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A few photos of my clutch/engine gasket replacement!
I apologize for not getting these to you sooner and I still can't get a current picture, these are from 2012?, I've been away from home and my laptop. After looking at these shots, my 280's muffler is more like 10 and 4 o'clock looking from the rear. Hell it's almost flat! I'll get under there and get some pictures of the bumper mounts and how close they are Saturday morning. It's also backwards from my 240, the outlet is the center hole on the 280 but i did not go by any other pictures or MSA recommendations, I fit it the best way that I could. I do remember the mufflers were different though. The early one said Dynomax and it seems it was a little bigger, the last one I bought did not have Dynomax stamped in it and it went on best with the outlet being the offset hole towards the ground. That's on the 240. Joseph's is the one that puts out fires, he apologizes daily I'm sure so at the worst if you take it to a muffler shop and have them get it tucked in Joseph would make it right somehow, credit or a free shipping coupon. They have always done the right thing for me.
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A few photos of my clutch/engine gasket replacement!
I noticed that to. My 240 cut out is a lot smaller than Phillips red car and the MSA black and white. I'll look at the 280 tomorrow and snap a picture. I'm thinking it's bigger too.
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1978 280z Engine Rebuild project
My '77 does it with EFI. '72 with carbs doesn't. Both have the 6 to1 header with 2.5" exhaust. Something fun to do (for me) is lower gear drag down the backside of a mountain, it sounds like a shooting range.
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Front end overhaul
I use magnets instead of tape. There's so many on there now I fear the fan is going to stop rotating.
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at wits end
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Front end overhaul
How thick are those vented rotors? If I wanted the "hollow" or vented rotors would I need those Wildwood calipers? Thanks!
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1983 Datsun 280 ZX n/a 5-speed in PA $7200 OBO
That's leather interior right? Car should sale just don't get in a rush. It will find it's next owner.
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A few photos of my clutch/engine gasket replacement!
Hate to keep bugging you but my memory comes and goes. I had to cut the top hole or two off the rubber on the rear hanger to get it tucked up in there. It wasn't easy either, I cut it with a hacksaw.
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Long time 240 owner, forum newbie wondering about a triple carb setup.
This is an older thread but if you want Weber 40's I'm thinking of selling mine with a Cannon intake. The SUs are fine for my old arse and keep up with my mods plus I still have the mechanical fuel pump. They'll be on ebay soon and I'll post the link.
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A few photos of my clutch/engine gasket replacement!
Sorry it didn't work out for you. It was a major PITA to tuck it up nicely, many cuss words and beers plus the use of every spare tire jack that I had to hold it in place. You could run by a muffler shop and see what they'd charge to tweak the muffler. It shouldn't be much, you've done the hard part already. The sound makes up for the small stuff, in my opinion.
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A few photos of my clutch/engine gasket replacement!
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1983 Datsun 280 ZX n/a 5-speed in PA $7200 OBO
Yes, sharp car. I don't think you'll have trouble selling it, there's a lot of young folks looking to buy their first Z and that would be a great one to start off with. Do you have it listed on our classifieds also? Best of luck.
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A few photos of my clutch/engine gasket replacement!
They keep it kind of hidden in the description. Application Note:For coupe models only. Please call for 2+2 options. Installation Note:Oval performance mufflers should be positioned at an angle for a proper fit on 70-78 Z cars. Model Guide:Datsun 260Z, 280Z Code Guide:Datsun S30 Year Guide:1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
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1978 280z fuel pump not getting power
@240260280 has gotten a new image for his tech page.
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A vast 40 year distance, making life good along the way with my Z's.
Your desire to drive Redbird as a daily driver has been astounding to me, you always come up with a plan that works and saves money. You've also made a bunch of friends, although foul mouthed men like me we are friends nonetheless.
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A few photos of my clutch/engine gasket replacement!
Here's what I went by,
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Vapor lock questions for the hotter climate guys
Jeff G told you that about a year ago.
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A few photos of my clutch/engine gasket replacement!
Hold the phone, I was backwards. The centered side should connect to the S pipe. The offset should be at the bottom of the rear side. Still angled 1 to 7 though. Sorry about that, it's confusing as hell.
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A few photos of my clutch/engine gasket replacement!
Actually 1oclock is where the S pipe connects and it should tilt like 1 to 7 looking towards the rear of your car from the front of the drivers rear tire. The output is centered. That's how both of mine worked out after a lot of reading (mostly looking at pictures). I can post photos when I'm home with my PC, tomorrow morning.
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A few photos of my clutch/engine gasket replacement!
My muffler slightly touched the underside of my car, rattled at idle only. The offset should be at the top of the muffler where the "S" pipe connects.
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1978 280z fuel pump not getting power
His fusible link for the pump maybe about to burn in half, or need the terminals cleaned.
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A vast 40 year distance, making life good along the way with my Z's.
It keeps you young at heart to, desire that is. Jai will out live us all. I like to think I'm keeping mine as "low mileage" as possible but actually I'm so lazy I jump in my Camry instead of removing the car covers on my Zs.
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Steering Rack Disassembly and Refurb
And these work good holding them in place, instead of the zip ties that come with them. ATV axle boot straps from a motorcycle shop.
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A vast 40 year distance, making life good along the way with my Z's.
If I live another 20 years there'll be one of these in my Z. I don't see how you do it Jai. Getting in is easy, just fall in, but climbing out is tough.