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Nice find ! I would put some new undercoating on the car, now you cleaned it.

Datsun : Z-Series 240Z RESTORED FLORIDA - 5K MILES in Datsun | eBay Motors looking good imo

Found this worth saving.. the 240Z is named as a classic and worthy investment..

That's really to low imo , I've set it just under 1000 rpm, like most cars do here. But I tried with the linkage unhooked, and feel how the butterfly valves operate on a running engine when turned by hand, and they still operate heavy, so.. problems with worn shafts then ? I can't seem to think of anything else at the moment. There's no play in the linkage. Could a to heavy damper oil, or a shortage of incoming air cause this to ? Altough I can't see a direct connection

took the gas pedal off, and cleaned/lubed the rotating part, it helped again in anything above 1500 rpm , but still not the heavy part in the beginning for driving away

If you found a solution let me know ! My dad also said something about idle speed, but setting it back to 800 rpm didn't have any effect

yeah something like that, I checked between work today but couldn't find anything odd. But if the butterfly valve was contacting the throttle body, then wouldn't it also be when the engine is not running ? It's only when it's running...

yeah when engine is running, it feels like engine vacuum is pulling on it my dad had one in the 70's and he said didn't have it, so must be a wear problem. Still thinking the carburetor axle and the linkage on the manifold cause to much resistance due wear.. but didn't have time to check it yet, will do saturday

Did this project ever finish ?

Maybe the butterfly axles in the carburetor are just sticking in the closed position due wear overtime, i'll have a look next week. Because it's the heavy point I need to overcome then suddenly it goes, I can't see how this got to do with even a linkage with play.

mm, so the problem must be in the butterfly shafts on the carbies...

Seeing that rust, It's ALOT of work. The part under the doors is prob crispy to. I would fix that first if I where you, then look into the mechanical part. Rust that bad takes some serious skill to repair it SAFE, that's the most important thing imo.

The engine dying must be some other problem. There must be enough oxygen there, your buddies car keeps running..

I want to keep it Original, so cable is no option. I did the bell crank mod, and for a while that seemed to help but the problem is back. @ Kenobi : I was thinking the same way, the problem wasn't there when new ! It must be wear.. or a little sticky butterfly valves in the idle/lower part ?

Everybody knows the problem: it's really hard to drive away without flooring it right away and having a wheelspin. I lubed everything, I adjusted the play, even did the bellhousing modification, that helped a little, but still I have problems driving away normally. What's the problem here ? It's driving me crazy..

Guys thanks for the fast input ! I just took it apart and saw my mistake, there's indeed a groove, where the clip goes in. Everything works fine again.

somebody has a picture how deep it needs to go, and how the retainer clip holds it down ? I just changed the o ring on mine, but now, the speedo doesn't work anymore and under driving I can feel vibration on the gearstick... is it to far in or ?

Okay.. it's back on the road again. LeonV managed to drop off the diff, so let's see if it makes it to Stolze. I also changed the engine and gearbox mounts, the ride is pretty good now. 29 september the 240z will join a local classic car rally.. Betuwse Rally voor oldtimers, Bemmel on Wheels

me to, I really need a good non whining differential matching a 4 speed manual

Think your right. So it's coming this way, interesting. Where does he live ?

Yes 3M actually has a product for it, you'r right. See my post above.

I have found the right stuff after asking the bodyshop: 3M productnr: 08115 and the nozzle 08193 On-line Product Catalog:Â 3M? Panel Bonding Adhesive, 08115, 200 mL Cartridge, 6 per case

Yup, you have to get the right stuff for permanent attachment.

hahahah yeah crazy guy

Alan, I think I found out the rear bumper must have been damaged during shipment! Gr Bart