Hi i have just bought my 260Z abotu 2 days ago. If you are able to see the pictures i added in my info. It will just need a new paint job, and possibly little interior work. But i may need help on matinance. This car has been sitting at a friends house ever since 1999, so im sure some parts may need to be replaced. Can you guys give me a list of things i should replace. Brake Line, Fuel line, filter, ect ect. Thanks for all the help. I hope i will enjoy my stay here at Zdriver.com

260Z

 

replace all fluids and filters
new points
spark plugs and leads
possibly rotor button and dizzy cap (hell just get an electronic dizzy !)
maybe rings depending on the budget

 

points?
and what is a rotor button and dizzy cap. ?
Thanks for the help.

I am also having problems starting my car, I have a new battery in it, the alternator still works, the starter motor still works. The previous owner said i will need to spary starter fluid into the carb. Is it correct, and will i haft to do this everytime i start the car?

260Z<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by lil_racer_tony on 07/28/02 10:57 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

ok you should take it to a mechanic and ask for the points to be replaced if you do not know what they are

points time the spark that is delt out to the cylinders
a rotor button is like a switch as to when each cylinder gets its spark and spins around inside the distributor
dizzy cap is the black plastic top of the distributor that the spark leads go into
and no u should need to spray anything in the carbs .. i think you will find that points will help this a lot
is the battery going flat ?

 

One suggestion that I would have is go to your local bookstore or parts store and buy a Chilton or Haynes manual for your make and model car. This will help tremendously and is worth the 15 bucks or so.

Jamie Shelly
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ICQ - 159705433
IZCC Number is #12402

 

The AMP gauge is reading directly in the middle, if that helps. What is an electric dizzy cap. Where am i able to find one. I checked ebay for some, but they seem to not have it.

260Z

 

The amp gauge won't tell you the charge in your battery, it only tells you if the alternator is supplying current, or if something is draining current. You need a voltmeter to check the battery- best to get an auto electrician who can check for dead cells etc

Alan, Australia

 

A "dizzy cap" is called a "distributor cap" in the US. You can buy one at any auto part store. It included the button inside the cap. Also, a new rotor (whcih attaches inside the cap) would be a good purchace. The points are located below the rotor and cap. They are fairly easy to install, but you should buy a manual before doing so.

Also, check the timing (requires a timing light). If you replace the spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor, points, time the engine, change the oil, and replace both the oil and air filters you should find that you will not need to use spray to start the car. If you do th work yourself the cost will be about $80 in parts (plus tools).

Lastly, before you paint the car, spend money making sure it runs. A smooth running car is better than a nice looking car that will not leave your driveway.

 

haha yeah, i will need to get this darn thing started. How am i able to time the sparks? And what kind of spark plugs would you prefer. I am planing to use this car for driving streets, and alittle racing. Do you guys think i should keep the stock engine, or should i go for a swap. I do not know how to tune a carb. Will this be a problem later on? sohuld i find a engine that uses electric fuel injectors and ect?.

1974 junkyard 260Z
100% Junk Will be restored to a new car by next year.

 

If you don't know what points are, and you've never set the timing on a car, don't even consider replacing the engine unless you pay someone to do it. Get a Haynes manual and read about how an engine works and learn to fix the one that you have.

 

If you want to go faster get a milder cam shaft that will make a big difference .. the engine swap depends on how fast you want ot go really, the spark plugs to use are NGK BPR6ES's they are a really good plug. In australia you can get electornic dizzies out of early L24 and L28 Skylines with EFI, they make a big difference. If you want to tune the car yourself and save money (you'll have to tune the carbs etc if you get a cam) take it to someone and watch how they do it and play around with it yourself ... you may stuff it up a few times and have to take it back but its all about experience ... remember where you're initial settings where so you can restore them. the carb mixture screws are round **** under the carbs ... screw them up for lean down for rich ... but find some more out before you attempt anything

 

I dont know if this is a correct question, or this just make no sense at all.

Are skylines carb's a direct bolt on. Because my 260Z dosen't not have a EFI correct, So if i were to get a EFI i would not haft to bother with the carb's?

My purpose for posting on this fourm is to learn. Please dont start to flame on my questions.

1974 junkyard 260Z
100% Junk Will be restored to a new car by next year.

 

Keep posting, you will learn a lot. Hey LOki, how hard is it to replace the distributor from the skyline? They are a dime a dozen here.

Alan, Australia

 

how much do you think a used 280ZX motor will go for?
Do i need to replace anything else? except for all the wiring.


1974 junkyard 260Z
100% Junk Will be restored to a new car by next year.

 

you need the computer (after market one would be better though), wiring loom, fuel pump, inlet manifold, exhaust manifold, fuel rail, air flow meter and all the vacuume stuff. also after about 200RWHP the head will lift off the block so you may need to invest in some better head bolts.

I personally prefer the smaller capacity engines as they rev better and when you run more boost it makes the engine rev more ... but thats just personal oppinion

AlanZ you just put the whole skyline assembly in afaik.

 

how difficult is the wiring. And also can i transfer any parts from the 260Z engine to a 280z engine.

i mean parts that would be useful, or if i were to buy a 280z engine, should i just sell the 260z engine the way it is?

and my last question, how much would i be able to sell a 260z engine for.

1974 junkyard 260Z
100% Junk Will be restored to a new car by next year.

 

So you don't need to wire it up differently, just take out the assembly (black cone thing?) and the put in the skyline one?

Alan, Australia

 

yeah i think so .... maybe the ignition module..

 

might give it a burl, nice little project. wait for summer

Alan, Australia

 

if your serious about racing get the cobra jet Ford 302, its lighter then the stock engine at has a whole lot more power, of course this isnt an easy mod, here is a pic of a z with one in it.



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