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Dawn, I like to think of all these people here as family.. Thanks, hope you are doing Okay. You'll always be welcome:classic: Jeremiah

I asked Classicdatsun a few years ago- they sell the original "spook". Said, "nope" won't fit on a 260 or 280, only recommended one for 70-73 cars. I 'spose you could attempt to "make" it fit, but i decided to leave it off my 74.5, and i'll buy one for my 73 when its near paint time.

Sure they didn't say "steering coupler"? Beats me, never heard of such a thing. Then again, i only attempt to work on old cars! JA

Wow. Calm down, everyone.... Giving the club the finger won't help, i'd guess- I'd be glad to help, but i know zippo about fuel injection- give me simple toilet carbs any day. Do you have any manuals for the FI? I'd *guess* its a AFM, or cold start valve, etc. But to be honest i have never worked on FI. Have you tried the IZCC mail list www.zhome.com to signup. I bet Kim Blough in Idaho could fix you up in no time. May be worth it to try that. Good luck, sorry you feel you've been jerked around here- but few of us have a clue about FI, and so wouldn't post a reply when we don't know. You're still okay with me though- Jeremiah

Hi Ben I graduated from Albany College of Pharmacy (Albany, NY) in 1990. Back then it was a 5 year program- but for a Bachelor's degree. A couple years ago all the schools pushed for a 6 year doctorate instead. So now, you get to PAY an extra 20 or 30 THOUSAND dollars for that last year, working for FREE on clinical rotations... Basically, easy cash for the schools. It ain't easy being male, white, and middle-classLOL Good luck to the GF, its worth it at the end

I had to vote "Masters degree", though technically, i have a 5 year bachelors in Science (Pharmacy). Regulations have changed, now it's a 6 year doctorate program (glad i got out when i did!) Of course i practice what i studied, can't afford not to!!!!!!! Still have yet to grow up though..

Well, it probably won't help those of you on the other side of the planet, but here: http://www.vintageair.com/ If one were building "from scratch", this would be ideal...assuming you don't mind spending $$'s

Did you flush new fluid through and bleed the system, or just wipe out the reservoir and pour in new fluid? Sounds as if the lines may be full of goo, and nothing working properly... We need a bit more detail i think. Jeremiah

I think 5K is steep as well. Rust holes will be fixed? How exactly? I'd rather pay less & take it as is, then do it myself, to be sure it's done right! Hate to see some a$$ do a quickie bondo-fix and pass it off as good:finger: That said, early Z values are/have been climbing steadily, but cars with "issues" should still be discounted a good deal. Maybe you can search some of Carl Beck's comments on Z car value as of late.

So sorry, Dawn. We all feel terrible for your/our loss. I wish i could say something to make you feel better.... Hang in there. Jeremiah

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I'm with MikeW, how are you adjusting the carbs??

I have Mr K's autograph on my 260 owner's manual, (as do many of us). I could scan & post it or email it if you're serious about this..

Bill's got the idea. You may try a hardwood dowel, or soft metal like brass, etc, instead of a screwdriver. 1) less likely to destroy the retaining nut 2) less chance of sparks Otherwise, in the odd chance you have a jewelers tool, as is used to remove watch casings etc- may help. Good luck

where's the post?? You mean you can't remove the sending unit from the tank 'cause it's rusted in place?

Not sure of suspension.com's price, but summit racing was marginally cheaper when i bought the "hyperflex" urethane kit.

last i checked, the Eibach progressives are NLA for 74-78 zcars:mad:

friggin' ZX drivers.....

wow, the goofy crap you can find on the internet: http://crazy.codetroop.com/randimg/?car.jpg

Sure looks original. Are you going to use it? May be worth a few bucks on Ebay... I pulled one from my 73 to put in a CD player, then left it in the garage when we sold that house:stupid:

I'll add: take note of where the fuel lines are placed BEFORE using the plasma cutter. Damn near lost a 260 the hard wayROFL My 240 was simple cut, fit, and weld in the new floors. The late 260 had fuel lines run down through the channel beneath the floor. Neat surprise, to say the least. Found it best to have plasma cutter in one hand, water hose in the other!!

I'd think you could do a complete rebuild of the engine you have for that much.. Or get a 280 block & do the same. A ZX non-turbo block (F54?), flat top pistons, use your original head and carbs- you should get all you want out of that combo, i would think. HTH, Jeremiah

Hmmmm...Z-roadster:love: But Keith is closer, and drives a truck.....Hey Keith, wanna make a couple bucks?? I doubt Susie would bite on a vacation to Texas to trailer a Z home, but hey, you never know.. We (Susie & I) briefly discussed this- she would opt for: the new T-bird convertible newer 'Stang convertible new Z-convertible a "finished" 1600/2000 i figure by shopping, you could find a Datsun for 1/3 to 1/2 the price of a T-bird? Then she said: "Why don't you just finish the body and paint the 73 for me to drive?" God, i love that girl! (of course, i had planned a V8 in that car) I guess i should feel lucky that these are the worries that i lay awake thinking of.. I think when the sun warms the garage, i'll start tearing the 73 fenders off. Only so many times a wife will give the go ahead for our other passions, eh? So, new plan: make the 73 look decent, title it in her name, to show how much i love her, THEN shop for a V8 Z, or convertible, or Roadster.... Thanks everyone, Jeremiah ps- if i find a "deal", plans change accordinglyLOL

Hi everyone, Well, maybe its because Spring is creeping near, or i'm just getting itchy, but i've been "shopping" for another car. Yep, the wife sure is excited at THAT idea! Plenty of choices out there, but i'm a Datsun fan, and somewhat cheap So, question is: If you own, or have owned a 1600 or 2000 roadster- how do/did you like it? I don't need a show car, just a fun summer driver.. What do you like or dislike about them, and anything to be advised of? Anyone suggest other relatively cheap summer driver, thats cheap to insure & maintain, (a convertible) that i may look for? Thanks for any advise, wish me luck! Jeremiah p.s.- sure wish i'd bought Mike's when it was for sale!!:tapemouth :stupid:

when is the Carlisle import meet? Anyone from here going? Not too far from me, a couple/few hours south..