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I'll try that, thanks! Probably worth a shot; starter is less than a year old but it's skipping like there's broken teeth somewhere, have yet to check though as I'm away from my vehicle. 

Trying to find a flywheel for my 81 720 SD22. RockAuto came up short and only lists the ring gear for the gas engine which is incompatible. Any leads? 

ETA part number 12310-P0704 according to here. 

On 10/26/2022 at 7:29 PM, datzenmike said:

To properly start a manual choke engine when cold....

 

1/ Depress the gas pedal once or twice depending on how cold it is and what works best in the past and hold.

 

2/ Pull the choke lever out. The amount is determined by what was used in the recent past and how cold it is. If a lot colder than usual perhaps slightly more choke is used.

 

3/ Release gas pedal. Choke and fast idle are now set.

 

4/ Start engine.

 

 

Engine should start are rev up to around 1,800 or so. If not then the cam is stuck.

 

To clarify, this is how a manual choke engine should be started every time when it's cold? (like Van Island cold right now, between 5-8C in the morning) I've been having lots of cold start issues recently and just leaving it plugged in all the time to avoid dealing with it

Yeah that’s what I’m thinking. Just stoked that someone can get it out of my garage 

Trying to ditch this bench seat, someone asked how much I’m selling it for. Free? $50? I can’t find a good metric online

I found a couple indices for colour codes so I think Rallye Red is right. The interior is the black trim yes 

Would just like to confirm that the colour code 807 for my truck correlates to Nissan Rallye Red before I buy paint for touch ups! Does the “G”code for anything? Thanks in advance. 
 

Seat rail tacked together

Christmas project. Driver's side floorpan was completely replaced at some point but not well; both sides where covered with horrible fibrous insulation that held a ton of water. Cutting out all of the bad//recreating driver's side seat rail

It sounds as if something is grinding while the engine cranks during cold starts. No issues when starting warm. Cranks slow but I had assumed this was due to lower temperatures and not due to increased resistance/burning contacts. Could it also be a misalignment with the ring gear on the flywheel or damaged gear teeth? Sounds pretty metal-on-metal. Thanks in advance!

Thanks! I'd probably use zip ties over buying OEM 

Was doing an oil change and noticed my carrier bearing is looking pretty rough. Anyone have the part number for the replacement? Either the whole bracket/hanger or just the bearing/race I suppose. Rock Auto is overwhelming

Managed to pick up an intact 81 720 bed in town with enough salvageable body panels to use for rust repair on the truck. And a tailgate!

First time with the cap off. Try to ignore the peeling bondo from the previous owner

Drove around 200km off-road with my 81 720 2WD without any issues, but once we hit an intersection we realized that when the right turn signal is flipped on, it just sticks and doesn’t blink (the green arrow just stays illuminated). Doesn’t happen on the left side. Haven’t really poked around, just curious as to if anyone else has run into a similar issue before! Thanks 

Thanks guys!

Also looking for a rear diff 

6 hours ago, weldingrod said:

Scrapping an 81 720 4x4, going to scrappers soon, still has sway bar, in Nanaimo.

Front sway? I'd be happy to pick it up on my way to Tofino this weekend. Message me details

Body roll is crazy, found a front sway bar from an 87 D21. Compatible? 

Anyone know if this would fit? I want something with roof racks for sUrFboArds and love the windows. Not sure if this is where I should ask.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1457865737922321/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner

Thanks!

28 minutes ago, datzenmike said:

Very nice, and a diesel too! I'm just north of you in the Comox Valley.

Stoked that there are others on the island!

New here, wanted to start keeping track of this little project. Picked up an 81 720 in Kelowna, replaced all the fluids/filters, new clutch slave cylinder, new front bushings, and new tires on junkyard Pathfinder rims. Drivetrain is in great condition, frame is solid, body has some rust, interior is pretty mint.

New front upper and lower ball joints and OEM gas shocks. Also put in new glow plugs so the thing fires up all at once. 

Currently my daily

Day one 

Pre & post budget shoes