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On my L28ET swap on my 240z, I'm using MSnS with the MSD box and the 82-83 dizzy. For some strange reason I am unable to get spark anymore, not anywhere along the line. I tested my coil and my MSD box and both are in working condition. I figured it might be my distributor, I borrowed a working dizzy and hooked it up, no dice. The weird thing about this situation is that the only time I'm able to get any spark is from the coil to the wire going to the dizzy is unplugged and held to a ground, BUT only under one circumstance. It will only spark ONCE when the key is initially put into the on position. After that, no sparks at all. Has anyone heard, experienced or has any idea why I am only able to get a spark at when putting the key into the on position and at no other time? It is important to note that not long ago (within the past two weeks) I was able to get the car to start and run. Then a couple days later I tried to start it and it wasn't idling very well and it would die out on me. I thought it was because of fouled up plugs. Changed those out and same result, no start. Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks in advance for any information and or insight into my current situation.

I looked around and found a number of threads discussing ways to check N/A distributors but none about the turbo one on the L28ET. I was wondering if anyone knew how to test the CAS inside the turbo distributor because mine could be broken, and am looking to either pinpoint this as the cause or rule it out after testing. I am in the middle of troubleshooting my ignition because I am unable to produce a spark. Important to note that nothing in my setup has changed from when I had spark and I have verified that my MSD box and coil are good. thanks in advance for any information.

Hand turning the Dizzy still not getting any spark to the plugs. Does anyone know a quick way to test the distributor at home? Thanks in advance for the help.

msd coil, blaster 2 or something along those lines. I'm going to hand test the dizzy today and just start working my way down the line. thanks again for all the help thus far everyone.

My setup with the MSD box is good. I checked and rechecked it and tested out the MSD box using the white wire. I attached screen shots of my settings. I'm going to pull the dizzy tomorrow and try to get a spark manually. I'll better explain the mysterious arc from the coil wire to a ground. I was trying to see if I could get a spark from the coil wire to a ground and so I put it near the ground and even before I crank the engine over (just putting the car into the ON position) there is a single spark that jumps. But when I crank the car over, nothing. It only happens when I first put the car into the on position. Anyone have any idea what that means? thanks in advance again and for all the input.

Megatune shows everything is ok thus far. Checked my settings for fuel and spark, nothing out of the ordinary. Still trying to figure out what is going on.

Thanks, I'll check that out this afternoon. Thanks again for all the input. Does anyone have any idea about the arc when putting the car into the on position but no arc while cranking? Thanks again in advance for any information.

Car was running well at a certain point before I stopped driving it for awhile. I am not getting any spark when I pull the wire from the dizzy to the coil and try to arc it while cranking. The weird thing is that while it won't arc while cranking, when I initially switch the car into the on position, it will arc. Anyone have any ideas about that. Thanks for the response above, I double checked that tonight and its setup as you said. Thanks again for the help and thanks in advance for any additional insight.

I setup my MSnS awhile ago and then I was unable to drive my car for awhile. I got my car to start and run but then randomly the other day it wouldn't start. I'm not getting any spark from the coil to the dizzy and I'm trying to narrow down what is wrong. I can't remember for the life of me if I'm supposed to have 12V at the coil when using an MSD 6A box. I'm running the internal CAS on an L28ET and have verified that my MSD box is working. My injectors are firing and I think the problem is related to my CAS. Does anyone know if I'm supposed to have 12V at the coil when using a MSD 6A? Thanks in advance for any information.

I hope I put this thread in the right forum. I decided to relocate my air filter outside of the engine bay as a cold air intake (CAI). I relocated the air filter on the driver side front right next to my front mount intercooler. My only concern is that on my grill (not stock 240Z grill), the area that covers the intake filter is a solid piece instead of having slats or openings to allow air directly to the filter. Would this have any significant impact on the amount of air that the filter is able to breathe? I have to decide if I should cut open that entire area that is covering up the filter (look a little less nice) or just leave it as is. Any relevant information is welcome. Thanks in advance. The first picture is showing the typical air filter relocation spot. The second picture is displaying the grill and how the section highlighted in blue is not slotted, but instead solid.

I have been searching and reading the many threads regarding the side mirrors that are aftermarket or OEM on certain vehicles that will work with the Z cars. I wanted to know if there is a list of mirrors that will work and will be an easy install on the Z. I was looking to get a pair of APR CF mirrors at one point, but I can't get a straight answer from the companies selling them or the manufacturer about their universal fit mirrors working with the 240Z. I currently have aftermarket mirrors on my 240 and I wanted to replace them for when I get my new paint job. Any help would be appreciated, I'd prefer to note get chrome or nickel plated mirrors. My biggest concern is if the way that the mirrors are mounted will or will not cover the existing area that is used to mount Thanks in advance.

I wanted to ask here before I start asking around at shops for an individual who does automotive body repair and painting on the side at their home. I need some body filler work done on my 1972 240Z and I want to get the entire car painted. If anyone knows of anyone that does this type of work I would really appreciate any info or contact info. Thanks in advance.

are you serious?

LOL... OWND

Yea I just checked a few parts houses, and its all the same deal. And i did some research myself and had them cross reference part numbers and you're right. So only the years stated above are the same, the other part numbers are different. Just thought i might check to see if they were the same, if so it would save everyone a lot of money if they could be purchased under a different year and model. But no such luck.