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Shunt!
I searched on web, but I could not find any good information about '75 280z shunt.
I learn some earlier model has shunt inside of the car (maybe 240z, 260z?) later model is in the engine...

Hi Chas,

Long time :-)

CS144 bring up 140Amp.
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Alternator Theory v15

Reference from Hybrid Z:
AC Delco/GM Alternator Swap Part 2 - CS144 Installation - Ignition and Electrical -...

You can grab CS144 alternator from Cadillac DeVille. Try to find 92-94 in the junkyard.

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The hardest part is to remove pulley. There is taper collar that prevent from removing the...

I'm working on upgrading electrical system.
My car is '75 280z.

My goal is :

Replace Alternator to CS144 with removing external voltage regulator.
Remove Shunt.
Add extra fuse with...

Hi,

A lot of folks lower your car. In order to lift up, you might need some low profile ramp.

I notice that low profile ramp is quite expensive. This race ramp cost more than $200.
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Welcome to Z community.
Glad to see more people join from SF Bay Area.

mgood,
Thanks for the offer. Your headlight bucket looks brand new!

redzedsled,
Thank you for the information.

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I find out it is M5 and I was looking at wrong parts. ...

I think I got this one.

MD Building Products 3/8 in. x 10 ft. Black Sponge Rubber Foam Weatherstrip Tape-06635 at The Home Depot

And yes, it's double layers.

I sprayed graphite and matt clear on the top of it.n I only use steel wool scribble once BEFORE spray paint, not between spray multiple coating.

The result looks like this.
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I was looking around water heater section @ HomeDepot and could not find decent one.
Went to Door section and found some.

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Make double decker hight is about 11mm:D

Thank you...

I purchase that book before I purchase my Z.
There is new book for more Mod Zs. You might be interested in.

Modified Fairlady Z S30 : : BOOKS KINOKUNIYA
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Welcome Luke to the Z community.
Love to see your car photo soon.

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Hi,

I try to put back my head light to the fender and I realize I lost my screw for putting headlight to fender.

Datsun 240Z/260Z/280Z Head Lamp
Based on there, it called SCREW-ADJUSTING....

Wow, redzedsled, your Z looks awesome! Thanks for sharing this info.

AZ-240z, I haven't tried paint shop yet. Since it's summer time, need to take care of kids and don't have time to work on Z...

Thanks for the all the information.
Does anyone know where can I purchase such the closed cell foam online?

Hi,

I just finished painting body and about to put parts together.

I try to find a sponge? rubber? under the front fender.
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I could not find any resources about it.

Does anyone know...

Thanks Chas for the info.
Sounds like s14(Kouki) has RB71C tranny with 20mm synchro.

Zed Head,
What you said totally make sense regard to the sticker.

Thanks Zed Head for great information.
I didn't find that web site. That's really helpful.

I rebuild 71B tranny before, so I know how hard to pull out the bearing :-)


I will! Thanks!

Thanks for the people to share knowldge and experience of 71C swap information.

http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/240sxtransmissioninstall/index.html...

I got 71B 5 speed bellhouse from one of my friends. I decided to move onto 240SX transmission swap into my 280z.

First of all, bellhouse comparison. It looks like there are several different 71B...

Thanks for the info!
I register to the Red Line Club.

Thanks Zed Head.
Yes, I checked the thread. After replacing u-joint, I'm planning to bring driveshaft to local shop to shorten and balance it.

Hi, Chas,
Thanks for the info. I didn't know older...

I want to swap my tranny to FS5W71C from '90 240SX.
In order to swap tranny, I need to shorten driveshaft(propeller shaft).

Before, sending my '76 280z driveshaft to shop, I try to replace 40...