Everything posted by SteveJ
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Wanted: headlight hi/low switch
If 7tooZ does not have the right switch, I definitely have at least one extra.
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SS Bumpers from Vietnam
If Charles brings her down for ZCON, I might be able to put her in as a judge for the People's Choice show.
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No Power to rouble light and gage lights
If your gauge lights are out, look at the running lights. If those are out, too, it could be the fuse, combo switch, or a connector. If the running lights work, but the gauge lights don't, look at the dimmer switch on the dash. To answer your original question, yes, they are on the same fuse. The particular fuse will depend upon the year of your Z. I suggest you add the year/model of your car in your signature so it's always in your posts.
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71 horn and wiring diagram question
JDM cars had flash to pass (possibly in Europe, too?). The horn button grounds the horn. The issue may be that you're not looking at a FSM wiring diagram. It is shown clearly on the 72 & 73 wiring diagrams. Look for a wire labeled GB.
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SS Bumpers from Vietnam
Exactly how mine were packaged.
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Map light bulb for 1977 280z
Here is the updated part number: 26261-89965. It looks to be a standard type 194 bulb. I seem to remember using an LED version in my map light many years ago.
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Starter over heating
The phrase "won't start" does not give any diagnostic value. Does the starter turn the engine? Have you checked for spark? Will the car start with starting fluid? What is the fuel pressure?
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[2018] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
Just to add to my previous post, when I arrived, there was only one other Japanese car there, an RX-7 with a V8 swap. I walked around to take photos, and when I got back to my car, there was a Skyline and a 350Z parked by my car.
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[2018] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
I took the car out to the local fairgrounds this evening where there was a small car show going on. The gentleman standing next to my car is Randy Todd. He was the third owner of my car. I think I'm owner #6. He purchased it in California in 1985 and brought it out to Georgia in 1991. The car helped him teach his two sons how to drive a stick shift.
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240Z LED Headlight Wiring
I've played around with three different types of LED headlights. I've never needed the anti flicker. I also have LEDs for parking lights, turn signals, and almost all of the dash lights. I had converted the headlight circuit to relays with switched positives before I ever played with the LED headlights. I know there are several threads on this board where I have advised people about using relays (and switched positive) with LED headlights.
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Brake light (switch?) question
1. The issue with the lack of a brake light on the left side is still a turn signal switch issue. 2. The turn signals require the key to be in the ON position. 3. The headlights should not come on in the first position of the headlight switch. Only the parking lights should come on in the first position. The headlights should come on in the second position. There might be some "creative" wiring by a previous owner.
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remove door lock cylinder and handle-> remove window regulator?
Yes, you can remove the lock and handle without removing the window. I just find that it's easy to do it with removing the window. The regulator can stay in. You just have to remove the guide at the front of the window.
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78 280 Re-Assembly
Here is the 78 ignition system per the FSM. Here is the 76 Ignition system per the FSM. I would say that your assumption is correct. The wiring breakdown on EE-25 of the 78 FSM also does not show a ballast resistor.
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72 240 slave cylinder bolt screw up, good day / bad day
If the old threads are shot, use a helicoil. Some well-respected members made that suggestion to me when I had an issue with the door striker plate. It was almost too easy of a fix, and you won't have to worry about using a larger bolt size.
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ZCON 2018 Early Bird Registration
Don't miss out on the best pricing for ZCON 2018 registration. Early Bird pricing ends at midnight Eastern Time tonight (June 8). We're looking forward to all y'all making it out here.
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Branson Z Fest 2018 International Edition
I'm looking forward to hosting you guys in my neck of the woods, too.
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2018 Grassroots Motorsports Mitty
Here is my Friday recap on the 2018 Mitty. Be sure to look for the links to the Google Photos album at the end of the post in order to enjoy all of the photos. https://fiddlingwithzcars.wordpress.com/2018/06/03/the-mitty-2018-friday/
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ZCON 2018 Early Bird Registration
Early Bird Registration for ZCON 2018 ends at midnight on June 8. Register now before prices go up and to make sure you get in on the events you want to experience. The convention dates are October 16-20. Some of the things we are planning: ZCCA Judged Car Show Brewery Night at Sweetwater Brewery. Yes, you will be able to sample their products. Autocross at Atlanta Motorsports Park Go Karts at Atlanta Motorsports Park (Imagine a karting track with elevation changes of over 40 feet and speeds around 55 MPH.) Charity cruises through the North Georgia Mountains. Track Day at Road Atlanta (We're also planning an aerial photo of our cars in the shape of a Z to commemorate the photo the organizers took at the 1995 ZCON in Atlanta.) People's Choice Car Show Plus we have Yoshihiko Matsuo, Designer of the 240Z; Toshio Yamashita, Designer of the Z32; and Peter Brock and John Morton of BRE fame. Here's a link to find a room at the host hotel: http://zcon.org/conventions/2018/?page_id=134 Go to http://zcon.org/conventions/2018/?page_id=132 and click on the ZCON 2018 Registration button.
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Looking for 918 Orange 240z
That's a good enough reason. I was hoping there wasn't a glaring defect in the car. For me, the wife already said no.
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Looking for 918 Orange 240z
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/1973-datsun-240z/6598446035.html
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2018 Grassroots Motorsports Mitty
At least it was dry for the entire weekend. All of the rain happened during the week.
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Zbarn.com
No, Roger sold everything off many years ago.
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LED dash lights
I went with LEDs a few years back. No problems for me. I also did all of the parking lights and turn signals. If you do all of the lights as LEDs, you'll need electronic flashers for the turn signals and hazard lights.
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2018 Grassroots Motorsports Mitty
I'm finally catching up enough at work to start blog posts on the 2018 Mitty. Here is the first installment. https://fiddlingwithzcars.wordpress.com/2018/05/28/tuesday-and-wednesday-before-the-2018-mitty/
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Introduction
Take a picture of the hazard light switch. Unique 73 interior items include a backlit heater control panel and a pull switch for the hazard lights.