2-4-T-Z-MAN

Winstonsmith, Your cars last owner did what I'm talking about. Looking at picture #1 above shows the linkage as it is on my car. I did the adjustment on my car some 20 years ago at the advice of a mechanic friend. He happens to race Datsun's and builds the cars he races. The only thing I neglected to point out is that I straightened the lower pivot point that attaches to the gas pedal linkage just slightly. I may have had to adjust the linkage bars also to allow for total travel. Made excelleration smoother with no loss of RPMs,

This might be an easier fix for what is being discussed. Flip the linkage at the firewall. Notice that the rod coming out of the firewall is attached to the short portion of the linkage, with the long portion pushing the carb linkage. By reversing that one bit of leverage you will have better leverage for the carb linkage. No cutting ,no welding.

I Removed The Front Bumper And Made A Custom Grill. I Thought It Cleaned Up The Look. I Have A Couple Pics In My Gallery

I got the POWER !!!! Oh Lord, Now I can come in the and soak up some A/C as I cut the 4 oaks and 1 pine tree from Jeanne. Why is the e-brake in the center?

I Need To Get On Site Earlier. Bases On These Posts I Think I'm Missing A Party. Wait That Would Mean I'd Have To Come To The Office Earlier Since I Still Don't Have Electricity At Home Yet. Damn Hurricanes!!!!

My wife thinks that I spent enough on the 72 to have "Gone out and bought a brand new car , rather than drive that old one". She ---could be right, but it would not be as much fun driving a new one. The bragging rights would also be gone. There is something special about having a hobby or passion that can be enjoyed by the owner as well as others.

You say that all systems have been gone through, Does that mean that you have pulled the gas tank and washed it out? The baffles are there to keep gas from sloshing away from the pick up, but thay can also keep 28yrs. of buildup nearby. Checking the tank is one point. The fuel filter is another. Another would be the float in the carbs. Most likley not the problem but worth at least checking as it is easier than pulling the tank. My 2 cents. Good luck!

Ditto To What Chris Said. Also I Was Having Problems Keeping A Charge Due To The Car Sitting For, Sometimes, Weeks At A Time. Got The Optima---no More Problems.

THe 240 is "The Gold Car". The 300 Is "The Red Car" In the earliy years when I didn't know her very well and she left me on the side of the road, The Gold Car was referred to as ----- well lets just say she hasn't done that in a lot of years.

Yes I have and no it isn't. It's like putting a very large glove on the hand of someone else. Take a little time and patience.

Check out Too Intense Restoration. They have alot of material I cound't find in other areas. It sounds like the tan power is the foam is turning to dust. They have had the replacement foam in the past. As far as cost goes that will depend on what you want. Orig. or not. You'll spent maybe $200.00 a seat for new foam and uphostery to stay orig. If that is not a concern then you have all kinds of options for non-orig. seats. Both after market or different vehicle model seats, ie. Miata seats fit. Good luck ,have fun, hope I've helped.

Vicky, As Ed has said the shoes can weld themselves to the drums. Another problem that can take place is the e-bracke cable will corrode and freeze up, or not fully release. I'm currently having to replace mine.

Ed, I would have preferred polishing anything rather than dodging falling oak trees, 105 mph winds, neighbor's tree branches, no power for 4 days, cold showers and no car shows on TV. Your engine is going to look great. Good job!

Never heard of a 3 speed manual z-car. The automatic is a 3 speed. Maybe his 4th is gone or the 4 on the shifter has been rubbed off and the owner hasn't found 4th yet. Oh man did I write that out loud? I'm a baaaaad boy.

If you aren't looking for pure stock appearance, but want to maintain the integrity of the bacic look go with the spook. I have had my car for 20 something years, and at one time I had the spook style and for the past 15, 16 years I have had the same ductless fiberglass airdam. It's your car and what ever you decide will be your own expression of how you want your car to look. Plus you can always change something like that. Have fun !!!!!

The Hatch Area Hurts The Neck ???!!!!! I Don't Even Want To Imagine A Visual !!! Oh Man It's Creeping Into My Minds Eye------aaaaahhhhhhhh (hitting Head On Desk) Get Out, Get Out !!!!

Driver's side, passenger side or hatch area ?????????

Jason, I see that you have a 72 240 listed. Is that's the car you are referring to? If so, your first guess could be correct. What you also need to check is the plug gap, the point gap or dwell, make sure the vacume advance is working smoothly. How old are the plug wires? Are they a good quality brand? What about the coil? On the other end would be weather or now you are getting enough gas. Check the filter. Are you running SUs? Did the problem just start? What is different if the problem just started? Did you replace or repair anything? If so you might just need to back track. Good luck. Barrie

I had to go look. Mine is a 72 and it is pressed and peened.

Your e-brake may not be releasing completely. Sometimes the cable will rust inside and restrict movement. Check the cable attachment at the drum and see if there is movement. If not pry it over and then spin the wheel. If the drag sound goes away, replace the cable or at least remove it and try to run some penatrating oil inside the housing.

Could you e-mail the pics to me showing the frame rails and lower rockers and front fenders? I'm at bennettes3@netzero.net. I am really interested. Thanks Barrie

What did you say you were asking?

I'm there, put me down for at least one set. Barrie

Are you going to race the car? If so what you're wanting to do is important on a performance basis. If it is a street car, you can just bolt the square port up and go. If you measure the round opening I believe you will find that the square port opening is equal or larger. Square can bolt to round but not round to square. Good luck.