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SATURDAY
MECHANIC
DATSUN
Car Care
Guide
For
Models
B210
610
710
Edltor
LoUIS C Foner SAE

DATSUN
Car Care GUIde
Product Number 23077
ISBN 0 87851 913 0
Published
by
MOTOR
1790
Broadway
New York N Y 10019
Prrnted In the USA
@
Copyrrght
1978
by
The Hearst
CorporatIon
The data
reported
herein has been
compiled
from authoritative sources While
every
effort
IS
made
by
the editors
to
altaln
accuracy manufacturing
changes
as well
as
typographical
errors
and omissions
may
occur
The
publisher
then cannot be
responsible
nor
does It
assume
responsIbility
for
such omissions
errors
or
changes

Table of
Contents
INTRODUCTION TO EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEMS
MAINTENANCE
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Engine
Identification
4 PCV Valve
60
Maintenance 4
Fuel
Evaporative
Canister Filter
61
Maintenance Schedules 5
elECTRICAL
Approximate
Fluid
Capacities
12
Changing
Engine
011 and Filter 13
Jump
Starting
a Car With a
Cool
Ing System
Service
15 Dead
Battery 62
Thermostat
Replacement
16
Battery
and Cable Care 63
Hose
Replacement
18
Alternator
Replacement
64
Dnve Belt
Replacement
21
Voltage Regulator
Replacement
67
Air Cleaner Element Starter Motor
Replacement
68
Replacement
23 Starter
Clutch
Replacement
71
Fuel Filter
Replacement
24 Radio
Replacement 72
Tire Care 27 Model B210 72
Model 610 75
TUNE
UP Model
710
79
Checking Compression
29 Windshield
Wiper
Blade
Spark
Plug
ServIce
31
Replacement
82
Spark
PI
ug Wires
33 Windshield
Wiper
Arm
Dlstnbutor Service
33
Replacement
83
Electronic
Ignition
ServIce
33
Windshield
Wiper
Motor and
Breaker POint
System
33
Linkage
83
Dlstnbutor
Cap
and Rotor Washer
Fluid Nozzle
Replacement
38
Adjustment
85
Setting Timing
38
Light
SWitch
Replacement
85
Tune
Up SpeCifications
41
Model B210
85
FUel
SYSTEM
Model 610
86
Model
710 87
Carburetor Descn
ptlon
and
Turn
Signal
SWitch
Replacement
87
Identification
42
Stoplight
SWitch
Replacement
89
Carburetor Removal and
Ignition
SWitch
Replacement
89
InstallatIOn 44
Heater
91
Carburetor
Adjustments
46
Model B210 91
Idle
Adjustment
46
Model 610 92
Float
Level Check and
Model 710 95
Adjustment
49
Fuse
Replacement
96
Fast Idle Clearance 50
Light
Bulb
Replacement
96
Choke Cover
Adjustment
52
Choke Vacuum
Adjustment
52
COOLING SYSTEM
Choke
Unloader
Adjustment
54
RadIator
Replacement
100
Interlock
Opening Adjustment
54
Water Pum l
Replacement
100
Dash Pot
Adjustment
55
Model B210
100
BaSIC Carburetor
Disassembly
56
Models
610
and 710 101
Fuel
Pump
57
Checking
Pressure 57 BRAKES
Removal 58 Front
Wheel DIsc Brake
Rebuild
58 Pad
Adjustment
103
1

Models B210 and 610 103
Cylmder
Head
Replacement
125
Model 710 106 Model B210 125
Rear Drum 8rake Shoes Models 610 and 710 128
Replacement
109
Front Wheel
Bearing Adjustment
110
CLUTCH TRANSMISSION
Parkmg
8rake
Adjustment
111
PROPelLER SHAFT
Model 8210 111
Clutch
Linkage Adjustment
130
Model 610 112
Clutch
Replacement
130
Model 710 113
Manual Transmission
SUSPENSION
Replacement
132
Model B210 133
Rear Shock Absorber
Models 610 and 710 134
Replacement
115
Automatic Transmission
8all JOint
Replacement
115
Replacement
135
ENGINE
Automatic Transmission
Lmkage
136
Engme
Mount
Replacement
119
Model 8210 136
Front
Engme
Mounts 119
Models 610 and 710 139
Rear
Engine
Mount 119
Propeller
Shaft Removal 139
Tlmmg
Case Cover Removal 121
Models 610 and 710 139
AdJustmg
Valve Clearance 123
Model 8210 140
Model 8210 123
Models 610 and 710 124 MAINTENANCE LOG 141
2

Introduction
To
Maintenance
This
book
will
save
you
money
even
If
you
have
never
before
done
your
own
car
mamtenance
and
repairs
It will
not
make
you
a
professIOnal
auto
mechanic
It wIll
not even
make
you
a
professIOnal
dO It
yourselfer
But
by bemg completely
devoted to
your
particular
car and
by tellIng
you
how
to
care
for the
unportant
tlungs
that
re
qUIre
lIttle
If
any
techmcal skill
thiS
book
Will
help you
to save
money
Your own motIvatIOn
IS
all
that IS
necessary
to
go
along
With
thiS
handy
slmply
wntten confldence
bUlldmg
gUIde
And even If
you
never do
any
of
the
routme
mamtenance
and
easy
re
pairs
which
we have mcluded
thiS
book
may
nonetheless stIli
save
you
money
How
By bemg packed
With
hundreds and hundreds
of
tIps
and 10
Sights
about
your
car
thiS book
wIll
mcrease
your
car
savvy
So when
you
do entrust
your
car
to a
professIOnal
auto
mechaniC
you Will
do so mtellI
gently confidently
and
economically
In
producmg
thiS
gUide
we
frrst
carefully
selected
only
those
money
savmg
Items of maintenance
and
repair
that
you
can
surely
do
yourself
even If
you
are
not
a
dO It
yourselfer
Then we
prepared
the
step
by step
mstructIons
10 clear
simple everyday language
FI
nally
we
Illustrated
all
of the
Important
pomts
With
scrores
of show me
how
drawmgs
and
photographs
As a
result
you
Will
qUickly
find
yourself
becommg
familIar with
routme
mamtenance tune
up
and
replacement
of
easIly
accessible
parts
All
of the
normal mamtenance
parts
that
you may
need are
readily
aVailable at
mass
mer
chandlsers at
discount
pnces
So
With
you provldmg
some tune and a
reason
able
amount of effort
you
Will find that
savmg money
Will
not
only
be
easIly
poSSible
but
actually enjoyable
In
usmg
thiS book
you Will
only
need
a
few
tools and
you may
already
own
many
of
these You II need a can
opener
to
open
the
011 cans
a
funnel or
spout
to
pour
the 011 and a
rag
You
Will also need a set of
metnc wrenches
socket
open
end and box a wire
type
feeler
gauge
a
flat
blade
type
feeler
gauge
screwdnvers
channel
lock
plIers
and
pOSSibly
an
mexpenslve
dwell tachometer
tImmg
lIght
A tor
que
wrench Will
be desrrable
If
you
become mvolved
10
domg
major
work
Generally
we have aVOided those
Jobs
that
reqUire the
use of
special
tools
Jacks and
IIftmg
deVices where
specified
can
be rented at
your
local
rent
all center
WIth
thiS
10 mmd
you
can
begm
savmg
some
of those dollars
by
ac
qUalntmg
yourself
With the
contents of
thiS valuable
gUide
You
may
be
sur
pnsed
at
Just
how
qUickly you
can learn
the
many
ways
of
savmg
money
by
domg
your
own car
maintenance
and
repalTS
Trust
yourself
you
can do It
3

Introduction
to Maintenance
Datsun
Al3 000000
1288 cc 1974 Model
8210
A 14
000000 1397
cc 1975 77
Model 8210
L 18 000000 1770
cc
1973
Model 610
1973
74 Model 710
L20B 000000 1952
cc
1974
76 Model 610
1975
77
Model 710
ENGINE
IDENTIFICATION
In order to
provide good
accurate
car care It IS
absolutely necessary
that
you
can
Idenllfy your
car
properly
We
are sure
you
know
the
year
of
your
own
car
but
you
may
notknow
the
year
and
size of the
engine
The
follOWing
chart
lists
the vanous
engine
code
letters
In
relallon to
the
engine
size
and year of
the
engine
The
engine
senal number
IS
stamped
on the
nght
hand Side of the
cylinder
block The
first
group
Al3 AI4
LIS
and L20B
deSignates
the
engine
mod
Engine
Code Displacement
MAINTENANCE
To
acquamt you
With the easiest
kinds of
marntenance fIrSt we
have
in
cluded
factory
recommended lubnca
lion and mamtenance
lists and charts
These
lists
contain
the vanous
mileage
Intervals at
which certam
car
services
are
necessary
Good car habits are
Im
portant
to
long
car life
A
small invest
ment of
your
lime
here
Will
payoff
many
limes
over 10 the
long
term Lack
of
proper
mamtenance IS the direct
cause of
many
problems expenenced
4
Fig
1
Engine
code locatIOn
el The remammg numbers are
the ve
hicle senal number
Application
by
car owners
A
duty
aIr filter can
cause a
drop
off
10
engme
performance
or fuel
mileage
Hard
starting
may
be
traceable to
spark
plugs
With
badly
worn electrodes
due to theIr not
bemg
replaced
at
proper
Intervals
Engme
011
that has not
been
changed
In
ages
can
often cause
engme
nOise
yet
clean 011
and
filters are
perhaps
the
cheapest
Items
In
good
car care
Start now to
keep
track
of
your
car s
needs
A
few
hours a month
devoted
to
your
car care
can save
you
many
dollars and
keep
your
car
runmng
10
top
form And acar
In
good
tune
uses
less fuel

Datsun
Introduction
to
Maintenance
1974
DATSUN
8210
EMISSION RELATED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance
Operation
Recommended Intervals
Months or Thousands
of Miles WhIchever
Comes First
12
24 36 48
Intake Exhaust Valve Clearance
A A
A
A
Engine Compression
I
I II
Drive Belts
I
III
Engine
011
R 4000
Miles or
4
Months
011 Filter
R
8000 Miles
or
8 Months
Engine
Coolant
R
R
Cooling System
Hoses
Connections
IIII
Vacuum Fittings
Hoses Connections
I I II
Carburetor Idle
RPM
Mixture Ratio
A A A A
Choke
Mechanism
Choke Plate
Linkage
A
A A A
Boost Controlled Decelerallon Device or
Throttle
Opener
I I I I
Fuel Filter R R
Fuel Lines Hoses
Piping
Connecllons
etc I I
Carburetor
Air
Cleaner Element
R R
Automatic
Temperature
Control Air Cleaner
IIII
Ignlllon Timing
A A A A
Distributor Breaker POint RRR
R
Spark Plugs
RRR R
Distributor
Cap
Rotor Condenser
III
I
Operating
Parts or Distributor
Ignition
Wifing Ignition
COil
I I
ElectriC Advance Control
System
I I
POSitive Crankcase Ventilation PCV Valve
RRR
R
PCV Hoses
I I
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EGR Control
System
I
I I I
Vapor
Lines Fuel
Vapor
Control Valve
I I I I
Fuel Tank Vacuum Relief
Valve I I
A
Adjust
R
Replace
I
Inspect
Correct or
Replace
as
Necessary
5

Introduction
to Maintenance Datsun
1974 DATSUN 8210
NON EMISSION RELATED
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance
Operation
Recommended
Intervals
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36
Thousands of Miles 40
44 48 52 54 60
Brake
Clutch
Fuel Exhaust lines
Hoses
for
Proper
Attachment Leaks
Cracks
Chafing
Abrasion Detenoratlon
Etc I I IIIIIIII
Transmission Differential Gear 0 1
IIIIIIIIRI
Steenng Linkage
Gear Box
Suspension
Parts
Propeller
Shaft
Flange
Bolts I I I I
Steenng linkage Suspension
Ball JOints Grease R
Propeller
Shaft JOints Lubncate If
Necessary
I
Engine
011 for Leaks IIIIIIIIII
Accelerator Clutch
Parking
Brake Choke
Speedometer
Hood Release Cables
or
Linkage
Lubncate
If
Necessary
I I I I
Brake Clutch
Coolant
Automatic Transmission
Steenng
Gear FlUid
Level Leaks
IIIIIIIIII
Brake Fluid R
R
R R
Brake Master Cylinder
I
Master Vac Vacuum Hose Check Valve
III I
Battery
Terminals Fluids
SpeCIfic
Gravity IIII
Tire Road Wheel for Wear
Damage
I I III I I III
Rotate Wheel Position
Inspect
Wheel
Balance
Alignment
IIII
Headlight Aiming
I
DISC Brake Pad Other Internal Brake
Components
for Wear Deterioration Leaks
IIIIIIIIII
Brake Drums
Linings
Other Internal Brake
Components
for Wear Detenoratlon Leaks II I I
Wheel
Bearing
Grease R
Starter Interlock
System
IIII
I
Inspect Repair
or
Replace
L Lubncate
R
Replace
More
frequent
maintenance If
dnven
In areas
uSing
salt or other corrOSive matenals
If vehicle
IS
operated
under road salt
or
other
corrOSive
matenals
Inspect
diSC brake
every
5 000
km 3
000
miles
or
3
months
6

Datsun
Introduction
to
Maintenance
1975 n DATSUN 8210
NON
EMISSION RELATED
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Maintenance
Operation
Recommended IntOlrvals
Thousands of
Miles 625 125 1875 25 3125 375
4325 50 5625 625
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60
Brake Clutch Auto Transmission
Steering
Gear Fluid
Levels for Leaks II I
I
I I I
I I I
Brake Fluid
R RRRR
Master Vac Vacuum
Hoses Check Valve
I I
I
I I
Brake Clutch Fuel Exhaust
Systems
for
Proper
Attachment
leaks Cracks
Chafing
Abrasion Deterioration
Etc I I IIIII I I I
Manual Transmission
Dlfferentlsl
Gear 011
I
I
I R I I I R I I
Steering
Gear Box
Linkage Suspension
Parts
Propeller
Shalt
for
Damaged
Loose
MIssing Parts I
I I I I
Steering
linkage
Front
Suspension
Ball JOints
L L
I
Hotate Wheel
POSlllon
Inspect
wheel
Balance Wheel
Alignment
II I
I
I
DISC Brake Pads Other Brake
Components for
Wear
Deteroratlon
Leaks
I
I I I I
I
I I I I
Brake Drums
Linings
Other Brake
Components
for Wear
Detenoratlon
Leaks I I I I I
Wheel
Bearing
Grease
R R
Master Vac NPValve
for
Operation
I I I I I I I I I I
Air
Condltlonmg System
Hoses
Connections
Refrigerant
Leaks
I IIII I I I I I
Road Test
to
Verify
Maintenance I I I I I I I
I I I
I
Inspect Repair
or
Replace
L Lubricate
R
Replace
If
vehicle
IS
operated
In
areas
uSing
road salt or other corrOSive
materials
Inspect every
5 000 km 3 000
miles or 3 months whichever comes first
7

Introduction to Maintenance Datsun
1973
DATSUN 610
1974
DATSUN 610 AND 710
EMISSION RELATED
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Maintenance
Operation
Recommended
Intervals
Months or Thousands of
Miles Whichever Comes First
12 24 36 48 60
Intake Exhaust Valve Clearance
A
A
A
A
A
Engine Compression
I I
I I I
Dnve Belts II
I II
Engine
011 1 A 3000 Miles or3 Month Intervals
011 Filter 2 A 6000 Miles or6 Month Intervals
Engine
Coolant
A
A
Cooling System
Hoses Connections
I
III I
Vacuum
Fittings
Hoses Connections I
I
III
Carburetor Idle APM Mixture Aatlo
A
A A A
A
Choke Mechanism Choke Plate
Linkage
A
A A
A
A
Boost Control Deceleration Device or
Throttle
Opener
I I
III
Anti
Dieseling
Solenoid I
I II I
Fuel Filter A A
Fuel Lines Hoses
Piping
Connections Etc
I
I
Carburetor
Air
Cleaner Element
A
A
Automatic
Temperature
Control Air Cleaner
III
I
I
Ignition Timing
AAA A A
Dlstnbutor Breaker POints Condenser
Spark Plugs
A A
A
A A
Dlstnbutor
Cap
Aotor I A IA I
Operating
Parts of Dlstnbutor
Ignition
Wiring Ignition
COil I
I
Electnc Advance Control
System
I I
POSitive Crankcase Ventilation
PCV Valve AAAA A
PCV Hoses
II
Vapor Lines
Hoses ConnectIOns
Etc
Fuel
Vapor
Control Valve I II
I I
Fuel Tank Vacuum Aellef Valve
II
Exhaust
Gas
Aeclrculatlon EGR Control
System
3I
I I I
A
Adjust
A
Aeplace
I
Inspect
correct or
replace
as
necessary
1974 models listed
only
for 48 months or 48 000 miles whichever
comes first
1 1974 models
4000 miles or
4
month Intervals
2 1974 models 8000 miles
or
8
month Intervals
3 1974 Models
Only
8

Datsun
Introduction
to
Maintenance
1973 DATSUN 610
NON
EMISSION RELATED MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
MaIntenance
Operation
Recommencled InIllrV8le
Thousands of Miles 369 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Months 33 36 39 42 45 48 51
54 57 60
Brake Clutch Pedal
Free
Play
I I
I I I I
Brake Clutch
System Cylinders
Hoses
Etc for Leaks and Detenoratlon I I I I
I
I I I I I I
Foot
Parkong
Brake
Operation
I I I I I I I
Foot
Operated
Pedal
Bushongs
L L L
Parkong
Brake
Lonkage
L
Brake
Llnmgs
Drums for Wear I I I
DISC Brake Pads
I III
I I I I I I
NP Valve lor
OperatIon
I
Brake
Cylinder Caliper Assembly
0 0
Transmission Differential Gear 011 Level III I I I III RR
Retighten Steenng
Gear Box
Lonkage
I I I I I I
Steering
Lonkage
Ball Joonts
L L
Shock Absorber I I I
Retighten Suspension
Parts
I
I I I I I
Suspension
Ball JOints L L
Wheel
Bearing
Grease R R
Retighten Propeller
Shalt Universal Joont
Flange Bolts I I
I
Wheel DISCS lor
Damage
I I I I I I
Propeller
Shalt
Joonts
L L
Rear Axle Drive Shalt Joonts Ball
Spline
L L
Engine
0 1 for
Leaks I I I I
I I
Accelerator
Lonkage
L L L L L L
Brake FlUid R R R
Master Vac for
Operation
I I I
Master Vac 0
Steering
Gear Box 011 Level I I I I I I
Automatic Transmission 011 Level I I I IIIII I II
Battery SpecIIIC Gravlly
I I I
Wondshleld
Wiper
Blades I I I I I I
Wheel Balance
Rotation IIIII I
Front Wheel
Alignment
Turning
Angle
A A A
Headlight Almong
A A
Road Test
to Verily Maontenance III
I
I I IIIII
A
Adjust
I
Inspect Repaor or Replace
L Lubricate
o Overhaul
R
Replace
9

Introduction to
Mamtenance Datsun
1974 DATSUN 610
AND 710
NON
EMISSION
RELATED MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
NOTE Use 1974 8210 Maintenance Schedule With the
following
additions
Melntenance
Operation
Recommended Intervals
Months
4
8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36
Thousands
or
Miles 40
44
48 52 46 60
Rear Axle Drive Shaft JOints Ball
Spline lubricate
If
Necessary
710
Only
I
Air
ConditIOning System
Hoses Connections
Refrigerant
leaks IIIIII I I I I
I
Inspect Repair
or
Replace
1975 77
DATSUN
8210
610 AND 710
EMISSION
RELATED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance
Operation
Recommended Intervals
Thousands of Miles
12 24 36 48
Months
125 25 375 50
Intake Exhaust Valve Clearance AAAA
Drive Belts I I I I
Engine
011 Filter
1R
6250 Mile Intervals
Engine
Coolant
R R
Cooling
System
Hoses Connections
I I I I
Vacuum
Fitting
Hoses Connections III I
Carburetor Idle RPM
Mixture Ratio
A A
A A
Choke Mechanism Choke Plate
linkage
A A A
A
Boost Controlled Deceleration
Device
or Throttle
Opener
III
I
Fuel Filter
2 R R
Fuel
lines Hoses
Piping
Connections Etc I I
Carburetor Air
Pump
Air
Cleaner Filter
2
R R
Automatic
Temperature
Control Air Cleaner I I II
Ignition Timing A A
A A
Distributor Breaker POint
R R
R
R
Spark
Plugs
RRRR
Distributor
Cap
Rotor Condenser I I
II
Operating
Parts of Distributor
Ignition WIring
I I
Vacuum
SWitching
Valve
I I
Spark
Delay
Valve R R
POSitive Crankcase Ventilation PCV Valve Filter 2 R
R
10

Datsun
Introduction
to
Maintenance
1975 77 DATSUN 8210 610 AND 710
EMISSION
RELATED
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Continued
Maintenance
Operations
Rscommendsd Intarvals
Thousands of Moles 12 24 36 48
Months 125 25 375 50
Ventilation Hoses
I I
Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR Control
System
II I
I
Exhaust Gas Recorculatoon EGR
Warning System
A A
A A
Vapor
Lines I
I I
I
Fuel Tank Vacuum Relief Valve
I I
Charcoal Canister
Filter
R R
A
Adjust
I
Inspect
Correct or
Replace
If
Necessary
R
Replace
1
If vehicle
IS
operated
under
severe
conditions
short distance
driVing
extensive
Idling
or
driVing
In
dusty
conditions
change engine
011
every
5
000 km 3000 miles
or
3 months
whichever comes
first
2
More
frequent
maintenance
If under
dusty driVing
conditions
NOTE Not all
maintenance
operations
Will
apply
to all Datsun models
If not
applicable
to
your
model Datsun
skip
the
operation
1975 77 DATSUN 610 and 710
NON EMISSION RELATED
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Mlllnlenanca
Oparatlon
Raeommended Intarvala
Thousands of Miles 625 125 1875 25 3125 375
4375 50 56 25 625
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60
Brake
Clutch Automatic Transmission
Steenng
Gear
Fluid Levels Leaks
I
I I
I I I I I I I
Brake Fluid R
R R R R
Master Vac Vacuum Hoses Check
Valve I I I I I
Air Conditioning System
Hoses
Connections Leaks
I
I I I I I
II
I I
Brake Clutch Fuel Exhaust
Systems
for
Proper
Attachment Leaks Cracks
Deterioration I I I I III I
I
I
Manual TransmiSSion Differential Gear 011 I I I R I I
I
R I I
Steering
Gear Box
Linkage Suspension
Parts
Propeller
Shaft for
Damaged
Loose or
MISSing
Parts I I I I
I
Steenng linkage
Front
Suspension
Ball Jomts L L
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Introduction
to
Maintenance
Datsun
1975 n DATSUN 610 and 710
NON EMISSION
RELATED
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Continued
Maintenance OpereUon
Recomme Intervals
Thousands 01 Moles 62S 125 1875 25 3125 375 4375 50 5625 625
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 till
Rear Axle Drive Shaft
JOints
1975610
Only LL
Reto9hten Body Mountings
1976710
Only II
Rotate Wheel Position
Inspect
Wheel
Balance Wheel
Alignment
II I I I
DISC Brake Pads Other Brake
Components
for Wear Detenoratlon Leaks
I I I I
II
I I I I
Brake
Drums
linings
Other
Brake
Components for Wear Deterioration
Leaks
IIII
I
Wheel
Bearing
Grease R R
Starter Interlock
System
I
I
I I I
Master Vac NP Valve lor
OperatIon
0 I IIIIII I I
Road Test to
Varlfy
Maintenance IIIIIIIIII
I
Inspect Repair
or
Replace
L Lubricate
R
Replace
If the vehicle
IS
operated
In
areas
uSing
road salt or other corrOSive matenals
InSpect
every
5 000 miles
or 3months whichever
comes first
APPROXIMATE FLUID
CAPACITIES
Engine
Series
Cooling
System
Ots
Engone
011 Ots
A13 5 12
3 3
4
A14
6 3 3 8
L1S 6 112 4
L20B
7 3 4
4
114
Capacotles
are
rounded
to nearest
whole number when
a
smalllractoon
IS
Involved
General
practice
IS to use a
thermostat
In the
1900F 1950F
range
for
proper
emISSion
control
systems operation
Does not
onclude extra 1 2 htre 1 2 quart
required
when 011 fllter
IS
replaced
12

Datsun
Introduction to
Maintenance
CHANGING
ENGINE OIL
OIL FILTER
The best
lime
to
change
the
engme
OllIs after the
engme
has been
runmng
for
a whIle
ThIs allows the
warm 011
to
dram
more
qUIckly
and
helps
to remove
sludge
that
may
have accumulated
m
the 011
pan
The
OIl
pan
dram
plug
IS
located
m the
large bulge
of the
pan
It
IS
usually
found
at the
rear
lower
edge
or side of
the
bulge Fig
2
Use a
large plaslic pan
capable
of
holdmg
about
6
quarts
Place
the
pan
under the dram
plug
and remove
the
dram
plug
You can use an
adjustable
wrench m some
cases to
remove
the
plug
In other
cases
you may
find a
recessed
head on
the dram
plug
which
means
you may
need to
get
the
tool
used
for thiS
purpose
Auto
parts
stores
carry
thIS tool
and
11 IS
mexpenslve
compared
to
the
money you
save
by
changmg your
own
011 and
filter Allow
Pig
2
Drammg
engme
OIL
the
Oil to
dram mto
the
pan
and then
replace
the
plug
Screw
It
10 a few turns
with
your fingers
to
make
sure
It IS not
cross threaded
TIghten
the
plug
If
you
should
cross
thread the
plug
and
Strlp
the threads don t
worry
The
parts
stores
carry replacement
plugs
made
Just for
thiS
reason
Next
usmg
an
OIl
fIlter
strap
wrench unscrew
the 011 filter
Fig 3
FILTER WRENCH
Pig
3
Removmg
OIL
filter
13

Introduction to
Maintenance
Datsun
UC 1
Ie u
FIg
4
DIpstIck
locatIOn
The
filter IS found on the sIde of the
engme
block and It resembles
a
large
can WIth fluted
edges
so
you
can
gnp
It
WIth
your
hand
As
you
unscrew the
f1lter
keep
It
over
the
dram
pan
because
It con
tams 011 Pour the 011 out of It and
dISpose
of the old filter m
the box the
new one came m Next smear
a httle
011 on
the rubber seal
at
the bottom of
the new 011 fil ter and screw the new
f1lter mto
place
on the
engme
Follow the
mstructlOns
on
the box of
the
new f1lter and do
not
overtighten
the
filter
Use
only
your
hands
not
tools
to
tIghten
the
filter DIspose
of
the
old
011 ma
large empty plastic
bleach
bottle
generally
found around
the house Do
notpour the
old
011
down
a water dram
or sewer
as
It can
pollute
the
water
supply Dispose
of It
m
the
trash can
Fmally
refill
the
engme
WIth
the new
011 makmg
sure
you
do not
forget
the
extra
12
quart
to be added
for the filter Consult the chart for
the
proper quantity
but
also
after
filhng
the
engme
use the
dIpstick
to make
sure It
IS
filled to the
proper
level
FIgs
4
and 5You
should be able to
complete
thIS
task m about
an
hour
E f
L
I I
I
SAFE I
ADD
OIL
j
Ii
DRAIN SOME
OIL
CRANKCASE IS
OVERFULL
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FIg
5
Reading dIpstIck

Datsun
Introduction to Maintenance
COOLING SYSTEM
SERVICE
One of
the
simplest
services
you
can
perform
on
your
Datsun
IS
to dram
the
cooling
system
of the
old coolant and
refill It With fresh
all
year
coolant
And
It
will take
you
about
an hour
to do tlus
Job
More
and
more the name anti
freeze IS
dlsappeanng
from these
con
tamers
and
bemg replaced by
the
name
summer wmter
coolant
RIghtly
so
too
because these coolants do
more
than
Just
prevent freezmg
m the
wmter
They
also
prevent
bOiling
over
m the
summer
Cars
with
air
conditioners
especIally
need
tlus all
year
coolant
or
they
Will be
likely
candIdates for over
heatmg dunng
hot
summer months If
the
coolant m
your
car
sradIator
IS
dIrty
rusty
or con
tams
partIcles
of rub
ber or other contammants
dram and
flush the
coolIng system
now and
save
the headache that could come while
dnvmg
on the
freeway
It IS
good practice
to
thoroughly
check
every
component
m the
coolmg
system
at thiS time
Any
hoses
or
belts
that
show
signs
of wear or cracks
should be
replaced
now
so
you
can
be
assured the
system
IS
m
good
order
Also If
you
ve been
havmg
trouble
get
tlOg
heat from
the
heater
10 cold
weather It IS
adVisable
at thIS t1Ille to
replace
the
thermostat
with one of the
proper opemng temperature
Proceed as follows
on a cold
engme
I
Open
the radiator
petcock
at the
bottom
of the radiator
Fig
6 and
allow
the
coolant
to dram
mto
a
pan
Remove the radIator
cap
to
speed
thiS
process
Fig
6 Radwtor
petcock
locatIOn
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Introduction to Mamtenance
Datsun
2
When the
coolIng
system
IS com
pletely
draIned close the
petcock
and refIll the radIator wIth
plaIn
water and a
coolIng system
flush
wluch
can be
purchased locally
at
any
auto
store
3
Replace
the
cap
start
the
engIne
and allow
It to
ron untIl warmed
up
About 15 rmnutes should be
enough
4
Stop
the
engIne
and allow It
to cool
thoroughly
before
attemptIng
to
remove the radIator
cap
5 When
suffiCIently
cooled
down
agaIn
open
the
petcock
and
remove
the radIator
cap allOWIng
the sys
tem to draIn
RemOVIng
the lower
radIator hose
at the
radIator Will
help
In
draImng
the
engIne
block
6
When the
coolIng system
IS
com
pletely
draIned close the radIator
petcock
and attach the lower hose
If
removed Refill the system With
fresh
coolant
In
at least
a
50 50
solutIon of water
mIxed With the
new coolant
7 Start the
engIne
and allow It
to
warm
up
and
Circulate the coolant
to elmunate
any
air
pockets
m
the
system
8 Check the
coolant
level
add
cool
ant
to the system
agaIn as
needed
and
wash off the
radIator
cap and
seat
In the
radiator filler
neck
Remstall the
cap
and check
the
sys
tem for leaks
FIg
7
THERMOSTAT
REPLACEMENT
Thermostat
replacement
takes about
half
an
hour The thermostat IS a
key
part
of the
coolIng system
because
It
regulates
coolant cIrculatIon
Figs
8
16
VACUUM VALVE
PRESSURE VALVE
GASKET
FIg
7
Inspect
radiator
cap
and
9
A
thermostat that
stIcks
open
causes
slow
engme
warm
up
poor
hea
ter
operatIon
and
may
prevent
emISSIon
systems
from
operatmg properly
A
thermostat
that
stIcks closed WIll cause
engIne
overheatIng
If
you suspect you
have a thermostat
problem replaCIng
the old
one IS a
sIm
ple
task But
before
you
replace
the
thermostat
check for broken
or
dam
aged
hoses
Inspect
the
radiator for
proper
coolant level
or loose
radiator
cap
and
check for coolant leaks or
other
damage
If all
these checks
prove
OK
replace
the thermostat
as
follows
I Allow the
engIne
to cool
If
hot
Open
the radIator
petcock
and
draIn the
coolant Into a clean
pan
The
petcock
IS located at the bot
tom of the
radIator
FIg
6

Datsun
Introduction to
Maintenance
FIg
8 Thermostat locatIOn Model B210
FIg
9 Thermostat locatIOn Models 610 and 710
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