Recent content by DetomasoLee

Ahh right, I have a few keys and they all do the same, though not new. Does anyone cut to lock number for these (in the UK ?) and if so do you know where the lock numbers are ? thx @Farmer42

Hi all, 1972 240z, So I can remove the ignition key after I've started the engine... what do I need to look at to fix this ? just replace the whole key/ignition/steering lock ? are these available new ? thanks Lee

I need a set of the spring clips for the rear panel. I found them in the US for $20 but they want $58 to ship them. They would fit in a small letter envelope in reality and should cost a few $$ postage. Does anyone sell these here or in Europe ?

Thanks, yeah I like tall tyres. The way they were supposed to be in the 70s.

lol, so where is the best place to get shorter springs or adjustable units ?

Picked these up already polished and very pleased with the fit. They are 6" with 0.105 "out" offset (2.66mm) with 185 70 R14 tyres Now that front needs to go down a little...

Set of 4x original steel wheels from my US 72 as I have just swapped to Wolfraces. £50 for the four. Excellent condition around the internal band, outside is surface rust, but have had a Californian life. I'd rather not ship them, but can at buyers expense. Located Manchester, UK

Installing my rear black trim panels around the rear lights. The lower spring clips are good, but don't hold the panel well when it's being pushed by the rubber lip seal around the lights. Any tips on making them hold onto the trim panel with more strength ? thanks

Ahh thanks, Zeds are new to me so this is the first I've worked on and even driven. I didn't know it was a thing and there was a cable conversion. I'll take a look for it.

I had another tweak today. I did find that one of the pivots (upright shaft) in the linkage was a bit tight, so I cleaned and greased it. Didn't make any notable difference. Next I weakened the return springs on the carb levers as an expermient - put a small extension wire in so there were still...

So I've just been going through everything. Car is LHD so the linkage is a bit different than the photo above. Where the linkage comes through the bulkhead it then attaches to a lever to translate the motion 90 degrees. The lever bracket flexes a bit when blipping the pedal indicating it's...

Thanks, yeah it's good to hear similar stories of throttle sensitivity so I'll have a look at that. I have been restoring for 30 odd years and I have a few different and low and high mile cars. The 240 looks to be very very original with the right amoung of cosmetic wear to indicate a low mile...

Thanks for the tips, the linkage is very original (still clean and zinc plated etc) but there is some slack before movement is taken up. I was assuming that is the way it should be to compensate for engine movment a little and I'll need to check on the return springs, but I do think they are all...

Thanks, I think this is a pretty low miles car and the engine bay and engine is very clean with mostly original parts - this leads me to think that there is very little wear. My feeling is that it is in the linkage and do I'll start looking there too and yes it does feel like the pedal is too...

Thanks, yeah I'm thinking linkgage, I've balanced them with a balancing tool so they should be the same or certainly very close.