KristyPS Posted January 3, 2021 Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 I need to replace the engine in my 1978 620 pickup. I’m not looking to do anything but get the pickup running again. I also don’t want to re-fabricate anything. Basically I’m trying to find an engine that will just drop in. I’ve been told a B210 engine would work. Open to all suggestions. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted January 3, 2021 Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 Easiest replacement is the L20B that is in it. Everything else is varying degrees of difficulty after that. Quote Link to comment
KristyPS Posted January 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 Thank you!! What models of Datsun was the L20B engine in? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 3, 2021 Report Share Posted January 3, 2021 To add to Steve's comment an L series L16 or L18 can also be fitted with a few minor adjustments like using your L20B oil pan and manifolds but as close to 'drop in' as there is.... well next to another L20B engine. The B-210 engine is an A series so you would also need a transmission to go with it, modify the drive shaft length, make your own engine and transmission mounts, modify the exhaust connection etc. So you will need a running L20B that is in a vehicle that can be started and best of all driven to see how it runs. I wouldn't buy anything I couldn't see running. Even if free and they give you $50 it's too much work to find it trails a big blue cloud behind it and gets 150 miles to the quart of oil. They were in the following vehicles... '74-'77 610 '75-'78 710 '77 -'79 S10 2090sx '78-'79 A10 HL510 '75-'79 620 '80 720 To ID any engine look at the top edge of the block just behind the dip stick handle. What's wrong with yours????? 1 Quote Link to comment
Stinky Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 And...where ye be? Hard to point you in the right direction if the motor that we know about, in the our area, is not close to you Quote Link to comment
FrankRizzo Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 Looks like it is the home town of Buck Owens.... . 1 Quote Link to comment
Ooph! Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) Why not rebuild what you have? Edited January 4, 2021 by Ooph! Quote Link to comment
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