Everything posted by siteunseen
- Cars for Sale: 1972 Datsun 240Z For Sale
- Cars for Sale: 1972 Datsun 240Z For Sale
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Random Misfire while cruising
If he has an dark plug at #4 have the plug wires been swapped around as a test. Loose fitting wire caps could be an issue with a lot easier fix. Just saying but I'm sure I'll get flogged.
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Precision seals
What about I try with the hatch seal first. That's the one that lets all my exhaust fumes in. Then I'll do the passenger's door and see what happens. I never open that door. Thanks
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Precision seals
You talking about these I'm sure because I bought the complete set about 10 years ago. Got them from a guy after he sold his Z. Glad I haven't yanked the OE yet.
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COVID-19
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COVID-19
I'll take a wig of shavings @Captain Obvious, I know you have some.
- 1980 280ZX 10 anniversary car, red black
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Strange fuel pump issue
Try the gauge before the filter. I'm sure the FPR vacuum hose is in good shape? You may have a collapsing hose somewhere.
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COVID-19
Otherwise. unfortunately she had a fall and got a bilateral ankle fracture they're about to operate at 4pm. Sitting here now. She's in good spirits and the Doc says this is fairly routine in older bones that get a good hit as in falling. She'll be fine. Thanks for asking. No, no I'm feeling good. Temps good too. They check it before entry at the hospital. I have 10G service now. It's awesome! Oh yeah I'm out there! You know me, I'm way out there.
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COVID-19
I've begun to test my vaccination, hard. Went to a family members birthday party Saturday. 50 plus people of all ages that were hugging and shaking hands. Went to see my Mom for the 3rd time today since Saturday a.m at the hospital. If I quit posting you'll know the Moderna is no good.
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Engine idling at 3k RPM, I think I’m getting too much fuel from the carbs
Oh crap I did it again. Y'all are talking about Webers and I started reading at the last post. I'm sorry.
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Engine idling at 3k RPM, I think I’m getting too much fuel from the carbs
Make sure these flats are in the right order. I put mine back on wrong and it shot up to 2 or 3 thousand rpms.
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Cylinder wall rust.
I would call the machinest and ask what they did. What you paid for but don't wizz them off they may be your only help.
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Cylinder wall rust.
Well wait a minute. They hot tanked it and it didn't get that blue paint off? Maybe they just honed the cylinder walls? Yep, I think your cylinder walls were just honed. Every block I've had dipped came back nothing but steel. No paint.
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Cylinder wall rust.
The core plugs are really bad, people don't see that. I had mine hot tanked and then dug and chipped at the rear to get a little more. The cylinders look good, cross hatch I think they call it. You could dig more calcium out but that could break free on down the road. I think I would let it go as is, they did and they're day in and day out guys. Trust is tough but you have to on these old cars. Now when it blows up don't get mad at me.
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The blue 510
All that stress gets me to drinking. Wait a minute, all that drinking gets me to stress. Just goofing. Your work looks great! I've always been amazed at what you can do. A true car guy and I watched "Ford vs Ferrari" the other day. You are Ken Miles in my opinion. He was a true no bull**** car guy. Matt Damon/ Carroll Shelby more of a salesman. If we had awards I would put you at #1.
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Bringing a 1977 Z back life
You should park that outside until rain comes in. It happened in Memphis I remember and now again. My pilot lighted water heater is in my garage so that's kind of scary. I'd be like the house on Wizard of Oz flying through the air. Glad you have a phone in your pocket!
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Not getting fuel to the carbs!
Weedeater cord works too. That should be an easy figure out type thing but those can take a sharp turn. In and out of the tank. You can get a low psi pump from a chain parts store for $20 and straight wire it WITH CLIPS for quick disconnect from the battery. Have a hose pipe or fire extinguisher close by. Best of luck.
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Another Z to see the roads again...
I have an aluminum pump on my 240 and Melling steel pump on my 280. I haven't had them apart since the rebuilds but it does look like you have some extra pitting. Could be coolant mixed in with the oil. Just a guess but that's what it does to the water pumps that I've seen with head gaskets gone bad.
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COVID-19
Wow! I'm glad she made it through all that. My Mom is 76 and starting to go through dementia. It's very sad to to talk to her on the bad days but nicer days every now and again. I'm totally helpless which makes me crazy but it is what it is and nothing can change it.
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1977 280z EFI Nightmare
We could get Band-Aid to sponsor this... Do like the "Kartrashions" and brand our on band-aid with the Z logo. We'd get sued to hell and back but they'd be cool.
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COVID-19
Underware=hide the cocktail.
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COVID-19
I get my #2 Moderna May 13 and then I'll quit masking, they stink like $^!# or maybe that's just my breathe? Anyhow now I'm gonna have to start shaving again and that was a nice break from normal life for me. I most definitely will continue washing my hands, that's something I've always been freaky about so no change there. I can see the light at other end finally I just hope it stays lit. Thank you all again for putting up with my crazy arse.
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COVID-19
I wear underwear. Why? I just do. They keep things in.