ok one more question for now..... Which type of feeler gauges should i get. THe straight or offset?? I know on hondas you have to use the offset but, not sure about this car?





Yes I have a manual on the way just bought it on Amazon

 

It doesn't matter what type of feeler gauge you use... what DOES matter is that you use the correct thickness feeler gauge.

 

Well of course... I dont want to sound like a dumbass I have only had Domestic cars and didnt know if there was a difference when it came to working on the valves

 

The SUs are very different from a Holley. They don't have a lot of parts or accelerator pumps. They are simpler in design and fairly easy to rebuild. Before you take them apart try to start your car by pulling 3/4 choke, don't press the pedal down or pump it. When it starts let it run for 30 secs and push the choke forward slightly as it warms up. This is the best way to start a properly tuned Z. Make sure you don't have any vacuum leaks and that your dizzy advance is moving freely. That vacuum thingy on the cross over tube is the anti back fire valve, it opens the throttle slightly when you decelerate to keep it from dumping in to much raw gas. If these things aren't working right, some people mistakenly retune the carbs and dizzy. It will run but won't start for ****. Get the book on them from MSA so you can have it on hand while you work.

 

ok I told you I would stop asking questions but, have any of you run into the problem with the Fuel Filler tube? I just found out they are no longer available from nissan and no one carries the original style so I have been told.




Just trying to pick the brains of more experienced Z owners

 

yeah, if you drop the tank you might be able to fix it, its just an aluminum tube about 1 foot long then i think a flexible rubber elbow into the gas tank, check all that stuff for loose clamps or holes...

 

thezstore.com <msa (motosport auto) and victoriabritish.com carry alot of after market (really the only) for our cars...and most of the time reasonably priced. and msa has great customer service and know what theyre talking about and will help you find the part you need and theyre shipping was amazing...got everythingi needed in the 3 days i needed it to get here...and your close you should come out to the wed. night meet in plano...go to dallasimports.net to get a map/location and some other meets...and congrats on being a REAL Z owner

 

msa is an awsome place, but they over price alot of wierd stuff, like the all metal head gaskets and ARP head studs.... rediculous!

 

Thanks guys. I might have to come out to the meet but, I do work on wednesday night till 1030 so I doubt it. I am happy to be a real Z owner



$101 for a rubber hose seriously??

 

dropped the tank and guess what.... wo of the three ven houses where broken off. iller hose is in perfect condition I guess I got a little luck except my nieghbors are pissed with the gas smell from my car oh well it is drying up now

 

i think your keyboard is broken.... or your brain, cause that was some terilbe tyinpg you jsut did tehre.

 

Maybe I should proof read may post that was bad.

 

How bout a burfer and chake with that...

 

burfer and chakes are my favorite!!!!!!

 

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I have a haynes manual on the way, but I picked this up as well. There is a bunch of great information in it and was shipped to me in 3 days. You can't beat a brand new tech book for $6. The only problem I had with it is the smell. I don't know where it was stored but it reaks of Lucas Red and Tacky grease.. lol