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This is interesting because I just installed two KYB struts on the rear of my 240 and I am getting a clunk on both sides when I go over any bump. I can reproduce the noise by just pushing down on the rear of the car. I'm going to check out the struts today and see if maybe the top nut that retains the cartridge in the strut is not screwed down tightly enough, although I remember cinching down on it fairly hard. The clunk definitely is coming from the strut area. Victor.

I think I agree with carguyinok. It seems like the rubber would eventually accumulate grit underneath it and rub a nice patch of paint down to metal. I did buy a pair but I may not stick them on, especially since I live on a couple miles of dirt road. Victor.

thefastestz, Man that's disgusting, a Cavalier. At least it could have been a vette or a Lotus Europa or something else nice. The important thing though, did the girl have a nice ***? If yes, then I would forgive her. My 240(soon to be my son's) has been making frequent stops at the side of the road and my wife is becoming quite skilled as a tow car driver, which of course is a testament to my lack of skill as a restorer. I think I have most of the car's issues resolved, but am still debating going to the stock carbs instead of the triple webers, which continue to give drivability problems. As long as you are a decent mechanic and carry your tools in the car, I'd use it as a dd. For reliability, I think I'd keep it stock. Have fun, Victor.

I wonder if the Japanese originally used whale oil. Fill a carb, snuff a whale. A Hell's Angel friend used Crisco in his Harley forks, that might work in Death Valley mid summer. I've looked at all the local auto parts and none have 20 wt. oil. The motorcycle shop sounds like the ticket. Victor.

"And I do NOT inhale!"

Definitely had to bend the lower mount significantly to get the antenna close to vertical(not angled toward the centerline). But it looks reasonable now. Interesting to me that the lower mount that came with the car(73 z) was severely bent in a strange manner with no way of fitting the oem antenna I purchased. The lower mount that came with the antenna also would not work, and it hadn't been bent up at all and was in original shape. Oh well, it works now. Thanks, Victor.

Great! She obviously likes to "raiseherback". What's Clinton saying? Victor.

Baby powder! Now that is really innovative. Everyone calls their z " their baby" anyway. Excellent. Victor.

It's interesting how people can let their lips flap when they don't have to say this stuff face to face. Lack of accountability seems to be one of the big negatives(occasionally a positive) of the internet. Be sure and take this as a pearl of wisdom from a pea brain who discovered here that he was a "poor citizen". Don't be callin' each other names now, cause we're the new kind of sensitive men(and women, Bonnie). Uh oh, I'm lettin' my lips flap. Have fun, Victor.

I am installing an electric antenna in a 73 240z and was wondering how the antenna should be angled relative to the car: does it angle back parallel to the centerline of the car, or does it angle back and inward toward the centerline of the car? When I install it and attach the lower brace, it wants to angle back and toward the hatch, and when hatch is open the antenna misses it by about 3/4 of an inch when extended. Does that sound right or not? Thanks, Victor.

I was at NAPA Auto Parts yesterday looking up an aftermarket strut for my camper shell. You could check it out and see if anything might fit. They list by stroke length and compressed length and pounds of force. Don't know whether you could jury rig one of their struts. They ranged fom $15 t0 $40. Victor.

No, the caburetor is that Rube Goldberg looking metal thing sitting on top or hanging off the side of the engine that requires infinite tinkering and patience, and nobody ever gets working perfectly. If they say they do, then they must be a ricer. Victor. Long live 73 boat anchors and webers.

Condolences guy. The past several years I have been enjoying the exquisite pain and aggravation of a quite terminal disease and have been within hours or days of dying several times. So I have maybe been looking at this from your father's point of view, since I have an 18 year old daughter and a 15 year old son. I know your father passed away suddenly, so he probably didn't have the luxury of being able to reflect on his relationships and how his dying would affect them, but he might have had some similar thoughts to mine. One thing I didn't really realize at first was that my impending death was not really about me, but about how the kids and wife dealt with it. I had felt that the kids were dealing quite well and stoically with the process until I found out from one of my son's buddies parents that she had discovered him crying one night while sleeping over, really worried about what was happening to me. Big shock. I had taken things for granted, assuming that the kids could deal with my eventual death as easily as I had. Wrong assumptions as usual from a self centered pea brain. It finally dawned(duh) on me at that point that I needed to talk more intimately and thoroughly with the kids about my thoughts and theirs, and their future. I also realised that I need to hug them and tell them I love them every chance I get, which is several times a day while they are still living at home. Although it's a normal process, try not to waste your time with the "what ifs" or the "if onlys". Use that time to reflect on the fun things you did with your dad, his strange and funny quirks, the funny, absurd, or profound comments he made. As for feeling guilty for not having visited him within a certain amount of time, again a normal process, but a total waste of your time and thoughts, and I can pretty much guarantee that your father wasn't doubtful in the slightest as to your love for him. If my kids move out and I never see them again, I would never have any doubts at all as to their love for me. That parent kid thing is real durable. Good luck and have plenty of fun as soon as you're able. Victor. ps While lying in the hospital bed croaking from this worthless disease(I was stuck and alone in a Harrisburg PA hospital. Fortunately those good people pulled me through that time), the only thing I wanted to think about was my family and relationships I've had. Not one thought about my career, my athletic or scholastic accomplishments, or any money or possessions I had accumulated over my lifetime. Zero. Zilch. The ONLY thing that mattered were the personal relationships. Take warning workahaulics. Not trying to preach, but that has been my experience at least.

This stuff is always on ebay or at MSA or VB. Cost is always the limiting factor. I use a really nice bungee. Adds color to the engine bay. Original hold down wouldn't fit battery. Would have limited my choice of batteries.

Oh man, Bambi, do you fully comprehend what kind of unique possibilities that picture represents? Be careful, though, I might belong to the immoral police. Your picture might have to be removed for cameltoe unhingement(infringement?). Victor.

Nah, the moral policeman that caught this was a "pec" man and didn't like emphasis on the "glutes". Move the car down slightly so the full artistic merit can be scrutinized and appreciated. Blue what? This drawing is nicer than the Z logo one. Victor

kmack, That's just what I needed. So the filler hose stays attached to the tank, you have to loosen it at the top by the gas cap? Are all the vent lines detached at the tank, or do any come out with the tank? Do you need to put any support(jack?) under the tank or is it light enough to not worry about? Thanks, Victor.

Since this gas tank removal process is fresh in your mind and I will be removing mine shortly, could you give a brief description of the complete removal process, detailing in sequence what(hoses, etc.) you had to loosen or remove before you took off the straps and lowered the tank, and any tips you might have to make the process easier. Thanks, Victor.

Spunky, You're right on about the people on this site making rebuilding a Z so much easier. Would have taken me 10 times as long to get my Z in shape without all the excellent free advice and ideas offered here. Leaving it overnight should allow the excess fuel to evaporate. So does this mean your fuel pump is now working well? Hearing your rebuilt engine start for the first time really is a rush. Did it run long enough for you to make sure you're getting oil up on the valve train and pressure is adequate? Victor.

The only thing the buyer will be able to tow with that massive hitch is his wallet, which has been lightened dramatically and foolishly by the purchase of this vehicle. Victor.

Some good ideas. Haven't checked yet on the side moulding to see whether it is riveted or taped on. I'll use some of the recommendations on removal from previous posts. I hope it's taped so there aren't holes to fill. The emblems are in really good shape from the car being stored inside and not used for 20 years. I will need to touch up the black backgrounds. Thanks, Victor.

The diagram of the resistor wired to the LED didn't come through on my computer. Just box with red X. Thanks for the info. Victor.

Yes, I think you're right. I'll order the POR 15 kit. Thanks, Victor.

If I take the gas tank down to the radiator shop and have the inside washed out(acid bath? Not sure yet what they use.), do I still have to coat with the Por 15 product, or just leave as is? The tank has no leaks, just a bunch of varnish(no rust) from sitting for twenty years and the varnish is constantly plugging the electric fuel pump filter. Thanks, Victor.

Escanlon, Thanks for the heads up on the pitfalls. I think I will take as much off as I can manage. I had just been worried about damaging the emblems. But with the double sided tape or adhesive to reinstall, there shoudn't be any major problem. Thanks again, Victor.