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Tuner
Car: 1972 Datsun 240Z w/ 4-spd transmission
Engine: 6-cyl, in-line, SOHC, Carburated L-24
Last Tune Up: Unknown
Last Oil Change: Unknown
Time Car "Sat": Aproximately a year or two AT LEAST
Problem: Turns over, but will not start. (also, if I turn the key to the "ON" position, oil pressure reads high)
Additional Notes: Seafoam was added to the motor, expelling a lot of carbon build up, but due to the heat riser recycling heated air, carbon was shot back into the air cleaner and possibly carbs. Also, there is an exhaust leak between the end of the headers and down pipe.
My Question:
What should I do? Should I give it a tune up immediately? Check compression? Check distributor cap? New wires and plugs? Fuel filter? Oil change? Also, I know the car has a "safety interlock system prevents operation of the car unless the front seat belts are fastened and the gear lever is in the neutral postion (manual gear box)" according to my Haynes Repair Manual..... but there are no seat belts! :sad2: Only the release buckles, although, there is an override switch in the engine compartment.
What should be my plan of action? I think the first thing I need to do is get it to start.
ANY help would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks, Mike
Engine: 6-cyl, in-line, SOHC, Carburated L-24
Last Tune Up: Unknown
Last Oil Change: Unknown
Time Car "Sat": Aproximately a year or two AT LEAST
Problem: Turns over, but will not start. (also, if I turn the key to the "ON" position, oil pressure reads high)
Additional Notes: Seafoam was added to the motor, expelling a lot of carbon build up, but due to the heat riser recycling heated air, carbon was shot back into the air cleaner and possibly carbs. Also, there is an exhaust leak between the end of the headers and down pipe.
My Question:
What should I do? Should I give it a tune up immediately? Check compression? Check distributor cap? New wires and plugs? Fuel filter? Oil change? Also, I know the car has a "safety interlock system prevents operation of the car unless the front seat belts are fastened and the gear lever is in the neutral postion (manual gear box)" according to my Haynes Repair Manual..... but there are no seat belts! :sad2: Only the release buckles, although, there is an override switch in the engine compartment.
What should be my plan of action? I think the first thing I need to do is get it to start.
ANY help would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks, Mike