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Hi mate does this manual cover EFI and EFI turbo? if it does I would be happy to be taking it with the donating and etc.

I had that same issue with mine. What would happen is that the alternator would put out somewhere between 16 and 18 volts, and after a bit of revving, drop the current all together by blowing the fuse in the regulator. I took the alternator to the alternator fixit man, and he pulled it apart and diagnosed it as a "centripital fault" What this apparently means is that the alternator waws being spun too fast. The original alternator could not keep up with my new 2.9L engine revving out to 7500 all the time. Your alternator could also have said centyripital fault but not be so far gone as to blow the regulators apart yet. thats my 2c worth

On that interesting note I have a 1974 260z, its on wheel ramps at the moment, I replaced the suspension at the back a while ago, tokico illumina springs and adjustable damper shocks. The passenger car has always (before and after) the change, sat about an inch higher. Its almost un noticable until you level the front on stand taking it out of the equasion. nothing looked out of order, (I replaced a bent control arm last time) but hte problem persists. I just looked again and i found that the shock tubes are not the same on both sides. One tube has a mount on it for the handbrake cable, the other does not, (and no spot where it has been obviously removerd. My question is, is there a difference between 240z, 260z, and 260z 2+2 suspension tubes/heights/anything else I should be looking out for?

hey mate a pic wouldd be great, can you post here for everyone?

Hi mate, Can I get a photo of the black 2 seater door trims? what parts exactly do you mean there?

to my understanding (which is limited) 14.5:1 compression ratio is a monster of compression someone correct me if im wrong but dont most solid cars on NA run 10:1 or 11:1 on pump fuel? with turbo cars running somewhere between 8:1 and 10:1.... i think im right, im often not tho

whatever happens, dont modify the taco and eat the tacho, indigestion and no read out will be sure to follow

Not somwething that you can make? or get a generic for?

Currently negotiating on that one

If it falls through I so call dibbs!

And thankyou muchly for them

Hi mate, That sounds fantastic, I assume this is the standard L28 computer?

Hi Mate, I am also in sydney and would like to have a look at the surge tank and the fuel pump, will take them on the spot, can we organise something? im on 0425 387 633 if you can call me

Hi mate how much for the ECU loom, computer and intake manifold?

bar = tick any chhance on an idea for postage?

I went through the exact same issue when restoring and modifying all of my suspension components. My mechanic friend showed me a bit of a trick for any tapered fitting. Instead of hitting it on the top, turn it on its side and give it a really good thump, (and i mean dont be a girl about it) which loosens the fitting (without injuring it) and it should fall out in ur hand.

how much u want for the steering wheel?

**update** I managed to "rectify" the problem for the track day, but it has since packed in the towel again. It seems my charge system has a mass comedy of errors in one hit. The core of the problem was a "centripital short" inside the alternator, which was of course found last, and the fault of the auto electrician who fixed it the first time round. So the order of proceedings was the centripital short was causing an overvoltage making the reg kick in which stressed the reg and blew tyhe fuse inside the reg regulator problem solved because the fuse in the reg was tripping over anbd over, we decided to check the grounding. The wiring in one section of my loom had undergone some weathering making the ground dodgy and rusted (split insulation) so we fixed the wiring by replacing all the main power and ground wires to the battery, starter motor, alternator and in and out of the fusible link as we foudn all of them to have splits int he insulation and some rust getting in to the copper Wiring Issues Fixed After this it would provide good voltage, but after a bit of RPM or heavy load at low RPM it would re-blow the fuse int eh regulator, which is the point where we had the alternator re pulled apart and the short was found. 5:30pm on melbourne cup day the day before my track day, problem solved with a warning that the alternator probably wouldn tlas the full day at the track Turns out the alternator did manage to last the full day at the track, and then failed about 2km from home Its off the the electricians to be rewired with a new higher powered bosch alternator with internal regulator. Dave

Hey no i have never been on a track in my life, but now it is looking doubtful due to the issue in the charge system in my car, trying to get it fixed up but time is running out!!

I've done a search but found nobody with a similar issue to mine. 260z will start from a jump start, and after disconnection run for about 3 minutes and cark it, voltage meter gets right down to 6v when this happens. Battery is holding 11.5v off and 11v on, alternator pushing out 10.8v. I just pulled the alternator and the external regulator out and the electrician replaced the rectifier in the alternator. obviously I have to go back down and ask him what he did/failed to do, but where does one purchase a new regulator. mine is an ingram external regulator same as toecutters (from previous thread pic.) any ideas? or ways to rule things out wld be handy (what happens if I unplug the regulator and run it, (there is a big sign sayign dont do this so i assume its bad...))

NEVER can that be involved in a fair trade, the long term consequences of their new home in her handbag will be catastrophic to your future decision making abilities!!!

Gday all, Just thought I would put it out there a couple of mates and I are going out to Eastern Creek for the open track day on the 4th November (2 weeks away) I know its short notice but I am going out and I would hate top be the only person with a fast/sexy/stylish/awesome (being a Z) car amoungst all the modern crap running around its $300 full day with food and some drinks provided (I believe) sign up is up to the individual through www.drivingsolutions.com.au let me know who will be coming out to represent with me!

Is there an alternative to building custom or L28e standard? something froma later car or alternative car? Dave

Hey, if the EFI went from one of them, does that mean you still have the other one? I have Twin flat top SU's with manifold that I would be happy to swap, I know they not much but at least they not round top ones!

thats why I come to see you guys.. Sir Ricer, although I dont know much, I would keep your pricing opinions to yourself, thanks for the clarification on parts numbers though **Withdrawn from sale**