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Open discussions about the early S30 series issues and topics.
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I have a 1972 240Z with the SU carbs. These carbs have the oil reservoir for what I call the dashpot needle piston. My problem is that when I try to fill the reservoir, the oil leaks into the air/fuel mixture which burns through the cylinder. The oil reservoir cannot maintain the seal for the piston. Obviously, I need to rebuild the carbs. My question is: Is it better to invest in a set of Weber carburetors or to rebuild the SU's?
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i just came across a 72 240z. It was in the garage of the original owner in pieces. This guy is about 70 and bought the car new. In the mid 80's he said it was having some engine trouble so he decided to overhaul it. He took the engine out then decided not to stop there. He took everything off. I mean everthing. Fenders, all suspension, differntial, and most of the interior. It sat up on block like that since then in his garage. The body look fantastic. Not the slightest bit of rust anywhere. The paint even looked good. The dash was intact and look very good with no cracks and even the original stereo. He had every part he took off hanging around either on the wall or in …
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i got a 73 240 that seems to have an electrical problem.; I was driving it when the tach dropped to nothing and all my gauges went out. The choke light an fasten seat belt dont work now along with the turn signals? The alt. and regulator were replaced not to long ago. Anyone know what this could sond like? suntadz
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I've always loved the 240Zs but the thought of restoring one have only recently been financially feasible. I must admit that I don't know much about them and as you can tell...do not own one at this time. I am currently looking for a 70', 71' 240Z and want to spend about $5k in acquiring it. After that, I will restore it slowly based on my budget and available funds. Any advice would be much appreciated. Also, does anyone know of any 240Z car club in Northern California? I live in the SF Bay Area, and would really like to meet and talk with someone who has done the restoration. Thanks.
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I'm a new member here, and currently do not own a 240Z. About 8 years ago I sold my emmaculate 280Z and have always had the itch to get another one, but this time I would like to get a 240Z, one of the reasons being I won't have to worry about smog here in CA. I basically just want to get back in the Z circle again, and this looked like a good place to start. I currently have an old Chrysler that I'm willing to sell in order to purchase a 240. Basically I want a car that's in okay condition, I'm willing to slowely put money into an engine rebuild and body work, but I don't want to start off with a piece of junk. Does anyone have any advice on places to look and what price…
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im looking into getting my first Z car i love what i have seen as far as style and preformace out of 240z's but im wondering what the diffrence is between the 240, 260, and 280z's there are 3 or 4 260 and 280's here for sale around my price range. should i wait for the right 240 or can i take a 280 and make it look just as good with just as much power. please excuse me for being a newbie to the Z cars but i look forward to starting my Z project asap
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Hi I am new the the world of Z cars I have a friend who has a friend who is selling his 1971 240Z for $1,800 He is the original owner and the car has under 80,000 miles is it worth it
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Has anyone with a '70 or '71 Z changed to a 4 or 5 speed transmission from a '72 or later Z? I have a '71 Z restoration/project car where the previous owner replaced the original 4 speed with what appears to be a '72 or later 4 speed. Due to the different locations of the shifters, he cut the center console by the ashtray (and the ashtray itself also) to eliminate the interference problem with the later transmission. I thought this could be remedied by changing to a '72 center console - but after getting one from a junk yard to check the fit, I found that the shifter is not centered in the opening of the '72 console. When I put the transmission in 1st or 3rd gear, the …
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-- Group Message from Paul Henley <Paul@henley2.freeserve.co.uk> -- Hi Nigel Like you, untill I started my restoration, I was a beginner at doing basically anything wth cars. Like you , I asked others for advice,who knew about such things. The main response I got, was ,that to do a proper, full , 100% resoration, then a "rotisserie" was a must. So I borrowed one from a friend (it was hand made and was last used to hold a Triumph Stag) and modified it to suit my Z. Basically the shell of the car is suspended at the front and rear of the car. The two pieces of the rotisserie are bolted to the front and back of the car. At the back I have used the cars existing holes, …
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I have the first 240z produced with automatic transmission. I have been driving it daily for 3 years. Any idea what it is worth? Thanks
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I have a 5/70 240 that I bought cheap, but it was sleeting and getting dark. The I gotta have it took over. Problems: L88 head, air conditioning - not wired up but plumed who knows how, fair amount of strange wiring, lots of little rust bubbles under paint, Home made front reinforcement on left front frame, the rest of the frame rust disconected on that side, right side stock but mashed towards the rear, later model 240 dash retrofitted (perhaps for AC). Really want a '70. Rest of car looks fairly good, clutch feels great, good SU's, glass, suspect good engine (have some stalling problems(electrical or fuel lines I think), but when it runs it runs great. Suspect n…
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