Possible fuel problem. 1976 280z 2+2

[SeKcGamer]

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[SeKcGamer]

That's a good point about the Start versus Run power at the ballast.  It will do a similar thing if the AFM contact switch is dirty or non-functional, but will run for a few seconds on residual fuel pressure.
SeK, you should try the starting fluid.  It will tell you a lot.  And if it does start then die immediately, you need to say that.  Won't "turn on anymore" could mean too many things.  The answer is in the details.
There is no "CPU icon" on a 76.  Where is this thing located? 
 

Zed Head, do you think the problem could be on that one wire? Acc B? Because if so I called autozone for fusible links and they told me they sell by gauge and he has no clue about amperage. But is the black wire always 80amps..?


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[SteveJ]

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That'll cause some issues. I hope those other home-made links are made of fusible link wire and not regular wire. Judging from the destroyed one, I'd doubt it.

[SeKcGamer]

That'll cause some issues. I hope those other home-made links are made of fusible link wire and not regular wire. Judging from the destroyed one, I'd doubt it.

he used yellow wire which according to this site I found it should be red and not yellow



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[SteveJ]

1. Don't trust that chart.

2. Fusible link wire should burn up and leave the insulation intact. Considering the condition of the one link, that doesn't look like what happened in your car.

3. You can get genuine links from your local Nissan dealer (http://www.courtesyparts.com/oe-nissan/24161a0100 and http://www.courtesyparts.com/oe-nissan/24161y0100) or MSA (http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/12-4329 - with covers if you need them or just these links: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/12-4334, http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/12-4335, http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/12-4336)

Image courtesy of MSA.

These links don't cost that much, and they can prevent very expensive electrical fires.

[SeKcGamer]

1. Don't trust that chart.
2. Fusible link wire should burn up and leave the insulation intact. Considering the condition of the one link, that doesn't look like what happened in your car.
3. You can get genuine links from your local Nissan dealer (http://www.courtesyparts.com/oe-nissan/24161a0100 and http://www.courtesyparts.com/oe-nissan/24161y0100) or MSA (http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/12-4329 - with covers if you need them or just these links: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/12-4334, http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/12-4335, http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/12-4336)

Image courtesy of MSA.
These links don't cost that much, and they can prevent very expensive electrical fires.

Do you think I can get these links at an autozone or oriellys.?


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[SeKcGamer]

Do you think I can get these links at an autozone or oriellys.?


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Is it red or brown?


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[SeKcGamer]

The people of autozone when I called, asked what gauge I needed for this type of fusible link but i have no clue


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[SteveJ]

Again, given the lack of provenance on the links, I recommend you replace them all. The FSM on page BE-6 gives the wire sizes in mm2. Take those sizes and find the right table on this site: http://www.rapidtables.com/calc/wire/awg-to-mm.htm. That will give you the gauge of the wire. If you don't have a copy of the FSM, download it from here or from the link in my signature.

[SeKcGamer]

So this wouldn't be the right one..?


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[SeKcGamer]

Again, given the lack of provenance on the links, I recommend you replace them all. The FSM on page BE-6 gives the wire sizes in mm2. Take those sizes and find the right table on this site: http://www.rapidtables.com/calc/wire/awg-to-mm.htm. That will give you the gauge of the wire. If you don't have a copy of the FSM, download it from here or from the link in my signature.

The FSM? Or the link in your signature..? I don't know where that is


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[gwri8]

Autozone is not going to carry fusible links. Neither is ORielly's.  Go ahead and order the correct parts from one of the links that was given to you.  (2) brown(or red), (1) black, (1) green and (2) covers..  They are cheap enough to carry spares in your glove box.  

The gauge you pictured is your voltmeter and fuel gauge.  Check to be sure you have gas.  

Edit to say you are posting reference pics for a 75'.  Remember yours is a 76'.   It makes a Huge difference when referencing some specific parts, fusible links being one of them.

 

Edited March 29, 2017 by gwri8