tamo3

Thanks all for your offer. Luckily, I got dizzy with module @ my neighbors' yard sale in this morning. My search for 280zx dizzy is ended.

Get rims for baby shower? How nice your ex-coworker is!

Thanks for the posting. I'm still looking for distributor with the module. Do you just have module or distributor?

Hi, I'm looking for E12-80 module distributor. Let me know if you have spare one. Thanks, tamo3

Congratulations for getting new job!

You can find LD28 crank easier in Japan @ Yahoo! Japan auction. Something like this. http://page22.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/l149410668 grretc has nice stroker block. That's much faster & easier way too.

Hi, I'm rebuilding N42 block. In order to clean up short block, I would like to remove oil line plug located front and rear end of short block. Does anyone know where I can buy replacement parts? Thanks, tamo3

Nice clean Z & your garage. Where did you get flare from?

Congrats! I suffer from not starting engine before too even though, stock condition. I thought my issue is SU carb issue and I rebuilt carb by myself watching Z theraphy video, but starting issue is not solved. Then rebuilt dizzy, replace spark plug, wire, coil, nothing help. Start reading FSM, I saw valve adjustment. I never open valve cover before and follow the step to adjust valve. Boom! Engine ignite! I'm glad my experience bit help you. Good luck for finishing up your project!

I hope this could help you. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Where_is_the_vin_on_a_1970_240z#page2

Maybe installing fuel pressure regulator is one thing to check whether pump is bring enough fuel to engine. Since it's electrical fuel pump, do you hear pumping sound from the it when you turn ignition? Also, how old is your gas? I hard old gas is harder to start engine.

Did you replace entire fuel rail? I thought fuel injection require bigger diameter fuel pipe than carb.

Did you adjust valve? http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/valveadjust/index.html In my case, after adjust valve, engine starts so easily with NOS dizzy.

I found nice colored wiring diagram that created by saridout1985. Are there two red-white wire connect to the fuse box? Hope this help. Thanks, tamo3

Nice pics. Bigger pics please!

Nice driving! Taking over GT-R!

'82 Maxima and '72 240z original alternator bracket comparison.

I swap alternator to '82 Maxima 60amp Internal Regulator Alternator. Goal for this project are: Easy to swap Stabilize amp with installing MSD-6AL Get rid of voltage regulator I don't drive at night, I don't need H4 headlight, no need big stereo system right now. Therefore, this will be good enough for me. I search web to find how to, but I could not find exact information about wiring. http://www.atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/alternatorswap/index.html http://www.zcarcreations.com/howto/voltreg.htm http://datsunzgarage.com/engine/ looking at wiring diagram and monitor how the color wire connected and I draw this. Parts you need: diode at Radio shack. 1N5402 | Catalog #: 276-1143 http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062578 60Amp IC alternator for L6 engine. '78 280Z, non-turbo 280ZX, '78-'85 810/Maxima, and '81-'85 720 pickup trucks. I picked up '82 Maxima. Top bracket for '82 Maxima Alternator. Original '72 bracket is bended to fit smaller size of alternator (AL232X) Swap is easy and everything works fine so far. ammeter seems like working, but not tested whether it's accurate or not. Anyway, I'm happy with this result now. I will try valve clearance adjustment for the next.

http://www.atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/compressiontest/index.html

Here is the photos of brand new Tokico 5020R. Thanks, tamo3

Nice! Looks good on your car!

I do have a pair of brand new 5020R. How about $80+shipping? PM me. Thanks, tamo3

I have issue losing power from 1500 ~ 2200 RPM. I adjust distributor timing, but it does not help. Finally, I got compression tester kit from HFT It only $20. Hope it does it job. My '72 240z is SU Carb. Based on 1972 Datsun 240z Factory Service manual, I should get 171 to 185 lb/sq in (12.0 to 13.0 kg/cm2) Looks like higher than '77 280z compression. Information from atlanticZ mentioned... --------------------------------- Analyzing Compression Test Data: For a '77 280z, the factory service manual says (164 to 178psi) Most people with older worn engines get between 125 and 155psi. This is usually due to worn piston rings. Usually all six cylinder results are within 10 PSI of each other. The FSM says a result that is less than 80% of the highest is a problem. Two adjacent cylinders with lower readings is usually an indication of a bad head gasket --------------------------------- Warm up engine and remove plugs. Test Cylinder #1. About 130psi Test Cylinder #2. About 105psi??? Way to low... Test Cylinder #3. About 130psi Now I got problem. The compression test horse got stack and I could not remove! I need to wait for cooling down the engine....

Haven't decide where I should mount MSD-6AL. Next to battery? Or Passenger side stud housing? I would like to avoid mounting it on driver's side due to the heat issue.

Check this site http://www.tomitaku.com/index_work.html He rebuilt TC24-B1