SteveJ

What do you want to reconnect? The seatbelt interlock was about the most inane government safety idea foisted upon the automotive industry in the 70s. IIRC, it didn't even last the full 1974 model year when it was implemented. From looking at pages EE-13 and BE-91 in the FSM, I think the red lines in the attached picture show what should be jumpered out to bypass the interlocks. Dave, feel free to correct me. Steve

Okay, the next thing I can think of is a possible dead cell in the battery. It will show voltage until you try to use it under a significant load. It's easy to check. Put a voltmeter on the battery and try to start the car (or turn on the headlights). If voltage goes down significantly, try a different battery. Also, have you checked the fusible links? How about the grounds?

Did you try just jumpstarting the car? You could have had a weak battery.

1. When you try to use the turn signals, do they come on solid or not at all? Are all of the bulbs coming on? 2. Is there any chance they flash if the engine is at greater than 2000 RPM? 3. Did you try just replacing the flasher unit?

I think this is one of them: Datsun Z Garage. I couldn't find an update for The Datsun Workshop.

Links are easy, especially in advanced editing mode. Choke Lever Mounting Hmm, what do you know? I looked at the thread after I posted this message. Apparently, the bracket I did is similar to what Mike W described.

A previous owner constructed a bracket in my 73 to hold the choke lever, and I copied it for my 74. It required me to drill two holes near the shifter to install. I attached the choke lever to the bracket with a small nut and bolt. I hope the attached picture helps. Steve

Does anybody have contact with Bryan Settle or any of the other guys with ZDayZ? I sent Bryan an email a couple of days ago to try to combine efforts for the Mitty, but I haven't heard back from him. However, I can understand ignoring an email you get from out of the blue.

Thanks. I looked at the Easy Access. It still looks a lot lower than what I want. The scissor lift (under Mid Rise Lifts at Greg Smith Equipment) goes up to 41 inches. That gives me plenty of clearance with my Zs, and I'm thinking it will work nicely with my Mazdas, too. Also, Greg Smith Equipment has a location in Atlanta, so I can see their products. They definitely aren't knock-offs, either.

Thanks for the advice. I measured my garage. It's right at 108 floor to ceiling, and I'm not sure if the pad is thick enough for the bolts to hold the lift securely. This is the scissor lift I'm contemplating. It would be great for most of the work I do on my cars, too. Does anybody have any words of warning/wisdom concerning scissor lifts?

Well, I talked to the guy who is changing out the u-joints for me. I was thinking about doing it myself, but I didn't feel like torquing on bolts with the car on jackstands. (A scissor lift is in my future, I hope.) I guess I should have at least taken time to inspect the driveshaft. He found two bolts missing and another was finger tight. VERY bad on me. I should have taken a closer look at all of the undercarriage when I bought the car. Anyway, I am still going to try to use this as a reason to push the scissor lift past most of the furniture my wife wants. After all, it's all about safety, isn't it?

It's as clear as mud in the manual. I agree with you there. If you look at the attached picture, I put a red line on what I think the most likely bundle for the missing wires/plug. I based my assumption on the fact that the plug for the lights is right by the plug for the defroster switch. I found the defroster switch plug detail on the drawing and traced it up. With any luck, that might help you in your quest. I'll also look tonight for where the seatbelt wiring runs in my 73. It probably was removed by a previous owner.

Okay, it is definitely for your choke light and seat belt light. On my 73, the bundle with that 4-wire plug goes off to the right, under the heater panel. Sorry, I just didn't want to spend more time in the cold garage to try to trace it out more than that. Here's a picture of it in my car. Steve

Sometimes wire colors carry through. Sometimes they don't. That's part of the fun of working with electrical systems. Now that I finally understand that the wires were attached directly to the center console, I can look on my 73, since I believe it's the same part for both years (hopefully wired the same).

I knew which one you were talking about. Let me know how it works for you. I was looking at what was left of the one on my 260Z last week. Anyway, when it comes to good ideas, I'm full of it...Hmm, that didn't sound right...

Dave, Despite owning a 73 & 74, I couldn't tell you off hand. However, have you converted the 74 to round tops? If so, what linkages did you use? Worst case scenario is that you could buy the cheaper one. If it doesn't work, make sure you don't tear it up, and I could buy it from you when I finally send my turn signal switch to you for cleaning. Steve

Well, from looking at BE-4, if the 4-wire plug has 2 white wires, a white wire with black stripe, and a white wire with blue stripe, I would say is would be a plug for stock radio speakers. Otherwise, I don't see anything that jumps out at me that would be plugged in at that point.

Isn't it obvious? That connector in your hand is just a figment of your imagination. Okay, since the FSM doesn't want to cooperate, post the colors of the wires at the connectors. We may be able to deduce functionality from that. Also, how far back can you trace the wires going to the 4-wire plug? What other plugs come off of the bundle that has the 4-wire plug? That may give us some clues.

I can't tell you off the top of my head, but if you go to the XenonS30 link in my signature, you can download a copy of the FSM for the 72. Look in the BE section, and find the body harness page. It will identify the connections for you.

It's good to see that the addiction isn't weak in you.

Can't you contact ZCOT? I'm sure SOMEBODY in the DFW area would jump on it.

I got this email this afternoon: I guess he hasn't been out to the national convention. I received another email tonight. We're going to be set up around Turn 10 at the Suzuki Bridge.

Dana, As Mike posted, the Georgia Z Club usually sets up near the Suzuki Bridge. You can see it on the maps of Road Atlanta. I don't know, yet, where we might be this year, but I'm going to work aggressively with the Classic Motorsports people and the Georgia Z Club. (We still have two more club meetings before the Mitty.) The spot where we congregate has a nice view of the downhill after Turn 9. At the end of the downhill is a hard braking zone for Turns 10 & 11. There can be a lot of excitement there, and a couple of cars usually visit the gravel traps there during the weekend. I think my favorite racing is the vintage GTP class. You have the Audis that run away from everybody, provided they don't have a failure, a couple of Porshe 962s, and various other cars. When you're sitting on the hillside watching the action, you get a wonderful sampling of the different approaches to the forumlas from over the years. From Turn 11, all the cars are hard on the gas for a short burst before having to let off for Turn 12 and the front straight. The cars go from braking to accellerating and back to braking all in that short span. The engine sounds are a racing fanatic's dream. In 2008, there was even a showing of vintage Formula 1 cars. Of course, one of the greatest aspects of the Mitty is the open paddock area. You get to roam around and admire all of the cars up close, and you often get to talk to the people who maintain and drive the cars. I'm hoping I get better pictures this year than last, and I'm going to shoot some video, too. (Does anybody have recommendations for PC-based inexpensive video editing software? The software that came with my camera only produces HUGE files.) Anyway, Dana, send me a PM if you'd like to join the Georgia Z Club at the Mitty. Steve

Strangely, Henry was at the meeting when we were talking about the Mitty, and he didn't say anything. HOWEVER, he did mention a vintage racing event the weekend of the 20th (Eddie Radatz gave me the correct info.) at Road Atlanta. Only $5/head. I'm going to try to make it out there if Eddie Radatz isn't done working on my 74. If Eddie is done, I'm headed over to Kennesaw Saturday to pick it up. Steve

Mike, Yes, last year Robert had trouble contacting the organizers. I was there all 3 days and turnout was on the low side. I'm not sure there were 15 all weekend. Of course, Saturday and Sunday I had to drive my Mazdas because my 240's battery went dead, and my 260 wasn't ready, so you might not have noticed me there. At Thursday's club meeting I told Robert I would get in touch with the organizers. When I got today's message, I forwarded Robert a copy to try to get the word out to the club. I also started a Mitty thread in the Georgia Z Club forums and put up a calendar event there, too. Classic Motorsports Magazine didn't have a good email address for the club, so I told them to contact me. (Can you tell I'm trying to be more active in the club this year?) Steve