74 260z distributor on wrong ??

[Shawninvancouver]

ok - i am just going to hook up the 280zx dizzy..  is it that easy - 2 wires ? 2 from coil to new dizzy? which wire is tach and where does it go? is that light blue on my coil - the tach?

thanks

Edited June 12, 2021 by Shawninvancouver

[Racer X]

I use a tool like this to check for spark.

 

[siteunseen]

4 hours ago, Racer X said:

I use a tool like this to check for spark.

 

I use one like this. 

[SteveJ]

When checking for spark at the coil, this is what I did.

 

And that was from a 280ZX distributor that had wobble in the shaft, so it didn't have the proper gap at the reluctor.

Edited June 12, 2021 by SteveJ

[siteunseen]

$2 at Harbor Freight or just  about anywhere else. For working alone as I often do now days. You can position it so you see it from the drivers seat.

Edited June 12, 2021 by siteunseen

[Shawninvancouver]

Ok just need to know what’s gauge wire to use for wires from coil to new dizzy.  and will this coil be ok.. Thanks. 

Edited June 12, 2021 by Shawninvancouver

[Racer X]

1 hour ago, Shawninvancouver said:

Ok just need to know what’s gauge wire to use for wires from coil to new dizzy.  and will this coil be ok.. Thanks. 

Use the wiring  that is already on the car.

And yes, that coil should be fine.

 

[Shawninvancouver]

CASE CLOSED - car RUNS!!!!  new   280zx dizzy fixes the problem... took out electronic ignition unit and ballast... thanks for the help..

can i now start a new thread on how to tune it up and get it to run normal???

[Racer X]

4 hours ago, Shawninvancouver said:

CASE CLOSED - car RUNS!!!!  new  280zx dizzy fixes the problem... took out electronic ignition unit and ballast... thanks for the help..

Congratulations.

 

4 hours ago, Shawninvancouver said:

can i now start a new thread on how to tune it up and get it to run normal???

I dunno, can you?

Edited June 13, 2021 by Racer X

[siteunseen]

5 hours ago, Shawninvancouver said:

can i now start a new thread on how to tune it up and get it to run normal???

Step 1:

Buy one of these. https://www.amazon.com/Latest-Rage-5385730856-Carburetor-Airflow/dp/B00CMC57R0/ref=asc_df_B00CMC57R0/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309898128610&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16754559533879517408&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012727&hvtargid=pla-568420224882&psc=1

[Racer X]

1 hour ago, siteunseen said:

Step 1:

Buy one of these. https://www.amazon.com/Latest-Rage-5385730856-Carburetor-Airflow/dp/B00CMC57R0/ref=asc_df_B00CMC57R0/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309898128610&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16754559533879517408&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012727&hvtargid=pla-568420224882&psc=1

I have one of those, never used it. There isn’t enough room between the carbs and strut tower.

Someone gave me one of these:

 

It is easy to use and allows enough room to be quick and accurate.

[siteunseen]

Never an issue on my '72 with 2 SUs. I remove the air box completely. Took me a minute to figure out the hole on the side that allows air in. Mine was pegging out at first then I rotated it around to open up that hole and pull some outside air in. Then it was a lot easier to use.