Engine:
Detailed coverage of the U20 inline-4 engine, including disassembly, inspection, assembly, and troubleshooting.
Fuel System:
Comprehensive coverage of carburetors (likely Hitachi SU or Solex variants), fuel pump, fuel lines, and tank.
Ignition System:
Detailed information on ignition timing, distributor, coil, spark plugs, and related components.
Cooling System:
Radiator, water pump, thermostat, hoses, and fan specifications and service procedures.
Lubrication System:
Oil pump, oil filter, oil pan, and lubrication passages.
Transmission:
Coverage of the 5-speed manual transmission, including internal components, clutch assembly, and shift linkage.
Drivetrain:
Rear axle, differential, driveshaft, and wheel bearings.
Suspension:
Front independent suspension (likely unequal length A-arms), rear solid axle with leaf springs, shock absorbers, and bushings.
Steering:
Steering gearbox, steering column, tie rods, and steering linkage.
Brakes:
Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, master cylinder, brake lines, calipers, wheel cylinders, and brake fluid specifications.
Electrical System:
Battery, alternator, starter motor, wiring diagrams, lighting system, gauges, and switches.
Body And Chassis:
Frame construction, body panels, doors, hood, trunk, windows, and seals.
Interior:
Seats, dashboard, trim panels, and carpeting.
Heating And Ventilation:
Heater core, blower motor, and ventilation ducts.
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance items, fluid changes, filter replacements, tune-up procedures.
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic guides for common problems across all major systems, symptom-based troubleshooting.
Repair:
Step-by-step instructions for component removal, disassembly, repair, reassembly, and installation.
Rebuilds:
Detailed procedures for engine, transmission, and carburetor rebuilds.
Adjustment:
Carburetor adjustment, ignition timing, valve clearance, brake adjustments, clutch adjustment.
Diagnostics:
Electrical system diagnostics, engine performance diagnostics.
Wiring Diagrams:
Detailed wiring diagrams for all electrical systems, essential for troubleshooting and restoration.
Depth:
Factory-level, comprehensive. Covers everything from routine maintenance to full engine and transmission rebuilds.
Diagnostic Tools:
Information on using basic tools and diagnostic methods relevant to 1960s automotive technology.
Oil Change:
Refer to manual; typically every 3,000-5,000 miles or 3-6 months for vintage vehicles.
Tune Up:
Refer to manual; includes spark plugs, points, condenser, ignition timing, carburetor adjustment.
Engine Oil:
API SF/SG or equivalent, SAE 20W-50 or 10W-40 recommended (check manual for exact vintage specification).
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 or DOT 4.
Coolant:
Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze, mixed with distilled water (50/50 ratio).
Common Problems:
Carburetor tuning and synchronization, ignition system reliability (points, condenser), rust (common in older cars), brake system maintenance, aging rubber components (hoses, bushings).
Oil Filter Example:
Reference to original Nissan/Datsun part numbers available in manual. Aftermarket equivalents exist (e.g., Fram PH8A, WIX 51515).
Spark Plugs Example:
NGK BPR6ES or equivalent.
