0r0B210 Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Changed the fuel pump, filter, hoses, air filter, oil/oil filter, multiple cooling system flushes, radiator hoses, thermostat, vacuum hoses, spark plugs/wires, cap/rotor/points, and engine belts. Front seats have been replaced with black seats containing the original seats' weave pattern. I still have to update the timing components and gap the valves so I can get its smog cert. It has been driving at a stable temperature and idles nicely. It has 150 psi in three cylinders and 145 in the No.4 piston. Just, has been running like a true champion. I plan to change literally every engine component and gaskets, as well as, every suspension and steering component and bushings. I want to upgrade the engine...one day...with stock A14T carbs and intake manifold, upgraded headers. I want to relocate the strut spring perches under their current locations with 280z tokico inserts (front and back), find a brake system upgrade, do a G20 interior swap keeping the stock B210 dash and door panels. I want to insulate the interior replace the weatherstripping all the way around. Then, to the paint shop. The wheels are still being debated, but am interested in those Circle Racing wheels that look like steelies. I want to keep it simple and tasteful. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Looks grate! By the way, timing componrnts don't wear on these cars, unlike.many.other engine types. Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Good lookn B! Quote Link to comment
0r0B210 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Looks grate! By the way, timing componrnts don't wear on these cars, unlike.many.other engine types. Thats good to know. But, I figure the tensioner needs to be changed out. Thanks for the advice! Quote Link to comment
0r0B210 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Good lookn B! Thank you, sir. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Tensioners almost never wear out on a B210 motor, but I understand you wanting to have new stuff. Quote Link to comment
0r0B210 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Tensioners almost never wear out on a B210 motor, but I understand you wanting to have new stuff. Really? That is hard to believe. Well, I will gap the valves and go from there. It saves me a few gasket replacements and time, so because more than two people have told me the same about the A14 timing, I will follow the advice. Thanks all. 1 Quote Link to comment
RatsunGT Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Really? That is hard to believe. Well, I will gap the valves and go from there. It saves me a few gasket replacements and time, so because more than two people have told me the same about the A14 timing, I will follow the advice. Thanks all. i did have to change mine from canby, the tensioner was definitely giving out a little, the car kept skipping way past 20 in timing before i was able to fix it Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 It can easily be measured per the repair manual. Or tested without disassembling the engine (loose distributor timing is the giveaway). If the engine doesn't smoke it I'd very unlikely that the tensioner is worn out. But anything can happen. By the way, you can buy a new remanufactured A14 from Nissan. Quote Link to comment
0r0B210 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 It can easily be measured per the repair manual. Or tested without disassembling the engine (loose distributor timing is the giveaway). If the engine doesn't smoke it I'd very unlikely that the tensioner is worn out. But anything can happen. By the way, you can buy a new remanufactured A14 from Nissan. I wonder if I can get an A14T with a 5-speed. LOL, that would be awesome. I dont know what you mean by smoking it, but my car does not shoot any smoke once it is warmed up. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Nope Nissan does not sell A14T engines. Only long blocks. Quote Link to comment
Mikeystoy Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 375,000 mi on the original timing set. I've never had one go bad Quote Link to comment
angliagt Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I've got an extra A13,+ an extra A14,if you're looking for one. - Doug 1 Quote Link to comment
0r0B210 Posted February 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Check it out guys- I installed the Pertronix Ignitor and I LOVE IT. Much better response on the throttle at any RPM. Easily goes over 80 now. I dont even notice it and I am crossing the 80mph boundary. Here is a video of it idling. Sound is decent, but does not reflect how quiet the idle is now. Don't talk crappola- I have not cleaned the engine bay since i got it on November 6th, 2013. I can't wait to change the head gasket, install the Flamethrower Coil, upgrade the wires, and plugs. http://youtu.be/GpKMcTJMm6c Quote Link to comment
Sierra Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Looks and sounds good man! Great job. Cant wait to see it in person. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment
0r0B210 Posted February 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Looks and sounds good man! Great job. Cant wait to see it in person. Keep up the good work. Thanks Sierra! Quote Link to comment
Will Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Ratsun: The only place on the internet where is is safe to click on a link titled: "Excited: My B" 2 Quote Link to comment
0r0B210 Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Just purchased a Felpro engine gasket set for my, little, B! He is going to be pretty close to, 'as good as new' as I can get him. After that valve gapping, and a few emissions valve replacements. Then, off to the smog check station. Quick question/s: After installing the Pertronix Ignitor I noticed the engine running perfectly smooth on the freeway. With the kit that I purchased came a Flamethrower ignition coil (40,000K) which will create a giant spark. Would this help burn more fuel in the cylinder? And, does this translate in less harmful emissions coming out of the tail pipe? In other words, would this help me pass the emissions test (CA)? Or should I keep the stock coil? Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Let us know what difference it makes. Quote Link to comment
floyd17 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 It can easily be measured per the repair manual. Or tested without disassembling the engine (loose distributor timing is the giveaway). If the engine doesn't smoke it I'd very unlikely that the tensioner is worn out. But anything can happen. By the way, you can buy a new remanufactured A14 from Nissan. Really? What about an A15? And what year engine? You don't want the one starting in 1979... Intake manifold ports are made for economy consumption Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 1979-1980 A15s are the performance ones. 1981-1982 are the low emissions. But there was an economy option in all years, so be careful what you buy. See http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/?title=A15 Quote Link to comment
floyd17 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 1979-1980 A15s are the performance ones. 1981-1982 are the low emissions. But there was an economy option in all years, so be careful what you buy. See http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/?title=A15 Okay. Thank you. Exactly what I needed to know. Where might I go about buying a new a15? Quote Link to comment
floyd17 Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 1979-1980 A15s are the performance ones. 1981-1982 are the low emissions. But there was an economy option in all years, so be careful what you buy. See http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/?title=A15 I know you said from Nissan. But I'm sure it's by special order and I don't know where to begin to look. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 I don't know if Nissan USA sells new A15s. I doubt it. But they might sell rebuilt let ones like they do for A14s. You could call and ask. Also ask a Nissan Forklift dealer, but then change the cam cause forklifts are low rpm. Let us know what you find out. Quote Link to comment
0r0B210 Posted June 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Installed a tachometer and swapped the steering wheel. (Two screws release the two spoke/two horn button wheel design) I should have thought of doing a before and after shot with the cluster cap and tachometer. oh well. ILR! 1 Quote Link to comment
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