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Definitely check the distributor. Best technique I've found to dry it out is pop off the cover and blow out the insides w/ compressed air.

Congrats! Have you thought about putting some of that "4.6 Stang Rage" in the Z?? Makes for a potent combination! Good luck with the rest of the revival.

This may help some... http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/90413-240-hatch-strut-18-at-advance-auto/page__p__857250__fromsearch__1#entry857250

Yeah...there's several people that would like a pair of those stainless straps. Unfortunately, Jerry (the vendor) hasn't been active on that thread since 2009. If anyone has personal knowledge on whether he's still making the straps, I'd like to know. Looks like he could sell several sets immediately! Thx. r/John

It's a late '74 260Z. I e-mailed you...looking forward to hearing back....maybe we can do some business. Thx!

Bump...still need brake booster.

Come on, Mark....keep up, man!!

Yeah, Jerry...please count me in too if you're still making these. I've got a late '74 260, so I'm assuming I'd need the "early 280" style straps. r/John

Looking for a good, working brake booster for 1974.5 260Z or 280Z. I realize boosters from other years can be made to work, but I'd rather not go that route unless I have to. I have PayPal and shipping would be to zip 23602. Thx for looking! r/John

Phenolic spacers from Summit! "http://www.summitracing.com/search/Part-Type/Carburetor-Spacers/?keyword=phenolic+spacer"

I second RSICARD's comments on the KMJ block huggers. I bought their ceramic coated headers a year ago for $164 shipped, and they've been great. Good fit, good quality ceramic coating, and strong thick flanges. No problems with leakages, warping, etc. Check 'em out. KMJ block huggers There's also several products out there to insulate your fuel lines...they work really well to keep the heat out.

This should help: "Replacing fusible links". There's numerous solutions to the crappy fusible link issue. I've been using the circuit breakers for a couple years now, and they've been working great. Sometimes the short is in the fusible links themselves. They get old, corroded, loose, etc....and can easily burn out. Good luck with the fix.

Ditto the recommendations on used tires. I've bought from this guy a couple times, and I've been extremely impressed with his customer service and the value he provides for your money. Check it out at: eBay used race tires

Tim- They look great! Have to agree with you on the comfort and adjustability...those seats have to be some of the best stock seats ever produced (IMHO). Glad the install went smoothly for you. Still haven't installed the passenger seat on mine because I need that space for my Hoosiers. (I'll probably get around to it sometime next winter.) I, too, alternate between a round and D-shaped wheel. They D gives me more legroom, but makes for heavier steering at slow speeds. Thx for sharing your results! r/John

May want to move this to the "Parts Wanted" section: "http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/forum/73-parts-wanted/" Good luck with your search.

Looking great, Jack....keep the updates coming. I really like your homemade wrench for the strut gland nuts -- very nifty! r/John

Hey Dave- Been off the net a while, and just saw this thread. Bummer about the motor, but thx for sharing. I really enjoyed the video....brought back a lot of memories from when I was thrashing my 510 around Lime Rock 25 years ago. Amazingly, the track looks pretty much the same now as it did then! I remember when all the locals were threatening to shut the track down...looks like they haven't been successful yet (fortunately!!). It really is a nice little track in a beautiful area....it'd be a shame to lose it. Good luck with the fixes. r/John

This may help provide some of the info you're seeking. It's from one of the Drivetrain "FAQs".

Don't know if this will help....but when I bought my 260Z (w/ SBC), it was equipped with AC. High-mount alternator on driver side and high-mount AC compressor on passenger side. It actually all fit in pretty well, but I removed (and kept for possible later re-installation) everything to lighten it and open up the engine compartment. It was the right choice for me considering intended track use; but there are DEFINITELY times in the summer when I wouldn't mind a little cool air blowing!!! Seems to me that the biggest weak link for AC in S30s is the blower and cabin ventilation. That may not be true with an S130. Good luck with it and happy motoring. r/John

Interesting dilemma. I've always wondered if it was possible to mount the sway bars under the LCAs (i.e. run the end links down from the LCA, vs up). It looks possible, but I've never had the need to try it. It may only be possible on a car that's significantly lowered, due to LCA angle effects. Another solution might be the ST rear sway bar, where the chassis mounts are behind the differential. As long as it doesn't affect LCA strength, your notching solution may be the best approach. Have you tried playing with different end link bushings? They come in a large variety of thicknesses. If you use the thick ones below the sway bar, and a thin one above the sway bar, you might achieve a little more clearance from the LCA as well as avoid rubbing the CVs. I have a strong feeling that JohnC will speak up on this one!! Good luck with it!

Pretty nifty!! Always nice to find a pleasant little surprise like that (when you least expect it!). Thx for sharing.