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I'm not planning on putting the original distributor points and condenser system back on my 71 240Z. A friend of mine is telling me to use a 123 ignition and an MSD6AL. Good or? Years ago I installed electronic fireball ignition system on an old GMC truck that I still have. I've never once had a problem with that upgrade. I'd like to do the same thing with the Z. Anyone have experience and advice to point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance for the group's help. Restoration update as of 12-16-25.

I remember reading an industry website several years ago where the writer predicted that the only distinction between mainstream brands of power tools would be aesthetics (colours, textures, legacy, etc). Looking at what I see in 2025's North American market, I'm inclined to agree. But I think that only applies to ~ revered old-school USA brands like Porter, DeWalt, B&D, etc. For comparison, look at what's happened to old-school non-automotive brands like 'Schwinn', 'Singer', 'Sunbeam', 'GE', 'RCA', etc. Offshore' brands (Bosch and Makita come to mind) might have a little more to offer than just marketing. Unfortunately, there's no universally-accepted evaluation standard. These days, it's just the 'Wild Wild West' of YouTube evaluators Caveat emptor.

My 80s. If only I could go back! Maybe 90s? It's foggy!

Hi, I have worked some minor things for mirrors, horns etc. Fairlady Z series has mirrors on the front fenders and the way they mount is completely different from the one for the US. Mirrors have to be flexible when they hit something. The horn, the Higher tone has “H” and te lower tone has “L” shown on the bracket. You see S12, I am sure S means 1969, 12 means December. It makes sense to my 01/1970 Z432. My two 03/1970 cars have T2, indicating 1970 February. Also my 1972 June 240ZG has V6, The rules seemed to apply for all of my cars. Kats

Wasn't offended. Just surprised that you used a term from the 1980's!

Naw, just realized I was venting out of bounds. 🙂 I've got a lot to spew but this isn't the place for all that spewing, I'm sorry if I offended you.

I saw your comment @siteunseen Did you break a rule? 🔨

All that hype in the BaT comments and it didn't even get near six-digit territory. For about that same amount of money I'd rather have a C-7 Z06 LZ3 convertible. Similar horsepower and you get a heater, A/C, audio system and a functional convertible top.

Wait until you find out about power tools...

Reading a story about Craftsman tools and found that they were owned by Stanley Black & Decker. Also learned that Stanley and Black & Decker had combined, back in 2010. Very much like Holley. Pretty soon everything everywhere will be made by a single company. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craftsman_(tools) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Black_%26_Decker https://www.holley.com/

200,000! - 139,500 = 60,500

It continues. Bid with confidence! Just posting for amusement. People can spend any way they want to. It does seem like there are small cliques of car collectors out there that buy and sell to/from each other. Interesting.

Just for closure I just ordered a set of 16 x 7 Panasport wheels with 0 offset from sportsandclassics.com About the only place I found, will be shipping out today. Super nice folks to deal with. Tad

@EuroDat is the guy I'm pretty sure you're thinking of. He does some amazing things and always has great pictures to share his work.

Hello lovely people, i search for an older thread as someone had already done some experiments with the FS5C71B europe transmisison. I drive an 73 240z from Europoe and my transmission 5th gear pops out. ( its not just only the main shaft nut whicht needs to be tighten) If i tighten the mainshaft nut - It seems to be that the last washer on the mainshaft is to tight so the gears get blocked. And someone was able to create a small brass spacer and placed it between the last washer and the main shaft gear bushing. If someone finds this post and or knows the person who has done that - that would be nice. He also postet a lot of images of this rebuild - if that helps. I would love to understand if the fix is still valid and if he faces some other issues. Best Roman

Looking for a few or a set of original minilite lug nuts. M12x1.25. See photos for measurement. Thanks!! s

200k seems like a stretch. I like it but it wouldn't be worth the cost of admission to me

Yup, 7/16-20 for the seat belts. M12 is a valid spec as well from some DOT document I found 15 years ago when I was researching aftermarket replacement belts. No idea what manufacturers adopted world wide. Also curious what seat belt threads were used on the various early 60’s datsuns (411, roadsters etc). The 1/4-28 are on the two Z hood bumper . Craziest thing I’ve ever seen. Must have been supplier determined at the time.

They are really pumping up the roadster conversion Z. The latest comment suggests it's worth over $200,000. Weird stuff. Looks like it already sold once with the 454, although internet data might not be reliable. https://www.classic.com/veh/1971-datsun-240z-roadster-conversion-hls3042112-4r2RLE4?tab=history https://www.mecum.com/lots/1093787/1971-datsun-240z-custom-roadster/

I posted a recent issue with my Mallory ignition. The Uni-lite ignition module would test bad when the car would stop working but after it sat for awhile it would test fine and the car would run again. After changing the ignition module a couple of times, and with some input from this forum, it turns out that a PO installed a second shunt resistor in series with the first one. I removed the second resistor and so far the car has been working. I think the issue with the shunt was that on removing it, I observed the exposed coil of wire in the shunt was damaged and likely was not giving a constant resistance, possibly no continuity at times. Even if you have just the single shunt resistor, if it fails like this one did, it might cause the same issue.

My apologies I was mistaken on the offset of the wheel.

Nope, it was correct. Here is his reply from rob@zcargarge.com Good afternoon The only offset we sell is +11 16 X 7 We use a 225-50-16 tire Thanks Rob

The bracket isn't on my 12/70 car either, could have been deleted when that hose was replaced. But from your reference picture it appears to be a early car as it has the metal fan.

I believe the OE spec tor the oil drain plug is 3/8 BSPP. The threads on mine measure 16.43mm major diameter, which is at the low end of the BSPP parallel spec, 16.662mm +0/-0.25mm. I don't have a metric 55 degree thread gauge but my 1.3mm 60 deg. thread gauge is very close to the spec pitch of 1.337mm. https://amesweb.info/screws/bspp-thread-chart-calculator.aspx

M16.4 - https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=3270447&cc=1209169&pt=10231&jsn=605 That is approximately 5/8, but I'm not sure