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    Engine potential

    Hi all, This was given to me by the previous owner: The block was bored out to 2800cc The crank was a 240z which was ground and the phase angles checked out ok. In essence a 260 short stroke. The head was gas flowed and big valves with new seats, new spring etc. All carried out by Spike...
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    Uninsured driver options

    Hi All, I have recently had an uninsured driver hit my car thay damaged while parked in my garage. It has a g nose kit and the front is now very damaged. I have always like the standard front end but like my flared arches and got the wheels to match. Is it possible to get a standard front end...
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    Massive thank you to Farmer 42 :)

    After not having my Z running for almost 2 years, I have been on a journey with different parts etc. Farmer 42 helped me with so much with advice and parts also with tuning it at the end. So a massive thank you, felt so nice to drive it around the block with no worries. Thanks, Neil.
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    Alternator issue

    Hi, My alternator has packed up so I fitted another alternator and a new external reg to my 1975 260z. All worked great good voltage etc. Only issue is I turn off the car and it keeps running. If I unplug the external reg the car stops and starts fine. Could it be something to do with the...
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    Throttle linkages and fuel pipe

    Hi All, I have converted my triple dellorto to 240z carbs for the short term, I sourced all the linkages but the throttle pedal is now wrong as it has been adapted for a cable. I want to drive my car by the end of the week but have no way of attaching the linkages. Does anyone know the ball...
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    dellorto problems

    Hi, I am just trying to get my 260z running smoothly. The car has triple dellorto 45s on a standard engine (as far as I have worked out). This seams to be overkill for a standard lump, the dellorto chokes are also 36mm, so I can only assume its jetted wrong etc. Do you think it will be best to...
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    Camshaft identification

    Hi, Can anyone confirm that a camshaft marked E30 A is from a 260z (1975). Thanks, Neil.
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    17" wheels and tyres

    Hi, Does anyone run 17" wheels on their 260z, if so what are they like to live with. If I go this route I am looking at 9.5J. Does anyone also know what size tyre would work well for this setup? If this is just a bad idea, please let me know your thoughts. Cheers, Neil.
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    Fuel pump spacer

    Hi, I'm fitting a new mechanical fuel pump to my 260z and the previous one did not have a spacer. Did the 1975 260z need a spacer? Thanks, Neil.
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    New to the forum

    Hi All, Hoping to pick up my 260z later this week or early next week just having a couple of little jobs done . Thank you for the membership pack. Looking forward to meeting everyone at a meet soon. Cheers, Neil.
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