Waz

Hello - I recently acquired a 1971 240Z that was in a 20 Year slumber - and with a mechanic, it's now ALIVE... that being said, I have noticed that it runs RICH - and seems to also be somewhat out of timing...and also runs HOT on the freeway. I have replaced the radiator with a 3-row, the water pump, hoses, and understand that the mechanic replaced the thermostat... knowing nothing about the SU carbs, trying to figure out what to focus on 1st - the timing - or the carburators? Car is original, as far as I know - 41K - 3-speed AUTOMATIC - Hitachi SU carbs - AC not hooked up ... The car runs OK when around town - no heat problems - but again, can see / smell some gas going out of the tailpipe (not noticing any water vapors going out of the tailpipe or radiator ... none in the water) BTW - I am a newbie - not mechanically inclined - but willing to learn... Thanks -