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    Scuttle / cowl drain hose replacement

    Great comment Peter, I hope everyone checks that area well before committing the 240Z to the road. They have all been affected by some unknown road conditions over time that set up structural deteriation. For me, I found the poor material selection for the OEM rubber tubes very frustrating. My...
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    Scuttle / cowl drain hose replacement

    Hi, A task I am tackling right now. due to the nature of the part and the criticality of zero leaks I have opted for an engine water pipe for future protection of the floor of the foot wells. I have already done the first change out for the drivers side on my HS30 'Sport" not trimming or change...
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    72 240z chassis number help

    Late 72 HS30- Possible Build Dates using engine sequence numbers Pete, I have trawled the usual places and mapped out possible production time for your 240Z based on your engine. It was a plus to see the engine number as on revised estimate build looks like cusp 10-11/1972, Not...
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    72 240z chassis number help

    Hi there, I have a questions for the owner of HS30 - 100434 on your build plate do you have an engine sequence number in the range L24 - 143 XXX to L24 - 147XXX, I am thinking closer to the first engine number with that build number you have on the vehicle. Is this vehicle UK delivered or a a...
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    timing issues

    I run a ballanced 4 bolt main 010 block 350 steel crank with 13.5 compression on straight lpg. I rely on a fireball ignition system and Coil though an optical mallory distributor. good electrical power supply and engine earthing are the key to success with these engine electrics. Check ignition...
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    260z headlights rewiring with relay etc....

    Twin Relay I agree with grolls. I have done an upgrade wires, line fuses and relays utilizing the existing lh side circuit for switching, high relay and low relay. I have had this system for the last 15 yrs with no problems. highly recommend upgrade. I did use 90/130W globes, vibration knocks...
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    Delocking S30s

    Locks are cheap!!! Russ, I take it your talking electronic central locking, nice thought, a clean door skin would be impressive. I have been unlucky enough to have suffered at the hands of the screwdriver. Result a full outer lock set change, with keys cut reasonable cost to fix in...
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    What would be standard in 1971

    Look at it now After reading the level of the destruction repeatedly levelled at this poor Z. I find it very hard to relate this information to the fine finish achieved in your gallery, hats off to the repair efforts. cheers Steve
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    Modded ignition

    Smooth Ignition If you are looking at droping the balast resister, consider changing up to full 12 volt electrics in the ignition system with the inclusion of either the Hitachi electronic or the Mitsubishi electronic distrubutors from the 280zx L28E or the R30 Skyline L24E the diagram should...
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    What would be standard in 1971

    Interior Options Zep on your last reply. I have a few things for you. I think the options on your interior pack is the demister and the Hazard lights most of the rest of the interior sounds standard. From information I have here I would say your engine sequence should be L24-O42048 the other...
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    What would be standard in 1971

    Sep 71 Z Zep, I have owned such an animal mine was built late September of 71, build number HS30-001638 and L24-O61698, it was auto pale yellow/green with black interior and a working hand throttle. the combo was great for high speed cruising. Option level on this z was base level not even...
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    Manifold diameter

    exhaust noise Hey Russ, as has been said, plenty of good advice around, hope the build choices you go with scare you when you put the power in, the right combo will. I think I can see where your build is going, primary suggestion from me, my humble opinion say. Plan it well when you have your...
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    JDM paint

    HS30 and RS30 export colours I know its not JDM but its a start point. PAINT COLOURS - REVISION SEPT 73 CODE FROM UNTIL METALIC COLOUR 920----- Oct-69------------ NO---- GOLD 901----- Oct-69------------YES---- LIGHT GREY 904----- Oct-69------------ NO---- WHITE...
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    240z tax exempt?

    Input Albretch, Russ, I am in the same situation as everyone else, still scratching in the sand to find the pieces of the jigsaw. I can only offer limited information, this is purely on build data that I have collected over the last few years, my sources are common to all of you so I offer...
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    240z tax exempt?

    HS30 DOM or EXP Hi guys just took alook at the 'about zed' link, are we talking DOM or EXP or all HS30? Reading about HS30-103262. I believe around 05/73 build. Is this the last domestic HS30 ? I know of HS30- vins, that extend out by at least another few hundered with delivery by 10/73...
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    P90 & E88 chamber design

    P90 N42 E31 E88 E30 is my order of pref I have seen the chamber, on the P90 and it reminds me of the HEMI chamber on the CRYSLER engines. E31 are harder to find and many are very tired. The E30 is like the E88, a more pedestrian version of L series head the injected E88s I have seen have had...
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    Red 240z

    Congrats Barriejames red is best I admire the attitude I wish we could save them all. Good luck with your project, I hope you are able to post some pictures in the gallery as I really would like to see just how well you have done. Cheers Steve:)
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    How much attention do you get in your zed

    De-Badged and loving it I am in the same boat as the Phantom just the C pillars nothing else. Why ? a few years back parked on a street for about an hour, when I returned damaged bonnet no badge, never again. I have bright 110 Red as my colour and that really seems to wake people up when you go...
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    New member for the forums

    Many thanks Thanks to you all, am enjoying reading many of the threads. Cheers Steve:)
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    Exhausts

    Mild Steel and Two mufflers For my 2c, I recommend you survey the rest of the exhaust system, mild steel systems are very resilient, they generally last well if you can keep them away from the salt.You should be up for a rear glass pack every few years anyway they do go internally, also...
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