Target Audience:
Datsun owners and independent mechanics seeking detailed guidance for maintenance and repair of various Datsun models of the 1970s and early 1980s era.
Key Benefit:
Empowers users to maintain their Datsun vehicles for optimal performance and longevity, saving on professional labor costs.
Comprehensiveness:
Covers a broad spectrum of essential maintenance, tune-up, and repair procedures, providing a holistic approach to vehicle care.
Format Advantage:
PDF format offers easy access, portability, and printability for on-the-go reference or workshop use.
Alternatives:
Competes with other Datsun repair manuals and general automotive repair guides of the era, offering specific Datsun Tune-Up focus.
Applicable Models:
Datsun Tune-Up (likely encompassing various Datsun models frequently subjected to tune-ups during the era these manuals were prevalent, such as the Datsun 1200, 510, 610, 710, 810, and potentially B210, as suggested by the content.)
Coverage Areas:
Engine tuning, carburetor service, ignition system, charging system, starting system, manual and automatic transmissions, clutch, brakes, cooling system, fluid level checks, squeak elimination.
Compatibility:
Windows & Mac
Printability:
Unrestricted
Delivery Method:
Instant download link upon purchase completion.
Software Requirements:
Adobe PDF Reader
Engine Management:
Tune-up procedures for 1200cc, L-series overhead cam ('little cammer'), and L24E engines; carburetor teardown and adjustment (Hitachi SU, 2-barrel); electronic and conventional distributor overhaul.
Fuel System:
Detailed carburetor teardown for specific models (1200cc 2BBl, 55T1Y10E, Hitachi SU); fuel system checks and adjustments.
Ignition System:
Distributor service (electronic and conventional), ignition timing adjustments.
Electrical System:
Charging system (alternator/generator), starter overhaul (direct drive and reduction drive), battery care.
Drivetrain:
Manual transmission overhaul (4-speed and 5-speed, including shifter disassembly), automatic transmission overhaul (T35, described as 'look alike'), clutch and flywheel removal/replacement.
Braking System:
Disc brake pad renewal for 8210 and 510/610 models; general braking system maintenance ('Keep on Stopping').
Cooling System:
Cooling system overhaul procedures; troubleshooting ('Driveway Puddles').
Maintenance General:
What is a tune-up, fluid level checks, squeak elimination, oil changes for specific models (1200, 610, 710, 8210), oil gauge usage.
Chassis General:
Includes 'How to keep your Datsun squeak free', indicating coverage of basic chassis lubrication and potential identification of suspension squeaks.
Exhaust System:
While not explicitly listed, basic checks for exhaust leaks or modifications might be inferred from general engine tune-up procedures for optimal performance.
Diagnostic Procedures:
Tune-up procedures for various engines, troubleshooting common issues related to tune-ups and general operation.
Repair Procedures:
Complete overhaul procedures for starters, transmissions (manual and automatic), carburetor rebuilding, distributor repair, clutch replacement, brake pad replacement.
Maintenance Procedures:
Detailed steps for performing tune-ups, oil changes, fluid level checks, lubrication, and general maintenance tasks.
Disassembly Reassembly:
Comprehensive instructions for disassembling and reassembling major components like carburetors, distributors, starters, and transmissions.
Depth Of Coverage:
Comprehensive workshop-level detail, including step-by-step instructions and diagrams for a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems.
Diagrams Illustrations:
Includes step-by-step diagrams for workshop procedures, enhancing clarity for complex tasks.
Specification Data:
Provides Datsun Tune-Up specifications essential for accurate adjustments and repairs.
Troubleshooting Guidance:
Implicitly provided through detailed repair procedures and tune-up guides, allowing users to diagnose and fix common running issues.
Component Replacement:
Covers removal and replacement of key wear items and components such as brake pads, clutch components, and potentially starter motor parts.
File Type:
Digital Document (PDF)
Searchability:
Likely searchable text within the PDF, dependent on PDF creation from original source.
Download Instructions:
Instant download via a link provided on the checkout page after successful payment.
Version Control:
N/A (Assumed to be a specific digital rendition of original documentation.)
Print Options:
Printable pages without restriction, allowing users to create a physical copy.
Binding Format:
N/A (Digital Download - User dependent for physical binding)
Paper Format:
N/A (Digital Document - User dependent for paper type if printed)
Original Manual Type:
Likely compiled from factory service manuals or reputable aftermarket repair guides of the era.
Engine Variants Covered:
1200cc (likely A12), Datsun 'little cammer' (likely overhead cam A-series variants), L24E (2.4L inline-six from the L-series).
Horsepower Torque Data:
Specific horsepower and torque figures would be detailed within the 'DATSUN TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS' section, which is not fully provided here but is a key component of such manuals.
Carburetor Types Covered:
Single barrel (likely for 1200cc), twin-barrel (2 BBl for 1200cc), Hitachi SU (likely for 510/610/710), possibly others for L-series engines.
Carburetor Adjustment Procedures:
Detailed steps for adjusting idle mixture, idle speed, and potentially float levels for various carburetor models.
Tune Up Procedures:
Detailed procedures for adjusting ignition timing, carburetor idle speed and mixture, valve clearances (where applicable), and spark plug diagnosis for the mentioned engine variants.
Timing Specifications:
Essential for tune-ups, ignition timing specifications (BTDC degrees) for various engine and distributor combinations would be present in the 'DATSUN TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS' section.
Examples Of Applicable Vehicles:
Datsun 1200 (Sunny), Datsun 510 (Bluebird), Datsun 610, Datsun 710, Datsun 810, Datsun B210 (Sunny Excellent). These are common models of the era with engines mentioned.
Fluid Capacities:
The manual likely contains specific fluid capacities for engine oil, coolant, transmission fluid, and brake fluid for the covered models, crucial for maintenance.
Tune Up Frequency:
While specific intervals aren't listed in the product description, tune-ups were typically recommended every 6,000 to 12,000 miles or annually, depending on driving conditions.
Engine Oil Recommendations:
The manual would specify SAE viscosity grades (e.g., 10W-30, 20W-50) and API service classifications (e.g., SE, SF) appropriate for the engines covered and ambient temperatures.
Coolant Type:
Likely recommends a mix of ethylene glycol coolant and distilled water, with specific capacity details provided.
Transmission Fluid Recommendations:
Would specify appropriate ATFs for automatic transmissions and gear oils (e.g., GL-4) for manual transmissions, along with fill capacities.
Common Tune Up Problems:
Carburetor maladjustment leading to poor idle, hesitation, or fuel inefficiency; ignition timing drift; worn spark plugs and distributor components; cooling system leaks; clutch wear.
Fluid Level Monitoring:
Emphasis on checking engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid levels is a fundamental aspect of the manual.
Datsun Reputation:
Datsun (now Nissan) was renowned for producing reliable, economical, and performance-oriented vehicles during the 1970s and early 1980s, with a strong emphasis on engineering and user-friendliness.
Era Of Coverage:
The models and components mentioned (A12, L-series engines, 4/5-speed transmissions, Hitachi carburetors) point to Datsun vehicles primarily from the mid-1970s to early 1980s.
Powertrain Variety:
Reflects the range of engine and transmission options Datsun offered in its popular compact and mid-size vehicles during the 70s and early 80s.
Manufacturing Context:
These manuals would have been produced to support a wide range of Datsun vehicles popular in global markets during their production years.
