-W- Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Hey everybody.....Just signed up but have been here for a couple weeks catching up on my Datsun lingo. My very first vehicle was a 77 king cab that my dad paid 200 bones for. I worked on that thing for a year making it straight and getting it reliable. Unfortunetly it was stolen and trashed and I ended up selling it for parts. Well I've always wished I still had that truck so now 18 yrs later I finally got one. :D I found this on craigslist and its now in my driveway getting some much needed attention. It is really straight with just a few dings in the rear. Its rolling a l20b with Weber carb (not sure which one yet). Has factory air and the icing on the cake.........(drumroll please)........ it has the TACH! woohoo! so right now I'm cleaning the gas tank and will be changing the oil soon. The bad thing is that I live in the great state of California and have to smog the poor little guy. Which means no Weber:(......so I had to buy a used stocker to get it legal. (of course it's coming off after it passes:rolleyes:) I'll keep you guys updated as to my progress and any info/knowledge that would help me get it to pass smog would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. O yeah here are the pics I know you guys NEED to see.....:D Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 hey, just a fair warning if you decide to lower it.....when undoing the rear leafs.......just kidding, welcome to the site! nice find, i cannot wait to get another one!!! Quote Link to comment
kiznook Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Welcome! I'm pretty sure that the A/C is the icing on the cake, the tach is cool too though Quote Link to comment
moparvwfreak Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 very cool! now give me the tach and no one gets hurt :D Quote Link to comment
NSRz32 Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Nice truck! Congrats on the purchase Quote Link to comment
fiveNdime Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Great looking truck. Keep the AC and Tach. Should of gotten a 521:lol: JK Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 is the ac that big a deal? i took mine of and tossed it..... Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 It is, if it's hot where you live :D Welcome aboard :D Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 it is, but i want a clean engine bay more than anything.... Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 they make a adapter(maybe no anymore) to use the stock aircleaner then run it thru a sneefer before you go get it cked and lean it out. try carbs.net I would pass with twin Mikunis!!!!!!before the emissions stopped in washington Thats a nice truck. get some TR3 polish/cleaner and it will bring out ther paint.I use it in the engine bay also. Goop also works on the wires Quote Link to comment
-W- Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Thanks guys.....I do feel welcome here. I have a feeling I'll be around for awhile......:cool: I have a question and I can't find any previous threads dealing with this issue. I opened the brake master cylinder caps and there is Dry crusty brake fluid in the bottom.:confused: How do I clean this out, or am I stuck with replacing all the brake lines, booster, master? Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 personally, i would use brake parts cleaner....lots of it, with the lines disconnected. then i would just flush flush, and then flush some more...mods, correctly me if im wrong... Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Mods only know how to move threads and kick punk SPAMBots :lol: If the reservior is empty it's possible there is a bad seal somewhere. Any leaks from the master should be pretty evident on the firewall inside or outside around the or the vicinity of the pedal/booster. You can pull the drums and inspect the wheel cylinders. While your in there check the pads and adjust the brakes up after you put the drums back on. If everything checks out. Clean out the system like above. Fill with fluid, bleed, bleed, bleed and the check for leaks then bleed some more. Repeat brake adjustment every oil change :D Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Welcome:)! I remember seeing that truck on CL:D Cant wait to see more pictures:D. Quote Link to comment
-W- Posted March 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Actually it looks like the fluid just dried up while sitting for 7 years, no leaks evident.....I'll disassemble and soak all the parts in brake cleaner and after that I guess I need to bleed to death....huh is that right......LOL........Thanks guys.....I'll try that and get more pics when she's up and running.:cool: Quote Link to comment
Llittle_Llama Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 if the reservoir is brittle, i would just replace, only like 30 dollars. your call. adn if it is indeed brittle, brake parts cleaner might destroy is..... Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 W I would stick your finger in there and clean it out with a rag if you can fill it up Bleed it and see if anything blows out. The seals could be all dryed up so be careful.Go ez at first and ck around the drums in back if see leaks or a slow ooze of oil.(or back brakes get sticky) meaning the wheels cyl is going. Front disc are usaully beater. I like the king cab! Wish I had one NOW Quote Link to comment
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