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Arne

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  1. Arne posted a post in a topic in Interior
    For most 240Zs Dave's switch rebuild IS a bargain. But IIRC Randy's 240Z has less than 30k on it, so de-gunking and lubricating was all it needed.
  2. Arne posted a post in a topic in Carburetor Central
    Hugh, the early cars like yours and mine didn't come with insulation on the fuel rails, not from the factory. So there is no factory solution that is right for an early 240Z. As for a modern asbestos-free alternative, perhaps some header wrap?
  3. Yup. Many new cars are that way these days, it helps cool the engine down quicker after shutdown. Whether or not you want it to do that on your car is up to you.
  4. Arne posted a post in a topic in Electrical
    To go with the ZX ignition, you need three things: 1.) Distributor from a '79-83 non-turbo 280ZX. 2.) Distributor mount tower also from a '79-83 280ZX. 3.) The ignition module from a '79-80 ZX. The later ('81-83) are not good as they require input from the injection computer. Other Datsuns also use this module, which is marked "E12-80". I know that some 510s, 210s and some pickups used the E12-80 modules as well as the ZXs.
  5. Arne posted a post in a topic in Electrical
    No, he's talking about the complete distributor and ignition module from a '79-80 280ZX. It's a very simple conversion.
  6. Do the patterns on the two keys look similar?
  7. If the '73s are like my '71s, the key code was hand-written on a small paper sticker attached to the inside of the glovebox door. I can't say for certain if it can be found anywhere else on the car. There was also a spot for the dealer to jot it down on the inside of the cover of the Warranty and Service booklet, as well as on the owner info page in the back of the owner's manual. But in my experience, the dealers seldom noted them in those spots. You say the key won't work in any of the 4 locks -- does that mean it DOES work in the ignition? If so, there's a really good chance that the ignition lock has been replaced at some point, and even cutting a new key to code may not help. That might work all the other locks, but not the ignition.
  8. Arne posted a post in a topic in Open Discussions
    EScanlon has a set in his 240Z. Look through his gallery.
  9. Arne posted a post in a topic in Wheels & Brakes
    Added note - this is not a new problem, it has come up several times before. Here's a link to one of them: http://classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21999
  10. Arne posted a post in a topic in Electrical
    On a 240Z, there is no circuit board. Those little light sockets are grounded with a small contact that touches the gauge case when the socket is snapped into the gauge. That little contact on each bulb holder is probably what needs cleaned, and it might be a good idea to clean the lip of the hole in the back of the gauge as well.
  11. Arne posted a post in a topic in Wheels & Brakes
    Yup. The pushrod in the power booster is mis-adjusted, it is a touch too long for the new master cylinder. You'll need to pull the master cylinder away from the booster and adjust the tip of the pushrod. DO NOT pull the pushrod out of the booster, if you do there are parts inside the booster that can fall out of place.
  12. Arne posted a post in a topic in Wheels & Brakes
    Ahh! Very good, Mat. I hadn't given that any thought, but you're right. We should start at the LR on an S30. Excellent tip!
  13. If you are talking about the head thickness, it is (as best I have been able to determine) just a hair under 4 1/4", or 107+ mm. When I was looking for this info last year, I found that exact figures were surprisingly difficult to come by.
  14. In my opinion, a small lip spoiler (like the BRE Spook) is great on a 240Z, much better looking than an air dam or valance replacement. But on a 280Z, the front bumper would completely overwhelm a small spoiler. For these cars, a bigger air dam is the way to go.
  15. Arne posted a post in a topic in Wheels & Brakes
    Also make certain the rear brakes are properly adjusted.
  16. Damn! I may have to rethink my decision on that parts car... Then again, my stuff never sells on eBay as high as other folks' stuff does...
  17. Nope, that's a FWD F-10 hatchback, not a B210.
  18. Arne posted a post in a topic in Open Discussions
    I suppose it depends a bit on how you view photography. I don't treat it as seriously as I did when I was younger, and the ability to download immediately, and also to edit digitally far out-weighs -- to me -- any possible artistic advantages that film offers. I take pictures these days for record keeping, and memories. I'm not trying to be artistic.On the other hand, I take my cars far more seriously. Older cars have far more character and personality than modern cars do. I drove my '96 328i to the coast today. Four adults in the car, and it is more comfortable, faster, handles better and is more economical than the Datsun. But it doesn't have the character or personality that the Z has. Which is why I still drive older cars. Now I'll concede that film also has some of those types of advantages over digital. But I don't value them in photography, so digital is better for me. Not everyone will agree with me, some will stick with film and that's OK too.
  19. Arne posted a post in a topic in Open Discussions
    My apologies to Mckrack. I quoted his post in my '73 rebuttal out of context. Mckrack was referring to the car pictured in the first post, not '73s in general. Sorry!
  20. Arne posted a post in a topic in Open Discussions
    I disagree. If the carbs have been swapped, a '73 makes a better driver than any of the earlier cars. The bumpers are only a little bigger, and if that bothers you they can be replaced by the earlier bumpers.The rest of the changes (those that weren't forced upon Nissan by legislation) were all improvements. The '73s have the improved differential location, many have mounts for rear sway bars, decent retractor seatbelts, and intermittent wipers. So don't dismiss the '73s if you are looking for a 240Z to drive and enjoy.
  21. Arne posted a post in a topic in Body & Paint
    Steve, please post back with the results of your research...
  22. Arne posted a post in a topic in Carburetor Central
    I too saw that car at Canby. I think it was the TWM Weber-type throttle bodies on a Cannon manifold. Those manifolds show up no and then on eBay without carbs and should be a good match for the TWM bodies.
  23. Arne posted a post in a topic in Body & Paint
    Looks like these? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-240z-260z-280z-Floor-Plugs-NOS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6763QQihZ012QQitemZ220125988588QQrdZ1
  24. Arne posted a post in a topic in Open Discussions
    Time to move on, Chris. I sold my 35mm Nikon a couple of years ago. You won't miss it.
  25. Arne posted a post in a topic in Body & Paint
    Not sure. Part number 77700-89914 is called "Plug, rubber" and it calls for a total of 9 of them on the CD. I'm not certain that those are the right ones, but that's my guess.
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