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If you have fuel, then we assume no spark.. Try pulling a plug/wire & cranking it- basically work your way backwards- spark at the plugs, coil, etc Check all the wires & the points/condensor. Its gotta be there somewhere! HTH

So, a friend has a couple of 280 starters from parts cars (gear-reduction i believe?) Anyone know if it's a direct bolt-on replacement? I *assume* so, but we all know what that gets you.. Thanks JA

I dunno, but you may try calling Charlie Osborne at Zed Findings in Kingston Ontario- he may be able to help. i *think* its www.datsunzparts.com If that ain't it, a search will find him for you. HTH, Jeremiah

Thanks- i assume i could hook up a remote start to test the starter, correct?? I believe i have also read that the solenoid is about $55, while the starter/solenoid combo is maybe $65-70- i havn't checked yet, but does that sound possible? I'll keep everyone posted when i discover the answer (assuming it starts so i can get home from work:stupid: ) Oh, and assuming its the solenoid- it "clicks" on when the key is turned to start, then a milder click when the key is relased to "on"- sound correct? Which would be more likely, that ot enough voltage is transmitting through, or that the starter or solenoid is bad? Thanks again!

Hi all, here's the deal. 10/74 260Z with 72 SU's, otherwise stock. The last month or so, when i turn the key to "start", i get an audible "click" from the engine compartment, but the starter does not activate. Sometimes it works the first try, other times i have to turn the key 3,5, or 10 times before it kicks.. I've cleaned/greased/tightened the battery terminals, as well as the starter connections- sometimes it behaves, others it doesn't. As I haven't had a helper with me, i haven't been able to turn the key AND listen to see whether the "click" is from the starter or from some other relay or such. Any ideas?? Could it be the starter itself going bad, or more likely i have missed some corrosion in the elecrical system somewhere? Thanks for any ideas!, Jeremiah Axtell 73,74

CongratZ! as far as the tranny selection: here is an excellent tool to help with the multitude of arrangements possible- http://www.geocities.com/z_design_studio/ Zya, Jeremiah

Yep, "ditto" to what Keith said:p

I know someone here in NY who *may* be interested, but can you give anymore detail? Is this a G-nose, or is it the hood/fenders combo, or other? How much/what damage? Do you have any pics available? Thanks, hopefully providing more info will get you a sale. Jeremiah

there used to be a guy at www.zcar.com who always had them for sale in the classifieds section. HTH, Jeremiah

Not only that, they'll give you a free issue for a "test-drive". Hard to beat:)

I looked into purchasing a set- found that Yuichi from www.strictlyz.com could get them for me (NOS). The downside is that they were $180US! He offered some discount, but still.. It has been suggested to get a similar style from Moss, or Long motors, one of the MG or Triumph suppliers, but i haven't looked into it. HTH, Jeremiah

its a best judgement thing. 150K should have much more wear. Carpet very compressed, etc etc. If the pedals are really worn, i would think its over 50K, but its really a hands-on judgement. JA

well, you can take the "bad" light to an auto parts store- they'll hook it up to 12V so you know for sure. May also have a bad or partially bad fuse (each side has its own). I spent 4 hours one day to find a fuse was partially burned out!:mad: Good luck, Jeremiah

I have never used either, but i always thought (maybe i'm wrong though) that you used EITHER the pertronix OR the msd, not both?? If so, that may explain it. Hope someone else who runs either system chimes into help you out, good luck! Jeremiah

Huh. How do you suppose it "pushes into place"? Is it adhesive backed or something? Sounds "too good to be true", but who knows- anyone bought it yet? anyone willing to lay down some $$- Mike will let you post a technical article about it, and give a pat on the back i'm sure! I too am interested, but not 60 bucks worth yet. Jeremiah

Yep, figured that had to be you, you handsome devil,.. Now mind you, i'm not gay, but if i was, would you be my valentine?? Heard that line from some comedian long ago. zya

Looks like a fun day there, Mike. So which of the people in the photo's is you?? Kinda cool to put a face with the people we meet here! Zya, Jeremiah BTW, nice dog..

yep, another male. But i own 2 Z's, and one is an automatic for the wife, so adjust your stats how you'd like...JA

I don't have one (yet), but one of these days i am going to tear apart the fuel system. Get my gauge to read again, and sort out this pump, check filters, etc,etc Thanks!

ZCCR (z car club of rochester) has i think 20 confirmed entries to go. I'm not positive, as i am taking my yellow 260 to a local show on Saturday (which happens to be my wife's birthday). She may not be totally gung-ho on 2 car shows in one weekend as a birthday present....(but i sure would!) I'll work on her- if you see a bright yellow 260 with sunroof & black interior- come say hi! Oh, and look for a white 73 license plate "1 tuff z" Thats Dave Palermo, our club president got an L28 with a JCR supercharger..nice ride! Zya, Jeremiah

Hi everyone- Can anyone tell me if there is or should be some type of valve to prevent fuel from draining back to the tank when the car sits? It seems that since last fall, when i put 72 SU's on my 260 & replaced the mechanical fuel pump (it leaked), when the car sits for any extended time (like overnight)- my fuel flows back to the tank. So I must crank the engine quite a bit to pump gas back up into the engine compartment before it will start (or so it seems). When the car has run recently, it fires immediately. I have noticed when i am under the hood at times, i can hear some sort of noise from the mech fuel pump area, like there is vacuum from the fuel flowing backwards. Perhaps my electric pump is faulty? Any ideas out there? It's not major, but an annoyance, and probably wearing my starter prematurely:( Thanks, Jeremiah

Po did the same to my 260. removed lids from the stow boxes & screwed 6x9's in, over the carpet- the downside is removing the speakers to remove the carpeting (but then, how often do you take out the hatch carpet?) Jeremiah

Do you still have the ABV in place still? (anti-backfire valve) It allows fresh air into the system to prevent the backfires- when i put SU's on my 260, i removed mine, and get minor backfires whenever i decelerate, or use the engine to brake. I try to think of it as the Z "burping" after chewing up some road:cool: Jeremiah

I have a very similar set for my 73 i bought last year, in fact i mounted them today! They look great on my car, which is silver/black like yours:D Mine are 14X6 (just looked today) and have 185/70/14 on 'em, but i prefer 215/60/14- seems to be just about right for the Z. Jeremiah

I agree with Keith. A 50/50 mix will cool better, and offer the best protection from corrosion in the innards of the engine. Agreed with the oil pressure too, though it is weird that it acted up after an oil change, when it had been fine. Seems that most z cars aren't particularly accurate to begin with, and many show zero pressure at idle. A mechanical check sure as hell won't hurt, but it sounds fairly normal. Oh yeah, Redline "water wetter" added to the coolant will drop your operating temp around 10 to 12 degrees, i'm told. HTH, Jeremiah