V8-240Z

I bought one a couple years ago from Schucks auto parts and it still works well. The length is correct but one end has a threaded stud that is larger that the hole in the mounting bracket, so I drilled the hole larger. This is the only new strut I could find that will work on the 240Z as a replacement for the single strut. Other than the difference in the mounting stud it does look the same as the stock one. Tail Gate strut Dorman # C072-430 (Schucks) $19.99 Mighty Lift # 95019 (from Autozone) $15.99 The actual application for this strut is. 200SX Hatch 1980-83 C072-430 Celica Hatch 1982-85 C072-430 Corolla Sta. Wagon w/o Rear Wiper Hatch 1979-83 C072-430

That is a question I have no answer for. The shunt pictured is from my 75 that has a 60-60 Amp gauge. One from a late 74 may work if it had the 60-60 amp gauge.

The shunt is just under the fuseable links on the right side and has 2 plugs on the end. One plug has the 10ga main wires and the other plug has 16ga wires that go to the amp meter. The two 2 Amp fuses inside are for the 16ga leads to the amp meter. Here are a couple pictures of the shunt, and it sorta looks like a regulator. http://s170049317.onlinehome.us/V8-240z/Files/Datsun/Gauges/280Z_Shunt-1.JPG http://s170049317.onlinehome.us/V8-240z/Files/Datsun/Gauges/280Z_Shunt.JPG

I have a 2/71 dash and on my Z 8/71 the brackets are spot welded. If Phil's is gone how did they remove it?

On my 71 that had the 45-45 amp meter the shunt resistor is in the amp meter and I could clearly see where it had over heated by being pushed past the gauge limits. I have my alternator output now going straight to the battery + instead of into the white 10ga wire that is next to the alternator where it used to go. I did this to get the heavy charge loads off the old wiring. I am running a V8 but the charge limits/requirement are really the same since some of the internally regulated alternator upgrades are using the GM alternator. The volt meter is really a better way of montoring the overall battery condition and charge circuit.

That is exactly what I did and then I got the + for the voltmeter from that connection and just grounded the - side. The other way to power the volt meter would be off a circuit that is turned on by the ignition switch.

I found this doing a search http://www.zcar.com/forums/read.php?f=1&i=427262&t=427262 On my 71 240Z I replaced the 45-45 amp meter with a volt meter from a 77-78 280Z. Any of the high output alternator conversions will overload the stock shunt and burn it out like a fuse. The Voltmeter swap was a bolt in. I even wired in the red charge light that is in the volt meter face.

What is the length of the 69-early 71 Driveshaft and the length of the late 71 up driveshaft? Is the automatic different? The measurement I need is center to center of the U-joints.

A good twist to a old song. right click and save as. http://www.s94643514.onlinehome.us/orleansbattle.wm

They are from Sears, they call them Roadhander. I bought the first set of them in 1999 and they do say made in USA. I exchanged them earlier this year and the new ones had the same part number but these are made in Venezuela. The fronts are part number: 734602

Steve, to be honest I never thought about using a fender washer and rubber washer on the inside. I only have rubber washers between the bumper and fender. After following this thread I am going to do the fender washers and rubber washers in the inside this afternoon. The metal is so thin it even pulled the bolt into the car and left a depression. I must have been having one of those days when I put the bumpers on.

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The washers are called closit tank washers in the plumbing industry and can be found in 2 different diameters with the largest being 1 1/8" in diameter. Find a plumbing supply house that the plumbers buy from and they come in a box of 100 and can be bought one at a time for $.25 each. http://www.hardwareworld.com/Rub-Tank-Bolt-Washr4-p5GDUEJ.aspx http://www.sealenterprises.com/detail.asp?sku=5350301 http://www.doityourself.com/invt/9198649

Go to Ace hardware and get a package of these. http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1273193 These are a cloth insert rubber washer that goes between the bolt head and the toilet tank. These are perfect for the early Z's. They last forever and are soft enough to protect the paint from the end bumper mount that bolts to the body.

I will be there Sunday for sure.

My experience with the 240Z springs is the rear are made with a slightly thicker wire. If you don't have a micrometer a cresent will work to see the difference.

If the fire is electrical or became electrical because of a short after the insulation has burned away its nice to have a pair of electrical cable cutters to disconnect the battery in a hurry. Harbor freight sells it for $5.99. Just try to disconnect a side terminal battery is a hurry. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40507

I am the one that makes the puller that Gary (beandip) loans out. I have more information on the puller at the link below. That is a nice drawing and explanation about how to make and use the tool on zhome.com http://www.s94643514.onlinehome.us/SpindlePinPuller/

I just could not resist, But I may have to with draw my bid. Nope I will leave it alone, I am not near the reserve.

A man was sick and tired of going to work every day while his wife stayed home. He wanted her to see what he went through so he prayed: "Dear Lord: I go to work every day and put in 8 hours while my wife merely stays at home. I want her to know what I go through, so please allow her body to switch with mine for a day. Amen. God, in his infinite wisdom, granted the man's wish. The next morning, sure enough, the man awoke as a woman. He arose, cooked breakfast for his mate, awakened the kids, set out their school clothes, fed them breakfast, packed their lunches, drove them to school, came home and picked up the dry cleaning, and stopped at the bank to make a deposit, went grocery shopping, then drove home to put away the groceries, paid the bills, and balanced the cheque book. he cleaned the cat's litter box and bathed the dog. Then it was already 1:00 P.M., and he hurried to make the beds, do the laundry, vacuum, dust, and sweep and mop the kitchen floor. Ran to the school to pick up the kids, and got into an argument with them on the way home. Set out milk and cookies, and got the kids organized to do their homework, then set up the ironing board and watched TV while he did the ironing. At 4:30 P.M. he began peeling potatoes, and washing vegetables for salad, breaded the pork chops, and snapped fresh beans for supper. After supper, he cleaned the kitchen, ran the dishwasher, folded laundry, bathed the kids, and put them to bed. At 9 P.M., he was exhausted and, though his daily chores weren't finished, he went to bed where he was expected to make love, which he managed to get through without complaint. The next morning, he awoke and immediately knelt by the bed and said: "Lord, I don't know what I was thinking. I was so wrong to envy my wife's being able to stay home all day. Please, oh please, let us trade back." The Lord, in his infinite wisdom, replied: "My son, I feel you have learned your lesson and I will be happy to change things back to the way they were." "You'll just have to wait nine months, though. You got pregnant last night."

I don't know what it is or what its for or even what it does but I think I know how it works. Right click and save as (4 meg D/L) http://s94643514.onlinehome.us/retro.wmv

I was listening to Art Bell last night and he had a guest on that was talking about the Bird Flu crossing species. The Flu gives you the following symptoms High fever, chills and sweating Sore throat Weakness Headache and generalized muscle and joint pains (legs and back) A nonproductive cough that can later become more severe and productive. Well that is what the bird flu does. Art asked his guest what differentiates the 2. His guest said that if you have the urge to poop on the windshield of your car then he thinks you just may have it.

Last weekend a guy saw something at Larry's Pistol & Pawn Shop that sparked his interest. The occasion was his 22nd anniversary and he was looking for a little something extra for his wife Toni. What he came across was a 100,000-volt, pocket/purse-sized taser. The effects of the taser were supposed to be short lived, with no long-term adverse affect on your assailant, allowing her adequate time to retreat safely.....WAY TOO COOL! Long story short, he bought the device and brought it home. This is the story as told to me of the following course of events.. I loaded two AAA batteries in the darn thing and pushed the button. Nothing! I was disappointed. I learned, however, that if I pushed the button AND pressed it against a metal surface at the same time; I'd get the blue arch of electricity darting back and forth between the prongs. Awesome!!! Unfortunately, I have yet to explain to Toni what that burn spot is on the face of the microwave. Okay, so I was home alone with this new toy, thinking to myself that it couldn't be all that bad with only two AAA batteries, right? There I sat in my recliner, my cat, Gracie, looking intently (trusting little soul) while I was reading the directions and thinking that I really needed to try this thing out on a flesh & blood moving target. I must admit I thought of zapping Gracie (for a fraction of a second) and thought better of it. She is such a sweet cat. But, if I was going to give this thing to my wife to protect herself against a mugger, I did want some assurance that it would work as advertised. Am I wrong? So, there I sat in a pair of shorts and a tank top with my reading glasses perched delicately on the bridge of my nose, directions in one hand, taser in another. The directions said that a one-second burst would shock and disorient your assailant ; a two-second burst was supposed to cause muscle spasms and a major loss of bodily control; a three-second burst would purportedly make your assailant flop on the ground like a fish out of water. Any burst longer than three seconds would be wasting the batteries. All the while I'm looking at this little device measuring about 5"long, less than 3/4 inch in circumference; pretty cute, really, and (loaded with two itsy, bitsy AAA batteries) thinking to myself, "no possible way!" What happened next is almost beyond description, but I'll do my best..... I'm sitting there alone, Gracie looking on with her head cocked to one side as to say, "don't do it, Master" reasoning that a one-second burst from such a tiny thing couldn't hurt all that bad...I decided to give myself a one-second burst just for the heck of it. I touched the prongs to my naked thigh, pushed the button, and HOLY MOTHER OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION@!@!@ !!!! I'm pretty sure Jessie Ventura ran in through the side door, picked me up in the recliner, then body slammed us both on the carpet, over and over and over again. I vaguely recall waking up on my side in the fetal position, with tears in my eyes, body soaking wet, both nipples on fire, testicles no where to be found, with my left arm tucked under my body in the oddest position, and tingling in my legs. The cat was standing over me making meowing sounds I had never heard before, licking my face, undoubtedly thinking to herself, "do it again, do it again!" Note: If you ever feel compelled to 'mug' yourself with a taser, one note of caution: There is no such thing as a one-second burst when you zap yourself. You will not let go of that thing until is is dislodged from your hand by a violent thrashing about on the floor. A three second burst would be considered conservative. SON-OF-A-BITCH...that hurt like hell!!! A minute or so later (I can't be sure, as time was a relative thing at this point), I collected my wits (what little I had left), sat up and surveyed the landscape. My bent reading glasses were on the mantle of the fireplace. How did they get up there??? My triceps, right thigh and both nipples were still twitching. My face felt like it had been shot up with Novocain, and my bottom lip weighed 88 lbs. I'm still looking for my testicles. I'm offering a significant reward for their safe return. Still in shock, Name withheld for obvious reasons..

I have one on my 71 240Z. Its permently bolted to the bottom of the radiator core support. There are 2 bar attachment points just below the front valance. My experience in towing Z's with this setup is that they don't tow well at all with out a engine in them. If the z is complete they tow well.

Ya got my vote also, its this thread that dead not Norris.