ggzilla Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 How long does a Datsun live? Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 long enough for me to kill it, several actually. and it was never easy. the wagon will live again! 2 Quote Link to comment
Cleopatra Jones Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 can u imagine, 3o years from now trying to find a crank shaft position sensor for a corolla... or trouble shooting the miles and miles of wires and electronic hubaju in todays cars? nope.. but then again, finding parts for our then 60 year old datsuns.... probably be able to 3d print them! I've done it! Drew up some 1/4 panel emblems on my computer and had them printed on a 3D printer. Like everyone else said, as long as you treat your Datsun right it will last forever. Mine only left me on the side of the road once in the 24 years I've had him. Stupid alternator. Had to push the car to the side of the road. Thank goodness they're so small. And welcome to ratsun Eddie! Now post pics! Quote Link to comment
Eddie Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 My ride.... Quote Link to comment
Eddie Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Stupid!!!! Okay I found out about the photobucket thing for photo posting....My Ride....http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/eeeaooo/Datsun%20510%20Uploads%20for%20Ratsun/Ride1.jpeghttp://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/eeeaooo/Datsun%20510%20Uploads%20for%20Ratsun/Ride2.jpegRebuilding caliper pistons is easier than I thought. Not sure why someone thinks rebuilding pistons is getto. I trust myself in rebuilding components more so than a third world wage earner putting together a "remanufactured" part who only cares about getting paid, rather than having any kind of motivation that the whole thing is assembled for reliability and longevity....1) Pump pistons just short of all the way out (check against length of new ones so you know how far to go). Check BOTH sides are almost out.2) Open bleed screw and wiggle piston while pulling until it comes out. Let the mess spill all over in an oil pan!3) Pop out metal ring wiper seal retainer and wiper seal (keep ring - the original fits better than aftermarket and can be reused if preferred).4) Pull out pressure seal.5) Clean, inspect, clean again, let dry thoroughly (brake parts cleaner).6) Wet bore pressure seal groove and wiper seal recess with new brake fluid.7) Wet new piston (not worth reusing the old one unless it's mirror smooth - doubtfull), insert in bore, and press in (may need to use C-clamp).8) Put new wiper seal (wetted with fluid) in retaining ring, slide over piston end and check that the lips are properly seated and not folding over.9) Press in wiper seal/retaining ring home. I used a PVC pipe coupler slightly smaller than the piston, split it down the side, spread it apart with some old bolts, slid it over the piston and pounded on the end of it with a dead-blow hammer carefully until the wiper seal retaining ring went in evenly and all the way.http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/eeeaooo/Datsun%20510%20Uploads%20for%20Ratsun/CaliperPistonRebuildingeasierthanIthought.jpegWho needs a lathe when you have a drill press and an angle grinder. It was a little bit of trial and error to get the bolt centered perfectly in a drill chuck since I was clamping on the threads, but once I got it, it had minimal wobble and ground up great....http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/eeeaooo/Datsun%20510%20Uploads%20for%20Ratsun/DrillPressampAngleGrinder.jpegResult - new master cylinder pushrod for Z master conversion....http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/eeeaooo/Datsun%20510%20Uploads%20for%20Ratsun/FinishedZMasterCylPushrod.jpegRust protection. Ooops! I guess I shook the can too many times.....http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss19/eeeaooo/Datsun%20510%20Uploads%20for%20Ratsun/Rattledtoohard.jpeg Quote Link to comment
Z-train Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Rebuilding things was standard fare in the 60's,70's & 80's.as long as the bore isn't shot,no reason why a re-build won't be superior to a re-man part in a box. Quote Link to comment
74datsun620 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 A long time if you take care of them! I got 490k on my green 620, head gasket and timing chain every 100k! I just hit 300k on my blue 620 and just did a head job with all new valves, seats, guides, cam.,radiator and timing chain! Quote Link to comment
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