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Just a quick update. It was a timing issue after. The metal washer on the xr700 shutter had spun seperately to the plastic part somehow. I also noticed the shutter doesn't allow the rotor arm to seat properly so it was rubbing on the top of the dizzy cap.. I had to cut a couple of mm off the...

I didn't remove the ballast resistor because it said only remove for the xr3000? Are you supposed to install a different cap and rotor when installing this ignition? I recall the rotor arm sitting a lot higher after the install.

Yes, that makes a lot of sense. I wasn't confident fitting the ignition system because the instructions didn't have a dizzy that looked like mine. Can you confirm the firing order and does anyone know of a good Xr700 installation guide so I can start again? Thanks!

Ok, thanks Steve

the bore size is the same but the float level is fixed and it has an offset needle that doesn't need to be centered. BBR .100in needles

My mistake, they are in fact hs6

Hi, I'm having issues with my 1978 Datsun 260z. It's been sitting for 5 years during welding repairs and what not. Managed to get it to pass an MOT today but it's back firing and stuttering and generally doesn't pull well at all. The carbs are hs4's from a Volvo which the po installed. I've...

Looks brill! Flexible conduit makes all the difference. What are you treating the metal with?

Hello all, just after some advice regarding electronic ignition upgrades. I've seen a good deal on a crane xr3000 unit along with a high performance coil. I'm sure there's a few of you who have installed similar units and i was wondering what's involved and if there's any real...

Cheers gang. PM'd!

Hi all, looking to upgrade the stock front rotors and calipers on my '78 260z. I believe i've read somewhere that rotors for a Peugeot 505 will fit and seem easy enough to get hold of. I'm also lead to believe that Toyota 4x4 calipers can be a straight forward swap but i wouldn't know where to...

Great stuff! All the pertronix kits i've come across are listed for early 240z'. So i wasnt sure if they would work on a '78 260. I've now got my eye on a cranes kit. Its the xr3000 plus a fireball coil, shipped for £140. Seems like a good deal.

Finally sorted it. I got the multimeter out today and found that 12v wasnt going through the ballast resistor so i bypassed it and she started. Thanks for the help all!

No joy from cleaning contacts unfortuantly. I did remove the front bumper before the problem arose. Had to disconnect the indicators from a bank of taped up joints. But all the connections look fine from a visual. And i am getting blue sparks at the plugs.

Thanks mark, i'll give that a go today. The fuel isnt old, put some in 2 to 3 weeks ago. I'm looking to upgrade to electronic ignition anyway. Can i use a pertronix one for a 240z or does it have to be specifically made for a 1978 260z? Cheers, Dave.