Topics Last 30 Days

Is your tachometer connected, with the inline resistor in place? I had found in the past that my 76 and a 78 parts car would not start if the tachometer was disconnected. It appears to do something to the signal on Pin 1. I never figured out what, but I did confirm it a couple of times. On the 78 I had the tachometer out and on the 76 I had the resistor removed which disconnected the tachometer.

I think if the throttle blades close enough at idle, allowing pcv to function it could work, but then they would tend to stick. Maybe the SU's close off more? I have a patented stack filter, that I am working on, that if done correct, it would be a great place for the pcv to go. I never found a balance of non sticking throttles and working pcv.

PM sent!

fair point

Excellent! Glad it runs. I can't help with the triples

I have been updating an old engine build thread on HybridZ.org with content, but there is little interaction/engagement there. So, I figured I would like to post updates here as well. My efforts to get this other Z back running have expanded quite a bit beyond the rebuild of the 3.0 stroker motor. At the moment, I am working on repairing some rust in the floor panels. I have been watching a number of "Make It Kustom" videos on Youtube by Carl Fisher. In one of them, he creates some forms out of 3/8" plate to create a "hammer formed" part. Additionally, he uses a hydraulic press to "stamp" a recess into the battery tray he is making in the video. The rust in my floors on this car is not extensive. It is generally in the area of the large oval depression in the floor panel (on both sides of the car). Yesterday, I spent a few hours cutting out and grinding/filing on part of the form I plan to use to replicate the depression. On the right side floor, I only need a small portion of it. On the left side, I will attempt to make a full piece to replace the depression. I've never done anything with forms likes this, so we'll see how it goes. I will be using my 12 ton press because it is what I have to attempt to make the replacement part. But, I have been watching facebook for a suitable upgrade, perhaps a 30 to 45 ton press.

Unused (NOS) 26510-N3400 license lamp for 8/73 and later Datsun Z cars! Ready to bolt on - no repainting or cleaning your old/scratched one - saves you time! I am unsure of the upper date range cutoff for fitment. Please look at the pictures to determine applicability for your car. I didn't realize at the time I purchased it that it was not the correct lamp for my 71. As received, it had a slight discoloration (like a finger with thinner on it wiped it accidently) when I got it. I used the Ford color and matte paint (as detailed elsewhere in the forum) to touch up just the front face (not the whole grey area). The paint match looks very close to original. Hi resolution pics available. Price: $200 plus shipping cost to you.

Pretty slow lately. Maybe some chest pain will help.

Maybe he will show up and be legit. Doubt it Seriously

Oh the Bott

Bot??

Really nice car and build. The Dyno charts of the 3.0 was really intresting.

He's done a Z before but it was missed. Funny though, I referenced it later for another reason. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-datsun-240z-354/ Feb 20, 2025 comment in case it doesn't come up. https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/69026-1970-wiring-diagram/page/5/#comment-674728

No thanks, found everything I think I need.

No, sorry. But I do have a FS4W71A and FS4W71B and a box of parts.

Pic for the front page

You know what they say......."Garbage in, garbage out"

Due to some stars aligning, I was able to collect loads of documents for my Datsun project from various sources. Some of those documents are quite rare and some which I've been trying to find for several years now. With this delivery I've been able to close a few big gaps in my archive, and this will definitely help me to write more complete knowledge posts in the future. Let's quickly go through what I got in the recent weeks: First, I was able to obtain a 1973 Press release folder from the Geneva Auto show, where also the 240Z was shown. So far, I only had the French version, but now, finally a German version, which came with this really cool cover page: I also got some missing Swiss price lists for my collection (free download of all of them here) and the "World of Datsun" brochure. I have quite a collection of this "World of Datsun" styled advertising material, but i've never seen this one before. So it's cool to have it :-) I got a few Datsun USA Service gauges / guides, which i think are quite cool: It also came with this "Datsun Saves" Gas per mileage saver calculator-gauge. Which goes nicely with the original can and Ad: I Also got an original Mikuni USA PHH Service manual And a Box for spare needles and Jets (empty): Found another full set of sports option catalogues. I didn't really plan on buying them, but I was the only bidder, so I got them for a good price. The seller also had some other ones for sale, which had an even better price. So I couldn't resist: Speaking of Sports options: I also got a bunch of Datsun / Nissan Motorsports / Competition parts catalogues from the USA: And a few very early ones. The one at the bottom is from 1974 and came including a price list: In regard to catalogues: I also got a bunch of Japanese market parts catalogues. Left the folder version and on the right the book version. I've never seen one with the "Nissan" marked protective plastic sleeve still on it. Very cool. I also came across an export market RHD (R-drive) Parts manual book for the 240Z / 260Z. So far, I only had the folder versions. Speaking of folders. I was very lucky to find these Datsun / Nissan Service journal binders Vol.3, Vol 3. and the empty one on the right side: Those folders on the left include loose early service bulletins of various cars and general information, but also the green Service bulletin booklets. This makes my collection of 240Z Related bulletins almost complete. There are still a few missing, unfortunately: I got also a later book version with the Technical bulletins in a book, and the Japanese Z-7, which is basically the same as the green ones, just for the Japanese market. Now I think only the Z-5 is missing in my collection (And some later ones, which I don't really care about): Also got these. The left is from a different car, but the right is a similar Service bullet in new design. I know this one was also available as a green booklet. Also got some S30 related service manuals, that were still missing in my collection: On the left you see the BW35 Borg Warner Service manual for different cars. And on the right side a Datsun USA Engine analysis book: Then got a bit of random items. From top left to bottom right: - A ZX Documents pouch (Came with some other stuff) - Datsun USA Parts Name numerical number index - 1972 Warranty and Service booklet - Tokyo Motor Show 1969 original admission ticket (Where the S30 was shown to the public the first time) - A service Technician record booklet - Hayashi racing brochure The Datsun Service technician was kind of cool: It was issued in September 1972 to this technician and has several certificates and stamps of completed trainings inside: And last but not least some random magazines. Like the Car Graphic one on the left. It was issued when the RZ34 prototype was shown and has a nice story about former racing driver and Central 20 owner inside. I still have some small items which haven't arrived here, and will do a proper archive overview once everything is here, since some followers requested this. And I also have some update on the actual car project.

Thank you so much for the kind words. We are happy to help anyway we can. Our crew are all car guys so they are very passionate and particular. We have been talking about doing some events for our customers. I will see what we come up with.

I just shipped a door glass for a 1983 280zx from the US to Switzerland. 22 pounds, mostly packing material. Box was 46x24x6. Shipping cost thru USPS was 188.00 International Priority 10 day. I was quoted 2500.00 by a UPS approved shipping store in my home town. I go on Shippo and Ship Pirate and Paypal shipping and came up with a shipping cost as low as 280.00 thru UPS. Someone is jacking up prices. I went with USPS International Priority. Hopping it gets to Switzerland without being broken. I filled out the forms online at Click-and-Ship US Postal. Super EZ. We will see....................

Found it! Doing the SEEK thing is especially fun to watch. Guess there are at least 2 or three AM stations here to seek for….. AM_Radio.MOV

Official documentation from Nissan. Nope, that's not conclusive. An assay of 15 random items from Carl. Yep, that'll do it.

Since we’ve drifted a bit off topic, I’d like to ask for your opinion on this idea. I know it’s not a Datsun, but I’m more interested in your opinion about the styling itself. Please let me know what you think of this GT-R 2000.

Update for you: After driving the car quite a bit, it now starts smoothly which is great but was running quite lean. I pulled the plugs and they were very white - you can see that plug #3 looks very burned which makes sense since that was the cylinder that had the injector that wasn't fully working at start-ups. I put a fuel pressure gauge on it today and here are the numbers: Idle: 32 psi w/15 on air fuel gauge (very lean) - Cruise: 36 psi w/15 on air fuel gauge (lean) - WOT: 40 psi w/13.2 on air fuel gauge (slightly lean for WOT but acceptable) I then noticed the TPS's idle enrichment arm contact was dirty, so I grabbed some sand paper and gave it a good cleaning - the sandpaper came out black to my surprise. After that, I opened the AFM that we went through in the "tuning with an air fuel gauge" thread and moved the gear back and forth. I noticed for the first time that when turning the gear there is a very quiet click with each tooth when turned - I believe the position I had it in was in between one of these clicks. I richened it one click and the air fuel numbers are perfect now: idle - 13.8, cruise 14.5, WOT 12.8 and the car drives awesome. Just for completions sake, I pulled out the fuel injection bible and went through all of the multimeter checks it provides, and everything came out normal. I'll post another update in the coming weeks as it continues to wake itself out of hibernation. I will be checking the plug gap on all of these in the coming days too.