BlueStag Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Hey guys: For those that do not know my car, it may be the most hybrid of Zs, as it is a 1973 Triumph Stag with a 260L6. ZX Distributor and SUs. The SUs were re-built years ago by Scott before he sold Z Therapy to the present management. The front carb may have a slight vacuum leak at the throttle shaft toward the center. Which could explain my imperfect idle. But I write do to intermittent flat out. It comes without warning. Car starts and idles very badly, revs freely, but when on the road, no power, imagine me pushing air over my tongue with my mouth closed. Thhhhhhhhhppppppp. I had this issue twice now, and both times it seems the solution was to take the bells off the tops of the carbs and lift out the pistons and then reassemble it all. Yes, I know.... Actually, the first time I cleaned everything out and drained the oil and fiddled with the floats. Just now all I have done is take off the air filters, remove the damper, lift the piston to assure free motion, and I did take the bell off the front carb and look at the piston. Arg. I am ready for fuel injection. Does anyone have a 3.0zx turbo that is in excellent condition with all the bits and a good ecu that they want to sell for $200? Set up for an automatic would be a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 You can find those engine fairly easily in the junkyard, auto tranny and all. Give me a call and I'll come with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStag Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 You can find those engine fairly easily in the junkyard, auto tranny and all. Give me a call and I'll come with. You are and remain the best. Did I see your ride recently, on line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR280z Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 (edited) I HAVE A 79-TR7,I DON`T THINK THE L28 WOULD FIT. SO I`M THINKING ABOUT THE SR20DET SWAP IN THE FUTURE. Edited September 15, 2011 by PR280z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getoffmyinternet Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I HAVE A 79-TR7,I DON`T THINK THE L28 WOULD FIT. SO I`M THINKING ABOUT THE SR20DET SWAP IN THE FUTURE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStag Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 I HAVE A 79-TR7,I DON`T THINK THE L28 WOULD FIT. SO I`M THINKING ABOUT THE SR20DET SWAP IN THE FUTURE. Put in a 3.0 vg turbo. That will get some motion going! And it will fit very nicely. Probably weighs the same, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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