Scoota G

I reckon they are splined bolts like a wheel stud so it's just a hammer tap and they pop out. But after 30+ years they may be a bit stubborn.

I spotted this one in my home town. Don't tend to see too many up here.

Don't think i've seen these ones on Ebay before. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DATSUN-NISSAN-240Z-260Z-280Z-P0WER-WIND0W-KIT_W0QQitemZ180287424636QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6763QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Iz a juz been zurfin the forumz an can't find anyone mention Thermo Fanz. Anyone done a converzion an have a comment??? Zieg Heil

Just for a laugh grab both distributors and compare them. I had a points version of a skyline dizzy on mine and when a changed it to an original i had to reset the drive because the distributors were different. If you get both dizzies and line up the rotors the same, check the drive underneath and see if they line up too. Failing asolution i'm happy to come for a spin and see if i can help you suss it out.

OMG http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-240-Z-260-Z-280-Z-300-Zx-Acres-of-parts-cars_W0QQitemZ250291836973QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250291836973&_trkparms=72:727|39:1|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

I see what you mean. If you install the drive in the right way these will naturally line up. Those marks are there to make sure you get the drive in the right way and not 180 degrees out.

Once you get it out you'll see what i mean. It will take a couple of goes to get it set right as you have to set it two notchs (from memory) back and as it pushes into place it will twist. It's hard to explain but once you do get it out i'm sure you'll nut it out. Good Luck.

Heres one out of the car. You can see the slash cut gear drive down the bottom. As you install it, it will turn to match up with the gear internal drive. This is a one piece unit and apart from the oily mess it's a really easy operation especially if there is no splash tray under the car.

When you take the four bolts off the pump make sure you have a container to catch the oil. The distributor drive is driven by a worm gear which as it drops out will twist so when you reinstall it you will have to set it back so when it twists you set it as the drawing on page 22 of the Haynes manual Fig 1.26. Correct distributor drive alingment. It may take a couple of goes to get it right but i tend to push the drive into place and then grab it from the top with a set of small pliers so i can get it correct and then push a flat blade screwdriver down beside the drive to make sure it stays there. If you install the oil pump back on and its not going in adjust the drive slot in the pump so it lines up with the male slot of the drive. Most times you can take the pump off without destroying the gasket too.

Yikes!!! The rotor is supposed to be like the one in this pic i just took. That means that the distributor drive is not set properly. I had the same problem when i bought a new points distributor. This requires you to take off the oil pump and set it up right. On page 22 of the Haynes manual you can find the info that you need. If you are still having problems PM me and i'll call you and try to walk you through it.

Clean that plate with the markings 0 10 20 marked on it. Thats you timing marks and 0 is TDC. The plate is in your first photo bottom center.

Yep mine seized after my Z was sitting for a while. I ended up stripping them down and it was a build up of general gunk in the pivot points where the wiper arms bolt on. Took a few hours but now they are quicker then they ever were. Funny thing was the same thing happened to my work van the very next month. Weird. :-\

Most seem not to run them. The Auto brake Booster connection on the manifold has another smaller line running off it. If you get one of these you can run it off that but beware from my research you have to run the right amount of vaccum to the dizzy which may require restriction. I just fitted a 280ZX Dizzy to mine and WOW what a difference. No more carby ( triple Dellortos ) issues and an extra 100 klms per tank city cycle. Best thing i ever did.

Then there is the expensive fix. http://www.arizonazcar.com/lowarms.html These ones have adjustment on both sides

No it stands for Evasive Girdle Removal used in the late 1700's to early 1800's

This one just went up. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FERRARI-GTO-Replica-NISSAN-260Z_W0QQitemZ260281137485QQihZ016QQcategoryZ32636QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I'd like to hear what other members listen 2. Cause them are my times.

Just off hand i made a compilation CD for my Eight Ball team a couple of years ago. We all chose a couple of songs and i threw together the covers. So what are the best Zed driving songs of all time???

Well That throws me RIghT out of the game. I been listening to Stevie Nicks, Hall And Oates and a touch of the Police while cruzin in me Z. Lol.

I got quoted $170 fitted in ballarat earlier this year... is the old one broken???

Hey pete, It sounds like it's just a blown fuse, that's what happens with the headlights when you take the fuse out.

Sounds like an old girlfriend of mine. Try to round 2nd base/ gear and PoW nuthin is goin in. Do the simple stuff first an try an additive (Lube)..... Maybe thats what i should ave done

Wooo got mine today 11 August

On this topic, does anyone know where to buy new ones, mine are shite :S