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 Post subject: 70-72 carburetor floats
PostPosted: Tue Sep 24, 2013 9:29 pm 
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So I am trying to find carb floats for my 72 240z. I have looked for new ones online with no luck unless I wanna pay $119 each which I find crazy for an $8 part. Does anyne have or know anyone with NOS floats I can get my hands on. Thanks

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Yeah, nobody wants to give these up anymore. You wind up with a useless carburetor and have to search for a new float yourself because you sold your old one.

Try these guys:

http://sucarb.co.uk/float-chambers-spares/floats.html

They're Brits, and they charge about $60 each for floats.

You can also write to Jimbo Frederick in Florida (Jim240Z@AOL.com). He has trainloads of NOS Z parts at his Z MECCA, but his prices are high.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k5YY7xW2fg

http://youtu.be/obymMF74AuA

And check this guy TODAY:

http://syracuse.craigslist.org/pts/4030533097.html



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Theres a classic british car parts place near me who I got my SM needles from. Are the floats the same? They might have some

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:40 pm 
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You have to specify Hitachi SUs and know the exact model number for his year Z. I can look that up later tonight when I get a chance.

What's the name of the place near you, please?

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Looks like the the float and chamber are different. Googled the HS4 and found floats that somewhat resemble the ones in the Hitachis:
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I knew that the floats would probably be a little different but I take it that trying to make them work isnt worth the money that could be saved? The name of the place is Sports&Classics and a sample of the stuff they have for sale is on their eBay page. Very small place. The guys looked at me like I was from a different planet when I said I wanted to put the SM's in a Datsun. Bringing up hitachi didnt ring any bells and eventually I just brought them out to see the car and they bumped the price up for SM's on their ebay listing also. The number is 203-348-2226 and the website is http://gallery.sportsandclassics.com/

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:08 pm 
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Thank you, sir.
The floats and needle valves changed twice (I believe?) over the years, and replacement floats came in two (or three) different materials. I will get around to looking up the exact info this man needs eventually tonight. Too many things going on here right now and I can't get off the phone long enough to get my manuals.... :?

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