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Could you get a helper to make it do the grinding thing and then you listen around and see where it is coming from? That's what I would try and you may already have. It could be the water pump impeller rubbing against the front cover. That's pretty common. What about the sound with the clutch engaged/disengaged? Listen around the alternator too. They can make a grinding noise when you rev the motor. It would have that black dust all over it also.

This is the easiest way to see where your fuel levels are in the float chambers. It's simple to do and will get you close enough to know whether you need to go further. The small hose is available at any hardware store or fish aquarium supply business, I think it's 3/16" but it's been awhile since I've done it. I think this was done by @zKars so that's who we say thank you too. If I'm wrong, thank you to whoever did this.

That's some kind of BS website. I couldn't find those float tools on there. The user "Randella" doesn't make them anymore.

He plainly said he sells them on ebay. What do you want to hear? That's the question.

I'm with Steve. If you won't have to get inspections get rid of it. Less cracks to break in the futute.

Are those plastic toggle switches still available from anyone? I've got 2 lights with those broken off, not on either car of course so no biggie just curious.

That was a well spent Benjamin. Looks great!

Weren't those other two somehow connected to the crank sensor on the later ZXs?

Edit: Welp no upload for me. I'll try later. That's what I think too. My cars are all jammed up in the garage presently but here's a couple of pics that show those same holes but the point towards the front lip.

I can't upload images for some reason. Core price for worn out SUs is $200 to Ztherapy. https://www.ztherapy.com/products/masterprices/master_price_list.htm

You have seen the atlanticz write up haven't you? I'm sure you have but I can't remember reading that. I've had two ZX dizzys with ball bearings stuck to the magnetic part. I would make sure those were in place and their plastic holder looked good. I have know idea how many there's supposed to be. For some reason I think I've read 8 in each half?

They look like the inner fenders under those scoop looking things I removed to put on my front air dam. In front of the tire I believe?

The carbs are worth $350. https://orlando.craigslist.org/pts/d/orlando-datsun-240z-l24-engine5spd-trans/7083471590.html

Don't let me down!

That's his "signature" Mr Purcell. I assume it's his car? but nothing to do with yours I'm guessing. I had to look at his profile myself, I was also confused.

@Zaspen

We're gonna need to see some pictures of that beauty. It sounds nice and well taken care of. Cliff

A hair dryer or heat gun on lowest setting would work and much easier than a heat lamp in my opinion. I have not done this though and respectfully will be keeping up as mine will eventually need new ones too.

This one has the most photos. I used it for my '72 so I'd think you will see something. The good pics are towards the end of the thread. Good luck.

Me too! Love the sound. Bada boom.

Zed Head you type faster than Wanda Wiggins. I bought a ZX E12-80 distributor from amazon.com for $100. I had to buy a cap and button. It looked like a brand new one and has performed flawlessly since 2015. I am very happy with it. I remember reading a couple of years ago that someone bought one from amazon too and had problems with it. Turned out to be the ignition module was bad. If you have yours rebuilt you should make sure the rebuilder can get a new module. I'm pretty sure they're NLA now so there's that to consider. I put "1979 280ZX" in the search criteria and the body was stamped with the corresponding numbers for a '79 which is the best one according to the Excel spreadsheet Walter Moore made for the different distributors. Distributor advance curves S30-S130.xls

I sure hope VP Pence gets this Corona virus under control before ZCON.