Everything posted by siteunseen
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Hello from across the pond! Searching for a 240z
That's bronze radiator stop leak. https://www.google.com/search?q=bronze+radiator+stop+leak&rlz=1C1BOFA_enUS494US494&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi906et7OTaAhVvTt8KHUhDBzcQ_AUICSgA&biw=1280&bih=615&dpr=1.25
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5 speed swap
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New fuel sender connectors
Never mind. I see know you have the 280 version as ZKars mentioned earlier. This is all for my 240, sorry but I go straight to the last post most of the time. Life is short. Here's what I've been able to find on my laptop. Do you have the T looking connectors? That's what I put the female spade connectors on, for my 240. 280s are different. Top is the one I'm talking about. I had forgotten but I got the old dried up rubber boots back on mine too. The best picture I could find.
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New fuel sender connectors
I honestly don't remember how tight they fit but if they were loose I'm sure I squeezed tighter with pliers. The liquid tape worked out great. It sealed everything, adding some waterproofing for any chance of getting caught out on a rainy day. I'll put up a picture I have in the morning I think shows the finished job. Using my phone now, sorry. Cliff
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Time capsule 78 280Z
280 looks better to me seeing them side by side. I had an '82 SC, took half a day to put 6 spark plugs in and 13 quarts Kendall air cooled oil. WTF was I thinking? Datsun Zs hands down. 911 looks good though!
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New fuel sender connectors
I used female spade connectors and slathered them with liquid electrical tape. Those look a helluva lot better than my jimmy rig.
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Engine won't start
Make sure the nozzles under the carbs drop down when you pull the choke lever back. They get stuck after sitting. They'll come down about a half inch maybe? when you pull the choke lever back. A helper to feel under there would be best. Good luck, hope you get to drive it while your home.
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Transmission help
Yep, me too. Always in 4th around here and I'm always around "here". Camry for the interstates.
- New head install question
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Fuel tank sending unit
Haven't read the whole thread, sorry. Nissan still sales them for the fork lifts, same part but you'll need to bend the rod to match OE. Here's the p/n's
- New head install question
- New head install question
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- Fuel Rail Insulation Instructions
- New head install question
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Datsun-240z Vs Fairlady-z432
Here's a vinyl top for $3,000. Rough as a cob though and UG LEE!!! https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1972-datsun-240z-project-car/6557925724.html
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Fuel Spill Stain Won’t Come Off
Here's some good photos @Jarvo2 got off the forum. The diagram is about third or fourth, maybe helpful?
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[2018] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
Birds with IBS like the #918, easy target I guess. Spring cleaning my garage turned into a bird poop cleaning for the Z. On the better side someone stopped and asked about the car and that convo turned into a potential renter for the house. Good day for me and the Z. Rent the house to a Z fan, touchdown Alabama!
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[2018] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
Got some rays.
- DIY Home Built Vapor Blasting/ Honing Cabinet , wetblasting
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headlight washer pump 280zx
Find the hose connection closest to the headlight and see if you have flow. Or try right off the pump, it may just need priming? Is it the same pump for the windshield washer? Do they spray?
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JDM Legends on Velocity starting in April
Not too long ago there was a thread on that module. If i remember right he couldn't buy just the matchbox and ended up getting the whole dizzy? Then taking the module off maybe or swapping out the complete assembly. Can't recall exactly. I've wondered if the GM HEI would work in place of the e12-80? I know it works great on the 280Zs in place of that big box on the passengers foot well. Questions without answers, sorry.
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JDM Legends on Velocity starting in April
I bought mine from amazon.com about 4 years ago? No problems so far but after writing this it'll stop working. You'll need the bigger cap and button plus the ZX coils are 1.5 OHMs. I think mine is a Pertronix Flamethrower, it's black I know. Also the spark plug gap is larger for the ZX ignition. Pretty easy install using "Blue's Tech Tips". Cranks just touching the key. I am very happy with that upgrade.
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horn button refurbish
Bummer! Sorry that didn't work for you, I see some skill in that copper work (I watch Moonshiner's a good bit). That's what I've always thought, those three wires that seat into the insulator seemed to work best when I pushed the horn pad on either to the left or right of those slots then turned the assembly until I could feel them click into place. $20 from 240rubber isn't bad at all, that's what I'll do. You should hurry he only has 2 now. I'll get one of his next batch?