Everything posted by zKars
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Questions about Throttle Rods
Yes, my collection is all LHD, so the longest rod won't do for your RHD linkage. Would have to weld two rods together to make it work, seems too much trouble. I can send you some rods just to get the ends if you want, and you can fab up what you need.
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Questions about Throttle Rods
Two options. Make new ones using new snazzy ends sourced from midwest control products, DMCBH-5: DMCBH - Midwest Control Products Corp. (make your own 5mm threaded rods, the stockers are 4mm) or I can send you a selection from my collection of originals if you want OEM look and feel. Just let me know what lengths you need.
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Original 240z Alternator?
Sorry, pretty sure the LR160 is the internally regulated model from 78 and onward. The early ones that need an external reg start with LT.. The very very early ones look rounded and puny. Now those are rare.
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backfire on throttle when warm after idling...
Look for vacuum leaks next.
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Get a load of this, 40mpg lol
Shutting off one carb when you have three gave surprisingly decent power. Lost a bolt through the pushrod once. Knew it was down on power, but it was quite drivable. Now if I had a magic way circulate between running on 1-2, then 2-3 then 3-1 then 3-2 I wonder if you could improve your highway mileage without hurting the engine much. I have even wilder dreams....
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How do you manually retract a power antenna?
Just power it up. Apply +12 to one of the leads and ground the metal of the base. See which way it goes. Choose the other wire to make it go the other way. Here's hoping it actually retracts....
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240Z chrome taillamp strips
Just tried to buy a pair from Kip. $85 each. Got the message "We're sorry, the item you have requested is not currently in stock" when I attempted to add either strip to the basket. Keith, can you maybe find out what's going on? Or did they all sell out in the last 2 weeks since you posted them as being available?
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L28 EFI setup on l24 motor?
Where to put the ECU, wiring, fuel pump, and a possible head switch . Not all heads have the upper 10mm intake bolt holes for the FI manifolds. Strangely all heads with FI mount holes do have the carb intake holes too! Not fair! Yeah, possible, but not simple...
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Betty Stopped working
Steve is un-aware of what the "Betty" reference is. It's that little voice that tells you "your door is open"etc in a zx. There is a record player (really) in the passenger side strut tower (one of the towers) with pre-recorded sound bites that gets played through the stereo. Something is just not plugged in. Start hunting for loose connections under the dash in the radio area.
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Progress on rust repairs
And here I was assuming there would be more comments about various ways for Dan to wear a flannel outfit, and fewer about my color selection ribbing. And yes, the "color" is spectacular!!!!
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Car cover advice
The Brock man on bre2.net has a nice fitted Z cover. BRE: Car Covers Even sells a cover for the cover (ok, its a bag, but really,,,,)
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Progress on rust repairs
Whoa! That might be the best epoxy primer job I've ever seen! That painter must really care about his work. Now, what color ya gonna paint it? Well, we know where to find you this winter. Happy assembly while wearing nothing by soft flannel and kidd gloves. Enjoy!
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Video: Bikini model Jessica Henson gets a ride in a 1000hp 240z
When showing off the house, one does not close the drapes.
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To restore or to buy fully restored?
Market conditions vary all over the continent. Let the googling begin! Round here, $5K gets you a perfect one. $3K gets you a good starting point. Double or triple that for S30 (70-73). Spend time hunting. Look for a shell that's rust free, make the mechanical stuff your project. Good luck.
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To restore or to buy fully restored?
Welcome. The answer to your question is simple. Buy a better one. Nothing more expensive and time consuming to do than bodywork and rust repair. There are PLENTY of ZX's out there waiting for someone to love them. Let yours go to a better place, completing the cycle of life. Iron Ore -> Iron -> Steel -> Datsun -> Rust -> Iron oxide -> back to the earth.... That said, there is only two reasons you would restore the one you have. Either you have an emotional attachment to it, (and a money tree in the back yard), or you do your own work so labor is free. And you have a money tree in the back yard. Oh yeah, and tons of free time. Did I mention the need for a money tree?
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2013 JCCS was cool
Thanks Leon, glad to know he made it and won a distance award. Bad lighting or not, that thing is gorgeous. Effort rewarded!
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Pinion angles( driveline operating angles)
Here is another great angle measuring tool. Its small enough that it may fit above a Z drive shaft, and even better, because of its small size and square box shape, you can put it on the bottom of the shaft. There seem to be many varieties of this gauge available now. Because the car is likely not parked on a level surface,or when up on jack stands or a hoist. The angles you read may not be actual drive shaft/Trans or Dshaft/Diff angles. Measure the engine/trans angle by measuring the angle at the valve cover. Then measure the driveshaft angle and subtract the two. keep up/downhill straight. The diff is more problematic. No flat top or bottom to use as a reference. Have to take the drive shaft off and and measure the flange face angle, then subtract 90. Use the same dshaft angle minus diff angle thing to get that angle. The trick is to get them both (trans/shaft and shaft/diff) the same, and both between 1 and 3 degrees. You need some angle to make the u-joint move all the bearings and stay lubed, but not more than 3 deg to minimize vibration. Also the trans centerline and diff center lines must be parallel. This is pretty hard wired if you're using the stock mounts, but worn engine and or trans mounts will contribute their own error.
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2013 JCCS was cool
Loved to have been there. Will go one day. Its nice to remember and appreciate that there are many more lovely Japanese tin cans out there than just Z's. Did you see a crazy Canadian from Saskatoon there with a dark green '75 280? He was having trouble on the road between here and there, and haven't heard from him since. Hopefully no news is good news.
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E-tek RACING '71 Parts Car Resto
Pretty darn nice! I'm encouraged to see your results using the Duplicolor products. Did you have problem finding it in stock locally? I believe you mentioned having to wait for some of it to arrive. Who did you order it from? I'm considering attempting some self-painting this winter on the next project. Your results are leading me to believe a "decent" DIY job is in fact possible.
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I need some ideas
"Better" is a term that everyone defines differently. I think you will have better luck finding other engine options that are popular for Z cars on this site. HybridZ That group is dedicated to making Z cars "better" than stock. Good luck with your improvements.
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Here is something every Serious Z Enthusiast should be a part of!
I uploaded a video of John passing by during the race on the home stretch. John Morton with #46 at SCCA 50 Run offs Sept 2013 - YouTube
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Let's show vintage racing pictures. I'll start.
Not technically an old racing photo, but its full of old racers... Last weekend at Road America SCCA run-offs with John Morton and the Bonk Brothers replica.
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Pinion angles( driveline operating angles)
This is my favorite reference: http://www.roadranger.com/ecm/idcplg?IdcService=GET_FILE&dID=287236 The other trick I like is putting a laser pointer into the end of the transmisson so that you know EXACTLY where it points on the plane of the diff flange. Or visa versa. Of course the trick is building a "thing" that slips on the trans splines and supports the laser point in its center... Let google be your friend.
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Anyone Z help in Idaho Falls Idaho?
It was an electrical short somewhere. Car quit dead in a heart beat. Fusible links blew, and the starter circuit is weak. He has hard wired the coil and he's on the way again. He's traveling via Vegas, I15 all the way. Last i heard he was going alright. I'll let everyone know if I hear more about his location. Thanks.
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Anyone Z help in Idaho Falls Idaho?
I have a buddy Canadian stuck on his way to JCCS in LA with a dead 75 280. Is there anyone able to provide local support? Call or txt Ken one 306 three four one 42 33 if you can help him out. He's a long way from home with electrical problems and he may need some Z specific help. Appreciate anything you do for him. Thanks!