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Hey Doc, On my 73 I also disconnected the electric pump. The filter was built into the pump on my car. It had a twist off cap on the bottom of the cylinder. If you have by-passed the electric pump then you should just have the filter up in the engine bay near the mechanical pump. I dont think there is any other filters. Hope this answers your question. I am surprised that JohnB can run triples with the stock electric pump. But you never know.

Hey Tomohawk , Mack Truck part number 20QD123P2. How many you want?

My setup is 76 L28E with 71 carbs and manifold. Holley electric pump at tank/Mr. Gasket pressure regulator under hood. 71 fuel rail with return. To answer dponder's question: I dont think the stock electric pump will be enough to feed SU's. It was a booster for the mechanical pump. And yes you will need the fuel return system.

Ditto to John, My 73 has factory wiring back to the electric pump. Everyone knows about the filter in that pump right? Mine was full of crap when I bought the car. Ran bad till I replaced the filter. Makes a mess when you drop the cap off the bottom. I think the post about the recall is right. I had the aluminum covering on the fuel rail and lines when I bought it but took it all off when I switch to the good carbs. No vapor lock for me. Gets over 100 in the summer here.

Non USA carb. Friend has a L20A engine in a RHD Z with that carb. Looks similiar to carb on 1977 200SX I used to have.

Uuhhhh!?!?!?!?! :laugh:

thanks for all the tips guys, the salvage yard will be glad to take more of my money.

Okay guys, which junker should I swipe the 15/16 master cylinder off of?

Hey Lance, one more question. Will I have to pull the stub axles to get the new brackets on? Thanks, Chris

Thanks Lance, I'm off to the salvage yard this weekend!!

Thanks Tom, hopefully you or another member can remember which rotors. I am so ready for rear discs.

What rotors did you guys use? Have to use any spacers or other mods? Or is it all bolt on. Thanks in advance.

Hey Craig, smoke was light blue. I have driven the car 3 times since and only get the smoke in the morning after she's sat all night. Still think it might be rich? Color Tune says no.

I'm in the same boat you are. 2 cars are insured all the time. But one car is only insured when I want it. Usually from April to October. I tried getting "collector insurance" from a comapny and they said my "daily driver" must be newer than the car I wanted to insure. Daily driver is a 72. Wanted to insure a 73. Also, the "collector insurance" limits you to a certain mileage you can drive per year. I think it was 2,000. If I just insure the 73 for seven months I save some money. I think I've heard the higher your deductible the lower your payment. Its up to you to work with your agent to get the best deal/best savings. Much luck.

For anyone interested, the ZoNE Club is having a show at Stan Olsen Nissan in Omaha on April 18th from noon till 4:00. Rain date is April 25th. Its not posted on the website but I got notified by email. Come one come all.

My Uncle in Naperville would be "Green" with envy if he saw your car. He loves Z's but his wife says he has too many toys already. It looks good. Welcome to the club.

I think Tomohawk wants to know if there is a plate like a "Protecto Plate" on GM cars and trucks. Which GM used to stick under the seats. I dont think there is in a Z car. I have heard that some people have found stickers/labels/tags on the underside of the dash pad. But they were in Japanese. Domo Arigato

Congrats on the trophy!! Some awesome S30's at that show.

Okay folks, I got the 73 out of winter storage and drove it today. I primed the oiling system first then fired her up. As I was driving I noticed a puff of smoke out the exhaust in between shifts. Anyone have a guess as to where the oil is getting in at. I would guess a valve stem seal. Havent run a compression check yet. Car was great before put away for winter. All gauges good while running. Could it be a PVC valve issue pulling some weird issue under the valve cover? No smoke while idling or under throttle in any gear, just between shifts. Thanks in advance.

jack up the front end, put the car on jack stands, spin the front tires. If they spin easily, and you'll know if the brakes are dragging cuz the wheel wont turn easy, then do the same for the rear of the car. Make sure you block the wheels that are on the ground so it wont roll of course. If you find a wheel thats dragging you'll have to get to the brakes and get the caliper pistons to release by pressing them in with a C-clamp. If the pistons are rusted to the bore of the caliper you'll have to either replace the caliper assembly or rebuild it. Easier to replace the whole thing and not as messy but more expensive. You'll also have to bleed the system after doing either repair. Enrique I think is refering to the proportioning valve thats plumbed in below your master cylinder (where the fluid is). I am not 100% on its function but I believe it regulates how much brake fluid goes to the front and rear brakes when you press the pedal. Also, check the brake pedal in the car to make sure it is not stuck down. There is a spring that makes it swing back towards the seat. If that spring is bad the pedal will drop towards the engine possibly applying the brakes on its own. Much luck Fever!!!

Sounds like you have brakes dragging. Brake light being on could be several different things. Switch on hand brake stuck on. Hand brake cables messed up and dragging. Disc brake wheel cylinders not releasing. Lots of things to check.

You lost me dude. I dont want to assume you're missing a limb. Your picture doesnt tell. Didnt intend to offend, sorry if I did. I only have one test_cle if that helps:D

My 72 with L28/SU's and auto tranny will power slide around any coner on dry pavement which leaves my hands on the wheel. It is most fun. Since I drive it like a wild man, I never have to worry about missing a shift or keeping the RPM in the power band. Plus for around town between stoplights its sometimes nice not to have to shift all the time. My 73 is 4 speed though so I get the best of both worlds. I have heard that auto trannies will get you to 60 faster than manuals also. If properly set up and working right. My grandma never learned to drive period so I dont hold it against Tomohawk.

I'll take two in XXL Mike! Great idea! Never enough Z shirts!