BenJammin Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) --------------------------------------------------------------------- L20b w/Weber, electronic ignition, header, rare 'Datsun 1600 OHC' finned / ribbed valve cover & 5 speed --------------------------------------------------------------------- Sweet setup currently in my 620 pickup - rear sump pan. Starts with just a bump of the switch warm or cold, runs strong, never runs hot, but goes thru oil - some out the tail pipe and some thru the gaskets/seals (smokes a little until it warms up - then fine). Probably needs rings and valve seals and I have a complete gasket kit that goes with it. -Has the "rarer than hen's teeth" - "Datsun 1600 OHC" finned/ribbed valve cover - black spots are old wrinkle paint that wouldn't blow off with my air nozzle -Weber 32/36 electric choke conversion done just a little over a year ago ($300) -Electronic ignition -210 head - was told it's the ultra rare closed chamber version but not verified -Newer hi-torque starter -Header - looks like maybe a 510 header modified to fit into the 620 (?) -The 5-speed shifts 'okay', very slight sychro issues but fine for normal driving -New clutch slave cylinder, backup light switch, and shift lever boot on tranny Has been very dependable, but I scored a KA24DE motor w/tranny, so this setup needs to go. Come see it run then I'll help you pull it - I have a cherry picker. Driveshaft and motor mounts not included. $550 obo (Yeah I know it changes it's own oil, but before hating on me or sending those super lowball offers consider the $$ spent just for the carb and manifold - new gasket kit was $80 - you can verify and have peace of mind it runs - and how many of these valve covers have you seen for sale ? ) PM or call Ben @ 7 6 0 - 4 9 4 - 7 2 3 0 - Oceanside (please no calls after 8pm - I'm old and cranky !) Edited June 3, 2009 by BenJammin Link to comment
bonvo Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 would you be willing to part? i dont need the motor or trans but i need the weber adapter and possibly header Link to comment
Jester Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 If he doesn't want to seperate, I think I have a good 2 piece adapter. Link to comment
BenJammin Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Ad is fresh, gonna give it a little time before considering parting out, but I'll try to respect the order in which parts were requested. Thanks. would you be willing to part? i dont need the motor or trans but i need the weber adapter and possibly header Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 sell it whole!!!!!!!!! Link to comment
hang_510 Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 ... rare 'Datsun 1600 OHC' valve cover & 5 speed Probably needs rings and valve seals and I have a complete gasket kit that goes with it. and how many of these valve covers have you seen for sale ? i have that valve cover for sale :D rebuild required... id like to know what the block cond is, as its likey got the dreaded crack between 2&3... what 5spd is it? cond??? hear it run...does it drive too? Link to comment
BenJammin Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) i have that valve cover for sale :D rebuild required... id like to know what the block cond is, as its likey got the dreaded crack between 2&3... what 5spd is it? cond??? hear it run...does it drive too? I didn't see your valve cover for sale, is it here on Ratsun? How much you asking ? Searches for "Datsun 1600 OHC valve cover" (finned or ribbed) turns up very little on the web. Crack between 2 & 3 ? Wouldn't it be overheating or getting water in the oil (or oil in the water) if that were the case? -No overheating or mixing of fluids in this engine my friend- Rebuild required - depends - runs fine if you don't mind drips on your driveway and a little smoke when you first start her up! Drips would be solved with the gasket kit I'm including. I think the 5-speed is the original with the later L20 truck motors, I haven't checked the ears, but otherwise how would you tell? Need pics? Yeah, it runs [ & drives ] just fine, gets up around 85-90 pretty easy, I make runs down to SD and up to Temecula all the time in it (but the 18" Titans on a non-aligned front end makes it EXCITING !) Edited June 2, 2009 by BenJammin Link to comment
SurgeL320 Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 SOLD!! seriously though, really want this :D . Pm sent Link to comment
hang_510 Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I didn't see your valve cover for sale, is it here on Ratsun? How much you asking ? no, but its avail- best offer! Crack between 2 & 3 ? Wouldn't it be overheating or getting water in the oil (or oil in the water) if that were the case? -No overheating or mixing of fluids in this engine my friend- not necessarily. the last 2 blocks ive rebuilt were with cracks :cursing: very common and generally causes NO issues. looking for a good block that will handle 12:1 compression. Link to comment
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