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Ok, the valve was nothing big, the adjustment backed itself ALL the way off, and I'm not kidding this happened almost instantly, which was a first for me... SO, while the spindle sits is penetrating oil for the second week now, which by the way I need that name for the guy that has the pullers for $35????? Now, onto the carbs. What all does a person need to switch from the flat tops to the smaller rounds? Is it just the throttle linkage? and if so does anybody have a set up for sale? Thanks all and happy Sunday! Ohh I love that spindle.......:mad:

Holy Moly, First of all congratulations to all for helping contribute to what I feel is one of the strongest "family atmosphere" clubs on the 'net. I gotta say, 2ManyZ's, the tribute to your father is awesome. I found the Z car virus when I owned my first Z which was a 1978 280. It had the basic auto X package until the master cylinder failed on a corner that I was zipping thru. (Big shock.) :eek: But, once again I was reminded of the strong cage these cars have as I rolled off the road. Not ONE salvageable part. But I was ok and learned that life is still good after basically walking away from an accident that occoured at around 90. And yes, I've had a talk with that little demon that sits on my shoulder. Since that little crackup, I've owned 5 more and currently have my first 240 under construction. Which by the way, the valve problem was something simple and yes, that spindle STILL has not moved. Hey, where can I get that puller again???? Maybe this time I'll write it down... I'm yes, 33 yrs old, am a supervisor for Waste Management, yes I talk trash all day! Have 3 kids and the wife. (ok, 4 kids including myself...) The wife will join me in auto X hopefully this year (if the car is ready) which I should probably tell her she is doing, huh? She's NEVER raced so it should be fun for her, (and all... ) Come to think about it, she hasn't driven anything but automatics. Hmmmm, may need to rethink this. Well, I appreciate all the advice that all have given me, the Z that keeps us all together is a stong one and that's nice to see in a world that usually needs second guessing...

THANKS GUYS!!!! And ofcourse I'm interested, in the event that I don't have to push the darn thing there. I'm giving it a few days and then will tackle it again... I'll do the compression check, I pulled wires and did find a dead hole so that's not good. Let's hope for the best tho. I'll contact the guy you told me about and thanks for that lead! I'll let you know what the results are.. Have a good one...

I would suggest contacting the guys at www.ztherapy.com they specialize in carbs for the Z and are going to be able to help you with advice and parts. Have a good night!

It's starting to look like a bent valve. The bummer is that this motor never burned one drop of oil. If it ends up being a bent valve, what is the best route to take, just replace the bad valve and put 'er back together or what do you suggest? This is a budget deal and this is a definite set back... Thanks to all, most of all Royce for putting up with this soap opera. Have a good Monday...

Thanks for the advice, it seems like valvetrain noise, it's weird, no noise one minute, then after startup it suddenly there. I will check the valve adjustment, I just know that valve adjustment doesn't get that bad instantly. I gotta bad feeling about this one... Thanks Royce, I appreciate it. What a weekend...

That smiley face is fake because NOW that I have forgotten the spindle for another day, I fire up the motor, give it a little rev after it ran for a bit and NOW I can hear a tapping from the lifter area. Not your normal lifter noise but louder, wasn't there last time it ran, NOW it is. Any advice? And still, happy Easter. I think the bunny hates me.

In the event that I just can't get this thing to budge, what are the options / worst case scenario. I can cut this one but then how do I remove the piece from the strut assy? I've let it soak all mornin', even applied a little heat, hit it, cussed at it and know I'm ready to get a priest to exercise the demon. All I need is the strut and spring and in doing my homework, than doesn't look a whole lot easier. It's a good thing I love Z's soo much, I'm ready to use five gallons and a match. :mad: Pass me the tylenol. Anyone feel free to phone, 503-939-2117. Have a great Easter!

Thanks sir, I'll spray it down. luckily, this is a complete parts rear-end that was off a 240 that was set up with a better suspension, so I'm just switching things over. So, yes, I do have the one on the car untouched. Hopefully it goes a bit easier with that one or it will be a trip to Nissan. These springs are blue, much thicker than stock, less coils...I believe that they are Motorsports. Has the rear bar also. Thanks again! It's nice to know that us Z guys stick together!

Ok, pass me the whiskey. I am having a problem getting the spindles out of the Traverse link to switch over my strut assembly. The shop manual simply says to "remove the spindle" by sliding it out. Yea, sure slide it out, NO PROBLEM. And yes, I did remove the outer lock nuts and the lock bolt from the middle and I can't get this thing to budge for love nor money. Before I make the execfutive decision to drink myself to death over this , can anyone help? And by the way happy Easter.

You can shoot me the numbers and I'll compare then to the r180's that I have. That way if they are the same at least you'll know what you have...

Thanks Royce, I'll just leave everything the same then, and wait fir a 3.90. And yes, I meant front mount. Thanks for the help, have a great weekend!

I lied, it's www.Ztherapy.com. Check it out!

Hey, Carbs are not me either, but with some help from Z-therapy I feel a whole lot better about adjusting and tearing down my SU's. I believe it's z-therapy.com. The video you need is either "240 tune up" or "just SU's".

Howdy, I have both an R200 and an R180, the 180 is a 3.36 and the 200 is a 3.55. Last time I tried to switch the rear end over to a 200 I had problems from He** and gave up, putting another 180 in to get me by. I did change mustache bars but nothing wanted to line up with the diffy mount bar. The victim is a '73. Two questions: 1; Do you need to change the diffy mount bar, originally I was told no, but now I wonder. And 2; Is the change over worth it? Stock motor, 4-speed tranny, good suspension. (Springs, bars, blah, blah, blah) Want a 3.90 but still looking. Is there a noticable diff between the 3.36 and the 3.55? Thanks for the info. Have a heckuva weekend... (And ok, three questions.)

Thank you sir, I'll e him. I appreciate it, have a good day!

Well, this may seem weird, and it is, but I had a similar problem with my Suburban after I put a toggle switch to switch the blower fan on and off. (YES, lazy way out I know, nut I was in a hurry if and was going to fix it right and that was two years ago and the stupid toggle switch is still there.) ANYWAY, if the switch is on then is runs for about two to three seconds after key off, this may have nuthin' to do woth your porblem but I thought if you added a recent switch it may help out. Zyal8r. and good luck.

I bought the "Just SU's" video recently from Z-Therapy and I highly advise anyone who wants to tinker with their SUs to purchase that video. The "240 tune up also has excellent information in it and if you want to know how to take apart the carbs, clean and adjust them, then this is the video for you... I have both styles of carbs for my '73 and plan to change over to the smaller dome style, I'm just waiting on finding the linkage and parts needed to switch over. Enjoy, and order that video, I almost recommend the two-tape version of the video, it's a bit clearer.

I am having a tough time finding replacement center caps for my snowflake 15" wheels... Checked with the local Nissan shop and they aren't sure if they are the right ones and they want $20 for each. OUCH! Any ideas?

Thanks, car is going on stands today for the suspension swap, it's getting to be spring and time to get out the Z for some Sunday driving...I'll check the area.

Mornin' I just rec'd the 240Z tune-up video from Z-therapy and it's excellent...Thought I'd pass along the word, it has a bunch of good information. Also, has anyone gotten any advice as far as rust problems in the passenger front frame area from the fire wall forward, I picked up a '73 240 with a decent motor, the car was cheap enough so it didn't bother me. My question is, can anyone give me some advice on how to try to fix? One more thing, a friend gave me some aftermarket springs he decided not to use, they are blue...Race Tech I was told, but aren't motorsport springs blue also? Everyone have a great Sunday and thanks for the replies...