.

And do you recall how you liked the Mulhollands? Harsh?Who made the Mulholland shocks for them?

Thanks, Carl. Any idea what part numbers 35-1501 and 1502 might be? I'm told they are Interpart strut inserts for 240Z/early 260Z, and that they may be Mulholland. Thoughts?

Does anybody here have an old Interpart catalog? I would like to find out the manufacturer and part number of the strut inserts they used to sell.

Tough $xxx to him. It's your car. These cars were built to drive and to enjoy. Very few were ever left totally stock when they were new, it's the kind of car that owners like to play with. If he wants to keep his all stock, fine. But chastising you for wanting to go a different direction with yours, that's plain rude. If he doesn't like it, tell him to buy it from you and then he car "restore" it to his standards, not yours.

After having bought a early carbed car that had been converted to later fuel injection, I'd recommend against the turbo bit, unless you are willing to devote a lot of time and effort to it. On the other hand, a good 280ZX motor with a mild cam and those SU carbs is a very rewarding motor, looks virtually stock, and very simple to install, since everything external (except the fuel pump) bolts right up. Just my opinion, though.

No, you are absolutely correct, Will. When I sold tires in my past career (OMG, I've been out of tires for almost 9 years now!), we would never have sold a fitment like that. Tire manufacturers all have fitment charts that say what size rims are safe and suitable for each size tire.Looking in 240zzt's gallery, his rear Wats are 9.5" and he is using 245/45ZR16 Fuzion tires. According to the specs for that tire at the Tire Rack, the approved rim widths are 7.5-9.0". So his wheels are wider than the tires were designed to fit. In most parts of the world, the tire dealers would not be allowed to do stuff like that. And the car wouldn't pass inspection that way most anywhere but here in the USA. Even if safety and tire wear wasn't a concern (and it is), here's a thought: If one of those tires develops a small leak and gets a bit low on pressure, the tire could easily pop itself off the bead, since it is stretched so tight. And if it does, that is one very expensive wheel that will hit the pavement.

Chris, they look like Datsun-supplied (and re-labled) Bosch lights? How in the world did you find those?

I am certain that this has been done before. Have you searched on hybridz.org?

Carl Beck saying he knows a little about 240Zs is like Michael Jordan saying he knows a little about playing basketball. Don't miss this opportunity, Dean.

Not for '70-71. The lighter in the early cars is in the console.

After listening to me and the local group (which includes Enrique, beandip, a7dz and others) compare this stuff, my wife swears that no two 240Zs were built the same. LOL

My stock wheels are too narrow for 195/70s, I'd have to go with 185/75-14 instead. I did try one on the car, was frankly unimpressed. The red car just screams for something flashier than the dark gray hubcaps.

Keith, I'm betting from the date of your car and the fact your cylinder is claimed to be for the later 240Zs, you will need to swap the lines when you connect it. But you could try to verify that. If the reservoirs are the same size check to see if there are any indications on the cylinder itself which port is for the front and which is for the rear. Then find the end of the block which has two out-going lines (one to each front brake). Connect that side to the port on your master cylinder marked as 'F' (if any). The half of the block that feeds the rear brakes will only have one line going to the rear, it splits into two lines at the rear of the car.

Which is one big reason my car is in the garage until I get new wheels and tires!!

Of course, the magnetic part won't work on the aluminum valve cover...

If you want to stay close to stock height, the best is 225/60-14, but there's not much left available in that size anymore. 215/60-14 is a bit shorter, but still a decent fit. But I doubt those Michelins are available in that size either.

Astrohog, you must have the same A/C as jmark. (There's a picture of his in the second link.) http://classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19358 http://classiczcars.com/forums/showpost.php?p=131277&postcount=12

Mike is right, the floats in those are in the bottom of the carb. Removing the dome won't give you access.

The unused fog light wiring in the dash harness is located just behind that indentation on the early cars. So you can imagine what would have been in that spot had factory fog lights been offered...

Considering the amazing originality of my red car, I'll likely still spring for the proper cylinder, rather than swap the reservoirs. for much the same reason as you.

The chokes have two functions. The first half of the throw moves the nozzles down (richens the mixture). The second half opens the throttles a bit for fast idle. I suspect that your choke cables are not adjusted the same - one was on rich mixture-only, and the other was on fast idle.

I was looking to bid on it, but it quickly exceeded what I'm willing to pay right now. (Frequently the case for me on eBay items.) Glad someone here was able to snag it.