dibo Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Based on what I've read, there aren't rebuild kits for the Nikki's anymore... can anyone confirm that? I know for certain I'm going to need some rubber seals and such, but I figure I'd rather just overhaul the thing. If no such thing exists, does anyone have any cheap suggestions for alternatives? Getting rid of the J13 altogether is on my (long) list of things to do, so I'd rather keep things as cheap as possible so I can get the truck back on the road. I have an extra 32/36 Weber from my BMW 2002, but it has a larger bolt pattern and I'm not sure making an adapter plate is going to work (I'm pretty sure there would be flow issues). Anyway, if anyone has some advice, I'd really appreciate the help! Thanks! Quote Link to comment
pl521sss Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 They are hard to find and not cheap when you do find it. I think I got 8 kits for myself :D Answer is yes, you can still find it Quote Link to comment
73dat Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 yes they still available,I got mine rebuild at Carburetor Exchange in Riverside,Ca..............:cool: Quote Link to comment
datsun4dsc Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 yes they still available,I got mine rebuild at Carburetor Exchange in Riverside,Ca..............:cool: How much did you pay? Quote Link to comment
Craig Hughes Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Hey keep me on your short list if you do decide to drop the motor, I'm right up the hwy in SLO.:thumbsup: Quote Link to comment
Cahoon520 Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I can get one for $20 Canadian. I also have a rebuilt Nikki I am not using. Quote Link to comment
impala_631 Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 http://store.classicgarage.com/nidpl41520pi.html Quote Link to comment
dibo Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Thanks for all the feedback guys... much appreciated! Impala - does the kit you received from classicgarage.com include all of the rubber seals? There's one particular boot that's visibly cracked from the top (the name of the valve/diaphram it seals is escaping me right now), so I imagine the rest of the seals are in equally poor condition and I want to make sure I'm getting everything I need. $45 is definitely reasonable though. Quote Link to comment
impala_631 Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Thanks for all the feedback guys... much appreciated! Impala - does the kit you received from classicgarage.com include all of the rubber seals? There's one particular boot that's visibly cracked from the top (the name of the valve/diaphram it seals is escaping me right now), so I imagine the rest of the seals are in equally poor condition and I want to make sure I'm getting everything I need. $45 is definitely reasonable though. yes that is included, those carbs are noutrious for not working good,that was the only place i could findthe kit,the part stores couldnt help,the best i could find was a rebuilt carb from napa that ran around 360bucks, i rebuilt mine along with a tune up and runs like a champ now:) Quote Link to comment
nukeday Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 If your Weber is in decent shape, I personally think it's a better choice. For the time and money spent, you might want to check out an intake adapter from JAM Engineering. 99004.100 is a two piece style, 99004.300 is a one piece. They run $33 and $27 respectively. You'll probably want to jet the Weber back, there are jets available from a multitude of vendors. Additionally, there is also an MG Intake (made by PIERCE CP91052) which is a direct bolt on to the J13, and flanged for a Weber. Here's a pic of mine, they come up on ebay fairly often. Good luck, whatever you decide. :) Quote Link to comment
520datsun Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 i just picked a working pierce intake and weber carb together off ebay for less than 200 shipped ill get pics up soon but it does bolt right on... Quote Link to comment
impala_631 Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 i just picked a working pierce intake and weber carb together off ebay for less than 200 shipped ill get pics up soon but it does bolt right on... is the overall height the same as the stock nikki setup? i ask because i only have 3/8" of hood clearance already Quote Link to comment
520datsun Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 ill get it on sometime in the next weekend and take a pic for ya or i can just throw some screws in and take a pic...but the webber carb filter can always be bodydropped if u know wut i mean...i had 2 bodydropped mazdas and almost no clearance under the hood...ill get a pic up for u soon Quote Link to comment
impala_631 Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 ill get it on sometime in the next weekend and take a pic for ya or i can just throw some screws in and take a pic...but the webber carb filter can always be bodydropped if u know wut i mean...i had 2 bodydropped mazdas and almost no clearance under the hood...ill get a pic up for u soon i feel ya,i almost cut the stock one down for clearance but ended up redropping the motor mounts again,the hood shuts,no room for a filter tho ,just hose clamped a screen on for now:p Quote Link to comment
dibo Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 So I just ordered the carb rebuild kit from classicgarage.com and I found a promo code that gives you 10% off (I love google) that I thought I'd share... enter "supragroup" at checkout. Saved me $5 :-) Quote Link to comment
impala_631 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 it should help out, mine had the middle gasket completly blow out and one jet screw was stripped so it was leaking into itself and sucking air,no wonder i had to drive with full choke on:p Quote Link to comment
520datsun Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) here it is...with a weber cab on it...looks to me to be about 1"-1.5" lower...also the fact that its a weber carb and much bigger intake ports p.s. the nikki is for sale...took it off when engine blew seal and decided to do head gasket intake and headers...let me know...im easy on price Edited October 14, 2009 by 520datsun Quote Link to comment
dibo Posted October 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Got everything back together a few nights ago... runs like a champ. I'm about to start a thread called "Datsun Abuse" showing just how well it runs ;-) Thanks for the help guys! Quote Link to comment
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