The 280zx electronic distributor and coil fits straight in. Slight wiring mod needed. You will neeed to remove the ballast resistor, situated below the coil, if you do this connect the two wires together or your rev counter wont work. Adrian
Very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. It seems very sudden, does anyone know the cause of death? Sincere condolences to family and friends.
Adrian Francis and Geof Gale, Bristol.
Have you checked the fuses first? There is a big feed wire to the switch which should be permanently +. 240 head lamps are wired backwards as lots of other Datsun models of this period are. Normally you turn the headlamps on the power goes to the dip switch then to the main or dip beam then the...
In a lot of cases with the rev counter not working and the dizzy and coil has been changed and the ballast resistor has been removed people tend to take the power lead to the ballast and put it directly to the + side of the coil. Doing this stops current going to the rev counter. the outlet side...
Hi Sean looks like the silver painted 260 and the 240 pipes, fuse box cover both hinge bits intact and the manifold gaskets. Ill save them for you. £35 inc postage. I found more stuff see posting.
Adrian
PS Ive found more stuff, I forgot to look up.
The long metal trim that goes on top of the dash by the screen, 3 260 rear luggage space trims that covers the back end with the rear light access panels in, one has one access panel missing. Trim panel that goes on the bottom of the tailgate...
Final lot of parts for sale. A box of relays etc inc a 240Z relay plate and a fuse box and cover and various relays for 240/260/280.
3 rear wheel cylinder repair kits for 240Z, fixing plates for rear wheel cyl, brake pipe fixing brackets, early 240 anti lock brake valve and a rear T piece, clips...
Last year I was doing major work on a 240 in Bath. LHD and the owner wanted to fit power steering.
It was electric, The makers send you a replacement column with a big butch electric motor on it. Comes with an ECU and a speed sensor. Easy to fit, Dutch manu I think, English agent in Dorset I...
When refering to R/H or L/H no matter what side the steering wheel is it is as you are sat in the car looking forward so L/H will always be on the left. Adrian