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Friar-Tuck

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    need help with 280zx distributor in a 240z

    in S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z

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    Did you use / swap the base from the 240 with the ZX distributor?

    I believe you have to pull the base along with the dist. from the ZX or order one to go with it.

    (The base is specific to the distributor.)

    (Copied From Datsun Z Garage)

    You will need to buy a L28 distributor base for the front cover if this is a 240Z. Motorsport Auto used to carry them them.

     

    Tuck o/

    no oil pressure on 83zx.

    in S130 Series - 280ZX

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    Here's a link to a website that has a service manual online.

    http://www.xenons130.com/reference.html

     

    I'm afraid having the Prev. Owner do the kind of work you have described may only be rectified by going through the car one system at a time to verify it was correct. I wish I had a better answer, but hang in there.

     

    The oil pressure gauges on these have been notorious for low pressure. The accuracy is more than questionable.

     

    Most of the time it lets you know there is some oil circulating and thats about it. Mine only works when I'm going up a grade of 5% or more. (whats that about..) a replacement nissan sending unit is around $40.00 (ouch)

    And that won't guarantee the gauge isn't faulty.

     

    I honestly don't remember reading anywhere where an oil pump went bad, like flat gave out. Not that it can't happen..

    I think you'll find most guys who have track/race/modded engines use a stock pump with modified springs and reliefs for either bypass,volume and or pressure.

    There is tons of info on this site to sift through with great photo's and explanations.

     

    Whew.. I didn't start out to be so long winded!

    Best of luck, Persistance and Patience will pay-off.

    Tuck o/

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