montoya_fan01

Good Deal! I know how you feel. I found a NOS KRACO brand AM/FM/Cassette player w/ 2 Speakers at a Garage Sale last summer. Got it all for $10. Seems the guy bought it for a project car back in the late 70's, and eventually the project was sold and this stuff was overlooked in his garage until they retired and cleaned out the place.

the old cranky guy.

Think about this a little further. Bearings, journals, rings, cam lobes ALL require lubrication. If you dilute the only lubricating fluid in the engine (OIL), the lubricating properties of that fluid are compromised. Hence my statement that all of those items could be damaged if the engine was run in this condition for too long. I stand by that statement. How will anyone know it they are damaged? Take it apart and check everything out, or just fix the fuel issue and keep your fingers crossed and watch for sights, sounds & smells of doom coming from the engine.

I bought one of these from MSA a few years ago. It was easy to install, adds a fair amount of thickness (and comfort) to the wheel. Price was reasonable (and cheaper than a new steering wheel) too.

I have a Yugo that I'd like to see go for $20K too..................but it ain't gonna happen. it certainly is a nice looking car, but has many incorrect parts for it's vintage. I seriosly doubt it will sell for anything approaching $20K, but we'll all see soon enough.

I completely agree. Get a rubber plug (shaped like a cork) from a hardware store and insert it into the hole from the outside. DONE.

hey, we're hillbillys out here. But most of us love the quiet life in the mountains and wouldn't leave unless forced.

not a good thing! cant help with the why as I only experienced this on a carbed Toyota truck (accel pump on carb was stuck). If you've run the engine long with this condition, I'd worry about bearings, cam, crank, and rings.

the 73 that I previously owned, did not have the rubber that you mention. The cad plated lines were simply wrapped in the insulated blankets which were secured with tie-wraps (zip ties). as for cleaning, I'd start with mineral spirits and a rag (no use in destroying any cad plating that might remain under the stains), if that doesn't do it I'd then us a non-metallic scub pad (Scotch-Brite or similar) and a solvent.

Sadly there are too many other people who, given the opportunity, will spit & spew over one of these cars until their own death. BTW, I reported the most recent thread about the silver car and it was (thankfully) locked down.

try checking out Z Owners of Northern California @ www.zonc.org they are based in Central Valley

"usual wire in question"? I'm a little confused, what is the question? can anyone explain what I'm missing here?

not to mention that adding these wraps doesn't do any harm (health issues excepted) to the performance of the car. I've been looking for a nice set of these wraps for a long time. Not because I have a problem, rather that it's insurance against a potential problem. (stuck in traffic for hours, etc.)

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to my knowledge, it wasn't. or at least not such a big problem that Nissan felt a need to issue directives, and provide parts/kits to remedy. PS, not trying to be an "expert", just relaying information acquired over the years from some very knowledgable Z people.

"he can get quite a bit for the scrap steel, and won't GIVE these away" What a tool! "any questions, just ask.." are you kidding?

the factory directives mentioned in previous posts were for the 73 240Z (remember, the one with the boat-achor carbs) and 74 260Z in the USA. Prior to use of these "flat-top" monstrosities, the "round-top" SU's performed quite well without need for insulation, larger fans, etc. That this stuff got on a 70 Z is a prime example of things being altered by various owners, for various reasons, over 35 years.

can I ask what makes you think it is asbestos? Is asbestos the only insulating material for this sort of application? Can't imagine why they would use it, I know that asbestos was a known killer long before the early 1970's.

should have put the starting bid at $29.50 instead of $2,950.00

Primadonna Z - Autobiography http://www.zcar.com/forums/read.php?f=4&i=224466&t=224466 for sale in 2000 http://classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=794

Me too. I am certainly NOT an expert on this by any means. But I am an interested observer.

Not trying to wizz on you Stephen, but WHERE have you heard of factory systems appearing in 73 240Z's. I've never heard of that before. I'm also interested in how his description describes a "factory" system and not an aftermarket (dealer installed) system? as for the holes you're mentioning that would send cold air to the heater box, that is what I was refering to in my first post when I said they'd need to be sealed.

you could be right. hard to tell exactly what he's refering to without pics for confirmation. edit: cannister as described is the receiver/drier

no factory A/C in 73 model 240's sold in the USA. "black canister" could be part of the emissions (evap) system on a 73 model 240z. as for the holes (since you say you are removing the a/c), if you don't seal them you will have massive air leaks in the heater system and air will not flow as the system was intended.

looks like the downpipe has had the $hit beat out of it to make it fit into "something".