🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Datsun

Model:

Fairlady 1600

Chassis Codes:

SP311, SPL311

Year:

1966

👋 Introduction

Target Audience:

Datsun Fairlady 1600 owners, restorers, mechanics, and enthusiasts.

Manual Authenticity:

Genuine official factory service manual, not a third-party reproduction.

Content Value:

Provides professional-level repair and maintenance knowledge, enabling significant savings on labor costs.

Usability:

Easy to use, printable, searchable, with clear step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations.

📋 Manual Details

Primary Coverage:

1966 Datsun Fairlady 1600 (SP311/SPL311)

Secondary Coverage:

Implied coverage for subsequent related models/updates within the generation as per factory manual structure.

Estimated Page Count:

Hundreds of pages (exact count not specified, but implies comprehensive coverage)

Type:

Official Factory Service Repair Manual

Language:

English

Format:

PDF Download

📖 Manual Coverage

Engine Mechanical:

Engine Service/Repair, Engine Control System

Fuel System:

Fuel Injection / Fuel System

Cooling System:

Cooling System

Transmission:

Transmission Service/Repair

Drivetrain:

Differential / Drive, Axle

Suspension Steering:

Suspension, Steering

Brakes:

Brake System

Electrical Lighting:

Wiring Diagram, Electrical System

Chassis Body:

Chassis / Body

Interior:

Interior

Emissions:

Emission System

HVAC:

Heater/ Air Conditioner

Restraints:

Restraint System

Maintenance:

General Maintenance, Periodic Lubrication

Diagnostics:

Troubleshooting

Repair Rebuild:

Step-by-step repair procedures for all covered systems, complete rebuilds, refurbishing, restoration.

Tuning:

Tuning procedures (implied within engine service)

Depth:

Comprehensive, detailed step-by-step instructions, advanced troubleshooting, covering what factory-trained technicians know.

📊 Manual Specifications

Format:

PDF

Compatibility:

All PC based Windows operating systems and Mac.

Printability:

Printable without any restriction; individual pages, chapters, or entire manual.

Resolution:

High resolution

Binding:

Not Applicable (Downloadable PDF)

Paper Type:

Not Applicable (Digital Format)

Delivery Method:

Download link on checkout page after payment.

Software Requirement:

Adobe PDF Reader

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Engine Code Family:

R Series (Likely R16)

Engine Type:

Inline 4-cylinder, SOHC (Single Overhead Camshaft)

Displacement:

Approximately 1.6 Liters (1595 cc)

Horsepower Estimated:

90-100 hp @ 6000 rpm (typical for R16 engine in this application)

Torque Estimated:

95-105 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm (typical for R16 engine)

Fuel Delivery:

Likely twin SU carburetors (e.g., SU HS4) or potentially a single downdraft carburetor depending on market specification. The manual covers 'Fuel Injection / Fuel System', suggesting it details carburetor tuning and maintenance extensively.

🔧 Transmission

Type:

4-speed manual transmission

Availability:

Likely not available with an automatic transmission in 1966 for this model.

Fluid Type Specification:

Likely SAE 80W-90 GL-4 gear oil (common for Datsun manuals of this era, specific part numbers would be in the manual).

📐 Dimensions

Body Style:

2-door convertible, 2-door coupe (SPL311 chassis often refers to the coupe)

Curb Weight Estimated:

Approximately 2,000 - 2,200 lbs (907 - 998 kg)

🛡️ Safety Features

Crash Safety Era:

Pre-modern safety standards; focus on passive safety features of the era.

Braking System:

Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes (typical for the era and model).

Seatbelts:

Likely lap belts as standard, shoulder belts potentially optional or dealer-installed.

💡 Technology Features

Audio System:

Likely a basic AM radio, possibly optional AM/FM. The manual details the electrical system, which would include radio troubleshooting.

Features:

None from a modern perspective. Focus is on basic mechanical and electrical systems.

Features:

No connectivity features.

🔧 Maintenance

Oil Change Interval:

Typically every 3,000 miles or 3 months (specific recommendations in manual).

Tune Up Interval:

At least annually or every 10,000-15,000 miles, including spark plugs, points, condenser, and carburetor adjustment.

Engine Oil:

Likely API SF or SG rated, 10W-30 or 10W-40 (specific viscosity and API rating in manual).

Coolant:

Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze, typically a 50/50 mix with distilled water (specific type and capacity in manual).

Common Wear Items:

Carburetor synchronization and tuning, fuel line deterioration, ignition component wear, suspension bushing wear, rust (especially in common Datsun areas).

Electrical Reliability:

Older wiring can degrade; grounding issues can cause intermittent electrical problems, requiring attention to wiring diagrams in the manual.

📚 Vehicle History

Brand Origin:

Datsun (Nissan's export brand) has a lineage dating back to 1931.

Fairlady Lineage:

The Fairlady (Sports) series began with the Datsun Sports DC-3 'Fairy' in 1951, evolving through generations including the SPL210 and SP310, culminating in the SP311/SPL311 Fairlady 1600.

Production Period:

The SP311/SPL311 generation was produced from 1965 to 1970.

Manufacturing Location:

Japan

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Motorsport Heritage:

Datsun Fairlady models participated in various motorsports, contributing to the brand's reputation for sportiness and reliability.

Collector Status:

Highly regarded classic Japanese sports car, sought after by collectors and enthusiasts for its style and driving experience.