Everything posted by SteveJ
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71 engine bay electrical ?
As a matter of fact, that's what I used as my reference.
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Turn signal flashing time
Just in case someone reads this thread, I bought these on Amazon. They arrived today, and I installed and adjusted them. The only drawback is that they are silent, so it might be easy to leave a blinker on. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011BTMDQM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00
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Sold on LEDs
I decided to try adjustable flasher relays. I bought these on Amazon. They arrived today, and I installed and adjusted them. The only drawback is that they are silent, so it might be easy to leave a blinker on. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011BTMDQM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00
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Do you need resistors for LED's
I bought these on Amazon. They arrived today, and I installed and adjusted them. The only drawback is that they are silent, so it might be easy to leave a blinker on. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011BTMDQM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00
- 71 engine bay electrical ?
- 71 engine bay electrical ?
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71 engine bay electrical ?
RY - Headlight (Left) RL - Inspection Lamp GL - Front running lights (missing from plug) R - Headlight (Right)
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Redwing's Car - An Update
I hope that we can maybe flush out enough of the crap to let you drive it if we can drop the tank.
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280z Seat Foam Question
Dang, you should have tried on my car in Memphis. I have the 240Z foam in my seats. It does cause some head bumping, and I'm a couple of inches shorter than you.
- Fuel gauge issues - 73 240z
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Fuel gauge issues - 73 240z
Here's the contrarian position. I had a fuel gauge that stopped registering. I got under the car and found the connections at the tank were loose. I got them tight against the sender, and I have a functioning gauge. I can test it with a meter and ensure there's a good connection, and I probably have a good fuel meter if it comes down to that.
- Fuel gauge issues - 73 240z
- Fuel gauge issues - 73 240z
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Redwing's Car - An Update
Even more reason for me to think that Philip is on the right track. When you start, stop, turn or change elevation, you stir up the tank.
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Starting Issues (injectors?)
When measuring the voltage on the ground side of the injectors, you will see 12 VDC with the key in the START or ON position until the ECU gives the command to fire. At that point, the ECU is grounded, and the circuit goes from the injector, through the dropping resistor and on to ground. When I measured voltage on a 280ZX one time, the voltage would drop to about 10VDC when the injectors were firing. If you want to "test fire" your injectors, I would ground the circuit downstream of the dropping resistors.
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Redwing's Car - An Update
WIth the way it was running most of the time, I'm suspecting that it's picking up debris from the tank when it's crapping out. The next planned visit is the 29th. I guess we'll be focusing on the tank again.
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Do you need resistors for LED's
My LEDs blink fast. I have some adjustable flashers on order. I'll report the results.
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1157 bulb sockets
I have some you can modify.
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1157 bulb sockets
Exact fit for the 1157 sockets in the Z: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K833BS2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00 It turned and locked just like the stock socket.
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Redwing's Car - An Update
Philip, I guess I can't rule that out, either. That would explain the rapid loss in pressure the first time the car died in my testing. That could also explain the problems Jai had today. I could drain the tank again. I also did put a small fuel filter in before the fuel pump. I didn't put the car up on ramps, so I didn't inspect the fuel filter yesterday. I'm trying to be methodical and focus on addressing and eliminating each issue I find. I am beginning to think some of the issues confound one another. It's also a challenge to make sure I have everything to test loaded up in the car to take over to Jai's place. I also have to admit that I'm hoping the problems found have easy solutions since Jai does not have the funds to purchase a lot of parts.
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Redwing's Car - An Update
I have some in my garage. I can add that to the list for the next trip.
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Redwing's Car - An Update
I ordered a 5K pot earlier today based on other threads. I'll bring a vacuum gauge, too. I'm hoping the remaining problems are electrical in nature and not clogged injectors. Of course, I didn't see much in the way of vacuum lines on the intake. I'll have to do some studying in the FSM.
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Redwing's Car - An Update
Thanks, Greg. The next targeted date is August 29th. Is that good for you, Jai?
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Redwing's Car - An Update
There are some older fuel lines that will eventually need to be replaced. I could use some help on my next trip, as seeing I have limited experience working on the Bosch style fuel injection. Including this car, I have worked on only 1. The fuel pressure gauge helped a lot, as did Tim's advice. However, as described by Jai, there is something happening down the line that is adversely affecting the car. With the fuel pressure leaking down, I am thinking a good FPR may be needed. The fuel pressure does seem a little low. Having an experienced opinion would probably go far in getting a more accurate diagnosis and fix. At least the car is marginally better than when I left the first time. I wish I could have seen into the tank better with the borescope when I visited the first time.
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Redwing's Car - An Update
Unfortunately she did not. She was more concerned with getting the car off the road. I can't say as I blame her.