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I am experiencing weird gauge readings on my 1973 240Z. This problem is with the temp and oil pressure gauges only. They appeared to be working OK a week ago but now they sometimes don't move at all.....other times they will fluctuate up and down ever so slightly and then stop all together. It's like they are trying to move. I have replaced the oil sending unit and that seemed to work for awhile but now nothing. The temp gauge barely moves at all. I have tested temp and oil pressure and the reading are normal. Any idea's? JEFF MADER 1973 240Z 6,000 ORIGINAL MILES:disappoin
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The battery on my '72 240z is leaking acid, and has been replaced several times (on warranty). I don't know much about automotive electronics, so I took it to a mechanic who told me that my voltage regulator was overcharging it. So I got a new one from MSA, and he installed it. After starting the car, it started to melt itself. The old one still works (incorrectly) when hooked up in the same manner. Was there something wrong with the part? should I not go to that mechanic anymore? or could there be a different problem?
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1974 260z <a href="http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n103/garnoff/?action=view¤t=HPIM2437.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n103/garnoff/HPIM2437.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> ^little red button that says push... i presses it? i sees nothing. <a href="http://s110.photobucket.com/albums/n103/garnoff/?action=view¤t=HPIM2438.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n103/garnoff/HPIM2438.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> ^relay near radiator on drivers side, sounds like a salt and pepper shaker... obviously shot? dont know what its for. <a href="h…
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I need to remove my speedometer on my 1972 240z, is there any way to do this without removing the dash, I cannot remove the upper wing nut, is there any trick to doing this, i really cannot get a pair of pliers in there
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I have started a restoration project on a 1971 Z that has not been on the road since 1989. Trying to keep as original as possible and trying to source some parts and answers. Finally got it started but running very rough and refuses to idle even after warming for 15+ minutes. Have replaced rotor, dist. cap and points, fuel filter, fuel pump, plugs, spark wires, oil, etc. Adjusted timing but I wonder if it might be a vacuum problem. Have replaced majority of hoses but having trouble finding vacuum controllers. Where can I find them and would these controllers be the cause of the rough running or should look elsewhere? First restoration project from this sort of condi…
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1971 240Z I replaced the clutch pressure plate, throwout bearing, bearing sleeve with a longer 280Z sleeve per information in another thread. I have bled the slave cylinder numerous times with pressure bleader as well as with the wife pushing the pedal down method. The pedal still feels to easy to push down, but the relase fork is moving the rod on the slave. I have adjusted the rod a number of times and can change gears with the engine off, but have not been able to change gears with the engine running and still on jack stands. I don't know what I'm missing with the adjustment of the rod. I've also adjusted the clutch pedal to 8" from the floorboard. New master cylinder,…
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How do I put new rubber around the hatch inside and outer
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I haven't posted on here much, but I've been driving my '72 240Z for almost 3 years now. Until recently she didn't have any mechanical woes besides a point replacement or valve adjustment here or there. And then... I was cleaning up the engine bay, getting the last bits of crud and accumulated gunk from 40+ years, and all around just getting her looking nice (wash, wax, polish). When I went to start the car up...nothing. Turned over, but wasn't getting a spark at all. A friend and I tried to figure out what went wrong, traced back through the wiring harness to see if there was any damage or a wire that was pulled loose. The only way we could get the car to fire was to byp…
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On a late 260Z, the fuel inlet and return fittings are next to each other on the front of the tank. They are the same size and one ends on each side of the baffle, but I don't know which is which. Can someone tell me which is the supply line? I'd guess this pipe on the bottom right of the photo is the return since it's fairly high off the tank bottom, but???
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I just went in to get my Z car emissioned in Arizona, and i failed. Theres most likely a vacuum leak causing the loading problems and its running rich, personally i dont know how to fix the running rich problem. Anyone wanna help me out?
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A year ago last weekend I installed my new stereo. A year ago next weekend I dropped off my car at the body shop. I didn't have time to hook the heater cables back up. At this point, I only have one of the little clips/clamps that hold the cable sheathings in place. I've looked everywhere.:disappoin I can't remember the exact way to hook them back up either. Most look self explanatory. A pic or two would help a lot. I've been trying to hook up the longest one with the one clip I had put somewhat back in place. But it is hard to move the vent/heater lever all the way left. I've looked at it more closely. There are slots, and screw holes in two places/ positions. …
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Buying A 78Z 1 2 3
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Hi, My name's Mike and I'm new to this forum. I need help with some info on a 78 Datsun 280z. I'm looking into buying one from a nearby seller and i want to know if it is legit. The sellers asking for 3,500 dollars. I test drove it and it was making a sputtering sound in second gear(2k to 3k rpm) but ran fine once in 3rd gear. The seller said its the fuel injector that need to be replaced. I got the vin# but it doesn't have 17 digits. Is it because its an old car? Anyhow, the interior great, and the exterior is in good condition. i just need a second opinion before committing to buying it. Also I'm thinking of getting a history report of the vehicle. Is there anythin…
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