CanTechZ
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I bet this guy wears driving gloves.
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The subject of distributors for the early 240z's does get a bit confusing, I don't have your answer but here is some more background info from a thread in 2009: http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/31224-correct-early-series-1-distributor/?do=findComment&comment=278184 Here are parts book pages for the early version of D612-52 (part No. 22100-E4601) the later version of D612-52 (part No. 22100-E4603) the parts book makes no mention of D606-52, unlike the FSM. I noticed that the later parts page notes "Set-Spring" whereas the early parts page does not. FWIW, Mike
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I have a full one piece steel shroud on my 7'70 that I ordered from my local Datsun dealer in 1979, it is part number 21475-E4100 and cost $68.35. Too bad we it wasn't that easy today. Mike Strange that the parts book for the US and Canada doesn't indicate that the shroud is optional for the 240Z, but it does for the 260Z?
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Thanks Mike, more to follow as I get time.
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If any one is looking for a free solid modeling cad option you might want to check out Onshape. I'm not a user or afilliated but it looks interesting. https://www.onshape.com/ It is a cloud based app so there a no files to install and apparently if can be run on almost any device. It is relatively new but looks to have most features that will get you started to see if 3D cad is right for you. One catch is that all your work is also on the cloud and the free version is limited to 10 files (up to 100MB) being private, but you can also make your work public with unlimited files up to 5GB. The free version is not feature crippled and apparently is exactly the same operationally as the professional version which has a monthly fee and no private file quantity or size restrictions. FWIW Mike
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Here's an update of the choke assembly with a throttle knob and lever added.
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I'm not on FB either, maybe I can ask nicely and get my wife check it out and let me have a look.
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While I had the choke assembly disassembled from my 7'70 240z to deal with a sticky choke issue I started to measure and model the parts as an exercise while I had some free time. It got me thinking that others might be doing the same with other parts and might like to share stories and maybe a few cad files or just to show off what you are working on. I am a mechanical designer and use Solid Edge as my primary 3D solid modeling tool, I am also learning Solid Works and have a background with 2D AutoCAD. Here is a sample of the work I have done so far, comments welcomed from cad and non-cad users alike. If we get to the point of sharing cad files I'm wondering if @Mike would consider adding a 2D/3D cad section to our downloads area, if file size is an issue limits could be established. Cheers, Mike
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I'm actually working on modeling the full choke assembly so I can maybe in the future make some parts to add a hand throttle. We're getting off topic as this thread started with a discussion of "that little screw". I will start a new thread for discussing 3d modeling of S30 parts. Anyway here a couple screen shots of the choke assembly so far:
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On my 7'70 I recently noticed that the M2 screw for the choke knob that I was using was actually too long, the correct length should be 5mm. Using a 6mm long screw could cause damage to the knob if you over tighten. Here is a drawing showing the issue, and a couple of 3D model images:
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From the album: Chilliwack Datsun Newspaper Ads
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From the album: Chilliwack Datsun Newspaper Ads
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My early heat shield is steel and looks to be clear zinc plated, these pictures are from my obviously un-restored engine bay. I did a quick partial clean up of one end to see how much plating is left.
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Here are a few dims from my spare 240Z rear bumper
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You're welcome, no problem getting you dims for the rear as well later today. I work from home so this kind of stuff reminds me to take a break and stretch my legs.
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Here is what I could measure off my front bumper, hope this helps Mike edit, I will try to get measurements for the rear later today.
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You got me wondering about this. On my 240 I have to use the key to lock the door from the outside. I did some checking about this by reading the various owners manuals found on http://www.xenonzcar.com/s30/ownersmanuals.html and it seems this feature was added for the 1977 280Z. Here are the pages from the 1977 & 1976 owners manuals:
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I remember that thread as well, but I couldn't find it. However I did remember that @nix240z makes them, here's a link to his website: http://www.240zrubberparts.com/apps/webstore/products/show/5696404
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This useful link has the FSM for the 1975 Datsun B210 which also used the A14 engine: http://datsun510.com/manuals/
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Why get a gator when these are cheaper and have a heater? Luckily I have not had to use "my snow shovel" since Xmas '08 when these pic's were taken. To those of you experiencing this crazy weather, stay safe.
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Could it be an ergonomics thing. When I step out of the car my toe seems to find that spot as I rotate and balance my weight to exit. Especially when I'm in a tight spot and not able to open the door fully, like my garage.
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My 240 has a copper gasket/washer on the tank plug, I checked the parts book and it calls up a gasket for the 280's as well. Could also be a leak at the fuel level sending unit, I had a bad o-ring on mine that leaked.
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This is a page from a 1970 sales brochure, to me it looks like engine pictured does not have an intake manifold thermostat. By the position of the small hose over the heat shield it does not look like there would be enough room for the thermostat. Pictures I have seen with the thermostat have that small hose extending beyond the heat shield as in the picture below of Jalex's '72. Just my opinion. Mike
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This is the Datsun 240z - 260Z section of the 1975 Mitchell Manual's Inc. Foreign Car Collision Estimator Guide for Auto Body Shops. includes parts prices and labor hours from circa 1975. The first few pages are a procedure explanation for using the Mitchell Manual.Free
