SteveJ

Can you wait a couple of weeks? I just got all of the stuff together to redo the relays on my 260Z. I just need to get a work project out the door. Then I will have photos AND drawings done.

Unless you're switch contacts are immaculate, yes. You'll build up more heat in components. If the lack of light is an issue, higher wattage bulbs won't do much for you. The big issue is voltage drop. Before I installed relays in my 73, I was only getting about 9VDC at the headlight socket with the car off. That 3 volt drop equals a very significant drop in the percentage of light output. Go with relays, and you probably won't need higher wattage bulbs. It will be better for your electrical system, too.

No, I only got them 4 years ago, so I haven't had the time to put them in. Yeah, I need to work less at my job and more on my cars.

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I thought "<<<< Don't buy crap from China... help western manufacturing. >>>>" would be a dead giveaway.

For me, the internet is great. I consider social contact grossly overrated.

Before everybody gets too worried, I suggest we allow Jai to bring her car over to my house. I should have enough free time next month to accommodate her. Right now, a 70 hour week is a short work week for me. I would like to control the number of variables and eliminate problems.

No, sir. Ron's car was set up to be a lot safer when tracked. Randy and I were talking about it last week.

I might have a working replacement lying about in the garage, Jai. I would need to transfer the face from yours to it, though.

You still need the internet to make sure you can contact me, Phil. I have that tire you want.

Yes, it is. Then it had the vinyl decals, and Randy didn't have the helmet, yet. The way he's going, you'll need to take a new set of photos.

Mark, from my brief time behind the wheel of Jai's car, I didn't notice anything peculiar about the clutch/master, though I have suggested that I flush the hydraulics with clean fluid for her. And to clarify, I have had problems in the past with my 73 where the clutch was engaging with the pedal to the floor. Reverse tended to grind, too. I don't recall any problems with getting into reverse with her car.

Randy Jaffe brought his BRE tribute car to Caffeine & Octane recently. He has been going into excruciating detail trying to capture the essence of BRE's 240Z. This includes hiring sign painters to paint the numbers and sponsor information on the car to replace the vinyl decals he started with. He took his car out to JCCS this past summer and obtained John Morton's signature on the replica helmet.

Come on over, Mike. I guess I'll see you about Friday or so?

He described several problems. Do you have all the same problems?

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Go to Facebook and join Georgia Datsun Owners. Post your needs there.

You could try E. Radatz Motorsports. 770-926-6609 He has plenty of old Z cars around. He's up in Kennesaw. About all you'll find anymore are used parts.

Where in Georgia are you? Send me a PM if you want to keep your location private.

Have you tried contacting the Z Owners of Northern California? http://www.zonc.org Dandos is in Fremont. http://www.autorepairfremontca.com/ I can't vouch for them. Andy Craig was the owner when I last used them 20 years ago.

1. The wiring is there for a light, but there is no socket. That doesn't prevent you from adding a light socket & bulb. 2. I can't remember (nor do I want to look at the spare tach I have in the garage), but search a while around here. What color wires do they mate up with in the dash harness? 3. There was a plunger switch IIRC that completed the circuit when the choke lever was pulled up, much like the brake light switch. 4. There are only aftermarket covers for consoles. I installed a rear-hinged cover on my 73 at one time and replaced it with the saddle console with cup holders a few years later.

And he says he has one. I thought he might.

I messaged a 510 friend on FB. I'll let you know if he gives me a lead.

If you can push fuel out with air pressure but can't pull fuel out with a fuel pump, there could be some pinhole leaks, say in the pickup tube. If you have enough fuel that it covers the leak, you're fine, but once the leak is in the air space, you'll suck more air than fuel.

Here's the old thread that I was referring to: http://www.zcar.com/forum/10-70-83-tech-discussion-forum/303822-bob-sharp-racing-valve-cover-any-idea-what-worth.html Here's another thread from a couple of years ago. I checked the link to the eBay listing, $1499 with 0 bids. http://www.zcar.com/forum/10-70-83-tech-discussion-forum/316809-bob-sharp-racing-cam-cover-steering-wheel-oil-cap.html One did get a bid on ebay at $1585, reserve not met. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bob-Sharp-Racing-Valve-Cover-Datsun-240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-/111771745222?hash=item1a061d7bc6&vxp=mtr I'm beginning to believe they are for people with more dollars than sense.