10 minutes ago, chaseincats said:

he has a very hard time following directions - please don't throw any additional options his way

Thread sealant wins! Hope its cheap!

I just managed to tighten it a little bit more avoiding using any teflon or sealant. No leaking. I do notice the engine is shutting down when cold even with the choke pulled all the way back. Any clue on what could be happening?

51 minutes ago, 72 Datsun 240z said:

I just managed to tighten it a little bit more avoiding using any teflon or sealant. No leaking. I do notice the engine is shutting down when cold even with the choke pulled all the way back. Any clue on what could be happening?

Glad to hear its not leaking anymore and the gauge works.

The car dying issue is too broad for us to help. I'd suggest taking it to a local mechanic.

27 minutes ago, chaseincats said:

Glad to hear its not leaking anymore and the gauge works.

The car dying issue is too broad for us to help. I'd suggest taking it to a local mechanic.

I did noticed mechanic replaced the pertronix 1.5 ohms coil with an msd blaster 2 coil which is connected to a pertronix 1761 module. Dont know if this could be the cause. Ive read you shouldnt use this msd blaster coil with the 1761 module. After the car engine shuts down it take a lot of key turning to crank the engine.

3 minutes ago, 72 Datsun 240z said:

I did noticed mechanic replaced the pertronix 1.5 ohms coil with an msd blaster 2 coil which is connected to a pertronix 1761 module. Dont know if this could be the cause. Ive read you shouldnt use this msd blaster coil with the 1761 module. After the car engine shuts down it take a lot of key turning to crank the engine.

In that case, put those parts back on and see if it fixes the problem

9 hours ago, chaseincats said:

In that case, put those parts back on and see if it fixes the problem

0.8 ohms with pertronix 1761 module.

16 minutes ago, 72 Datsun 240z said:

0.8 ohms with pertronix 1761 module.

Talk to the mechanic who broke your car. I have nothing else to add.

Edited May 22May 22 by chaseincats

14 hours ago, chaseincats said:

Talk to the mechanic who broke your car. I have nothing else to add.

Im just asking a question regarding compability of parts!

Just kidding! But hey.. everyone here knows how i feel about pertronix.. my favourite parts!.... for in the BIN!!

(Yeah i know, sometimes they work... i'm not having that sh*t under my hood.. eh, bonnet! 😃 or where ever.. )

Edited May 23May 23 by dutchzcarguy

But having a 0.7 ohms vs 1.5 ohms coil affects or may damage the petronix 1761 module? Msd has that extra juice.

1 hour ago, 72 Datsun 240z said:

But having a 0.7 ohms vs 1.5 ohms coil affects or may damage the petronix 1761 module? Msd has that extra juice.

Dude just take it back to the mechanic who installed it and have him undo the new coil/MSD box as a test. There’s no reason to play guesswork if it worked before.

I’m unsubscribing from this thread as this is the last bit of advice I’m providing because you're not listening to us.

Edited May 27May 27 by chaseincats