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Make sure the vane isn't stuck behind the black box on the afm. Try tapping it first if it hasn't been off before. Are the distributor cap contacts worn down? New cap and button would be money well spent. Have you tried turning the distributor to advance timing when it's running? Guesses...

@sparegolfer I used this as a guide for my first poly change over on a 280, http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/suspension.htm Did again to my 240, same thing. My only problem was the lock nut on the T/C rods. They're one use. Mine fell off luckily in my driveway so I put new nylon lock nuts on both sides. Also the OE rubber and poly mix works great on those rods like Jeff says. I bought the rubber from Napa way back when but zcardepot.com has all the stuff cheaper, https://www.google.com/search?rls=ig&source=hp&ei=UrBIXKfGOMfVjwTo7byACA&q=napa+auto+280z+compression+rod+bushing&btnK=Google+Search&oq=napa+auto+280z+compression+rod+bushing&gs_l=psy-ab.3..33i299l3.1182.22774..23940...0.0..0.115.3110.33j5......0....1..gws-wiz.....0..0j0i131j0i22i30j33i160.9j-DxNl4ht0

Captain O and I would need the training guy to get the bar off of our chest.

That's real close to my early '77, built in 9/'76. The sloped up rear deck is what I'm going by. The later ones had a built up flat deck. Good luck, hopefully you'll sell it.

Don't forget the bottom. A couple of valves will be sticking out. Use styrofoam or doubled up cardboard on the bottom.

google searched the linkage kit number from Redline, 99006.729 https://www.google.com/search?q=99006.729+linkage+kit&rlz=1C1BOFA_enUS494US494&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiV2Y_mz_zfAhVM1VkKHSRSCnEQ_AUICSgA&biw=1280&bih=606&dpr=1.25 @240260280 bought these of mine but I can't remember the name on the linkage arms.

Pictures will help you here or a link to the sale ad.

Two of my transmissions have an orange sealer between them. It's like a silicone product but I have know idea of a name, sorry.

470,009 according this... https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwj9hr-nmPrfAhXuYt8KHSfTAZgQzPwBegQIARAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zcar.com%2Fforum%2F10-70-83-tech-discussion-forum%2F32305-oldest-78-280z-vin-existence.html&psig=AOvVaw1A9LhEmCIQI8dTGGOPNVTW&ust=1547999138759739

Youse too?

With the choke pulled back and the nozzles dropped all the way my 72 doesn't need any pedal to start. I had a 240 that wouldn't crank right up when I first bought it. Adjusted the valves to spec and it would fire up instantly.

You have a well thought out plan! Enjoy reading your post. I've always read CTS, coolant temp sensor, FWIW.

Similar '72 from Auburn, GA on there too. $10,000 last I checked.

Yes, welcome! You have a nice collection, your brother knows too.

I thought the rhd had different stampings? Give them more time...? To the theme of Rawhide... "Trollin' trollin' trollin'"

I was averaging 1,500 per state, with a grain of salt.

There's 5 I can put my hand on in this one horse town. Three running and 2 that aren't. I'd guess half the total pruduction?

It looks a ZX interior to me?

Wow, you're absolutely right! He'd probably rather sign titties anyway.

Me too! Cheap for 1/70 build date I think. Buy it. Safari Gold paint, one of my favorites.

Looks like ZX tops. You should post at zcar.com. more zx owners there. Good luck.

That won't last long.

That's what I need!

It's a pretty big job for a 240. You may just buy another car? I've never seen a new tank for the 240s and I've read from end to the other. There is a guy on ebay that makes an aluminium one for about $2,000.