Everything posted by Johnny wick
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Replaced steering tube screws with allen type screws for more
I replaced them with allen screws. Its the ignition lock.
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correct driver and passenger seat location to activate seat belt warning light
I believe both of the seats of my car have been misplaced. One should be on the passenger side and the other on the driver´s side. I did noticed that only the right one (passenger side) is the only one that has a cable underneath. Shouldnt this cushion be on the driver´s side?
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black or yellow pinion gear for 280z transmission
My 1972 240z has a 280z 5 speed transmission. I am having issues with the bouncing needle on the speedometer and while at that i would like to know if i have the correct pinion gear. I have the black one installed and a used yellow one. WHich is the correct one??
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Replaced steering tube screws with allen type screws for more
Just found that the screws that fasten to the steering tube were worn and replaced them with allen type screws. Aint this better?
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THermo-tec products as heat protection to avoid percolation under hood
Mark, I installed a Stanton 160 degrees Farentheit thermostat. Ill drive the car again and take the measurements of thr float bowls and intake manifold.
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THermo-tec products as heat protection to avoid percolation under hood
Mark, My mechanic discovered that one of the causes was that the car had no coolant reservoir tank and when the car gets hot in traffic it starts dumping the coolant thus aggravating the heat soak. Now with the reservoir it still gets the thermostat level gauge to 3/4 which measured with a Laser heat gun is 160°F. If you point the gun to the manifold directly it raises to 400°F. SHould i trust this gauges or due to its age they are not accurate. Another thing i notice is that when the car reaches to that temperature in a traffic jam when you accelerate, it performs in a sluggish way. What are your thoughts on these 2 issues????
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Using 5 /16 fuel hose on 9/16 fuel filter with clamps
i have an AIrtex 8012 S electric fuel pump at the back besides the gas tank pushing fuel so i guess there should be no problem!!
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Using 5 /16 fuel hose on 9/16 fuel filter with clamps
well finally i just purchased a pair of 5/16" Dorman glass fuel filter, clamps and hoses and forgot about any fittings or hose reductions. Problem solved and no leaks. Thanks for your advices!
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Servo diaphgram and control valve for AC on a 240z
so you recommend purchasing the carby junky electrical idle solenoid?
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Servo diaphgram and control valve for AC on a 240z
Got tired of raising rpms to 1300 in order to use my a/C confortably so have decided to go this electrical way. However, this idle stop solenoid is no longer available. Where else can i purchase one and how will it be wired?
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Quick and dirty SU Tuning
Ngk Bp6es Plugs at 3 turns clockwise both su carbs after some hard running and couple of traffic lights. Should i richen or lean them?
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SM Needles or other type for 3 screws SU CARBS
Okay Im cool with them!
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Radiator reservoir overflow tank and radiator cap for 1972 240z
Jarvo, I bought this one to use besides my champion 3 row radiator and it doesnt fit as its too tall and collides with the bottom rail of the engine bay. http://www.championradiators.com/2x13_overflow_tank Which one should i purchase then?? The one that MSA sells??
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Using 5 /16 fuel hose on 9/16 fuel filter with clamps
Dorman?
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Using 5 /16 fuel hose on 9/16 fuel filter with clamps
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Using 5 /16 fuel hose on 9/16 fuel filter with clamps
Sorry i guess i expressed a mistake on my post. The fuel hose that fits the glass fuel filter tigthly and snug is .025 as shown. The one that comes from the metal fuel line to the engine bay is 5/16. I guess its better to buy a dorman 5/16 filter then?
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Using 5 /16 fuel hose on 9/16 fuel filter with clamps
The steel fuel line that comes from the gas tank accepts 5/16 fuel hose but the entry and exit of glass fuel filter i have is 9/16". I did noticed that even with the clamp fully tight it leaks a little bit. Should i consider getting a Dorman glass filter 5/16 in and out or will the Fram G3 whic is 3/8 may work? I really dont like to smell or sense any fuel leak.
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SM Needles or other type for 3 screws SU CARBS
He says he only has SM Needles available! I guess ill stick with them!
- 240z Electric Fuel Pump Installation
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SM Needles or other type for 3 screws SU CARBS
Just sent him an e-mail. I hope he can reply!
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SM Needles or other type for 3 screws SU CARBS
My engine has been modified to 2.6L with oversized pistons and Schneider 274F. I guess i forgot to tell Bruce Palmer of Ztherapy this fact and at the moment of refurbishing the 3 screws roundtop su carbs he placed a pair of SM needles. Isnt it better to use another type of needle when having a modified and engine and a non stock camshaft? If so, which model?
- 240z Electric Fuel Pump Installation
- 240z Electric Fuel Pump Installation
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Running lean at low RPM OK ?
Well i guess i´m also too lean at 2.5 turns clockwise. I will need to check my plugs again and post some pictures. the car is taking 7 to 10 minutes to warm up once cranked, so during that period i need to drive with the choke on and slowly regulate it until it reaches the desirable temperatura to close the choke. Once accelerating from a stop sign it still lacks power at low rpms. I did had a flaw on both of my su carb float levels and had to set them both to .055 measured with a caliper from the top of the lid to the float. What do you recommend? Also my engine was modified to 2.6L with a Schneider 274F camshaft and i was wondering if i should also swap to better needles?? When both of my su carbs were rebuilt, ztherapy installed SM Needles.
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Ceramic Coated Headers vs Original Stock manifold
everything was checked. I did discovered my 240z required a coolant reservoir tank as it was disposing all the coolant inside the Champion 3 row radiator. I had to install a provisional coolant tank from a corvette. But plan on getting this one: http://www.championradiators.com/2x10_overflow_tank