Recent content by bsull

Sadly, time to downsize. I'm selling my 1982 280ZX 5 speed that I've had the good fortune to own for the past 3.5 years. I bought it with 3,500 miles on it and couldn't resist driving it so have ended up with 6255 miles. I'm not one to keep it mothballed. She's unrestored and in excellent...

hi all, Looking for a rally prepped, or partially prepped 240z for rallying. Thanks!

3000 miles this year, 5000 last year. Drive all year round except when roads get salted.

The SU stay up floats from Burlen don't work. I returned them no problem.

I've had good success with this outdoor cover; quite thick, not cheap; http://www.hamiltonclassic.co.uk/acatalog/OutdoorCoverCarBreathableSoft.html

Thanks Jon, I'll retime and see how it goes. B

Thanks Jon - Distributor is electronic. Timing (vacuum hose off carb) - was 42 degrees at 2500 RPM. Very Occasionally would lose spark 1 when testing. Car would not cut out at 3000 RPM when standing still, only when driving under load. I'll run some tests on alternator perhaps.

Hi, Having an issue where the car will cut out at around 3000 RPM. Not splutter out, the engine/electrics completely cut out when driving. Problem occurs only when driving. Timing is set 14 BTDC (at idle); carbs are balanced and correct, cylinder compression (195psi across all 6), fuel...

cheers thanks guys

I'm about to flush the cooling system and put in new coolant. Two questions; 1) The thermostat has a small popet on the top flat disc - is there a special way the thermostat needs to oriented? What does the popet actually do? 2) The engine block coolant drain plug - not sure which plug this is...

Thanks all!

Hi, How does the air filter box 'flow door' work? I have a stock orange unit but the door isn't attached to anything to control open/close. I guess it's meant to be closed on cold start up and open up as the engine warms up. Any advice welcome. Thanks Brett

I'd be in - coming from South London - happy to start at the Grasshopper and join the oil change tour.

I have L28, non turbo, twin carbs and use VALVOLINE VR1 Racing 20W-50 Mineral Oil.

Cheers, Running 225/50/15 Toyo T1R tyres Shakotan Wheels I'm sure to head down next summer so would be good to catch up with some local Z's.