RedFish Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 Hey y'all, I got this 1972 Datsun 521 pickup that needs an air filter box. The problem is that I cant find the box or assembly kit locally since I live in a location that the truck is not that popular and eBay sells the thing but it comes way out of my budget. Some option that I was considering is getting either a kit from another Datsun model or a aftermarket filter like Edelbrock. additionally, I really don't know if it will fit the carburetor or the engine bay in general. if y'all have experience on this what can I use that fits the truck? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 Welcome to Ratsun RedFish. Definitely place an ad in our classifieds, someone will be looking... https://ratsun.net/classifieds/category/9-datsun-parts/ ... The 510 air filter housing is the same but even later models should work from any vehicle with the 4 cylinder, L series engine. Quote Link to comment
RedFish Posted January 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 14 hours ago, datzenmike said: Welcome to Ratsun RedFish. Definitely place an ad in our classifieds, someone will be looking... https://ratsun.net/classifieds/category/9-datsun-parts/ ... The 510 air filter housing is the same but even later models should work from any vehicle with the 4 cylinder, L series engine. Alright Datzenmike, thank you for the advice! 1 Quote Link to comment
yenpit Posted February 1, 2022 Report Share Posted February 1, 2022 PM me............I should have the air filter off of my 1972 521! TJ Quote Link to comment
Ghawbrey Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 I need a filter box for my newly acquired 1970 521 as well. Are there any more out there? Thanks Greg Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 is this for a stock carb? shit I threw 2 of them away!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 7 hours ago, banzai510(hainz) said: is this for a stock carb? shit I threw 2 of them away!!!!!!!!!! As long as there is room between the house or garage and the fence, never throw any old part away ! Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 15 hours ago, MikeRL411 said: long as there is room between the house or garage and the fence, never throw any old part away ! I left them in back of my 521 at Walmart when I came back out there were 3 more carbs in the bed of the truck. I had to throw it away 2 Quote Link to comment
420n620 Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 3 hours ago, banzai510(hainz) said: I left them in back of my 521 at Walmart when I came back out there were 3 more carbs in the bed of the truck. I had to throw it away seems like I remember this story but it was 4 speed tranny's in your front yard. Still a cool story no matter what the Datsun parts it was. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 29 minutes ago, 420n620 said: seems like I remember this story but it was 4 speed tranny's in your front yard Yes but I did go to a Ratsun meet once and came back there was a 520/521 steering wheel w shaft in my truck. years later soem guy was wanting one that was perfect. I had giving it away to soemone 1 Quote Link to comment
Tucson620 Posted November 17, 2022 Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 On 11/13/2022 at 5:44 PM, Ghawbrey said: I need a filter box for my newly acquired 1970 521 as well. Are there any more out there? Thanks Greg Greg - Think I've got the L16 one pictured here on right. Let me know if that's one you want. I swapped to a L20B and modded an ugly 620 one to fit. Quote Link to comment
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