1978 Datsun 280Z finally runs.... thanks to 240Z carburetors..

there is a lot of work that goes in to having an OLD car that runs GOOD..... and even more work for a car that runs PERFECT..

[@charlesshort4287]

So much gets done in each video, your show and tell is on point!!, Thanks for your time of day, Charlie in Pensacola,

[@oacumulador]

That's a great felling of accomplishment

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Chris you killed it sir!! Engine fires right up and runs smooth 🔥 🔥. You got after it. Engine out, refreshed, painted, back in, rewired and fired straight up!!! Yesssir!! Great Job! Cant wait for a driving video!!!

[@philsigman9088]

Runs like a top! Good job Chris, lovin' this video series.

[@rafaelrodriguez-vx6ck]

I like that victory laugh Chris. I learned a lot and bingo it starts right up .

[@sayitaintshawn]

Also from the Houston area! I have a 260Z with the 280 engine and the wiring is an absolute mess! This has given me hope that I can simply the wiring. Previously I had no idea what I was going to do with it (currently I have a alligator clip that I have to connect to get the engine to start) but now I feel comfortable enough to start getting getting it in the right direction.

[@controlleddetonation8905]

Feels good when you get that "first start".. Good Job.

[@davidhill5897]

Absolutely love your common sense approach and video explanation. Great job. Thank you!

[@spyderyates4587]

Fun to watch you make it happen

[@MrSwagerWagon]

Love the Videos! Also restoring a 240z here in H-Town and your videos have been a huge help!

[@Chris_Lastname]

Great vids Chris. No bs, no music, just skills and common sense. I like the way you do stuff. That oil filter BTW, seems like it doesn't have an anti-drain back valve in, as its always empty. I'd recommend changing that for one with a valve

[@chriscraft77022]

I didn’t even know that was a thing. it needs that

[@Chris_Lastname]

@@chriscraft77022 most filters have them, but the cheap cack ones don't.

[@lifestylemodificatio]

Good job as always chris All your vids I have seen are very informative

[@markl6769]

Sounds great Chris! Thanks for doing these. Looking forward to the body work.

[@chriscraft77022]

ill probably do the rear hatch soon since it is the worst and mount the spoiler..

[@letommy5431]

Love your videos, Chris! I’m in Waller, Tx and also doing SU carb conversion for my ‘77 280Z! Need to meet you one of these days!

[@bradz2407]

Good job, congratulations on a first start up. Really enjoying the series. Great explanations along the way. I have a 240 & a 280. Fun little cars, simple and generally easy to work on.

[@Coodeville]

Outstanding!

[@fordnut4914]

Sounds real good.

[@510six]

The cold valve adjustment is 0.08 intake and 0.10 exhaust .

[@DrShankenstein]

Great job!

[@MindDezign]

Just light oil. Like mystery oil or auto trans fluid. It's just to keep the piston from flying up it moves more gradual helping torque I took the diagram to an office Depot had them blow it up to a poster for under 20$. The fuel injection harness is on driver's side all the lights and accessories are on the left passenger side with a few cross overs. The head light turn signal switch GROUND the turn signals and headlights,( it's a Japanese wiring thing) And those early carbs are great. They never had the advanced electronic ignition, that makes this combo pretty bullet proof as you can see. Great to hear it run. Old Datsuns are like old Japanese motorcycles. Go thru the basics. Redo everybody's stupid fixes and they always run!

[@chriscraft77022]

i found a complete original 240Z engine with with trans and the same carbs .... i might build it because the shorter stroke is supposed to rev faster.. what is your opinion on that?

[@thehillbilly2607]

That’s Awesome!

[@MrFireman164]

Runs great 👍

[@JohnManos-w9e]

Good Job buddy

[@dbfcars]

Amazing 🤩

[@rustybumperclassics6342]

Sick!!

[@randymacsgarage]

SCORE!

[@zora_tech]

Just out of curiosity did you also run the line to the fuel return? The reason I ask is because I recently bought a 280z and the guy did a carburetor conversion but I cant figure out if they ran the return.

[@chriscraft77022]

no... on the fuel pump i used that is not a thing.. my return was blocked 100%.. watch ronald finger, he unclogs it with denatured alcohol.. the return is only needed with fuel injection...

[@zora_tech]

@@chriscraft77022 ah OK thanks for the reply. I seem to be experiencing vapor lock on mine so I am trying to find where the original return line goes so I can put a pressure regulator with a return to see if that will fix my issues.

[@chriscraft77022]

@@zora_tech there is a fuel return on your tank.. but that is not a thing with a carb in those years.. they would eventually do that..

[@lonniedicus5111]

you changed carbs from flat top to the earlier version. assume they did not work, why?

[@chriscraft77022]

1 was flooding and I didnt have time to rebuild them. DO NOT MESS WITH THE FLAT TOPS.. i bought kits for them.. I will mess with the flat tops in the future but they are a pain in the ass

[@lifestylemodificatio]

@chriscraft77022 thanks for the feedback.....

[@davy1458]

Chris Craft.....are you a boat?

[@chriscraft77022]

yes

[@davy1458]

@@chriscraft77022 I used to be a speedboat....but all that speed burned me out and turned me into a tippy canoe. I went from "boats and hoes" to "oars and whores"......just say no to tugs

[@dodge088]

What ever happen to the c30 build ?

[@chriscraft77022]

back burner... i still have it....