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Re: Off topic; Z car question

To: "audela2" <audela2@cox.net>,
Subject: Re: Off topic; Z car question
From: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@texoma.net>
Date: Sun, 4 Aug 2002 00:44:59 -0500
> Len is looking at a local '72 240Z.  It doesn't have the original engine,
and
> has the flat top SU's that to our understanding come off of a '73 or '74.

Flat top SU's are a total POS.  The Good Lord Himself would be hard put to
make them work properly.  Most SU remanufactures won't touch them.  The
phrase most often associated with them is "boat anchors".

>It has a hose leading to the front carb; we
>suspect it is part of the smog control system.

Sounds like the smog pump.  While their contribution to smog control is
arguable, their detriment to engine performance is unchallenged.


Best regards,

Fred Schroeder
'70 2000
SRL311-13359
TDROC
Home page http://home.texoma.net/~sitsinwest/

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