kixxvaz1 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 So I have been wanting a Datsun for a long time and I finally got one. I traded a 1072 F250 for a 1974 Datsun 620 and couldn't be happier. She needs A LOT of work though compared to what I traded but at least I don't need a step stool to work on the motor. :rofl: (I'm only 5'3") And here she is the day I traded for her. Notice the door is not aligned properly. Seller told me they ran a dirt bike into it... So I got a new door on craigslist. And new rims since I want ed to do disc brakes My motorcycle barely fits :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
kixxvaz1 Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 So things to fix. Parking brake doesn't work Exhaust leak Exhaust hitting bellhousing NO keys for ignitions...its been hacked up and has a push button start Seat has no cushion and the springs are broken Shocks are toast. Bushings look like orginals Speedo doesn't work Note: There is an L20B motor under the hood...its missing a lot of parts I think...but it runs Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 olddatsuns.com read the tech section 1 Quote Link to comment
sebpv Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Nice truck man! Check rockauto for ignition keys. If you want a matching set, I heard theres a way to rekey the doors to match... Also Im glad you removed the light bar!! RockAuto will have cheap replacement shocks and I believe they come with the bushings, havents inspected the content of mine yet... As for the speedo, feel behind the speedo. There should be a "cord" with a protruding wire. Some guys disconnect them...You can also disconnect it from the tranny(be cautious, it will leak tranny oil) and make sure you can turn one end and see the other end spin. So again: Rockauto. Otherwise, try ebay, amazon, partstrain or new-datsun-parts($$$) Quote Link to comment
kixxvaz1 Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Thanks for the sites to check out. Lots of good info and parts. I need to make a list soon Quote Link to comment
kixxvaz1 Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 My daughter was upset i removed the lightbars. She said they were the trucks ears :p Quote Link to comment
kixxvaz1 Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 OK working on the exhaust leak. Found this hole under manifold... Whats missing? Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 I assume if you didn't remove the gasket.. then the gasket is missing? or the block vent tube. Quote Link to comment
kixxvaz1 Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Had a gasket. Block vent tube sounds right. lots of air coming out of that hole when engine is running. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 That should connect to your PCV. Should be easy to find one of these. Just post in the classifieds for an L20 block vent tube. Quote Link to comment
Jared Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Been looking for a decent specimen myself to start a similar project.. good 620s are hard to come by in florida. Good luck with the build Quote Link to comment
Eccles Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 your motorbike would fit in lwb no prob Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 You need to specify an L16 or L18 block vent tube. The L20B are vastly different. Might as well ask for the connecting rubber hose to the PCV valve. Which brings up... what's happening with the PCV? is it still there on the intake? I see you have an after market grill for a '79/'79 truck. Would you identify what head you have on it? Look just above where the block meets the head between the #1 and #2 spark plug behind the fuel pump. Should be A87 but I'm not sure what you have there. Quote Link to comment
kixxvaz1 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 U67 head on L20B block. A bolt was placed where the PVC valve should be... Did not know that was an aftermarket grill. Good too know. Quote Link to comment
red13 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 nice truck feel free to check my build out i am doing a ground up restore on my 73. i also posted a fb link in there which I have been writing tips and links of parts I have used. Quote Link to comment
Scgreen620 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 I see you have an after market grill for a '79/'79 truck. I have the same grill did not know it was after market Quote Link to comment
kixxvaz1 Posted July 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Installed a PCV valve on the intrake manifold. Rigged up a temp hose and just stuck it in the open hole in the block. Capped off Speedo cable hook up area on Transmission till I can get a new cable. What cable do I need for a l20b in a 74? Found that the transmission mount was not bolted in...grr. Not it is and the exhaust just barely misses the bell housing. Ordered new hose for clutch slave cylinder. Its leaking and has some damage on it. New brakes from Silver Mine Motors. The 15's did not fit though...grrr New RIMS from a Chevy Silverado! Quote Link to comment
red13 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 u can order a speedo cable from rockauto Quote Link to comment
kixxvaz1 Posted July 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Same cable used on l20b? Quote Link to comment
kixxvaz1 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 OK so today I had to order a new hose for the clutch. Looks like it got pinched at some point. Also I am leaking coolant. Found a pin size hole in one of the hoses. Quote Link to comment
red13 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 hose stop on here sales braided lines for the clutch http://community.ratsun.net/user/468-hosestopmsncom/ andyes same as l20b Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 U67 head on L20B block. A bolt was placed where the PVC valve should be... Did not know that was an aftermarket grill. Good too know. Saw that just today. The '74 had L18 but that is later '75-'77 L20B with L8 manifolds on it. Any L20N block vent tube will work looks like this with the hose to PCV on the end.... I have the same grill did not know it was after market Looks like chrome but may be silver paint. If chrome it's after market. If just shiny silver paint it just from a '78 or '79. Same cable used on l20b? It is sized according to the transmission. Any '74-'79 620 4 or 5 speed will work. The same year automatic will work also. The earlier '73 used a much shorter 4 speed and automatic that is too short but can work. Quote Link to comment
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