jackassllc Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I recently acquired my dream truck, 1965 Datsun l320, I now know what you have all known for so long, what a great looking truck. Now if I could get it running!!! My truck is rough, but what do you want for 500 bucks. Anyway, I see the threads for engine gasket kits, but I cant find any? Can someone give me a website or link to get a complete gasket kit for my engine. I can't find detroit gasket anywhere on the web and the napa part number on the forum does not come up when I go to napa? Also, anyone know of a place to get front and rear bumpers and grill? and any trim, my truck looks like someone removed all emblems, grill, trim and bumpers in hopes to paint it, then forgot about it for the last 20 years. Unfortunately they never made it to wherever the truck ended up. Any help for a newbee would be great. Thanks, Tom Schmidt Culver City, Ca. Quote Link to comment
Wide14u Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 i don't see anything Quote Link to comment
jackassllc Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 sorry, not sure what happened, anyway, fixed now, will post some pics of my new truck this weekend. Maybe the sad state will pull at the heart strings of the forum vets. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 welcome. They have been closing out 320 parts for some time. Nissan got rid of a lot of stuff about 10 years ago and aftermarket starting about 3 years ago. for some parts, try Rockauto, such as timing set (which don't often go bad, by the way) gasket kits are not needed. Buy the parts individually -- there aren't that many gaskets on the old E1 engine. If you are careful, you can use RTV sealant on many things: * rocker cover * thermostat housing * oil pan * tappet covers * timing cover * Manifold gasket (use high-temp RTV) Nissan Parts 11044-07200 Head gasket $32 USD 32011-09400 mounting plate to crank case $2.58 USD 13037-T0110 Timing gear Cover Gskt $3.13 13273-30000 rocker cover $2.82 USD 21207-30000 Thermostat Washer-joint $0.30 14035-08000 Intake/Exhaust manifold gasket $2.68 USD A6174-31301 Insulator-carb $4.43 USD 14033-30010 Gasket-hot Spot $9.48 USD 15066-30000 Gasket-oil Pump $0.30 USD 21014-08000 21014-08000 Gasket-water pump $0.52 USD NO LONGER AVAILABLE 10101-09501 Kit-repair, engine gasket NLA 11121-30100 Oil pan gasket NLA 13044-08000 gasket, timing chain case cover NLA 13402-30000 crank, oil front seal NLA 15061-30000 gasket, oil pump to strainer NLA 15233-30100 gasket, oil filter NLA 15230-30100 Gasket, center shaft, oil filter NLA 21047-08000 gasket, water pump body side NLA From gasket stock, which you can buy at NAPA, cut a gasket for these, so you get the right thickness * oil pump * fuel pump * carb insulator NAPA might be able to find a substitute for these. Bring the old ones in so they can match up. * Rocker cover bolt grommets * Oil strainer o-ring Quote Link to comment
jackassllc Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Ggzilla, Thanks so much for the info, that should keep me busy for a while!!! Now if I can track down the parts that make her pretty I will be on my way! Thanks again. Quote Link to comment
lil89ram50 Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 when you get gasket maker, dont get the orange or red stuff, get the grey. it seems to work the best for me. Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 when you get gasket maker, dont get the orange or red stuff, get the grey. it seems to work the best for me. I agree. Orange and red is crap, unless it's the high temp. I used to use grey exclusively, but then I found "The Right Stuff" http://www.permatex.com/brand_right_stuff.htm. It's expensive, but you can't beat it. And for fuel related things (manifolds, carb bases, fittings) I use "Three Bond 1211" http://www.threebond.com/Comsumer.html. We had a motor on the dyno once that ran for about 20 minutes before we realized there were NO BOLTS holding the intake manifold on, just the 1211!!! Strong stuff... Quote Link to comment
jackassllc Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Thanks so much for all the info, I am going to start breaking down the engine this coming week, so we shall see what I am in for. The truck hasn't run in twenty years, the engine seems dry, so I am not sure if water is a problem. Looks to me that mice and or squirrels were using the engine as a storage compartment and a bathroom. The carb was open and full of craps. Seeing this has led me to believe I should break down the engine first. Or do I go for it and try nd fire it up? Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I really enjoy trying to resurrect a motor before I tear into it. It makes the process more rewarding somehow. Try removing the carb and vacuuming out all the mouse crap first. Depending on how long it's been sitting the carb may not hold gas so new gaskets will probably be required there. In my experience, any amount of water (or liquid) that enters a port can damage the engine. Water that sits on valve surfaces can rust valves and seats, and water that gets into the combustion chamber can rust the rings to the bore. Old timers will tell you to lube it up by pouring ATF down the spark plug hole and just break it free and that everything will be fine. NO WAY will everything be fine. Will it run? Sure (maybe) but it won't be the same as new. I would squirt some WD40 into the spark plug holes and try to turn it, by putting a wrench on the crank bolt. If it turns GREAT! If not, then try the ATF down the spark plug holes. Let it sit for a day and try to turn it. If it breaks free then run it and see how badly it smokes, if at all. Another piece of advice (if you're going to try to run it) is to add 1 qt of ATF to the engine oil. As ATF is a good detergent, it will help loosen all the sludge from the galleys and help clean the motor from the inside out. This should be done for not more than a couple hundred miles. And yet another piece of advice, add another fuel filter (so there are two) temporarily until all the loose crap in the tank cycles through. Good luck! Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 I have been unable to see any photos, they are so small I can't see them. BTW, Welcome to Ratsun :D Quote Link to comment
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