head trauma johnny Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Just picked up this 210 this weekend. Couldn't beat the price. It needs a lot of work but it will be fun. It doesn't run due to some electrical issue. Tried to jump it and only the lights work, nothing else. So I need to go through everything to figure it out. The previous owner said it ran good before the issue. This is my first Datsun but have always loved them. Any advice on the electric issue would be awesome. Will keep everyone up to date with the progress of the project. Will try and post some pictures once I figure out how to. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 There are two at least, fusible links that feed power to the car. One for the headlights, one to the ignition which sends it to part of the fuses box for things like the heater, wipers, radio... stuff that needs to turn off with the key. Sometimes there is a third for interior lamp, tail lights, brake light, horn and clock but it may be included with the headlamps. Try... https://imgur.com/ ... there are others, but NOT Photobucket. Any picture hosting service will do if you like their layout and the results. 1 Quote Link to comment
head trauma johnny Posted October 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 https://i.imgur.com/OTM6uBN.jpg Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 When you click on your image at imgur select Copy Image Location then come here and look just below the yellow happy face for the green square with the green border around it. Click on it and hit CTRL and V. Then OK That looks pretty damn good for the price. 4 Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Damn good! Electrical issue is too vague for me. But I'll try to help when you post more details. I'd get a multimeter, or 12V tester then start testing from the battery on. Chassis ground can make everything fail. Starter ground can prevent the starter from bumping. Quote Link to comment
head trauma johnny Posted October 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 So I replaced the battery since it was 13yrs old along with new battery cables. Fixed a couple of bad wires and then tried to start it. I'm using my nissan Altima key right now since I lost the one and only key for the car when I transported it to my house. If I jiggle it just right it will turn the ignition. The engine turn over wouldn't start and saw a fuel hose leaking so I fixed that. Then tried to start again and I couldn't get the Altima key to work again. The fuse box seems very finicky. I think I would like to upgrade it to modern fuses asap has anyone done this? By the way I ordered a new set of keys and locks,ignition, just have to wait. Quote Link to comment
Sierra Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 I remember seeing someone post the wiring diagram for the 210. I would try to get a pdf copy of it. Take a look and compare, do this before you start replacing parts. Its fairly easy to read. Good luck and welcome to ratsun. 1 Quote Link to comment
head trauma johnny Posted October 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 Would this setup make a noticeable difference in performance for the a14? Would the 4 carbs be a pain to tune? https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheZGang/permalink/1487980501237083/?sale_post_id=1487980501237083 Quote Link to comment
JDOM310 Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 Sweet find!!! Quote Link to comment
Sierra Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 Here is a link that will take you to a site with the wiring diagrams for all B210 and210's. http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/datsun-210-b210-wiring-diagrams.html 2 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 Yes people have upgraded fuse boxes in these. You can order any one of a hundred aftermarket fuse blocks or cut one from a junkyard. Quote Link to comment
head trauma johnny Posted October 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 So I put some petrol in, replaced the clogged fuel filter got it started for the first time in about a year. Had to hotwire it. New key and ignition shipped today. It would not idle no matter what i did. It reved fine but would just die if i took my foot off the pedal. Any ideas? Messed with the idle screw with no result. I did buy this set up https://www.facebook...487980501237083but would like to drive it around for a little bit to see the change in performance. What size exhaust should I run with the headers? Thanks for all the help. Great forum. Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Measure your stock size pipe. Add 1/4 inch, then use mandrel bent pipe. That should give you plenty of flow boost while maintaining exhaust velocity. 1 Quote Link to comment
Cosmonaut Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 That exhaust pipe looks like one for a roadster. Maybe someone was using an A14 in a Roadster? Quote Link to comment
head trauma johnny Posted October 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 A series quad carbs https://imgur.com/gallery/kqbEL Just received these today. I also got a new tire to replace the punctured one. Then I tried to get the car to run right and get it moving. hooked up all the vacuum limes and tried to get it dialed in . Every time I thought I had it and took the car for a test drive I would get a few blocks down the road and it would die and not run again. The vacuum lines seem to be finicky or the carb but it idles good then I put it in drive and it dies or runs like crap. I know it's probably a vacuum issue just need to go though every line to make sure it's good and not leaking. Was thinking of just putting the quad carbs on and not messing with the stock setup. Is the clear line in the photo vacuum line for trans,ect.? What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment
JDOM310 Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Does it have A14 1397cc Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 A series quad carbs https://imgur.com/gallery/kqbEL Just received these today. I also got a new tire to replace the punctured one. Then I tried to get the car to run right and get it moving. hooked up all the vacuum limes and tried to get it dialed in . Every time I thought I had it and took the car for a test drive I would get a few blocks down the road and it would die and not run again. The vacuum lines seem to be finicky or the carb but it idles good then I put it in drive and it dies or runs like crap. I know it's probably a vacuum issue just need to go though every line to make sure it's good and not leaking. Was thinking of just putting the quad carbs on and not messing with the stock setup. Is the clear line in the photo vacuum line for trans,ect.? What do you guys think? The clear line on those carbs is your fuel hookup.... the black lines are overflows vent lines.... Quote Link to comment
head trauma johnny Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Yes it has the a14. Can I use the new carbs with my auto trans? Don't I need vacuum from the carb to control it ? Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Usually anything I saw working with motor cycle carbs is there was usually vacuum ports on the intake or intake boots..... Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Looked back at the pics and didn't see any vacuum ports.... If you need a vacuum line for your transmission you'll probably have to find a way to install ports into the intake runners.... That may also effect your dizzy and your pcv system ... Also if it's any thing like dealing with a side draft Weber the manifold vacuum is different from ported vacuum off the carb base.... so not sure how or if that applies.... Quote Link to comment
head trauma johnny Posted October 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 What is a dizzy? Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 What is a dizzy? Really? Distributor... Quote Link to comment
head trauma johnny Posted October 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Sorry never heard anyone call it that. First Datsun, usually work on and hangout with Chevy squarebody guys. Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 All good.... I never abbreviated it to dizzy until I posted here.... Ive had to look up a few comments here just to figure out what they were talking about..... this sight seems to be full of abbreviations I've never heard used before.... Quote Link to comment
Cosmonaut Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 What?, the distributor has been commonly known as the "dizzy" by all car guys....Chebbbby included. Maybe my gray is showing..I don't know...BUTT Quote Link to comment
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