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1972 FSM 1 2
by 240260280z- 1 follower
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1972 FSM EF Engine Fuel System.pdf BF Body.pdf BR Brake System.pdf CL Clutch.pdf CO Cooling System.pdf Contents forward.pdf cover.pdf EC Emission Control System.pdf EE Engine Electrical.pdf
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I have an early 1974 260Z, smaller shock bumpers and the parking lights are under the bumper like the 240Z. I am the original owner, I bought this car in San Diego in 1973 shortly after my honorable discharge from the Navy. I loved this car, so glad I kept it. It sat in my garage undriven for about 15 years. In 2020 I noticed how these early Z's were becoming desirable and valuable. I'm near the end of restoring it, just need the interior done. Here is the big question to those who know the difference between the variations of the S30. I am missing the interior rear quarter panels from my early 260Z. I have asked the Zstore, Zcardepot and others what panels would …
Last reply by Terrapin Z, -
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So many Z's, of all numerologies, have popped up that I thought it might be good to collect them here. Feel free to add old or new stuff. There's a bunch out there right now, for some reason. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-datsun-280z-26/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-datsun-280z-38/ https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64614-1270-on-ebay-barn-find/ https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/62501-brand-new-280z/ https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64653-1970-nissan-fairlady-z-hs30-03647-on-craigslist/ https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64539-31k-miles-series-i-240z-up-for-auction-on-bat-over-100k-on-first-…
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Hi, I've got gas leaking from the gas cap when tank is near full. I suspect the 51 year old gas cap gasket has hardened and is no longer sealing and I don't want to keep the tank only half full. Has anyone used one of these e-bay reproduction gas cap seals (https://www.ebay.com/itm/275162293539?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338590836&toolid=10044&customid=61d11ae9f5701daecbff7c749e37328f). If so how well did it work? Thanks.
Last reply by 26th-Z, -
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Discovered my stock 2-groove harmonic balancer has a hairline crack. So I’m in the market for a replacement, and figured it might be nice to lose some weight. This one can be used as a single groove, or a double groove by bolting on the extra pulley. Is anyone running one of these? Any issues with installation? https://zcardepot.com/products/harmonic-balancer-damper-240z-260z-280z?_pos=7&_sid=c63d68427&_ss=r
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Hello, I am new to the forum and just joined today since I picked up my first Z car today. A little about me, I live in Pennsylvania (Lancaster) and have been working on cars since before I got my license (20 years). I've done a ton of body work and a good amount of mechanical. I don't have the patience for electrical work but I am working on it. My daily driver is a Ford pickup, my other daily is a F80 M3, and I have a few Ducatis for some extra fun on the side... 😃 So as if that wasn't enough, I decided its time for a new project and picked up a '76 280Z. The car seems very straight and solid but the previous owner put the body in primer so I don't know what demons…
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Although I'm constantly tinkering with my '74 260z, I find it very rewarding when I make a discovery, learn to do something new, or fix a system that I never knew how to fix. I definitely spend more time under the hood than in the driver seat. I was reminded of how enjoyable it is working on this Z today when my 10-yr-old Chevy Volt stopped recharging and I had to take it to a dealer. My OBD II scanner could not read hybrid codes because I needed the $5K unit to read the recharger module codes. The dealer charged me $180 to start diagnosing the problem then told me to continue trouble shooting the problem I needed to give them $700 more. The cause of the problem was …
Last reply by Paulytunes, -
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I thought that there was a forum for this though did not see it nor could I find a related thread so I'm starting one. I recently saw an S30 Z car on Miami Vice season 3 episode 11 about 30-33 minutes in (on the TV version with commercials, a DVD version it will be earlier that this of course). In this video it is about 27-28 minutes in: https://www.nbc.com/classic-tv/miami-vice/video/forgive-us-our-debts/n30591
Last reply by ArcticFoxCJ, -
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While i took the bumpers off I found this attached on the left inner side of the front bumper with the spare key inside. I have seen a pic of this in the 280z car parts manual. Cannot find it at this time. If someone has it can you post the link to it? Thanks.
Last reply by 26th-Z, -
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VERY EARLY L24 240Z Blocks need a New Home: Complete engine E31 Block, E31 Head, Early Type Oil Pan, Fuel Pump, etc. Serial Number 36xx Complete block (E31 Block) Will check on olil pan tonight. Serial Number 37XX Located in Los Angeles.
Last reply by 26th-Z, -
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So, I have a 6/71 Z and have determined that it should have the cool keys... You know, the ones with round heads and painted black. Any of you hoarders (meant in a nice way 😀) willing to part with your original key blanks? Come on... You know you will never, ever actually need them. It will go to a very good new home 🙏 ... at Christmas 🎄 too. This key blank: Fat groove on bottom when key is pointing to the right. Thanks for looking.
Last reply by inline6, -
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Hello all, I am going to document my build. Basically I have a garage kept series 1 240z. That hasn't driven since 1986, it needed brakes which she couldn't afford so it has sat since. It was resprayed in the 80s as well. Some bad overspray but overall it's a very rust free car. I actually found it in my neighbors garage. My goal is to drive it and enjoy it, but it needs some TLC. First and foremost I got it running, and that is when I made the decision to keep it and I have fallen in love. I will keep it mostly original, minus some brakes upgrades, wheels and BC coilovers. Maybe someday have a built motor for it, but not for now. Every…
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