1977 DATSUN PICK-UP catalytic converter

Engine
Control
Fuel
Exhaust

Systems

2
Remove
fuel

filter

INSPECTION

Fuel

tanle

Check
fuel

tank
for

cracks
or

deformation
If

necessary
replace

2
Fuel
hose

Inspect
all
hoses
for
cracks

fatigue

sweating
or
deterioration

Replace
any

hose
that

is

damaged

3
Fuel
tube

Replace
any
fuel
tube
that
is

crack

ed
rusted

collapsed
or
deformed

Note

Inspect
hoses
and
tubes
ac

cording
to
the

periodic
mainte

nance
schedule

4

Fuel
filter

Replace
fuel
filter

according
to

the

periodic
maintenance
schedule
or

when

it
is

clogged
or
restricted

DESCRIPTION

REMOVAL

DESCRIPTION

The
exhaust

systems
installed
on

the
non
California
models
differ
in

specifications
from
those
installed
on

the
California
models
Fuel
filter
is

of
a

cartridge
type

and
cannot
be
cleaned

Always

replace

with
a
new
one

5
Fuel
tank

gauge
unit

Check

gauge
unit

for
rust
deforma

tion
or

deterioration
If

necessary

replace

INSTALLATION

To
install
reverse
the
order
of

removal
Observe
the

following

I

Install
hose

clamps
securely
Do

not

tighten
excessively
to

avoid

damaging
hoses

2
Fasten

clips
holding
fuel
tube
on

under

body
securely
Failure
to
follow

this
caution

could
result
in

damage
to

the
surface

of
fuel

tube

3
Do
not
kink

or
twist

hose
and

tube
when

they
are
routed

EXHAUST
SYSTEM

CONTENTS

FE
6

FE

8
INSPECTION

INSTAllATION

Non
California
models

The
exhaust

system
consists

of
a

front
exhaust
tube
a
main

muffler

assembly
with
rear

tube

mounting

hangers
brackets
and
a
heat

insulator

FE
6
4
Install
fIller
hose
after
fuel

tank

has
been
mounted
in

place
Failure

to

follow
this
caution
could
result
in

leakage
from

around
hose
connections

5
When

installing
fuel
tank

gauge

unit

align
the

projection
of

tank

gauge

unit
with
the

notch
in
fuel

tank
and

tighten
it

securely
Be

sure
to
install

gauge
unit

with
O

ring
in

place

6
Run

engine
and
check
for
leaks
at

connections

Tightening

torque

Drain

plug

5

0
to
6
0

kg
m

36

to
43

ft
Ib

Fuel
tank

securing
bolt

0
8
to
1
I

kg
m

6
to
8
ft
Ib

Reservoir

tank

securing

bolt

032
to
0
44

kg
m

2

to
3

ft
Ib

FE
8

FE
8

California
models

The
exhaust

system
cOllsists
of

a

front
exhaust

tube
a

catalytic
conver

ter

assembly
a
center
tube
a

main

muffler

assembly
with
rear
tube

mounting
hangers
brackets
and
heat

insulators

The

catalytic
converter
is
COD

nected
to
the
front

tube
and
the

center

tube
with
bolts
and
nuts

Engine
Control
Fuel
Exhaust
S
t

ys
ems

Non
Califomia
model

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1
Front
tube

2
Exhaust

tube

clamp

3
Rear

tube

assembly

4
Muffler

assembly

5

Rear
tube

mounting

6
Front

tube
mounting

California
model

6

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8

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fit
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1

2

I

7
Front
tube

Catalytic
converter

Center
tube

Muffler

assembly

Diffuser

Rear
tube

mounting

Front
tube

mounting

FE390

Fig
FE
6
E
r

ha
t

system

FE
7

Engine
Control
Fuel
Exhaust

Systems

REMOVAL

Non
California
models

I
Remove
exhaust
tube
U

bolt

clamp

2

Break
sealant
off
at
front
tube
to

main
muffler

connectio
n

3
Remove
rear
tube

mounting
bolt

and

remove
muffler

assembly
with

rear

tube

4
Remove

front
tube
heat

insulator

5

Remove
nuts

securing
front
tube

to
exhaust
manifold
and

remove
front

tube

mounting
bolts
Then
detach

front
tube

When

disconnecting
the
exhaust

tube

connections

pay
attention

to
the

following
point

I

Break
old

se
lant
off
at

t
1e

connection

by

lightly
tapping
around

the
tube

witlJ
a
hammer
and

twisting

muffler
See

Figures
FE

7
and
FE
8

2

Using
a
rubber
hammer

tap
on

the
front

end
of
muffler
while

pushing

it

toward
rear
The
mumer

assembly

can
then
be
taken

out
See

Figure

FE
9

FE187

Fig
FE
7

Breaking
Bealant

FEl88

Fig
FE
8

Twisting
muffler
ijl

4

FE189

Fig
FE
9

Tapping
muffler
with

Q
rubber
hammer

California
models

I
Remove

all
heat
insulators

2

Remove
exhaust
tube
U
bolt

clamp

3

Break
sealant
off
at
center
tube

to
main
muffler

connection

4

Remove
rear
tube

mounting
bolt

and
remove
muffler

assembly
with
rear

tube

5
Remove

bolts

securing

catalytic

converter
to
center
tube
and
remove

center
tube

mounting
bolts

Then
detach
center
tube

6
Remove
bolts
and
nuts

securing

catalytic
converter
to
front
tube
and

detach

catalytic
converter

7

Remove
nuts

securing
front

tube

to
exhaust
manifold
and

remove
front

tube

mounting
bolts

Then
detach

front
tube

INSPECTION

I
Check
muffler
and
tubes
for

cracks

Qr

damage

Replace
any

part
that
is

damaged

beyond
limits

2

Replace
bracket
and

mounting

insulator
that
are
cracked

fatigued
or

sweated

FE
8
INSTALLATION

Install
the
exhaust

system
assembly

in

reverse
order
of
removal
Observe

the

following

Notes

a
Insert
front
tube
until
it
touches

emboss

b
When
there
is

110
clearance
between

front
tube
and
floor

or

propeUer

shaft
turn
tube

along
center
line
of

tube

in
the
manifold

connecting

unit
and
obtain

proper
clearance

c
Check
all
tube
connections
for
ex

haust

gas
leaks
and
entire

system

for
unusual
noises

with

engine

running

d
After
installation
check
that

mounting
brackets
and

mounting

rubbers
are
free
from
undue
stress

If

any
of
the
above

parts
is
not

installed

properly
excessive
noises

or
vibrations

may
be
transmitted
to

the
vehicle

body

e

Tightening
torque

Exhaust
manifold
to

front
tube

nut

1
9

to
2
5

kg
m

14
to
18
ft
lb

U
bolt

securing
nut

1
9
to
2
1

kg
m

14
to
15

ft
lb

Mounting
bracket
bolt

1
0
to
1
2

kg
m

710
9
ft
lb

Front

tube

mounting
bracket

bolt

california
models

1
9

to
2
1

kg
m

14
to
15
ft
lb

Catalytic
converter
to
front

and
center
tube
bolt

California
models

3
2

to
4
3

kg
m

23
to
31
ft
Ib

If
exhaust

tubes
are

separated
at

connection

t
renew
muffler

assembly

etc
use
the
Genuine
Nissan

Sealant

Exhaust
Sealant
Kit
20720
N2225

or

equivalent
See

Figure
FE
IO
to

eliminate

gas
leakage
at
the

joint
Be

sure
to
observe
the

following