Jump to content
HybridZ

Bates_

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    32

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Posts posted by Bates_

    Strange Hesitation/Sputtering Issue. 78 Z

    in Trouble Shooting / General Engine

    Posted

    Just took her out after adjusting the TPS. Was fine at first got through 1-3 fine, turned around on a side street, came back out after a dead stop, gave it gas in first and it began to sputter again like it was going to die, it bucked a bit, I pulled over to the side to let a car pass, came out of neutral again and it felt fine, gunned it in 2nd and 3rd with no problem.

     

    Any ideas?

    Strange Hesitation/Sputtering Issue. 78 Z

    in Trouble Shooting / General Engine

    Posted

    Sounds like your TPS is shorted out. The idle position in the switch also causes a VERY nasty fuel cut rev limit at about the rpm range it seems like you're in.

     

    Hmm ok I'll keep that in mind, I think I have 3 or 4 extra TPS laying around somewhere. I just adjusted my TPS, idle now seems perfect at 850, no more backfires through the intake, still a slight backfire at higher revs through the exhaust. I have not driven it yet but will update when I do. If anyone is in the North NJ area who could help me I would greatly appreciate it. I have had the car a few months now and am dying to drive it around without the fear of it leaving me stranded somewhere.

    Strange Hesitation/Sputtering Issue. 78 Z

    in Trouble Shooting / General Engine

    Posted

    I just got my 1978 Z back yesterday. Brand new 6-1 Header, MSA Exhaust, 6 brand new injectors with brand new pig tails, new MSD Ignition coil, Throttle body and IM were cleaned on the inside, EGR system was removed and welded shut.

     

    The Car starts and idles fine, but as soon as I get on it in 1st it will sputter and hesitate like a fuel cutout almost and then kick back in. I have only driven it at 3-5 minutes clips at a time and it tends to happen once or twice in that driving period. I am checking my TPS now, which I can only assume is the issue (that or contaminated gas, or maybe a bad fuel pump?) If that's the problem, I am picking up a 1976 Z today with a brand new fuel pump in it so I'll just take that one).

     

    It seems to rev up fine and has plenty of power, but this sputtering/ cut out makes me nervous. I could be doing 15-20 in 1st with my foot on the gas and it will sputter, backfire a bit, will stop revving and slow down, but then kick back in 1-3 seconds later. Anyone have any ideas?

     

    Also, my car still has a very slight misfire, and I just can't figure out what the hell it is.

    WTB 77-78 280Z GAS TANK

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted

    Hey Guys,

     

    I am looking for a 77-78 280z gas tank. One of the previous owners most likely tried to coat the gas tank and didn’t clean it out right. Once its coated its hell to come off. Anyone in Z land has one in decent shape?

     

    Thanks

    Jr. [flames_187]

     

    I have one. It will need to be cleaned pretty good but I am positive it was never coated. It's gonna be hell to ship though lol.

    78 z emblems

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted

    I have some. I rave the silver round Datsun emblems as well they are just not picture. The clean 280 emblem only has 1 pin, the dirty has 2. I should have one emblem that has all 3 but that is still on a fender.

     

    IMG_0378.jpg

    77/78 hood

    in Parts Wanted

    Posted · Edited by Bates_

    What kind of condition do you want it in? I have 2 vented hoods, and one non vented hood. The one vented hood I have only has one vent, but is pretty rust free (no rot) but has some dents and dings in it. The other vented hood, has both vents, but someone drilled them into the hood so they are not in the best shape, and the hood has some rot. The Non vented hood needs some TLC because of rust and rot.

×
×
  • Create New...