kully 560

looks good what are you going to control with the switch

here is a pictured of the 2 gang rocker switch . captain obvious how did you make out with the same project?

yes, I think they look great to. I also see you have to hole between the rear defogger and the seat belts light. I plan to install a small led pilot in that location to let me know the cooling fan is running. I am planning to wire it off of the manual bypass switch for the fan.

I think cutting the hole should be no problem with patience. the switch does have over lapping sides for the clips to hold and I will probably beef up the oem plate from the underside with a plastic plate. maybe cut down on the clips [shorter]and glue the bottom plate on to the oem plate before cutting for switch size. it was all that I could find in that size for a 2 gang switch, the rest well full size or single mini switches. I thought about the round rocker switch but if this 2 gang is done right it might look the best for what is out there to buy.

thanks for the help zed head, I hope I did it the right way!

I chased for years with the same problem. I also did the Technototytunning tension rods and there front adjustable lower control arms . mine was more of speeds around 65mph was the worst. the only shake I get now is when the car sits to long [ like 1-2 months sitting ] then I will need to warm up the tires for 2-3 miles then it is perfect. the tires must get a flat spot after sitting for a while. as I found out any thing that shakes or has play will effect it. I spent several years chasing that problem, changing and replacing all those parts until 1 day I was under the car and saw that little bubble of under coating down under the drivers seat. it was a 6" x6" rust starting and weaken the floor board. since I change that whole floor board things are perfect now. but like you ever part I changed was for the better and I can not tell you how many alignments and balancing jobs I had done . do not give up you will find it and then you will say $^!# that was it .

well, I have been looking around captain obvious and found a 2 gang rocker switches panel mounted. the web site is parts express and the product # is 069-226. they are rated 12v/125v at 10amp.so for 12v purpose I would have no problem with them controlling relays. I did measure the console in the car where the blank plate is. it looks close to removing the 2 raised portions that represent each switch. that would give it a cleaner look and the rockers are black with white symbols. I am going to order 2, 1 for a spare as they are on clearance and they are the only switches I can find molded together and mini size. let me know what you think .

I really like to keep the stock lights and stuff. I was taking some measurements for the defogger switch in the large location as I have a spare center console in storage. it will clip in a little different as far as the support [snap in]. I was looking at round rocker switches this morning and thought installing 2 in the blank location. 1 for the fog lights and 1 for the electric fan override switch. that blank plastic filler cover has raised edges to look like the switch. I also was looking at a 2 gang rocker switches that are panel mounted. but so far I can not seem to find the size that is needed. I measured the opening in the spare console and it is 1-7/8" long buy 1-7/16" wide. I am going to find something I just need to spend the extra time on the internet. I will post what I have come up with also .

I had the same problem like you, and I did change ever thing from rack, to struts, to bushings, tie rods, and even springs. it turn out my drivers side floor board was week with some rot starting and since I replace the floor pan the car is perfect now!!!

thanks for the answer, it will be controlling a relay so there will be no load on the switch. I was also thinking the switch will fit the length and I will just have to cut the width on the blank plastic plate. it will be about as original as I can get.

I guess I will have to do what s30 driver suggested and fab something up with a Dremel tool. thanks

I found a 1974 260z rear defogger switch for sale but I am not sure and even the seller was not helpful if it will work for the fog lights. I do not know if it is just a switch or if it has maybe a built in resistor?

hi Steve I am not sure on the signature but all the info on my car is under my name kully560. the car is a 1974 datsun 260z early production date 8/1974

the car is a 1974 datsun 260z early production date 8/1974

does anybody know where to pick up a rocker switch for the console? I am looking to install the fog lights and would like to install the rocker switch in the spare location next to the hazard switch to control the fog lights. I am not sure if a regular rocker switch will fit?thanks

by the way like my rotor made in china ! it is a Beck Arnley part! just noticed it in the photo lol

I have owned this 260 since 1979. I restored it in the early to mid 90s and bought parts for the last 30 years . but for the life of me I can not remember where I picked up this cover , but it sure looks handy for this application . like I said I believed it was tap for 1/4" bspt and I retaped it for 1/4" npt.

here it is

just for an update, I did install the new sensor switch which is 200 on and 185 off in the thermostat cover. with a digital probe in the top of the radiator the fan turns on now at 209 degrees but does not turn the fan off with temperature down to 174 degrees, that was tested in my garage. now driving around town and highway the fan never kicks on at all and my temperature gauge is at the start of the m in the temp word. I did order 2 sensor switches at the time to compare them both and both have the same results. the outside air was dry and around mid 60s. I would like to have been closer to the 200 degree on, and even 180 off would have been nice. I guess when it does get warmer here like 90s I will see what happens. I may have to go to a adjustable controller. but I really like just having just 1 relay, 1 sensor switch, and a bypass turn on switch in the cabin . all of the fan adjustable temperature controllers that I have seen are not waterproof and need to be installed in the cabin. the car never see the rain unless I get caught in it.

I was not saying anything about the power coated cover! I meant that I wanted nice looking bolts and found allen head [stainless steel] nice looking bolts to go with the cover. but they were about 1/8" shorter and I did not want the torque any higher than 84" pounds. I have no problem with leaks, so when it is time to adjust the valves I will change the gasket. I am sure the nissan gaskets are nice but do you think nissan really makes there own?

aftermarket gasket I believe it was a felpro . I have a power coated valve cover with stainless steel bolts. they were about a 1/8" shorter then the factory bolts, that is why I stopped at 84" pounds on the torque. I did use black rtv gasket sealer and I only applied a very thin layer on the head and set the gasket on it with the bolts holding it in place until it got tacky. then I applied a very thin layer of the rtv on the cover and put it together . I did let it set over night before I started the motor.

mine leaked and had to use rtv, the bolts would not stay tight at 84 inch pounds. I did not want to snap a bolt so if I need to go into the valve train I will replace the gasket.

I bought a champion 3 row aluminum radiator from jegs

the sensor is in the top thermostat cover, the cover is rare. I am not sure what motor it came off of maybe the 280 zx turbo automatic car but there is a port in the top thermostat cover that was 1/4" bspt and I retaped it to except 1/4" npt threads .

I just picked up a digital cooking thermometer and placed it in the radiator under the cap and the fan come on at 172 degrees.I purchased a 200 degree on and a 185 degree off , I can not believe for the life of me that is off by 30 degrees . it is made by american volt company. go figure I guess I will look on amazon for a different brand . I did try to buy usa go figure. when the new sensor come here I will post my report thanks kully