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Has anybody successfully set up an in cabin choke system for triple Dellorto's? I find my car extremely difficult to start is cold weather but is much better if I put carbs on choke. Currently I'm having to do this from the engine bay so wondering if anybody has engineered a better solution?

Hello All, When I bought my 260z 2+2 it came with a loose engine that was not the original one, but anyway an L26 so I was happy with that, although it's always niggled me a bit that the V5 isn't updated. It would seem that I would need some kind of inspection report to satisfy the DVLA when...

Hello All, I have a new Pilkington windscreen available free for anybody wishing to collect it. (LE67) NOTE, I tried fitting this unit into my car 260z 2+2 but I couldn't get the top corners in. I contacted Pilkington directly and they suggested that there could be a quality issue with the...

Hello All, A short Sunday run out was cut even shorter when I lost throttle. The attached photo shows the culprit and therefore I wondered if this might be a common problem and has anybody found a reliable method of repair? If anybody has a spare I would be very interested. Any advice is...

So I've just finished upgrading my front brakes by utilizing the 4-Runner 4 pot calipers and it certainly has more stopping ability but it hasn't cured a problem I have been encountering, which is excessive pedal travel. During the upgrade, I also removed the master cylinder and bled it...

Hi, Does anybody know if an S13 Silvia gearbox (ca18det) will work in a 260Z? I guess the bell housing will need changing at least? Regards Phil

Hello All, Since winter is on it's way I need to think about what it is I will tackle next with my Z and rear brakes are definitely something I would like to upgrade. I know there are various kits available but seem a little expensive for what they actually are. I can easily get some...

Hello all, I wonder if there might be some 2+2 owners that can send me some pics of the front seat belts please. I have some originals, which appear to have 3 anchor points but when offering them up for fitment they appear to become twisted, so I came to the conclusion that I'm doing something...

Hello All, 1977 RHD 260z 2+2 I'm having a spot of bother with my heater fan not working. I've figured out that I'm not getting a 12 Volt feed to it and have traced the wire (green) back to the white C-7 plug, under the steering column. From the other side of the plug, the wire disappears...

Hello All, So my engine is running much better and quieter now and for the first time in a few year has propelled the car for a very short journey around the square in front of my house. In the end I decided to bite the bullet and ordered a new 123 distributor and Bosch coil. The installation...

Hello All, Is a five speed gear stick different to a four speed? I'm putting in a 5 speed and have used the gear stick from a four speed but I can't fully engage gears. When I took a closer look it appears that the pivot point of the gear stick needs to be lower down of the holes on the...

Hello All, My project got to the stage of build, where I started the engine for the first time and it didn't go quite as smoothly as I had hoped. Some timing issues and carb set up still to sort out but I'm concerned about a knocking noise I'm getting from the top end ..... or at least I think...

If installing an aftermarket and internally oiled cam, should I then be blocking the holes for the existing spray bar?

Hi All, I've modified my L26 by fitting a 280z distributor and wired it as suggested in the picture below, but I'm not getting a spark at the plug, so my questions are: 1.) Is it wired incorrectly? 2.) which wire needs to be installed to give the tacho it's signal?

Hello All, On a newly built engine, should I expect to be able to get oil delivery to the cam on cranking. I filled up the pump and filter and then began cranking with the valve cover removed to ensure good flow before starting up for the first time, but unfortunately I'm not getting anything...

Hello All, With my ongoing restoration of a 260z 2+2 I turned my attention to bleeding the brakes yesterday. Everything is new with the exception of the warning switch and proportional valve. Front brakes bled up nicely, but I wasn't getting anything at the rears. I followed some advice...

Hi All, I read somewhere that vacuum advance should not be used when using Triple Webber carb set up. Is the same when using Triple Dellorto's? Regards Phil

Hi All, Would anybody have 260z wiring diagram that they can share with me please? I do have 240z diagram but seems a bit different in places. And on the 240z diagram there is reference to parking lights, are these switched on by selecting position 1 on the stalk? ...... side lights in...

Hello All, Dos anybody recognise this electronic ignition upgrade (four wire) system? I suspect there is a module or something that should accompany this contactless set up but I don't appear to have it. Phil

Hi All, Has anybody had any bad experiences with windscreen rubbers? When I purchased my car (260z 2+2) it came fitted with a windscreen and new rubber, recently installed after some bodywork and paint but it was cracked in the top corner. Today I had some guys fit a new windscreen but...