I figured as much, and thought about suggesting that, but ive never tried. When I get around to that valve job, I intend to polish that cover, and get the engine bay a little more presentable.

Z Therapy would have given those carbs a buff.

Z Therapy would have given those carbs a buff.

Certainly, back in 2011. Since then all its needed is a wipe down here and there.

Well its firing for the first time in a while, but still no dice. I've created a new thread in the help me section.

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/help-me/48378-240z-still-not-starting.html#post420719