Hypertek Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Ok guys, early 74 260z.. just got her started and fired up after years of slumber from prior owner. (replaced head gasket, wired up electric fuel pump with its own relay from battery and oil pressure switch, z31 alternator with external voltage regulator removed, zx distributor, maxi fuses in place of fusable links).. I used this guide for the zx distributor install btw. http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/104933-1974-260z-with-e12-80-280zx-distributor-swap-wiring-with-tach-hook-up/ I unplugged the transistor ignition ign unit per instructions. I got the seatbelt interlock removed. But i am stumped why the gauges do not work. I am a newbe at looking at the fsm wiring diagram. Any suggestions ? My buddy who also has a 260z just decided to go all speedhut gauges as he also couldnt get his gauges to work. 260 is a freaking oddball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 On a 76 280Z non-working gauge lights is a sign that the tail light fuse is blown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypertek Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) i realize i keep burning out the Flasher Luz Interm fuse. I was able to get a new fuse in there to see the oil pressure gauge come up, but then the fuse burned out. With new fuse, the choke light is on, but if i turn turn the choke a few times, it burns out the fuse. Edited August 4, 2015 by Hypertek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Fuses only blow if something is not right. It's not a "normal" to use a car with blown fuses. Find the short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypertek Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 im out of town right now, but im thinking i might as well pull the dash out to repair, and maybe get a better look at the wiring. perhaps i can route new wiring from the fuse. I am assuming it to be the green wire from the fuse box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypertek Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 was fairly easy to find, turns out it was the choke cable switch wires shorting out. So far i got the oil pressure and temp gauge working. No tach yet or amp/fuel level.. I wonder if i should swap to a 280z tach to work with the zx distributor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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