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Old 02-28-2013, 06:25 PM
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Just bought a 1976 280Z. Got Questions

My is name Vincent I just got this car. I have some questions. The car hasn't been run in a long time, I fired it up on ether just to make sure it starts I'm thinking that I should drop the fuel tank clean it and flush the fuel system. I'm also thinking I should replace the injectors and do a full tune up. Is there a published tutorial for flushing the fuel system? What else should I be thinking about, and what is the best part source? Thanks!
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I need help!

My is name Vincent I just got this car. I have some questions. The car hasn't been run in a long time, I fired it up on ether just to make sure it starts I'm thinking that I should drop the fuel tank clean it and flush the fuel system. I'm also thinking I should replace the injectors and do a full tune up. Is there a published tutorial for flushing the fuel system? What else should I be thinking about, and what is the best part source? Thanks!
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Old 03-03-2013, 07:33 AM
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telling what car you are asking about would get you better answers. All Z's are not the same
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Trying to remove gas tank

I'm trying to remove the gas tank on a 76 280z. Is there a trick to getting to the lines located on top of the tank? I've got everything removed nd the tank is hanging, but I can't get to those two lines to remove them. Thanks
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1976 280z

I have a 1976 280z
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Old 03-04-2013, 03:27 PM
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Old 03-18-2013, 05:39 PM
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Fuel Pump, pumps, Wont stay running

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I removed my tank and had it cleaned. Before reinstalling it, I ran a line into a clean can of gas, and to the fuel pump. The pump is pumping, And the car fires on ether, but will not stay running. How can I test to see if the fuel is getting to the fuel injectors?

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How can I test to see if the fuel is getting to the fuel injectors?

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Pull the fuel line after the fuel filter and look.
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Old 03-19-2013, 09:06 PM
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Have you verified fuel pressure? Have you verified the injectors are firing? Have you downloaded the FSM and Fuel Injection Bible from XenonS30
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76 280z crank, no start

Replaced injectors, and removed tank and had it cleaned. After injectors replaced, I started the car using a coffee can full of gas, instead of the fuel tank. I then installed the tank, and also installed a fuel filter between the tank and the fuel pump. Now it won't start. I disconnected the fuel line at the rail, and it is getting fuel to the injector rail. I pulled 3 plugs and all three get spark. I've tried starting fluid, it won't start. I know all I'm supposed to need is fuel spark, and air. I believe I've got all three. Any suggestions?
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76 280z crank, no start

Replaced injectors, and removed tank and had it cleaned. After injectors replaced, I started the car using a coffee can full of gas, instead of the fuel tank. I then installed the tank, and also installed a fuel filter between the tank and the fuel pump. Now it won't start. I disconnected the fuel line at the rail, and it is getting fuel to the injector rail. I pulled 3 plugs and all three get spark. I've tried starting fluid, it won't start. I know all I'm supposed to need is fuel spark, and air. I believe I've got all three. Any suggestions?
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Merged threads... again.

Please stop making new threads & posts for the same issue.

Originally Posted by Vedivan
I started the car using a coffee can full of gas, instead of the fuel tank. I then installed the tank, and also installed a fuel filter between the tank and the fuel pump. Now it won't start.
I assume you mean you dropped the fuel pump pick up hose into the can?

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I disconnected the fuel line at the rail, and it is getting fuel to the injector rail.
Check the fuel pressure.

Sounds to me like you either have a dying fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, or have the fuel tank in & out lines backwards.
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