240z Parts, REALLY HARD TO FIND

[that one guy]

Hello, haven't posted in a hot minute, but i need some help. I need the piece that the gas gap actually twists into for a 72 240z. I do'nt even know what to call it to search for it online, and there doesn't seem to be hardly any Z cars here in Colorado, at least down in the Springs area. Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks much!

Talyn

[MicroMachinery]

Tucson, CO?

[hobospyder]

Filler neck?

[that one guy]

Colorado Springs, Co. I just updated that, my bad. And it's not the filler neck itself, it's the metal plate that holds in the gas cap. Currently all i have is a rubber tube with a big ass empty hole that a cap won't lock into.

[nismosilvia]

260z the same?

[that one guy]

I don't believe so? Anyone got anything on if a 260z one would work?...

[hobospyder]

Upon googling the same images pop up

[Rjawm]

So if I understand correctly you are looking for this part and its name, sorry for the huge pic:

 

 

 

I found it called a "Fuel Cap Flange" in this write up, where the pic is poached from:

 

http://www.whiteheadperformance.com/1971-datsun-240z-restoration-project-rota-rbr-wheels-interior-prep-gas-cap-vent-hoses/#prettyPhoto

 

 

And then I found the following part list on eBay, here http://www.ebay.com/itm/70-75-DATSUN-240Z-260Z-280Z-FUEL-FILL-TUBE-BOMBA-PETRO-GASOLINE-HOSE-NICE-/321400502525?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ad4f678fd&vxp=mtr

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hope that helps you out.

[Rjawm]

Oh, this break down may help in your search as well:

 

http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsuns30/DatsunZIndex/Engine240Z260Z/FuelTank/ToAug74/tabid/1587/Default.aspx

 

 

[Rjawm]

Looks like the same dude has a second one on sale on eBay as well:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/70-75-DATSUN-240Z-260Z-280Z-FUEL-FILL-TUBE-BOMBA-PETRO-GASOLINE-HOSE-NICE-ZINC-/321175131810?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac78796a2&vxp=mtr

 

[Rjawm]

Ok, last link I'll post, promise.  It's a part out thread on hybridZ:

 

http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/118428-early-260z-partial-part-out-73-240z-parts/

 

 

It's a long thread started in June this year, so no promises it's still available, it was TL:DR

[that one guy]

See, i knew this was the best place to look! Thanks guys, it's a huge help!!!

[Ranman72]

yes the 260 one is the same 

if you cant find it i might be able to dig one up 

[that one guy]

I you have one for less the 75 bucks, that'd be awesome  :thumbup:

[datzenmike]

The filler necks are fairly standard for North America the biggest change is the non leaded openings are smaller.  Wouldn't surprise me if an F-150 could be unbolted and put on.

[Eomund]

http://www.carpartsmanual.com/

 

Microfiche :) actual part numbers ftw

[Ranman72]

I believe this is only the 240 one   the fuel neck is rubber through the bodey and this bolts it down 

 

 

 

 

 this one I took off a 260 and looks like the filler neck clamps to it below the body 

   

the later models have a smaller gas cap and filler opening 

[Ranman72]

260

 

 

 

 

 

240

guess they are different 

[that one guy]

just got your pm ranman, sorry it took so long to reply! Thanks to all of you guys, a giant help, as always!