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I use this stuff on my hand held Stihl 4-Mix equipment to clean the valves. Run them until hot, pull the plug out and shoot in the hole. Pull the rope a few times to get it in there and let it sit overnight. Pull the rope a few more times, put the plug back in and let it rip. Been doing this for six years and never had to adjust the valves. The trick is shoot it straight into the plug's hole, not the carburetor and it bypasses all the intake stuff then when you pull the rope it gets into the valves. A lot of guys do this although it may be witchcraft thinking but it seems to help so I continue to do so, stay positive. Edit. Not six years, since buying them in '06.

I've just about done all I can to the 240 without spending big bucks that I don't have at the moment. The suspension needs replacing then rear disc but it drives and runs fine for me. sorta like heated seats, I can wear thermals if I want to drive when it's that cold. The 280 was my first auto engine rebuild and it runs great but I've learned a lot about "the details" since I built it. So I'm going to dress up the engine a little better before I get the car painted. I bought all new clothes for it but didn't get them tailored.

Got my '77 out from a year long selfish hibernation. I love my 240 but I'm gonna have to cheat on the old car and get back in the 280. Rebuilt it then bought my first 240 and put the 280 on "the shelf" but after driving it an hour or so today it's back in play. I love those cars, different feel but a good comfortable one. Better brakes too. I have some ZX flat tops I'm thinking I'll put in under the N42 head. Should wake it up a little plus I'll definately get the 225mm flywheel lightened or maybe find an aluminum one. I think, my opinion!, that's the best bang for the buck. Having been raised up on quick revving motorcycles the aluminum I put in the 2.4 is like a motorcycle with a bit more protection. I'm looking forward to my new project! And of course I'll be posting plenty as I go.

That's funny Zed Head. I don't think they would work on my Maserati if I had one. Wait, is this "California Maserati"?

That's where I get the air filter remark. Every single time my commercial mower starts running bad it's ALWAYS the air filter, cleaning them a few times is okay but I buy a new one every spring. Another thing is the summer gas blend the do in California. Could that have an effect on you Z?

When is the last time you replaced the air filter? I've got the Nissan P/N if you want to try one, they're much better quality than chain parts stores.

You wish that car could talk! It be a lot better off.

The force is strong! Listened to SRV yesterday while painting my house, loud too. Good work music.

I'm leaning to the timing adjustment just for shits and giggles. Also I can dial my potentiometer while driving and watch the temps go up and down. So maybe cleaning those connections might have an effect?

See if you and Zed Head can get together and make the flight/train ride/car ride. I don't know if he'd leave the "help desk" long enough to play with us? Sure would like to put a face with both you guys, maybe even cram a drink in those faces?

Yes! I'd share a room with mr maras, with 9 fingers we might get a discount! Less hand soap?

I say that's the fan clutch but without a little more info I'm just guessing. The way I've always thought/learned when the car is cold you should only be able to get one or two at the most rotations of the fan by spinning with your hand. I've also read where they somehow lock up and spin continuously sounding like an airplane all the time.

Don't get mad, you've built a nice engine bay so this stupid but Nissan thermostats make a big difference and the spring goes down.

Need to get rid of this stuff! possibly free to a good home that pays shipping charges. No resellers please, I'm trying to do something nice here and don't want anybody taking advantage of it for profit.

I like the top color. 113 and 302. http://www.zhome.com/History/ZColorGallary/

That's the fan clutch coming in and out.

I think I've read some head gaskets block one of the coolant passages on certain head swaps? If it's an N42 block and N47 head should be good to go but an F54 with an N47 maybe not? Maybe this is what I read and it has the '83 turbo head, P90A http://www.zcar.com/forum/10-70-83-tech-discussion-forum/120833-head-gasket-holes-don-t-match.html

Have you put an actual thermometer in the radiator and let it idle until the thermostat opens? My 240 needle sets on the right leg of the M in TEMP on the gauge. I thought it was running hot too so i put a digital meat thermometer in and it runs at 173F sitting in my garage with no air flowing. So long story short, my gauge is flaky and my temp is fine. EDIT 176F with no airflow

I'm gonna ask Nick can I stay at his lake house? I heard he needed some extra money and was using AinB.

Yes they'll be "A" brew or 13! If our car's aren't ready we can walk or at least Uber. I'm gonna drive the dog's 280 so he can hangout a few days then come back and get my 240. The old saying "arse gas or grass" does not apply to that car and my Buddy can't provide any of those (that I know of), he may be a drug sniffer gone to the dark side/crossed over. But he loves riding in the hatch of the 280. I think he likes the buzz from the exhaust fumes? Takes after me!

Your life will be so much better!

Yes!, no excuse with this head start, not even for me.

When he sits still long enough I'll post a picture. Maybe I can catch him while he's sleeping? He is still a big ole puppy though and there ain't much chance of sneaking up on him! He'd been a good dog for Clint Eastwood. Remember that movie when the old Indian tells him he's noticed when people sneak up on him they get shot. I can't sneeze without him "come a runnin'". He's super protective of the one that feeds him.

Read her post on "something's wrong". She got a new cute friend and co-pilot. 8^)