Everything posted by Travel'n Man
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speedometer not working!
Welcome to the site - to respond to your question "where to start" I would begin with the search feature. There are a lot of talented and smart folks on this site that take pride in their cars and knowledge. Odds are any challange you are facing has already be documented and resolved. Try the search method first - if you are still questionable - post out to the group to get your best resolution By the way - don't take that dash out until you have searched for your issues.
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Tachometer
Alright group - he is the close to this issue 1) Have your tach rebuilt - I used Chuck at www.gaugeguys.com 2) Dish out some bucks to have the work completed - $215.00 includes freight 3) Remove your pin wiring from the rear of the tach when you get it back 4) Plug in your removed 4 pin connection and zip tie out of the way behind the Tach housing (this way your loop in connected) 5) Make you 12v / ground / negative side of coil connection 6) Fire up your car and your tach is solid and good to go 7) Remount your light connections and turn signal connections 8) Check to make sure everything is working 9) Lay upside down and reconnect your wing nuts and then have anice glass of Balvenie Doublewood (light on the ice please) 12 years - Jack Daniels Oak cask and a Sherry Oak Cask for fantastic aging! If you car does not fire make sure you have your 4 pin connector well seated to make your loop connections - make sure you connection is clean at your negative side of the coil.
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Motor Oil survey
I'm using the oil that Dave Rebello with Rebello Racing recommends.........
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Why do these cars sell for so little $ ?
I'll take that challenge - i would rather own my current Z as to have purchased a new 370. I am at the point where the money factor is about even - this is where I have elected to spend my money in the fashion that I want to - a matter a fact just spent $2K more on her the week on Triple Mikuni's. I am sure if I park my Z next to a 350 or 370 I will get more conversations with my old school than new school. Do you just want to start a argument with a challenge like that? By the way - my second collectible is a 1929 Model A Roadster.......seeing how you had to throw the Model T into the conversation................
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Hagerty Insurance
There really is a wealth of knowledge here!! I've used Hagerty for several years and have both my collectible cars insured through them. They really just want the in a secure location with an agreed value.
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Build Log: My 77' 280z
Great looking projects and pictures - keep it up!!
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Where is best source (12v) for fuel pump?
Jon - Do you think 72 and before had the wiring bunded back there? I'm stepping up to electric fuel pump and regulator - any tips for install or brands?
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Throttle shaft doesn't line up - What am I missing?
Lokar Throttle Cable Kit - I'm getting ready to purchase one as well..........Harry, by the way - great to have you on the forum. Original owner!! http://www.racingonthecheap.com/throttle-linkage-vs-throttle-cable/
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n/a hp something like 300
If you want to know how to tweak every bit of power from your L24-L26-L28 call Dave - you can go mild to wild!! He is a super knowledgeable guy and will share his opinion on how to get what you want out of your engine. Of course nothing is cheap (especially performance!!) http://www.rebelloracing.com/
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The Z Store
Joker72z - very well said! Tymarbry - Life is full of choices for all of us! Spend the time to do your own research - make buddies with your local Nissan Dealer Parts Manager - let him know what you are working on - you know the last time they saw a Datsun 240 at their dealership - give him the Nissan part number you need - Benefits Original Nissan part (when still available) No shipping charge (or at least for me) Two day turn around if ordered before noon (in my area) Maybe a discount if you ask for one - my Parts Manager gives me their body shop rate - 20% discount
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Heater Valve Help
I see you are a man with very few periods...............
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New member, got to get it home
Arnold - Welcome to the site - great to have another North Carolinian on the forum! Knock on wood but I have never had to tow my car except on a rollback - get some pictures up when you get your car and post some in your virtual garage. Get ready for a great ride!
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Heater Valve Help
I disconnected mine from the firewall - bypassed the entire system - on my to do list but I did not want an unplanned leak...........another project on my to-do list right after a 5 speed transmission
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3 years of sitting... what to do first?
Ray - Dennis is right; some of the joys of preparing for the ride little tougher than others. If I remember correctly I bought my rebuilt master cylinder from Napa along with other brake parts. Wheel cylinders were are little harder and had to wait a week or so (be sure to check them for proper movement). Pads and so forth were local (that was a few years ago when I battle those issues). I remember beating the hell out of my rear drum - it took me 2 days just to get the drum off the car - ........the joys of preparing for the drive!! (I try not to remember the joys of spending the money!!) Be sure to research the Nissan part numbers and make buddies with your local Nissan dealer parts manager- tell him what you are working on. My hometown Nissan dealership gives me parts at the body shop rate (and I don't have to pay shipping) and I order on a Monday and it's ready for me to pick up on Wednesday afternoon. Remember - they can not research the number for you - you will need to furnish it to them. Hang in there and take each curve as it comes.............I've (just like most of us) had endless curves for almost 5 years now and still have a few more to come.
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Introduction
.............some people say to extend your exhaust tip out beyond the rear bumper............I say "what the hell, it's a sportscar!!" Crack a window or speed up!!
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bogged out while driving and cut dead
Possible trash in your float bowls blocking fuel flow. If you open your float bowls be ready to replace your float bowl gaskets (always a great idea to keep a few extra on hand - once you take a float bowl gasket off it will curl up like a pringle potato chip). Be careful not to edit the setting of your float - inspect your fuel and drain - wipe clean - inspect your float to make sure it is opening and closing with ease. With trash in your float bowl moving around in that fuel it could be cutting fuel supply and causing your problem. With all that rust that was in your fuel tank if you have not replaced your fuel filter it would be a fine time to knock that out as well. All these parts are available at your local Nissan dealer or one of our fine sponsors.
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Introduction
Welcome to the site and the true joy of driving!! Pull your passenger rear quarter panel and your rear tail light panel. Odds are your fuel lines behind those panels are old and brittle - replace and you should be good to go. Exhaust and fuel smells are different......right? Exhaust would be while the car is running and fuel would be while the car is sitting (not started).........all IMO.
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A few before and after photos of the 240...
Great job - excellent workmanship and detail!
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Tachometer
Todd - can you tell me how the re-builder had you wire your tach please.
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Carpet Kit and Speaker Panel
Thanks for the kind words Don't forget these so all your music is not coming from the back - easy install - I was concerned about the pods being in the way of my left foot but so far no issues - I did have to do a little cutting to get the top area to fit a little better but only took a few minutes with a plastic cutter l and a file and I was good to go...................balanced music and great exhaust - pleasure to my ears!! http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32386&page=3&highlight=front+speaker
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Carpet Kit and Speaker Panel
LSD!! Experimenting!! Sounds like the '70's to me......... Check out my garage - the MSA rear speakerbox is fantastic as well as the kick panel speaker pods......both very easy installs with a great look once you are finished.
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A couple piston questions for the group
Call Dave Rebello and have a conversation with a racing professional! He can guide you in the right direction -mild to wild - ship you what parts you want to buy from him - I, much like you, have a N42-N42 combo with a little Rebello tweeking.........I am still in the break in period from last fall - (damn snow and salt). I would have to think honing would be your very first step with either block of your pick. Start clean and fresh and follow up with a re-build. I did go to flat tops, 240 rods, with a Dave doing all the head work with a mild cam. Dave and his team are great and they know their stuff and will share information with you. He can help a little or a lot - depending on your budget.........he has the goods....check this link out below. http://www.rebelloracing.com/
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carpet or vinyl or both...bit confused
It's all about personal choice and if you are going strictly stock. From the factory the front tunnel - shock towers -deck riser were vinyl and the rear deck and both floorboards were carpet. I bought both sets (still have the vinyl) but ended up using the carpet - for my taste it was just a little more modern and would help insulate the car from noise a little better. Rear panels can be found from most of our site sponcers in many of the original interior colors. Before you put in the rear panels be sure you have inspected your fuel lines back there - now is the time to replace while the panels are off. I didn't replace mine at the time (for some dumb reason) got home on afternoon and fuel was leaking in my garage.......not a good thing! If those lines have never been replace go ahead and do it just for the safety!
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Grinding/Growling from rear end
When ever I look for a specialist to work on my Z my first question is "how old are you"? Most don't even know what a Datsun is......much less a 240Z or anything about it.........age does matter.
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Tachometer
Refer to post #2 Packaged my tach up today to UPS'd back to the repair shop - scheduled to get there on Thursday - stay tuned - we will see what happens to this tach...............................there must be a better way!!