Everything posted by siteunseen
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Chinese Junk rant
What's got everybodies panties in a bunch? If Blue wants to complain, let him. "Forum (legal), designated space for public expression in the United States".
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How do you change TC bushings? Step by Step Please.
Here's some good pictures that'll help, http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/suspension/comprod/index.html
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Chinese Junk rant
They put pee pee in our Coke and thought it was funny.
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1972 Datsun 240z Original Camshaft and Hitachi SU Carb stock needles
I think LeonV hit the nail head. https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1BOFA_enUS494US494&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=testing%20a%20brake%20booster But Mr Warner makes a good catch also, inlet and outlet hoses reversed. Here's a picture of mine for reference.
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Fuel Delivery Issue Solved (?)
That red goo looks like a half done Red Kote tank lining. Reads like the PO dropped the tank to seal it and saw what a PITA it is and slapped it all back on too quick. That stuff takes at least a week to cure. I don't think he waited and got in a hurry with the hoses too, maybe his daily driver? I would check the fuel hardlines from the tank to the engine bay with an air gun to see if you have blockage there from the uncured Red Kote. Here's a picture of mine after lining it, looks very similar in color.
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Ferrari 250 replica based on a 260Z wants $ 100,000
Here's one that's been stretched, SOLD 1979 Chopped and Stretched | Classifieds | ZTrix
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New guy post :) Hello all
Yes, welcome to the club. I have a '77 also and the best information I've gotten is from a fellow member Blue. His first Z was a '77 and he has done everything imaginable to his and shared it with all of us, great pictures too. Tech Tips Easy job that helps most people's cars, clean all your grounds. http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/electricalconnections/index.html
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Hello from good ole' Washington
That's a nice looking car! I had a friend that had a black Z with white interior, and he kept it super clean just like you're doing. Welcome aboard and more pictures, please.
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Steel wheels for OEM hubcaps.
The bolt pattern is 4-114.30 with 195/70-14 tire size. You might could find some on e-bay? or call Direct Tire or Tire Rack. Seems like I've read an older Altima's spare fits our cars.
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Unbelievable wheel and polish, to me
Hard to beat a Nissan that's for sure! I've never heard anybody complain about theirs if they've taken halfway decent care of it. Hard to beat that leaf blower in the bed of that Hardbody too, Stihl BR600. It has a SUMMER/WINTER flap just like our 240s.
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Bumper bracket broken, weld back on?
I went and looked at one I just took off. It looks like it was stamped on originally. If you need any more pictures, let me know.
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Bumper bracket broken, weld back on?
Looks like the bolt to me. Maybe it's just loose? maybe my eyes are going bad? (most likely the latter)
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Not terrible 78 280Z
Wheels are nice. H&D Construction.bmp
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Happy Thanksgiving Canada
Happy Thanksgiving to the Pilgrims.
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Clutch issues/advice, 260z
I found the least expensive price for Red Line at amazon.com.
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83 280ZX won't start, won't fire. Just turns over.
My MaMaw used to pump the gas pedal in her Cadillac about 10 times before turning the key. My Dad said she was nuts but that Batmobile always cranked right up. Maybe that's where the term "double pumper" comes from? :bulb:
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Differential Insulator Mount
We have a satellite U.D.S.T school down here. I put my pistons in the block 3 times. Notch forward, dimple up, gap at 10 2 and 4 etc. I used my PHD Saturday planting some Knockout Roses for a neighbor. She paid me back.
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Unbelievable wheel and polish, to me
He has worked for the same dealership for 40 years cleaning up trade ins. Him, my Dad and the guy that owns the dealership grew up fooling with cars together.
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83 280ZX won't start, won't fire. Just turns over.
On our carbureted motors with a mechanical fuel pump there's an off center cup looking thing on the cam's nose in front of the timing sprocket that moves the pump's arm every time the cam turns. Ehh here's something I found on google, How A Fuel Pump Works
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Update on state of tune and a question on turning over the engine.
Bump starter, especially for adjusting the valves. $15 at Auto Zone.
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83 280ZX won't start, won't fire. Just turns over.
That's the way I learned without a light. Get it real quiet then back it up a tad. Good luck!
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Unbelievable wheel and polish, to me
I paid a 71 year young man to polish this 42 year old paint. It's not perfect by any stretch of that word but WOW! Slick as a button and I won't have to get it painted for many years. He said it was like "cutting a new paint job". He tried to buy my car but settled on $250, lucky for me. Look how close it came to where the hood emblem has been.
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83 280ZX won't start, won't fire. Just turns over.
Yes it is. Barely loosen the distributor hold down plate, put a golf tee in the vacuum hose off the vacuum advance and crank it. Turn it which ever way makes the valve train noise quietists then turn it counter clockwise about a 1/4" or so, if I recall correctly.
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83 280ZX won't start, won't fire. Just turns over.
How old is the fuel filter? They're $15 at chain parts stores and always better than the one you have now.
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Hesitation Off Idle
Raising the needle leans it, clockwise. Richening is counter clockwise, turning the knob outward toward the fender.