Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Yeah i believe its the shaft thats moving, so far i just grabbed the base of it by the pedestal & saw it moving. It does have a condensor but im hitting the yards up tomorrow in search of a new dist...;) Quote Link to comment
Bamadawg Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Started reading this post this AM... have not finished all 18 pages. Firstly... nice rides PCD!!! I so want a 620 - would gladly trade my '83 720 Z22 for one!!! I am wondering, and please forgive if this has been asked... is there any way to get the dashboard assembly from a 620 into a 720 body... or a aftermarket kit? I friggin' love the round gauges in your 620 pics... the 720 dash/cluster are so Americanized - so utilitarian - ugh!!! Thanks... Nate Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 I know datzenmike put a 720 dash into his 620, so it is possible. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Ok the yard didnt have any EI distributors at all so i decided to throw the single point dist. in it that was in my 620. I even swapped the pedestal, kind of half assed the timing seeing as i dont have a gun. Runs alot better & no sputtering or backfiring :D. Quote Link to comment
datsun dreamer Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 Hey mark good to hear your truck is running good again! I saw your thread on the events page today which way(freeway) you driving up from if you get a convoy let us know that would be cool! Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 2eDeYe;12579'']I know datzenmike put a 720 dash into his 620, so it is possible. Stripped 620 cab with 720 heater core roughed in http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/datzenmike/img005.jpg[/img]"] Finished install. The results are fabulous! but lots of in and out and problem solving. I installed a 720 wire harness and got rid of the 620 one. This allows all the 720 gauges and switches to plug in and go. The 720 has (15) possible fuses vs. the 620s (6). The 720 has a stem mounter wiper control on the column (like a turn signal) that I switched and is now a variable pulse wiper, seen just above the ignition switch. You can work the wiper without removing your hand from the wheel, unlike the 620 2 speed? pull knob in center of dash. The 720 head light switch is on the turn signal stem and easy to use by twisting. The 720 fan is separate from the core and mounts where the 620 glove box was and needs a new opening into the plenum for fresh air and the old one sealed off. This meant that the 620 wiper motor was now in the way, so I had to mount a 720 3 speed outside the cab, in the plenum, which meant cutting the linkages and changing their geometry, and... well you can see the problems I had. But I now have a 4 speed tornado heater and the 720 dash even has little vents on each side to defrost the side windows! Because of the 4x4 wiring a 4X4 console connects right up, I just had to change the oil sender to a gauge type. http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/datzenmike/daytonaseats.jpg[/img]"] The optional dash insert that I have has the clock and tach and unlike the 620 is easy to read when it gets dark. I installed a 4X4 harness and when I put the transfer case in a year or so later I just connected the plug and the little 4x4 lights up on the dash when I take it out of HI. The 620 temp and gas sensors worked with the 720 gauges. http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/datzenmike/STP80225-2.jpg[/img]"] The 720 dash fit perfectly against the 620 window but the bolts did not line up, and the drivers door handle had 3/4" cut off to clear the dash on that side when opening. I still like the looks of the 620 dash, I have a perfect one with tach, but the heater sucks, likewise the wiper control and the motor in the cab is too whiny. I do like the roomy 720 glove box and that everything has a fuse. Bamadawg you would be gaining a nice looking dash but giving up a lot. I guess if you left your heater you could mount the 620 dash just above it. Maybe get the 620 wiring too. Oh yeah, I installed the 720 black carpet as well. It has tons of sound deadener and a vinyl re-enforcing below the brake and clutch pedals and beside the gas pedal on the side of the tunnel. Quote Link to comment
lynchfourtwenty Posted July 15, 2007 Report Share Posted July 15, 2007 well hopefully he gets the 620.. i know he'll like it .. i know i'll like it.. im not a fan of 720's they're butt ugly.. and the bodys seem to fall apart an look like crap compared to the "Older" 620s.. why this is i have no idea.. but thats just the way it is... Quote Link to comment
BEEBANI Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 want to get rid of that dash mike? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 LOL, you mean the 620 one right??? I've been holding out for a good 620 tail gate trade. I have a flatbed and I'm working on a box for it but the gate is not so good looking. The bottom edge above the tail lights is rusted out and has been previously repaired. 'aholic offered but $$hipping! Any ideas? Quote Link to comment
Bamadawg Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Mike... thanks for the post about the 720 swap. I didn't get to check out the 620 on Sunday... dang I was tired from painting 4 days straight last week. I do remember when I was younger... I had a 620 (wish I still had it!!!), and the heater/wiper thing I well remember... kinda worn and wimpy compared with a more modern car for sure. I been browsing pics on the Datsun Yahoo Group... saw a great dash conversion on a 620... he made it flat like the 720's with sheetmetal I would guess, and installed white face VDO gauges with the lil orange pointers... very nice install. I guess the round gauges are brought over from the 510 maybe... I know I read it had IFS like a car - can never remember to bookmark!!! LOL Nate Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Upgrading the alternator takes care of the dim dash lights, the weak heater fan and the slow wipers...not to mention the dim headlights, slow blinkers and so on and so forth :P Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 It's a definite improvement for sure! (the 720 has more bulbs too) I just didn't like the placement of the wiper/light switches, and the 720 heater core is huge with a fan that pops your ears when you turn it on!!!. (j/k) If I could magically go back to the stock dash, I still wouldn't. Just a personal preferance. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Kool dash swap...I usually end up customizing the factory ones somehow. I plan on converting the 521 dash to a metal top this year. IE rip off the foam & weld in the metal :cool: Quote Link to comment
BEEBANI Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Hey Mark, can yo email me some pics of how you did your 620 dash? I might have to do that to mine if I can't find a new one. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Hey Mark, can yo email me some pics of how you did your 620 dash? I might have to do that to mine if I can't find a new one. No worries..ill PM them to you. Quote Link to comment
BEEBANI Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Got em, thanks! Whats the best way to remove the whole dash? The top 3 screws seem to be seized and not very easy to get to! Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 I used a small ratchet with a socket and a phillips head allen deal (one of the ones from my cordless drill) It worked really well I was able to put pressure on the screw and ratchet it out of there. Then I took out the windshield a week later :P Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Good idea Steve. I just drilled mine out & used bumper bullets instead of the screws... Quote Link to comment
BEEBANI Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 How'd you get a drill in there? Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 Only way I know to get a drill in there is to pull the windshield. Pac. Have you signed pauls (71-521) card yet? Quote Link to comment
datsunaholic Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 I used one of those 90 degree angle screwdrivers, but if they're stuck the windshield will have to come out. My NICE dash came out after I made "access holes" in the windshield with a sledgehammer (the dash was perfect but tha cab was floorless and wrecked) Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 2eDeYe;12754']I used a small ratchet with a socket and a phillips head allen deal (one of the ones from my cordless drill) It worked really well I was able to put pressure on the screw and ratchet it out of there. Then I took out the windshield a week later :P DO NOT put any pressure on the inside of the glass!!! I did and it cracked! I thought I was careful but can't believe how little it took to break. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Jason, i used my dads old Black & decker with a long drill bit. Steve, yes i put what i wanted to say on the card in a post but couldnt figure out how to add it & was hoping 1 of you guys could help me...thanks. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Just add the post to that thread and it will be taken care of ;) Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 I added a bit of Ratsun style to the 521 the other day...... My 1st attempt at a rising sun...:D Quote Link to comment
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