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Or just fill it through the vent--but measure the oil. steve77

I have 225/50/15's on zero offset 15X7 wheels on a 280 that is lowered 1.5". I have almost the same amount of space between the tire and fender as I have between the strut retainer and bump stop! About 2". The tires DO NOT sit clearly INSIDE the fenders. They woudl probably rub if I had enoght travel. steve77

I'm not local, but I have a friend with several p90's and a's. Lemme know if you don't find anything local... steve77

Finery and weight. Ignoring the drivetrains (260 has smog controls...280 is FI and came with a 5-sp.......), the further you get from the original 240's the heavier the car gets and the more "luxury" you find inside. Most of the books refer to it more or less as such: "...while the 240 was a true 'sports car', Nissan designed the 260 and 280 more along the lines of a 'GT' car..." A big factor was maintaining the car's appeal to the American customer. Carpet, controls, insulation....... Another big factor was safety. The later 240's had thicker sheetmetal and the 260's and 280's thicker still (no pun intended). The 240 started out in the 2200 lb range and by '78 (the last year of the 280) they were up into the 28-2900 range. There are lots of subtle differences. Even if you are VERY familiar with your own model, it is always eye-opening to go to a show and start poking around in other models. It is amazing to see the little differences. steve77

Yeah, I thought vapour lock too...somebody's starving... steve77

What is a 'tag light'? steve77

I had to open pix to non-members... It works now. steve77

What does a Holden sound like? Helpo out your poor Yankee buddies. I just did a MSA header, 2 1/4 all the way back, with a 'test pipe' for the cat and a 2 1/4 staright-thru Bosal SS with twin 3" tips. It is quite loud, but has a great note. People say it sounds very much like a V-8. It definitely has a very nice rumble. I think it sounds like a beautifully running straight-6!...and I think a straight 6--whoever makes it, is the best sounding engine in the world...Quite a bit of resonance down in the 2-3 range, which I am told can be significantly reduced by installing a 'bullet' style muffler ahead of the main muffler. Up around 4 and beyond, it has this lovely staccatto whine. Doesn't sound like a squid at all. steve77

Saw this in town today....At least we now have a good use for those non-slip flower things that go on the bottom of the tub... It doesn't show up perfect, but that thing is LAVENDER!!!! steve77

Here's a bunch of Datsun pix I took at NASA-X at Marina on Sunday the 21st. Mostly 510 and Z... CCZCC autox4.21 steve77

Yes, NO BENDING! The three nylon bushings will change the way you think about life! The difference is incredible! $17 at your local 'ship for the three. HAreder to get the old ones off than the new ones on. Just 'snap' them on and enjoy knowing what gear you are in. steve77

That was supposed to be: Antennea drain hole right next to the MUFFLER. steve77

A few places that solved 75% of my fumes. Make sure the plastic 'vapour barriers' are intact underneath the interior door panels. There should be a thin plastic installed with caulk at all edges insid ehte door panels. MORE IMPORTANTLY (this one alone was 50%) Same as above but inside the deck lid inner panel. You know, that vinyl panel about 9" X 36" under the window with a bunch of screws? Take it off and see if there is plastic installed AND COMPLETELY SEALED inside. Two large (1 1/4") holes in lower edge of deck lid. Exhaust comes straight up inside the taillight panel and into these holes. Antennae drain hole right next to the bumper. The hole is about 1". It is supposed to have a rubber boot with a drain tube tight in it, but usually at least the tube is gone and often the boot too. Buy a new inner shift boot. How new is your exhaust? You make it sound like this is a new problem and also reference 'poisonous fumes'. Is the coating on the header/pipe/muffler still burning off? Mine smelled 'poisonous' (quite different from normal exhaust) for many heat-ups. My new SS Bosal smelled like burning machine oil forever. Did you clamp the Y-tube/down tube/collector from the header? It should not be welded, but needs a good SS band clamp. C clamps are poor at best. steve

I'm there on Sunday. There are five of us from Central Coast Z Car Club that are registered and will be parking together. Who else from here? Sound off. steve77

Check the air regulator. The electrical plug at the end likes to come unglued. That and Cold start valve... steve77

So I'm just driving down the road, minding my own business, and BAM! there's this fenced lot with a Z in it...and then another and more....How do you find out who owns a piece of property. No names, no signs or nothing... I stood on my lumber rack to get this pic...I counted 8... And there's a couple more over here... steve77

Hey, you think you got problems? Here on the Central Coast of CA we still get 'winter gas' even though the temp never goes below 50 most of the time. It is often 70 or 80 here for good stretches during the 'winter'. This stuff vapourizes at the drop of a hat! Thank God for electric fuel pumps. Just turn the key to 'on' and listen until the bubbles hit the tank (blub-blub-blub-blub) and hit the ignition. steve77

Yeah, I just got new exhaust too--all straight thru and a test pipe. I get the pop-pop-pop-pop on decel too. Not too loud most of the time, but if I come off an offramp and drop it into 3rd, it gets a bit more 'pronounced'. I always thought it was just unused fuel burning in the exhaust system too....nothing too dangerous. I have heard with a straight-thru system you can actually get some flame out the butt at night!!!! I know this is the tail end of the thread and will probably never get answered, but if unused fuel igniting in the exhaust system is 'backfiring', what is ignition through the intake system called? You know, from messed up timing or other things? The old 'flame out the carb. I always thought that was backfiring. That is the truly dangerous kind, right? Another question....The old 'shut off the ignition and turn it back on' backfiring, where is that igniting at? steve77

I am guessing the vast majority on this site are carbies, and probably a fair chunk of you do not have EI...BUT...since this is a very cool site and will soon be THE place for 1st gen's to hang out, I will ask anyhoo... Car runs really really good. Sent it in for a valve adjustment and general systems going-over (there are some things I don't do!) and mech says vacuum advance is not operating. Is this why it won't pull below 3000? So I start checking around...Here's the question: I think this might be a good time to change the whole disty. I don't want to create any problems though. I want something designed for the car. Something that requires NO modification to the factory EFI or EI systems. Something that will operate flawlessly with both the factory setup or a 6A and hot coil. Basically I don't want any bugs. I know there are several available. Any suggestions? Pros or cons? steve77

Don't start your car behind a Pinto! steve77

All removed from my '77: Exhaust mani (off N47) with Y tube Air box Upper and lower grilles Fender-mounted A/c relays Temp (compact) spare tire (never used, no can) Sheet metal pieces that go inside (under) the hood vents A/C throttle control valve Fan shroud SOLD Stat housing Belly pan SOLD Radiator--Stock--3-row I believe, has what I assume is a small hole in one of the tubes. Only leaks when very hot. Barrs will pretty much control it most of the time. Rad Shop said they would just pinch off that tube. I bought a new one. Everything is free to good home. I am near San Luis Obispo in CA. You pay UPS ground shipping plus 50% of shipping cost for packaging.

Are the 'hurricane' wheels in the original pic also known as 'turbine'? GAWD, they are everywhere...I have an extra set, a friend of mine has several sets, down the road there are 8 or 9 parts cars and at least half of them have them... steve77

I'm a 'ph' though, the REAL kind! Seems like a nice group here..... I am Stephen McConnell, 34, Leo, Married (second time)...two darling little girls, 8 and 18 mos.... General Building Contractor, wife owns an art gallery in San Luis Obispo (no, neither of us are artists)....Just have one Z, a shaved 77. Had a '78 a few years back...Just moved to Arroyo Grande from being in Sacramento for quite a few years....Started a Z Club upon arrival here; it is going well....Besides desperately trying to infect everyone I contact with Z Fever, my hobbies are wine, winemaking, food, cooking..... steve77 Central Coast Z Car Club

No stereo. Just K&N, Header, and Bosal. At about 4r's it makes such a sweet note. steve77