Arne

Looks like a Kameari to me. New ones cost a whole lot more here in the USA: http://www.zccjdm.com/catalog.php/azcarbum/dt43033/pd858346

A '73 240Z should not have the inductive loop. It should be a three-wire tach.

Yeah, your tach is bad internally. It will need to be replaced, as so far no one has successfully repaired one. As for the turn signals, I suspect a bad turn signal switch.

Of all the originality of my red car, an original spare was something I did NOT get. It came to me with a 14x6 chrome wheel and an oversize worn tire in the spare well. I built up a stock 4.5" wheel with a lightly used Michelin 175HR14 for my spare, but would love to get an original someday, HR of either Bridgestone or Toyo. It's just not real high on the priority list right now.

Yes, Enriqué, it certainly should. Excellent point.Mike, any chance you could create a Vendor forum for this, the alternator adapters and the relay harnesses?

I have also added these to the Product Review section of the club site here. We encourage any of you who install a set to give honest reviews. Thanks. http://www.classiczcars.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=14&cat=7

Here's a link to the information page, which also has the download link for the instructions, in PDF format. http://1971.240z.home.comcast.net/extras/sidemarker.html

First, let me preface my opinion with this - it's your car. So ask for opinions and advice if you wish, but in the end you should do what YOU like, not what others like. Unless, of course, you are planning to sell it shortly, in which case going with the majority opinion may lead to an easier sale. Personally, I like them either stock, or close to it. Any flat or matte gray color, short of full flat black. I refinished the panels on my red car using the custom paint from CDM. But the panels on my yellow car were/are a much darker flat gray. Not black, but considerably darker. And they look fine to me that way too.

I think he's means this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/72-datsun-240z-Classic-straight-body-excellent-engine_W0QQitemZ320186548082QQihZ011QQcategoryZ6187QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I normally do the hammer trick on mine, but besides taking a bit of experience, it's difficult to do when the parts aren't on the car. A pickle fork will work, especially if you are replacing them (as the fork may damage the joint itself, and as Enriqué mentioned it will damage the rubber dust boot). Or use a tie rod separator which works like a gear puller if you wish to re-use the joint.

I've heard that the industry movement back to chains has to do with a change in US emissions requirements. Something about lack of required maintenance, or some such.

Yeah, they do exist. Best bets for truly rust free are low mileage one or two owner cars that have been garaged all their life, preferably here out West. They can take some effort and/or luck to find, though.I have one, in my case it was luck.

Justin, I agree that this mod would be even more valuable on a 280Z or large-bumper 260Z. Unfortunately, it is my understanding that the later cars use a completely different style of electrical connector. Dave has been unable to find a source for these (round?) connectors, and so he has not been able to offer his kits in "pre-assembled, plug-n-play" form for the 260Z/280Z cars. This applies to not only this latest part, but also his headlight and parking light relay kits. I know he has been able to offer headlight relay kits for later S30s by leaving off the special plugs and leaving the connection to the car's harness to be done by the owner. That option won't work for these little adapters, as other than the connectors there's very little to them. Short answer - these adapters will fit any Datsun whose parking light pigtail connects to the main harness using the square connector shown in the picture above, and also has the sidemarker pigtail connecting to the main harness in the same area using individual bullet connectors.

http://www.classiczcars.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=11&cat=7

Looks good, although I'd want to really inspect a Bay Area car for rust.

Yup, that's the one I focused on, too. A clean, low mileage Series 1 that probably has minimal rust for for less that $6k? A great buy.

Forgot to post a picture.

As before with the ZX alternator adapter, Dave Irwin and I have come up with a new wiring product for 240Zs. This one is a safety and visibility improvement. It is - as was the alternator plug before it - simple, affordable, and 100% reversible. The addition of a pair of these adapters will convert a 240Z's front sidemarkers into dual function lights. Once installed, the markers will flash in sync with the signals if the parking lights are off, and opposite if the parking lights are on. The way they work is shown in the movie linked here: http://video.classiczcars.com/user_video_detail.php?mId=2315 The theory is not complex, and wouldn't be tough to do with wire taps and crimp connectors, if you wanted. Instructions to do it that way are on the web in several places. But again -- like the alternator adapter before it -- I designed this to require no modifications or changes to the factory wiring. Totally plug in. Clean, simple, and 100% reversible. This is not new technology, millions of GM cars and trucks built in the '70s did this exact thing for the front sidemarkers. Having the front markers flash really increases the visibility of your turn signals. Even though the turn signals on a 240Z wrap around the corner of the car, they are very low to the ground, even on stock height cars like mine. The flashing sidemarkers are much more visible. Here is Dave's description: I've discussed it with Arne and here's what we have decided to do. The SCP is TOTALLY Arnes's Brainchild. He may not be the inventor as I've seen it done elsewhere but It was Arne who got with me and discussed a prototype strictly for the 240Z's. The New Product is called the SCP which is short for Sidemarker Conversion Plug. It consist of 2) "T" type harness's that are only about 2.5" long and are placed into your parking light plug (in front of the radiator) via OEM style Datsun Plugs, just like my Headlight Upgrade Harness and there is one SCP per side. One for the left sidemarker and one for the right sidemarker. The SCP order will consist of 2) conversion plugs, one per side, and a single wire per SCP with a female bullet connector that connects into one of 2 the sidemarker wires located near each parking light plug, on each side.. This is an easy instal and takes less than 10 minutes. The only thing that will slow you down is dirty wires and the lack of being able to see what color your sidemarker wires are. Other than that, it's a breeze to instal. The important part of the instal is making sure that each of your sidemarkers must be isolated from the body. As Arne mentioned earlier, "They will only work on 240Zs with normal bulbs (not LEDs), and the sidemarker housing MUST be properly insulated from the fender. So the metal reflector must be inserted into the groove in the big rubber base gasket, not mounted between the gasket and the body (as I've seen done on some cars)" The price is $25 I will be making them for Arne and paying him from the money I recieve from the orders. But your cash, check or money order needs to be sent to me along with the order. I DO NOT AND CANNOT ACCEPT PAYPAL. Canadian orders, please add $5 to the $25 price. All other orders outside the continental US, please email me first. Please Email me with your questions and for ordering info. For all those who have ordered a Headlight or Parking light Upgrade harness or even a ZXP (Arnes other baby) or any of my other upgrades or services, the address is still the same, the form of payment is the same and the orders will be send Via USPS First Class Mail. First class will be used in order to keep prices down. If you would like your order shipped using Priority mail, there will be another $5 added to the $25 price. I've also decided on a $2 discount for each order of 2 or more. (2 orders will be $46, 3 orders will be $69, etc, etc.) Please Keep in mind that not only do these add the "Cool factor" but will seriously increase the SAFETY Factor while being used. Drivers to your left and right WILL see your sidemarkers blink and this will decrease the chance of a "I did'nt know he was turning" excuse. Not to "TOOT" my own horn but these are a great compliment to my Parking light harness. As your side markers will be brighter after installing my parking light harness, the SCP will now make that brighter sidemarker blink, increasing the "Visability Factor of you and Your Z. Period. PLH info is in my signature. Dave A pdf with installation instructions will be posted on my website later this weekend. If you're interested in a set of these, contact Dave as noted above.

Danny's Datsuns is in Sutherlin. He may well have what you need, although the yard is not his day job, and he is supposed to be slowly getting out of the Z parts business. Try to call him on the phone, that seems to work better than e-mail. I have the best luck catching him on Saturdays. http://www.webspawner.com/users/dannysdatsuns/

Thanks for the announcement, Dave. I want to add that this is not new technology, millions of GM cars and trucks built in the '70s did this exact thing for the front sidemarkers. Having the front markers flash really increases the visibility of your turn signals. Even though the turn signals on a 240Z wrap around the corner of the car, they are very low to the ground, even on stock height cars like mine. The flashing sidemarkers are vastly more visible. Once installed, the markers will flash in sync with the signals if the parking lights are off, and opposite if the parking lights are on. Just like for the alternator plug, soon I'll post a pdf instruction sheet (with pictures) on my website.

Got any members in Mesa? We should ask if the car can be inspected in person. If it can be, it's legit and looks like a nice car. If the car isn't available to be inspected, though...

I've got one more pair of adapters left from the initial run. I suppose I could be talked out of them. They will only work on 240Zs with normal bulbs (not LEDs), and the sidemarker housing MUST be properly insulated from the fender. So the metal reflector must be inserted into the groove in the big rubber base gasket, not mounted between the gasket and the body (as I've seen done on some cars).The theory is not complex, and wouldn't be tough to do with wire taps and crimp connectors, if you wanted. But -- like the alternator adapter before it -- I designed this to require no modifications or changes to the factory wiring. Totally plug in. Clean, simple, and 100% reversible. As for the possibility of future production, I suppose that depends on the interest...

Not since the reserve was met. Too late for buy it now.

I sincerely doubt that the black 280Z you are looking at will sell for less than $7500. It could go as high as $10k if it's not rusty. Still more than 3 days to go...

As mentioned in Bonzi's reply, since my goal is to maintain period correct appearance, no way I'll get rid of mine. It is, of course, a very personal decision, depending on your vision for your own car. I did convert my front markers into dual-function lights though. I commissioned a small batch of plug-n-play wiring adapters that allow my front markers to still be marker lights, but also flash as turn signals and hazards. Adds a bit of visibility to the car (which I like), without any permanent changes to the car or its wiring. You can see the results in this movie: http://video.classiczcars.com/user_video_detail.php?mId=2315