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    Thanks man! I'm pretty happy with how it turned out thanks to the help I received. I would upload a video of it actually starting but I'm having trouble. Regardless, it starts and runs great. I need to figure out the brake switch as it was originally part of my ignition switch wiring, but for now I'm happy.
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    Genius! I didn't realize they moved to a paid accounts thing or I would've looked that up, I thought they just updated their settings and users had to click a checkbox or something. thanks for getting these posted! These are super helpful in planning things out. and also I was mistaken, the posts were from Lunar's buildout, not yours. His posts were The ones not working. Either way, thanks again! Now that you've had some time (I'm assuming you nstalled this setup and it's on now), how do you like the 3/4 and 7/8 MCs? would you prefer larger or have they been good? and how do you like the overall braking with the dual MCs?
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    yeah, a solid plan I think! and 1k is not bad at all, I would have loved to find a z for $300, that is seriously a steal in consideration of the current prices you find! I mean looking at the picture it looks solid! Even mine was 2700 out in the boonies of Idaho. I could've probably gotten a cheaper one, but I would've had to wait and I didn't want to ha. Watching your video makes me excited! I actually started my z yesterday for the first time since tearing it apart originally! I have so much to update on my thread!
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    Definitely learned a good bit, the knowledge about the relays alone is awesome! It took a bit to get this posted as I needed to get a new starter, but this system works great! Thanks for the info again Namor! Here's a video if anyone cares to see her turn over. IMG_2621.MOV
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    That's a bummer man, I was lucky that my car didn't have more rust. It definitely has some rough spots but nothing I wasn't ok with. I'm glad you've potentially got another shell lined up though! Are you looking for a 240 only or 280 or what? If that doesn't go through, I may have a couple of options in mind down in SLC or Lehi! But I think that's a good plan, I'm jealous yours is up driving! Mine will be tomorrow though, so I'm almost there after the long haul!
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    Glad to see you're still chipping away at the ole datsun!! I wish I was able to make it to the Cache valley cruise in, but glad you got to at least! Did you prime it after you sandblasted it or just tuck it away in the garage??
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    over ten years later...
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    I just wish that photobucket would quit changing their settings and making it impossible for me to view the DIY of this! I think it's a matter of changing your photobucket settings. Jon, if you get a chance would you mind doing that? I'd love to see how you accomplished this.
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    haha after looking at the original diagram you posted with my newfound knowledge I see that it is indeed almost identical to what I posted, minus the second coil wire and adding in the wire to the button light. I am sorry for the frustration I must have caused you throughout this!
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    From what I've Gathered, the grounds are there mainly for the light purpose. I would think it would also be a preventative for short circuits but they definitely are needed for the lights to work, and the switches work without the grounds. Genius! I read that you could run power to multiple accessories from the same relay, I now understand how, thanks much! I would prefer the one switch setup much more. And I've read online that people do indeed wire it that way, so while starting the coil gets the full 12V from the starter then while running it gets a reduced amperage. I think my kit may have some sort of connection like that through the fusebox, as I do have my negative coil wire that is purple, just like the starter wire. It would make sense if it leads to that, based off the color coding. I'll have the check the voltage at the coil once I turn on the switch and when I am starting it to see if that is how that works, for future EZ wiring user's sakes. (their instructions are almost nonexistent as well). I just deleted that from your diagram as I don't have a transistor unit in my wiring (that I know of). Or the ignition relay for that matter. just one final check, does this look right based off of your explanation? Thanks again for all the advice. It's definitely been interesting to learn all this. Relays really are magical in their own sense haha
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    Here is my current diagram based off of that I explained above. I tested it out last night, and though I've daisy chained from same screw ports I'm not getting constant power to the button/2nd switch, only when I press it down. The strange thing is that when using my Multimeter I am getting continuity throughout, at least while the battery is disconnected in the vehicle. My starter is still not going. I'll test the other end later to see if power is being supplied but It should be getting power. Upon researching my thoughts are because I used 87A on the relay, rather than 87 (87 normally open, 87a normally closed?) I'll try that as well and switch it. Strangely, I did a continuity test on my relay and didn't' get any continuity through 87, but 87a was fine, hence why I used that instead. I imagine it's so simple and my very limited understanding is laughable to people who know what the problem is ha.) I also am Pretty sure I need to have my coil on the constant switch, rather than with the starter? Here are a few pics as well to show the situation and answer anybody else's question about the push start button if they were confused like myself.
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    I think you're right. After going out last night and taking my time and figuring out what Namor was talking about his diagram began to make a lot more sense. I also tested my button to figure out what it's functions are. the bottom (so X3 and X4 on the diagram) are what has a power flow through it, but only when the button is pushed. X1 & X2 are on a separate circuit completely, and the only function for those two is to power up the button light (x1) and x2 is the ground. seem to be more so there for grounding purposes. Currently, I'm going to try and wire it up as his diagram suggest, but I don't have an ignition relay I don;t believes so I'm taking the first switch and having the power run through that as shown above, then the power goes to the button on x2, and I have the starter connected to that so it only gets power when pressed. The power then daisy chains from that port to the next switch that has constant voltage to my coil, brown ignition wire, and orange ACC wire. I have each of these grounded off wiht the third prong of each switch. It seems to be correct in my mind, they are each only getting the relayed power through them, not full voltage. except maybe that first main switch. rock on!
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    which if that was the case, wouldn't I be able to essentially pull this off? I mean I'm not positive so I'm probably jumping the gun but I don't really know what else it would be for.
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    Though I am assuming my button has a built-in relay and that's what that is. But that's just me assuming and I really have no idea ha
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    Haha I definitely could use some reading up on DC circuitry. I've learned quite a bit from online research but I won't proclaim to know much unfortunately haha. I understand how a relay works and such, but what confuses me the most is why my push button has 4 prongs, and which exact wires I can tie into the system and which ones would need to be on their own route. I found my diagram online somewhere a while back, but I cannot find it again. Some guy wired up his car and drew that up. Either way, thanks for the info!
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    ok so just to make sure I have this correct. I would need a relay on the toggle that then goes into the push button start, and I'd need another relay system on that? (The ignition relay?) Where would that go to from there? The Alternator? Sorry for the lack of understanding, It's probably so simple and I'm overthinking things. Also, do I just no use the wires to x1 and x2 on my button? or do I have power to x1 from the battery and then ground on x2?
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    Thanks for the responses! Sorry, I should've stated I rewired with the EZ wiring harness, so it's completely different now! But, that diagram might just help me understand things a bit more by studying it. I'm curious, the diagram has the "off-acc-on-start" on the top, then the connections underneath it. Are the white circles the connections made, and everything else is bypassed? for instance, the ACC connectes the battery to the ignition relay but doesn't connect to the starter, transistor, and coil? thanks again! You are indeed correct, I thought I put that in my description but I must've forgotten, I'' edit it in now for future reference. I have been to that website but some of the links from that like seem to be pretty helpful in pointing me in the way, thank you! I'll update with my findings.
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    Hi Everyone! Firstly, I have been working on the car and things are going great, sorry for the lack of updates! I'll post more soon. I posted this in another area, but just to potentially get more answers to my question, here she blows! So I recently bought a toggle panel/push button start combo (here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JYRFLHG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). Pretty good build quality for the price, but I am rather uneducated when it comes to wiring. My goal is to be able to flip the first red switch and have that be my ACC power switch, then push the start button and off I go. Currently, It's getting power to the button but it's not cranking over anything. Also, when I turn the ACC switch the power goes through to the button, but even when I turn off the switch the current continues to flow through, I'm assuming the relay is set up incorrectly. After having that problem I did some research and drew up this diagram of what I think would be what I want, but in the diagram, I have the ACC toggle on its own, whereas I want it to be in line with the power to the button if possible. The Toggles are 3 prong units, so I think it's possible? I am hoping somebody can look this over and give me some practical advice and tell me if I'm close, and if not, what I need to change up! Thanks in advance. Here are the photos/
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    Hi all, So I recently bought a toggle panel/push button start combo (here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JYRFLHG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). Pretty good build quality for the price, but I am rather uneducated when it comes to wiring. My goal is to be able to flip the first red switch and have that be my ACC power switch, then push the start button and off I go. I ripped out the old harness entirely and have rewired the car with an EZ wiring 21 circuit kit. Currently, It's getting power to the button but it's not cranking over anything. Also, when I turn the ACC switch the power goes through to the button, but even when I turn off the switch the current continues to flow through, I'm assuming the relay is set up incorrectly. After having that problem I did some research and drew up this diagram of what I think would be what I want, but in the diagram, I have the ACC toggle on its own, whereas I want it to be in line with the power to the button if possible. The Toggles are 3 prong units, so I think it's possible? I am hoping somebody can look this over and give me some practical advice and tell me if I'm close, and if not, what I need to change up! Thanks in advance. Here are the photos/
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    I am seriously very excited to watch this continue. You're reigniting the spark for me to get my frame rails done up! I love checking out fab work like this.
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    dang! I'm surprised nobody has chimed in, this looks like some impressive metal work you're doing mate! I'm excited to see this thread continue!
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    Hey mate, I know this is a very old post but I am doing the exact same thing in my z with the EZ 21 relay. I'm mounting mine in the exact spot as yours I've found, and I'm curious how exactly you did it? It seems the easiest way is to get two long sheet metal screws and just drill em in, is that what you did? if you have any pictures that would also be helpful! Let me know pretty please with sugar on top haha. Regardless, rad build!
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    Thanks mate! All the info helps!
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    From the album: Jboogsthethug's 1971 240z build

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    Jboogsthethug posted a gallery image in Members Albums

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    From the album: Jboogsthethug's 1971 240z build

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