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Does anyone have an actual schematic of the wiper switch for a 280Z? The shop manual doesn't really show what the switch does, just lines coming out of a picture. Same for the motor, no real schematic or explanation of what wire does what. I'm rewiring my car using a Camaro wiring harness and replacing the light/wiper combo switch. Its difficult to convert stuff without real schematics. Never mind, I just found the schematic for the amplifier in the manual, that should work.

Congrats. It looks awesome and sounds like it runs as good as it looks.

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Very nice report. would have used the Datsun hazard switch but the one in my car was trash when I got it and when I built my custom console I never put in a hazard switch. In over 40 years of driving I don't think I have ever used the hazards! The Camaro is a bit different. It has 2 paths for +12v, one to the hazard flasher and one to the turn signal flasher. As long as the turn signal and hazards are not being used you have brake lights. If you turn on one turn signal that brake light is disconnected, the other one still works. But if the hazards are on neither the turn signals or the brake lights will work. Most of this is done in the hazard switch from hell a 4PDT beast and some of it in the turn signal switch. I have not determined if the Datsun turn signal switch is going to allow this to work yet, keeping my fingers crossed. I still haven't wired it up, may do that today. Just to complicate things I am using LEDs for my marker/turn signals and tail/brake/turn signals, so that requires solid state flashers or load resisters because LEDs draw very little current. Some times on this project I just have to say "What the hell were you thinking" LOL. LOL, Using the Camaro harness seemed like such a simple idea at the time of commitment! The wiring in my Datsun was in horrible condition, previous owner should be shot! My original plan was to use the Camaro steering column but that turned out to be beyond my fabrication abilities. Therefore I have to adapt much of the controls. I am an electronic tech so it isn't like I'm going in blind. But Datsun and GM sure have different ways to accomplish the same thing. And automotive schematics SUCK! If you have many hours to kill and wnat to read my ramblings http://www.dejavideo.net/280z8/home.html Cut out the 280Z part you'll get to my other hobby, scuba diving.

The Camaro harness I am using is worse than that. Since the hazard swich in a Camaro is in the steering column and I'm not using that i have to figure out how to hook one up. I ended up with a ST4P switch! the schematic for the hazard, brake lights and turn signals is a nightmare. I think I have it figured out....I hope.

Slowely. I got the driveshaft installed, some of my AC installed and did some more wiring done. I'm still a ways off for a road test. I've decided to go ahead and swap out the springs and stuts now rather than waiting. I'm told it will be easier without the exhaust to deal with. This weekend will be more wiring. I still have no wipers, turn signals or dimmers. I've also started putting in sound deadener and will continue on my dash fabrication. Too many projects, not enough time, LOL.

Typically the temp sending unit is located on the intake manifold next to the thermostat housing on an old school SBC. I think you'd get a more accurate reading at the intake manifold. The fitting on the block is usually used for a thermal switch, like to enable the cooling fans.

77 280z, getting close to my first road test of the LT1 4L60E swap.

This site sure doesn't help that either. Someone posts pictures of their car and suddendly you think "wow, that would be cool" and the list gets longer. But its all fun, frustrating at times, but still fun. And when we're done, assuming things like this are ever realy done, we can say "yeah I built that"!

Glad to hear you are back on the project. Some times you just need to step away to refocus. About those to do lists. I swear every time I complete something the list get longer instead of shorter, what's up with that?

These guys sell LED replacements for almost any standard bulb. http://www.superbrightleds.com/ If you change you turn signal bulbs you may need to get one of their flashers as well.

Yeah it does. That car is totally over the top! Awesome!

BTW my fan looks like the second one you posted:

This thread is 2 years old. But I just measured mine. Its tough to be real accurate with it in the car, but its about 22 across and 17 top to bottom, including the shroud. I have a 3 speed I picked up on Ebay, It is from a late 90's 3.8L Taurus, Linclon, Mustang.

Make sure that kit will work in your car. The ZX may be different but I have a 280Z with an LT1 and the alternator would hit the rack if you try to mount it low.

Thanks, didn't think it was too high, was pretty easy to remove.

Yep, I searched but couldn't find anything. I am about to install my shortened Z28 driveshaft and need to know the torques spec for the diff to flange bolts. That’s assuming I can even get a torque wrench in there which as I remember when I took it out may be impossible. Any tricks to this I may not be aware of? Should I lock-tite the bolts/nuts?

I just happen to have my 280Z dash torn down to bare metal. Its 48 1/2" long 13"ish from back to front at the deepest part and around 10" top to bottom. That's just the sheet metal, no pad.

Bummer and it is surprising for sure. Then again your car is a beast and these have no doubt been stressed more than once. Even the pro's break stuff that cost more than our cars, nothing lives forever.

I read that last night, way over my head but apparently it works.

LOL, I know that's right. I spent this weekend cutting and grinding stuff. My back feels like I got hit by a linebacker!

Not by much. I was thinking I was the only old goot attemting this, good to know I'm not.

Thanks Mike, still a long way to go before its road worthy.

I picked up a complete and drivable wreck of a 94 Z28 LT1/4L60E for $1500. I drove it home, pulled the engine and tranny and installed in it my 280Z. This got me the computer and an entire wiring harness that I know worked. I've parted out what I didn't use from the Camaro so the parts I've used at this point are almost free. Plus attacking the Camaro with saws-alls to dispose of the wreck was a blast!