Everything posted by SteveJ
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Voltage Regulator - Should I adjust it??
That was the brand VR I found in my 260Z.
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Z's on BAT and other places collection
Here's a few for anyone with a lot of money burning a hole in his pocket: https://www.mecum.com/auctions/kissimmee-2024/lots/?auction[0]=Kissimmee 2024|1704153600|1705190400&q=datsun&sortBy=wp_posts_lot_sort_order_asc And if you're looking for later gen Z to round out your stable, there are some opportunities as well: https://www.mecum.com/auctions/kissimmee-2024/lots/?auction[0]=Kissimmee 2024|1704153600|1705190400&q=Nissan&sortBy=wp_posts_lot_sort_order_asc
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Modern injectors, new fuel rail - no heat soak problem
And if you're REALLY daring, you can pick up a set of 6 fine Chinesium knock-offs for the price of one Walker injector. https://www.amazon.com/YOMTOVM-Injector-0280155712-Compatible-Cadillac/dp/B0CN431KFK Anybody up for a car-b-que? Anyway, searching for the Bosch part number on Amazon shows a lot of refurbs and clones.
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Modern injectors, new fuel rail - no heat soak problem
I did a search on RockAuto for the part number @HusseinHolland provided. A Walker fuel injector crossed with that part number. Here is the applications list they had for the Walker part. Now given that the Catera was developed from an Opel, I don't know how much carried over from the Opel powertrain.
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1971 HLS30-14938 "Lily" build
It's a breadboard, but you were close. The technical terms in America for that kind of relay are form C contacts and SPDT (single pole, double throw). The Bosch terminal numbers for a relay like that are 30, 87 (normally open), and 87a (normally closed).
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Blower motor non funcitonal
Well, for whatever reason, my response from this weekend didn't post, but thanks to the software at this site, it wasn't gone forever. Let's look at the circuit for the fan. This is for the 240Z, so it doesn't show the ignition relay, but this is close enough for testing purposes. Also, this assumes you don't have factory AC in your car. The easy way to tell is that the factory AC cars had a 4 speed switch. (You have factory AC per another thread.) So, there is a 2 pin connector on the fan motor. Unplug it. With the key in ACC or ON, you should see voltage to ground at the red wire on that connector. Test for that and report your results. If you do see voltage to ground, you can turn the key to OFF. Now we will focus on the black wire on the connector. Put the fan switch on high. Measure resistance to ground on the black wire and record your results. Put the switch on medium. Measure resistance to ground on the black wire and record your results. Put the switch on low. Measure resistance to ground on the black wire and record your results. (Are you noticing the pattern, yet?) Report your results so we can see what to diagnose next.
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1971 HLS30-14938 "Lily" build
I believe this is what @dutchzcarguy is talking about: https://history-computer.com/what-is-a-flip-flop-in-electronics/ You have the output of the circuit going to a relay (coil). The contacts of the coil are in the circuit that go to the circuit you want to pulse. Just make sure the relay is rated for well above the max power of the circuit. You don't want to weld the contacts.
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1978 280Z - Won't restart when hot, all interior gauges, fan motor, backlighting not working
You are correct. That is the control panel for factory AC.
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1978 280Z - Won't restart when hot, all interior gauges, fan motor, backlighting not working
There's an easy way to tell if your car has factory AC. How many speeds are there on the fan switch?
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Parking light woes
The most likely culprits that come to mind are a corroded rocker in the switch or a nub that pushes on the rocker is wearing out.
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Turn signals partially functional
See how the turn signals behave with the car at idle. If it's still the same, hold the engine at 2000 RPM and see if it changes.
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1978 280Z - Won't restart when hot, all interior gauges, fan motor, backlighting not working
If you don't have factory AC, you're paying for many hoses that you don't need. I responded to your threads on the blower motor and turn signals. I didn't see one on the parking lights. If you did create it, tag me in the thread so I can find it.
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Turn signals partially functional
As usual, I will start with a flurry of questions. LED or incandescent bulbs? How old are the flasher units? Is the car running during these observations? If the car is running, are you driving or at idle? The reason for these questions is that old flasher units worked off the principle of a bimetal strip heating up. Since the two metals have different coefficients of expansion, the strip bends as current flows and breaks contact in the circuit. After the circuit is open, the strip cools rapidly and snaps back into place, closing the circuit. From there it's a continuation of wash, rinse, repeat. The hazards could work while the turn signals don't because of many possible reasons The flasher isn't used as much. The switch isn't used as much so it doesn't have corrosion on the contacts Since there are more bulbs (parallel paths) in the hazard circuit, more current is flowing. Note: this especially applies if you have LED bulbs.
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ZCON 2024
I was going to post about the hotel reservations opening, but I forgot.
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1973 Rebuild
I don't think either one interferes with the installation of the other.
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
Me, too.
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
Belmetric.com also has JIS bolts and nuts.
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Starter plunger issue when warm
Check the voltage at the solenoid when trying to start. It would be nice to know the current flow into the solenoid, too. The other option would be to throw a new solenoid at it, but I'm not a fan of the parts cannon.
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1978 280Z - Won't restart when hot, all interior gauges, fan motor, backlighting not working
Start 3 new threads. Blower motor Turn signals Parking lights They are 3 different circuits, and you don't need the great unwashed in the peanut gallery steering you down rabbit holes.
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Vapor Tank Question
Yes, it is normal. The only way to prevent any fuel vapors would be to chill the tank below the vapor point of all of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the fuel. Since it isn't practical to refrigerate the fuel tank and the ambient temperatures in the summer are well above the vapor point of the VOCs, Nissan has the carbon canister to capture most of the fugitive emissions from the fuel tank. On the other hand, you have to allow some make up air into the tank to allow the fuel to flow to the fuel pump. That is why you need the two-way check valve. Here is how the purge system works in modern cars: https://www.samarins.com/glossary/purge-valve.html
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Vapor Tank Question
You don't want to over pressurize the tank. You want the carbon canister catching the vapor, not venting to atmosphere when someone pulls the gas cap.
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240Z Bell Crank
And to clarify further, there is one for the round top. The last part number is for the flat tops. I'll look to see what are on my 73 & 74 if I can remember by the time I get home.
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Koito H4 Headlight Housings
@HusseinHolland I decided to get some empirical data on the headlight housing temperature rise when using the LED headlights. I drove the 260Z to a car meet. The lights were on for about 50 minutes. Ambient temperature was about 49 degrees, and the outside of the metal housings were 50 degrees according to my IR thermometer. I didn't try to get an IR reading on the front of the housings.
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71 240Z High Beams Work Low Beams Don't
So the connector for the wiper motor in the engine bay should be like this: Note that it only has 5 wires. For the combo switch connector, the dash harness side should be this: GL GW LW L LY LR So your connector on the dash harness is correct. On the switch side, you should have YG GL GW LR RL YB So your switch is correct. Verify the dash to engine harness connectors and wiper motor connector per my earlier post.
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71 240Z High Beams Work Low Beams Don't
I don't think you're looking at the correct connectors. I will take a picture later to show you the connector for the wiper motor to line up to my post.