[Looking for steering column combination switch for the 260]

Hey i own a 260z. It imposable to find a new steering column combination switch for the 260. can someone let me know what the differences are between the ones for the 240z and 260. or even the 280 and 240. it seems like controlling the blinkers and head lights would be pretty universal. any help is appreciated!

 

Contact Dave Irwin at Classic zcar.com. He rebuilds switches for far less than a new one.

[MSA Console arm rest cup holder. Like-Dislike?]

Greg,

 

I have one in my 76 280Z. It works fine. It doesn't accommodate anything larger in diameter than a standard soda can (Arizona Teas won't fit).

 

After I installed a pair of Honda CRX seats the console lid wouldn't open so I had to move the hinges so it opens to the back instead of to the sides. It does open without alterations with the stock seats.

 

Dave Ruiz

[Hood Vent Covers]

Reaction Research sells a set of Hood Vents that may help.

 

http://www.reactionresearch.com/hoodvents.html

 

Or use JSM'S suggestion of a hood from a 240-early 280Z.

 

Dave Ruiz

[Couple of questions for spare tire well and fuel tank]

Tyler,

 

I just refurbished the gas tank on my 76 280Z. I used POR-15 tank renew kit. It worked great. It took about a week to allow for venting and drying. One word of caution is to follow the directions completely.

There are other coating manufacturers such as KBS and Eastwood.

 

While you have the tank out replace all of the fuel hoses.

 

Here's the list of hoses I used

 

Replaced all Breather hoses:

Top of Gas tank to reserve tank: 5/8" (16 mm)

Bottom of Gas tank to reserve tank: 1/4" (6.3 mm)

Vapor line from Reserve tank to hardline: 1/4" (6.3 mm)

U-shaped 3/8" Vent hose: Reserve tank to filler tube

 

Replaced all fuel vent hoses:

tank return line 7/16" (11.1mm)

Tank outlet line to fuel pump 3/8" (9.5 mm)

 

Placed Fram G-3 Filter at gas tank outlet and electric fuel pump inlet.

 

Good luck Tyler.

 

Dave Ruiz

[Couple of questions for spare tire well and fuel tank]

Hi everyone,

 

I've been a member on here for a while but just picked up my first Z last week. It's a 1976 280Z with solid frame rails! The only rust I could find was surface rust on the floor boards, and the spare tire well was almost completely rusted out. I have since dropped the tank and cut out the tire well, but upon inspecting the fuel tank, there appears to be a bit of rust inside. I guess I have a few questions:

 

1) Should I try to duplicate the spare tire well or just weld in a flat piece of metal? (I guess I don't really care about having a spare)

2) How can I remove the rust from the tank?

3) Should I just switch to a fuel cell?

...a) Is there a way to hook up the stock fuel guage to that?

...aa) I have a Walbro 255lph pump. Should I install this while I'm in there? Would I run into issues with a stock system or can the regulator/return handle it?

 

I've attached some pics, I know the fuel tank ones are hard to see, but it's tough to get the lens and flash down there. I apologize if I failed to search sufficiently, but I wasn't able to find what I'm hoping to find.

 

Thanks for the input!

 

Tyler

[Headlight relay for 260-280?]

Dave Irwin aka "Zs-ondabrain". He is an electrical guru when it comes to S30's. Dave hangs out on Classiczcars.com

Dave Irwin is Zs-ondabrin at classic zcars.com.

He can make a harness fo260 & 280Z. You just need to supply him with 3 plugs. He made a harness for my 76 280Z and it installed in about 15 minutes. It was extremely easy, no cutting or splicing was involved. The workmanship is excellent. He also makes a parking light harness and can refurbish turn signal/headlight combo switches at a very reasonable price.

 

The harness for 240Z's on the MSA site are made by Dave.

 

Dave Ruiz