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Correct ! But they do work, and for a one-off job, economical. You just need to be careful how you use them as Matt says.

Cheap, but for a one-off job, probably OK. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HEAVY-DUTY-COIL-SPRING-COMPRESSORS-PAIR_W0QQitemZ260305116467QQihZ016QQcategoryZ35625QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

It's a fairly straight forward job, but you will need a spring compressor. Other than that, there's not too much to it. Google "Strut replacement" and you will get plenty of options.

There is a guy in Qld parting out a 260 at the moment. His name is Chris and his number is 0416 780 603. Might be worth a call. I've just bought a few parts off him. Craig

What year are your badges for ? This is what is on my '74. Quite different to yours.

I would be interested, depending on location and cost. I currently have 7 cars stored in Clayton, and pay $10/week per car. If the cost was better than that, and secure, I would definitely up for it. I only need access about 3 times per year.

Title is self explanatory http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-Z-Series-Fairlady-Z-1973-Datsun-Fairlady-240Z_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6187QQihZ012QQitemZ220260502293QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

There was a set on eBay AU last week that sold for not much more than $100 - and in better condition than these ones.

No one know ? I thought this was a common swap as well !

I have a pair of round tops that will be replacing my flat tops in due course (once reconditioned). Is there anything I need to find, such as the balance tube, or is it a straight swap ? Will the original air cleaner fit (orange) or does it need to be modified ? Anything else I need ?

I always love those ads that say it hasn't been butchered, but has a tacho in the corner and an aftermarket steering wheel. Perhaps butchered is not the right word - it's the sellers comment after all, but they seem so intent on extolling the virtues of it's originality, it doesn't quite go together. I think you need to determine what it is that you want. In one comment, you are asking about the price for one fairly stock, and the next sentence, you are talking about modifying. For a reasonably stock one, it is a reasonable price, although I would prefer the one that was offered here recently - should be in the Cars for Sale section, and was around $5,000. If you want one to modify, I suspect you will find one that is a little cheaper - perhaps an incomplete project.

Your existing clock should be able to be repaired. It is pretty normal for clocks of this era to stop working. Most of the reason is lack of lubrication. First step is to find someone with an ultrasonic bath, like a watch/clock repairer. Failing that, have a look at the steps in this article for a Mustang clock. They are pretty much the same. The first link involves installing a quartz movement, and the second one is how to fix it. http://www.mustangmonthly.com/techarticles/vintage_ford_mustang_clocks_repair_fix/index.html http://www.highperformancepontiac.com/tech/hppp_0609_second_generation_firebird_clock_upgrade/index.html

I think this is what you mean. To fix the tach bounce insert a 50,000 ohm resistor in the line going to the tachometer. I put mine right at the coil. Try to get a 1 watt rated resistor. If the tach won't go the full range then lower resistance to 35000 ohms.

Borrow a coil and try that. Could be breaking down.

Yes, I have them in a few of my cars. Just changing over another one. There is sometimes an issue with the tacho, but that can be fixed with a capacitor in the line to the tacho. Nice part is that there is no external parts - it is all inside the distributor. All you have to do is remove the points, mount the magnet to the old points fitting, slide the pickup over the shaft below the rotor button, adjust the gap, and run the wires to the coil. You will also need to check the timing afterwards, but that's it. No more out of adjustment points, no condensor. You still retain the vacuum advance.

If it is rusted up or generally gummed up, it is an easy job to take it apart. I am in the middle of rebuilding one at the moment - not for a Z but they are basically all the same. There are quite a few web sites that show you the process of rebuilding a distributor, so you get some good pictorial shots. I would recommend using Bosch distributor grease, and no, I don't work for Bosch !

Do you mean a CHOKE knob ? If so, they are about as easy to find as a Dodo bird - extinct ! There are plenty of later ones on eBay US, but none are originals for the 240.

Congrats. Looks like a good purchase. The compressor can be repaired and cleaned and R134a put into it. They use a flushing solution to clean it out and is normal practice for anyone changing from R12 to 134. You will also need to change the receiver dryer, and the fittings on the hoses - probably better to buy new hoses. I would consider changing the mechanic before the compressor ! If it has siezed, I would consider fitting a new Sanden unit, rather than trying to find an original. Any auto electrician should be able to diagnose the gauges and should be a pretty easy fix - even if it means getting some second hand units. Bit of a pain to install, but may be cheaper than trying to fix yours if faulty and not just an earth problem.

Is your vacuum canister working ? That may be the reason why a ball bearing was put in there. Any auto electrician should be able to test the vacuum for you, and replacement should be relatively inexpensive - if available.

The worst part is when they hit your car, get out, write a note (to pacify the lookers on) and then leave a note saying they hit your car, but DON'T leave their name or number - as happened to me once !

I use auto oil in all my cars - whether auto or manual, but no specific brand. Like engine oil, buy cheap and change frequently.

It depends on how bad they are. If it is only surface rust, you can throw them all in a bucket and take them to a place that does zinc plating. They through them in a acid bath, then re-plate them. They come out looking like new, and you will only pay about $40 for a bucket full.

1973 ?

Pictures of before and after ?

So Rosco, what have you got ?