Everything posted by SteveJ
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1973 240z Custom Wiring From Scratch
I used the two prong electronic flashers for a while after converting to LEDs. I found that some of them had spotty performance. After that I switched to 3 prong flashers and grounded the third prong. That has provided reliable performance for years.
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1973 240z Custom Wiring From Scratch
I thought it was a shining analogy.
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Quiz Time! Water Pumps
You can get a new Aisin WPN-013 water pump. I have no idea whether or not GMB was an OEM supplier, but Aisin is a Japanese based company that is a parts supplier for that country's automotive industry.
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1970 Wiring Diagram
I'm not sure of the location on the 70/71. I think for 72, the body ground moved to frame rail. I'm pretty sure it's on the frame rail for the 73.
- Series I is more hesitant to Start
- Series I is more hesitant to Start
- Series I is more hesitant to Start
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New Fuse Box To Replacce Fusible link Holders
Find a weather resistant maxi fuse (or ANL fuse) holder if you are planning to mount the fuse holder where the current fusible link holders reside. I also suggest using ferrules on the wire ends to improve clamping force on the wires. You will need to find a ferrule crimper that can handle the wire sizes (relatively easy to find on Amazon). Here is an example of a marine ANL fuse holder: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_867FUSEDIS/Wet-Sounds-WWX-FUSE.html
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Series I is more hesitant to Start
The click you hear is normal. That is the accessory relay. Move on from that. You need to verify voltage to ground (or negative) at the starter solenoid when the key is in START. That is the black/yellow wire. Suggested actions: Pull the black/yellow wire off the starter solenoid. Put the positive voltmeter lead on the black/yellow wire and the negative lead on the battery negative. Have your assistant turn the key to the START position. Measure the voltage (and report it here). If you have around battery voltage at the black/yellow wire, then here is the next test. Keep the black/yellow wire removed. Ensure the car is in neutral. Get a screwdriver. Touch the screwdriver to the positive cable on the starter and the spade terminal where the black/yellow wire was. You don't have to hold it there for long. If it doesn't engage the solenoid immediately, try a couple of more times. Red arrow - Spade for black/yellow wire Orange arrow - Positive cable from the battery. If the solenoid immediately engages, then your starter solenoid is probably in good shape. Report your results.
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240Z original tires
Also: https://www.vredestein.com/classic-tires/products/990-SPRINT-CLASSIC/ Tire Rack link for the above tires: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Vredestein&tireModel=Sprint+Classic&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=7HR4SC&tab=Sizes
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240Z original tires
Look here: https://cokertire.com/amfinder/index/index?finder_id=33511382
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SN 00042 Restoration; The Older Twin
https://www.zzxdatsun.com/
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PDF versions of 240z Haynes manual & "How To Restore Your Z-Car"?
@Mike, I think osinpowe may be some kind of bot or spammer.
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FRENCH 1972 240Z
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Loss of acceleration when hitting gas hard
I just semi-permanently installed the electric fuel pressure gauge in my car. My job (and helping the parts cannon crowd) has conditioned me to have more diagnostic info readily available.
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Loss of acceleration when hitting gas hard
The redneck way is to use a long piece of hose. I took a different direction. I went a 0-30 from this brand: https://www.glowshiftdirect.com/elite-10-color-100-psi-fuel-pressure-gauge/ If you want a cheaper alternative: (Wrong part removed) https://www.ebay.com/itm/176895594944?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20200818143230%26meid%3D5a579eb1d3964f638fde15fc3eb8a2e0%26pid%3D101224%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D176367258697%26itm%3D176895594944%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWebV9BertRefreshRankerWithCassiniEmbRecall&_trksid=p2332490.c101224.m-1 I can't vouch for the quality, though.
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Loss of acceleration when hitting gas hard
The fuel pressure gauge should go between the fuel filter and the fuel rail.
- Charging fun with Zedyone !
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Charging fun with Zedyone !
The two ways a diode can fail: Open or Closed. Open: Detection - You will see infinite resistance (OL) no matter what orientation you use with your meter leads. (Always try both directions.) Result - The alternator won't charge. Closed: Detection - You will see zero (0) resistance no matter what orientation you use with your meter leads. (Always try both directions.) Result - The alternator will charge, and the car will probably try to keep running with the key off since this will backfeed the ignition circuit.
- Charging fun with Zedyone !
- Charging fun with Zedyone !
- Charging fun with Zedyone !
- Charging fun with Zedyone !
- Charging fun with Zedyone !
- Charging fun with Zedyone !