Everything posted by Zed Head
-
What is this??
Weird how complex the whole fuel filter market is. Few details and what looks like poor conversion skills. 10 mm = 3/8"...not. Here's a couple from the local store, one with paper media, one with bronze. One about 4" long, the other undefined. One special order, the other available. https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/spectre-performance/spectre-performance-fuel-filter/spt0/5965?q=Spectre+Performance+Fuel+Filter+-+5965&pos=0 https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/trans-dapt/performance/filtration/fuel-filters--universal-/383bc52af696/trans-dapt-3-8-inch-inlet-3-8-inch-outlet-fuel-filter/tdp0/9177?pos=3
-
What is this??
They're cheap too. Main problem is the 8 mm (5/16") nipples. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nissan,1978,280z,2.8l+l6,1209260,fuel+&+air,fuel+filter,6200
-
What is this??
Don't overlook that the pressure drop is affected by the area of the filter media. Not just the pore size. So, a larger diameter filter will be less noisy. It would be interesting to try one of the big 280Z EFI filters as a pre-filter. There's a reason there so big. Lots of surface area in the pleated media. Also, if you're filtering to save the pump don't over-filter. The clearance inside the vane-type roller pumps is pretty big. Certainly greater than 20 microns.
-
Car won’t crank
You need to add more detail. When, and exactly where? There are three "lugs". Actually two lugs and a spade. SteveJ is asking about the spade (black and yellow wire). With the key at Start. The 12 is a good sign though.
-
Speedometer pinion stuck
Slide hammer is not a bad idea, but good look finding that thread pitch. I have vague memories of using a rag and a pair of vise-grips, with a hammer tapping sideways on the pliers. Or maybe a big screwdrive levering on it. Anyway they do get stuck. Nothing special in there. I found a new Z store. TotalZPartsDatsun 240Z 260Z 280Z 280ZX 300ZX Speedometer Pinion Gear...NOS (new old stock) speedometer pinion gear full assembly, including the sleeve, seals, and the retaining pin. It has a 17-teeth gear & measures about 3 1/16" in total length. 18, 19, & 20 teeth ge...
-
Blinker won't stop even when car is off
Are you sure? The diagram shows a left side and a right side, from the Hazard switch. It's a 78, I didn't look at any other diagrams. The Hazard switch is basically a gate between power and the flasher, and the lights. Since the flasher comes in to play the short to power has to include the flasher circuit. Basically it's just completing the circuit, like a short across contacts inside the switch. Interesting problem. For what it's worth, I erased about three different paragraphs about this problem. Writing about it does help the brain work...
-
Z's on BAT and other places collection
$137,000. Kind of amusing that the bulk of the discussion on BaT was about AC and undercoating. Bring a TrailerVintage Restoration Program 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-SpeedBid for the chance to own a Vintage Restoration Program 1972 Datsun 240Z 4-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #199,214.
-
Brake booster and cams
That cam doesn't look very aggressive. Not like a typical rumpety-rump muscle car V8 cam. Probably won't cause a problem. I've seen belt-driven vacuum pumps. You could probably add one after the fact if you find that you need it. Looks like you can get electric also. https://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/vacuum-pumps-street
-
Blinker won't stop even when car is off
On second thought it might be the Hazard switch. Lots of mysteriousness in there. It has power when the key is off. @SteveJ seems to feel comfortable with it. "even when car is off"
-
Blinker won't stop even when car is off
Pretty easy to remove. Something I learned - the ring around the ignition switch will pop out about 1/8" to allow you to remove the plastic shield around the column without breaking the corners off. Appears to be designed for that purpose.
-
Blinker won't stop even when car is off
It's probably the mechanism in the combination switch. Not likely to be the flasher. There is no separate turn signal relay.
- Is anyone there?
-
Z's on BAT and other places collection
A 71 is up on BaT. Oddly, it ended up in Florida with an Illinois title, after having "spent time in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma before it was acquired by the seller", Bring a Trailer1971 Datsun 240ZBid for the chance to own a 1971 Datsun 240Z at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #200,055.
-
Is anyone there?
Users interact with ChatGPT through conversations which consist of text, audio, and image inputs and outputs.[38][39] The user's inputs to these conversations are referred to as prompts.[40] They can explicitly tell ChatGPT to remember aspects of the conversation, and ChatGPT can use these details in future conversations. ChatGPT can also decide for itself to remember details. Users can also choose to disable the memory feature.[38] To prevent offensive outputs from being presented to and produced by ChatGPT, queries are filtered through the OpenAI "Moderation endpoint" API (a separate GPT-based AI).[41][42][19][43] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChatGPT
- Is anyone there?
-
Is anyone there?
- Is anyone there?
It might be a real person using something like Grok or ChatGPT to try to converse. As SteveJ suggested early on, maybe for some sort of future scam. A Nigerian prince or someone from China maybe. North Korea? Might explain the cultural confusion. Who knows. I don't really know how a person uses these things to create a conversation. Things like this thread give me a good standard to measure against as I try to learn about it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grok_(chatbot) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChatGPT- Is anyone there?
- Is anyone there?
You said 20plus. You had the right thought though. If you watch the trailer, Bueller's character describes how the goal was to create a computer that can "learn" from its own mistakes. Like not ending a sentence with a period. Weird how this AI turned in to a troll though, trying to dish out insults. Most of the AI on things like Youtube comments, is weirdly happy and complimentary with numerous emojis. We're headed for stranger times.- Horn Relay Location on a 1978
Are you sure the horn switch isn't stuck? The control side needs to be grounded to actuate the relay. Seems like that would have to happen before it could get "stuck". It's on the relay bracket.- Is anyone there?
- Helpful tip for getting directly to the last post when not signed in
So, on the All Activity page, you can click on anything and it will take you to the end. So, this would be the page to start from when not signed in. But...the page lists all posts instead of all Topics. so there's really no need to click through since they're all right there in the list. Oh well. https://www.classiczcars.com/discover/- Helpful tip for getting directly to the last post when not signed in
I think that Mike just changed things. Now, everything takes you to the last post, signed in or not. And the comments show on the Activity pages, although I have not tried all of them. So my thread is irrelevant now. Try it out and see what happens. 1/2 Thanks Mike. Actually, only the comments part has changed.- Z's on BAT and other places collection
The comments are focused on the AC system for some odd reason...- Z's on BAT and other places collection
A person could ask why any of the old 240Z's sell for high price. Or why people pay high prices for Bob Sharp cars. Or why first edition comic books sell for high prices. Collectors have their own values. Here's an article about the program. https://www.hemmings.com/stories/nissans-z-store-restored-240zs-might-not-have-made-the-company-any-profits-but-they-did-help-save-the-z/ Old pieces of colored paper sell for six million dollars! https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/05/style/superman-comic-record-6-million-intl-scli#: - Is anyone there?
Important Information
By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Guidelines. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.