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  1. olzed posted a post in a topic in Help Me !!
    IMHO the fact it has some kit glued on it reduces it's value a great deal. That is unless it is something pretty stunning. Yes, and some pictures would help. Outside for ten years!!! Be very cautious.
  2. olzed posted a post in a topic in Open Discussions
    Yea. I didn't notice the stop sign. IMO the grafitti spoils the pictures. Thats one of my pet hates. It's still a very nice car.
  3. olzed posted a post in a topic in Open Discussions
    IMHO, the second picture is best. Nice car.
  4. olzed posted a post in a topic in Help Me !!
    Is the oil coming from around the rocker cover( the long aluminum cover on the top of the engine)? If so it's a very easy fix. take the cover off and replace the gasket. If the oil is coming from a few inches further down, it might be coming from between the head and the block. To fix this you need a bit more knowledge than you have at the moment.Does this engine smoke from the exhaust.? If the oil pressure gauge works, what pressure does it show. Someone with carb expertise might chime in and give some advice on jetting 240 carbs for a 280. This thing should be very lively. The round top carbs have a very round edge, and the flat top have abrupt edges. Buy a book on Zed maintanence. A good idea would be a compression test. Do a search on here, on the subject. Take the cap off the dizzy and check for disconnected wires, or disconnected wires any where for that matter. This lack of power could be the advance mechanism not working as well.
  5. olzed posted a post in a topic in Help Me !!
    Sorry, but I have a 240z with the origional engine,and know nothing about 280zx dizzy. I have stock 72 dizzy and have not had any problems. Sounds like basic tuning stuff could be your problem. Another thought --whoever fitted the carbs may not have ever had them jetted correctly for the 280 motor so your engine could be running lean, hence it would not run too well. These engines can perform really well if in good condition or tuning is correct. My 240 motor has done 120,000 miles, uses no oil, and is still capable of giving me a few thrills.
  6. olzed posted a post in a topic in Help Me !!
    It's time to buy a manual on your car and learn how to do some basic tuning. Does the engine smoke from the exhaust? Does it use much oil. I'm assuming you check the oil. Suggest you lift the hood and with the engine off, work the throttle linkage rods. You should be able to see where the adjustment is. If you have round top carbs, there is a screw at a central position on the linkage just above the carbs, that your "friend" may have given a turn. Try turning it to the left with the engine running and see if the revs drop. There is also syncronizing screws lower down on the linkage . Do a search on this forum for carb information. If the engine is down on power the timing could be off, the compression could be low, the carburettors could be way out of tune. Look at the simple stuff first. I would start at the carbs.I don't know about flat top carbs, but they seem to be no good. Buy a book. Others here have great knowledge on these cars. If your friend has one of these cars, ask him or doesn't he know anything. Its time to become acquanted with what is under the hood. It's not all that difficult. Given clean oil and water and some attention, these engines will last a very long time. The killer is neglect. Heres another thought. maybe it's low on oil.
  7. Well, I guess apart from 240 and 260 being scarce in my part of the world, we are fairly lucky with the climate. Summers are not tooo hot and where we live we don't get snow, although it's very wet in winter. I keep the Z garaged and covered to keep my crack free dash, I hope, crack free. After washing the 240, I use my wifes dog blower to dry off the car. This thing is like a vacuum cleaner on blow, only more. Resto 10 years ago, and so far no rust.
  8. olzed posted a post in a topic in Open Discussions
    3500 is a bloody bargain down here mate. You did well.
  9. olzed posted a post in a topic in Help Me !!
    It's very easy to tell the difference between the carbs. Flat top is just that, the other type have a definate rounded edge. At a guess, your 'friend' has increased your idle. The car was idling OK before he fiddled.:stupid:
  10. It's nice to find a bargain occasionally. $100 dash---thats great. I wish there were 240s lying in parts yards in NZ.
  11. olzed posted a post in a topic in Introductions
    Don't know about injected petrol engines, but I had a Massey Ferguson diesel tractor that when the filters were dirty would gain revs, just before it coughed to a stop. I learned to change the filters more often.:stupid:
  12. olzed posted a post in a topic in Introductions
    Well, Its settled then. We are all wrong. Its ZEDD. Not Zed or zee.
  13. Wow, bumpy ride is right. Before you get too far into this one keep an open mind about a more sound example. I think you will find heaps of rust you havn't yet discovered. People are trying to stear you gently away from going down a route that we have most done before. I once built one old car from two old cars and for me it was a total waste of effort and money. Almost anything can be rebuilt, but you need a heap of dosh to do it properly. Yes I agree with Geezer. more pictures would be helpful.
  14. olzed posted a post in a topic in Introductions
    I guess when all is said and done, as long as we understand each other is what really matters. Hood or bonnet, trunk or boot, wrench and spanner, rockers and tappets.the list is long. :classic:
  15. olzed posted a post in a topic in Introductions
    I would suspect that what you can't see elsewhere is similar to your pictures. This one will take lots of dedication , time and DOLLARS to put right. Perhaps use this one to learn on, and when you are earning better and got yourself sorted, look at getting a Z that is in better condition. It is always best to start with a sound car if at all possible. Have patience, you have years ahead. I first wanted a 240 when I was 35, but didn't manage it till I was 55.
  16. olzed posted a post in a topic in Introductions
    Ham Radio!! My deceased father in law call sign was ZLIALH. To me thats a ZED.
  17. Wow thats a nice job. Good onya.
  18. olzed posted a post in a topic in Suspension & Steering
    A simple way to check the four wheels for toe in or out. Run a strong string around the four wheels, making sure the steering is straight ahead of course. I used to do this to align the wheels on motorbikes, and have found it good on my 240. Just tie off one end to one of the bumper bars or whatever and walk around the car with the string, keep it tight and in line on all the wheels, and tie off the other end on something suitable. You can see at a glance if anything is wrong.
  19. olzed posted a post in a topic in Help Me !!
    On the subject of headlight switches. A couple of years ago my light switch on my 72 240 became faulty and my first thoughts were to pull the thing apart and look inside it. Before taking the switch off the car, I thought to check in my Haynes manual. They said that none of the switches was repairable, so I ordered one in from MSA. When it arrived in NZ, which only took four days, by the way, the total including freight was $700. Exchange rate and all that. Anyway after taking off the old switch, and expecting to toss it in the bin, I had a bit of a look at it and noticed a small cover screwed on to it, so promptly took that off. I discovered that inside one of the small nylon spring loaded plungers had worn away. I fashioned another from a piece of plastic knitting needle, put a touch of lube where needed, and she works like a charm. Brand new switch sitting in my parts draw--- I can highly recomend one of Daves headlight relay upgrade. Works great. Just a couple of screws, plug the wires in, and you will be sweet. Brian
  20. Yes it could well do that .If the contacts in the solenoid are badly burnt, you can get intermittent turning of the starter and engine, or as you call it "cranking". Get the starter checked first, then go on to the engine problems.
  21. Yep, the last two sound on the money. Once the car is running, your starter has NO bearing on how well the motor runs. Sounds like a crook starter as well as other issues. Probably crap in the fuel lines, and filter.
  22. olzed posted a post in a topic in Help Me !!
    Hey. Thats great that you stuck to it and got that stud out. This is just amazing, reading what you get stuck into. Good on you. Go Girl:classic:
  23. olzed posted a post in a topic in Introductions
    Get a car with carbs, IMHO. Since body refresh and interior 10 years ago, we have done over 20,000 miles, and our 240 has never let us down. Two weekends ago we did a weekend trip of 1,000 miles. Love the old Zed. As Bruce says AA is a great idea as well. We have comprehensive, which means they transport your car home as well as you, and put you in a motel for a night. Well worth it
  24. olzed posted a post in a topic in Introductions
    My question would be IF it has only done 77,000 miles, why did the engine need to be rebuilt. I would doubt those miles. My 72 Z has 120,000 and the motor is untouched apart from valve guide seals, uses no oil, and still goes strong. If the car is going to be your daily driver, expect to spend some dollars to keep it on the road. The electronics would be my biggest concern. Read the problems others have with that.
  25. olzed posted a post in a topic in Exhaust
    Does anyone know if all the rear hatches on an early and later 240 are the same. My 72 has an earlier hatch which fits the body perfectly, but where the hinges are there is a gap caused by a dip in the body to accomodate the hinges. This results is a gap between the hatch and the rubber about quater inch wide at this point.
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