G'tronguy Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 I acquired a '74 260Z, a few yrs. ago. Had to help my nephew with his "neighborhood committee". It ran well enough to load/unload. I've cranked it over, often enough (lube in cyl's) to keep her from freezing up. Time to do something with her. Don't get any fire to plugs. Engine spins fine. Compression is 122 to 130. All connections checked/cleaned. Fuses/fuse box checked/cleaned. Resistor wires seem to check OK. Safety switch gadgets ok or by-passed. New coil, just in case. I went through the process for 2 or 3 days. The only thing I observed. A couple times it wouldn't spin over/no sound. I pushed re-set button, and she'd spin. No, I didn't make it spin over for too long; at a time. :( I have a factory manual, but it doesn't have a troubleshooting section. Sure would like to hear a "snort" like it's trying to start. I'd appreciate any experienced advice. Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Safety switch gadgets ok or by-passed. define "safety switch gadgets" Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Take dizzy cap off and watch while cranking that the points open and close. Run a jumper wire from + on battery to the + side of the coil and crank as usual. This will give you spark. Quote Link to comment
G'tronguy Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 define "safety switch gadgets" Switch gadgets - IE: seat/belt/hand brake switches datzenmike - dizzy has no points. It has a single pick-up. My wiring diag. shows some have dual pick-ups. Quote Link to comment
SHADY280 Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 check for power at the coil. run the wire like mike said. check battery connections and voltage, if its not more than 10.6v at rest get a new battery. Quote Link to comment
WAGON JON Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Its funny how we try to diagnose car problems over the internet! Have Big Phil have a look at it. He is in TX too. http://www.youtube.com/user/turbo280z Quote Link to comment
G'tronguy Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Its funny how we try to diagnose car problems over the internet! Have Big Phil have a look at it. He is in TX too. http://www.youtube.com/user/turbo280z You're right about the internet! BUT, TX is a pretty big state.:unsure: Quote Link to comment
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