1977 DATSUN PICK-UP check engine

r
EC350

Fig
ET
43

Cleanill
l
E
G
R
control

lJ
Jlue

Thermal
VBCuum
valve

Dismount
thermal
vacuum
valve

from

engine

Note
Before

dismounting
drain
e

gine
coolant
from

engine

Apply
vacuum
to
thermal
vacuum

valve
and
check
to
be
sure
that
ther

mal
vacuum
valve

opens
or
closes
in

response
to

engine
coolant

tempera

lurt
i1
i

iYCl
lt
lt
U

Thermal
vacuum
valve
should

open

at
a

temperature
of
57
to
630C
134

to
1450F

completing
the
vacuum

passage

Note
Do
not
aUow
water
to

get

inside
the
thermal
vacuum
valve

EC
242

Fig
ET
44

Checkill
lthermallXlCuum

valve
Engine
Tune

up

CHECKING

EVAPORATIVE

EMISSION
CONTROL

SYSTEM

Vapor
Rnes
and
fuel

vepor

control
valve

Checking
fuel
tank

vapor

liquid

separator
and

vapor
vent
line

I
Check
all
hoses
and
fuel
tank

roler

cap

2
Disconnect
the

vapor
vent
line

connecting
carbon
canister
to

vapor

liquid
separator

3
Connect
a
3
way
connector
a

manometer
and
a
cock
or
an

equiva

lent
3
way

charge
cock
to

the
end
of

the
vent
line

4

Supply
fresh
air
into
the

vapor

vent
line

through
the

cock
little

by
little
until

pressure
becomes
368

mmH20
14
5
inH20

5

Shut
the
cock

completely
and

leave
it
unattended

6

After
2
5
minutes

measure
the

height
of
the

liquid
in

the
manometer

7

Variation
of

height
should
remain

with
25

mm
l20
0
98
inH20

8
When
filler
cap
does

not
close

completely
the

height
should
drop
to

zero
in

a
short
time

9
I
f
the

height
does
not

drop
to

zero
in

a
short
time
when
filler

cap
is

removed
it
is
the

cause
of
a

stuffy

hose

Note
In

case
the

vent
line

is
stuffy

the
breathing
in

fuel
tank
is
not

thoroughly
made

thl
causing
in

suffICient

delivery
of
fuel
to

engine

or

vapor
lock
It
must
therefore
be

repaired
or

replaced

3
way
connectoT

36
mmH20

14
5
inH20

c

s
I

W

@

Carbon
canister

r

EC786

Fig
ET
45

Checking
evaporative
emission
control

By
tem

Checking
carbon
canister

purge

control

valve

Check
for
fuel

vapor
leakage
in
the

distributor
VC
line
at

diaphragm
of

carhon
canister

purge
control
valve

To
check
for

leakage

proceed
as

follows

1
Disconnect

rubber
hose
in

the

line
between
T
connector
and
carbon

canister
at
T

connector

2
Inhale
air
into

the

opening
of

rubber
hose

running
to
VC
hole
in

carbon
canister
and
ensure
that
there

is

no
leak

ET

22
I

I

L

I

ET349

Fig
ET
46

Checking
carbon
cani
ter

purge
control
valve

3
If
there

is
a
leak

remove

top

cover
from

purge
contiol
valve
and

check

for
dislocated
or

cmcked
dia

phragm
If

necessary
replace
dia

phmgm
kit

which
is
made

up
of
a

retainer

diaphragm
and

spring

I
@

1
Cover

2

Diaphragm

3
Retainer

4

Diaphragm
spring

Fig
ET
47
ET350

Carbon
caniater

purge

control
valve

Carbon
unlster

filter

Check
for
a
contaminated

element

Element
can
be
removed
at

the

bottom
of
canister

installed
on
vehicle

body

Fig
ET
48

Replacing
carbon

canister

filter

Fuel
tank

vacuum
relief

valve

operation

Remove
fuel
filler

cap
and
see
it

functions

properly

I

Wipe
clean
valve

housing
and
have

it
in

your
mouth

2

Inhale
air
A

slight
resistance

ac

companied
by
valve
indicates
that

valve
is
in

good
mechanical
condition

Note
also
that

by
further

inhaling
air

the
resistance
should
be

disappeared

with
valve
clicks
Engine
Tune

up

3
If
valve

is

clogged
or
if
no
resist

ance
is

felt

replace
cap
as
an
assem

bled
unit

r

u

ET369

Fig
ET
49
Fuel

filler
cap

CHECKING

CATALYTIC

CONVERTER

INSPECTION

Preliminary
inspection

Visually
check
condition
of
all

component
parts
including
hoses

tubes
and
wires

replace
if

necessary

Refer
to

Inspection
of
A
I

S
on

page
EC
17

Catalytic
converter

Whether

catalytic
converter
is
nOf

mal
or
not
can
be
checked

by
ob

serving
variation
in
CO

percentage

The

checking
procedure
is

as
follows

Apply
parking
brake
Shift

gears

into

Neutral
for
manual
transmission

and
Neutral
or
Park
for
automatic

transmission

1

Visually
check

catalytic
converter

for

damage
or
cracks

2
Remove
air

hose
between
5

way

connector
and
air

check
valve

Plug
the

disconnected
hose
to

prevent
dust

from

entering
Refer
to

page
ET
12

3
Check
carburetor

pipes
for

proper

connection

4

Warm

up
engine
sufficiently

5
Race

engine
1
500
to
2
000

rpm

two

or
three
times
under
no
load
then

run

engine
for

one
minute
at

idling

speed

6

Adjust
throttle

adjusting
screw

until

engine
attains
to

specified
speed

Refer
to

page
ET
12

7

Check

ignition
timing
If

neces

sary

adjust
it
to

specifications
Refer

to

page
ET
10

ET
23
8

Adjust
idle

adjusting
screw
until

specified
CO

percentage
is

obtained

Refer
to

page
ET
12

9

Repeat
the

adjustment
process
as

described
in

steps
5
to

8
above
until

specified
CO

percentage
is

obtained

Note

Adjustment
in

step
9
should
be

made
ten
minutes
after

engine
has

warmed

up

10
Race

engine
1
500
to
2
000

rpm
two
or
three
times
under

no
load

and
make

sure
that

specified
CO

per

centage
is
obtained

I
1
Remove

cap
and
connect
air

hose
to
air
check
valve

If

idling

speed
increases

readjust
it

to

specified
speed
with
throttle
ad

justing
screw

12
Warm

up
engine
for
about
four

minutes
at
2
000

rpm
under
n
load

13
Measure

CO

percentage
at

idling

speed
After

step
12
has
been
com

pleted
wait

for
one
minute
before

making
CO

percentage
measurement

14

If
CO

percentage
measured
in

step
13
is
less
than
0
3
the

catalylic

converter
is

normal

15
If
CO

percentage
measured
in

step
13
is

over
0
3
recheck
A
I
S

and

replace
air

check
valve
Then

perform
inspection
steps
12

and
13

16
If
CO

percentage
is
still

over

0
3
in

step
15

catalytic
converter
is

malfunctioning
Replace
catalytic
con

verter

CHECKING
FLOOR

TEMPERATURE

WARNING
SYSTEM

INSPECTION

Floor

warning
temperature

system

Apply
parldng
brake
Shift

gears

into
Neutral
for

manual
transmission

and
Neutral
or
Park
for
automatic

transmission

1

Ensure
that
floor
tern

perature

warning

lamp
lights
when

ignition

switch
is

turned
to
the
S

position

If
not
check

lamp
for
burned

bul
bs

Replace
bulb
if

bulb
is
burned

ou
t

If

bulb
is
not
burned
trace

wireis

back

to

ignition
switch

Repair
or

replace
if

necessary

2

Be
sure
that

floor

temperature
is

cool

below
800C

1760F
before

carrying
out
the

following
procedure

1
Remove
rear
seat

2

Ignition
switch
is
turned
to

the

Temperature

sensing
switch
Temperature

warning
lamp

Contact
close
Off

Contact

open
On

Note

Avoid

heating
floor

tempera

ture

sensing
switch
directly

If

lamp
does

not

glow
check
floor

temperature
sensing
switch
connector

for

continuity
with
a
circuit

tester

If

continuity
should
exist

after

heated

surrounding
areas
of
floor
tern

rv
wnTP
sen
cinq
S
Vitch

reolace
tem

perature
sensing
switch

If

continuity
does
not
exist

trace

the

wiring
back
to

relay
or
check
the

following
step
3

Repair
or

replace

wire

s
if

necessary

Note
The
floor

temperature
sensing

switch

may
be
heated

through
the

floor

by
a

proper
heater

3
Turn

ignition
switch
to
the
IG

position
anf
disconnect
floor

temper

ature

sensing
connector
The

lamp

should
remain

on
If
not

check
floor

4
0
3

UJ

GJO
Engine
Tune

up

IGU

position

3
Ensure

that
floor
tem

perature

warning

lamp
goes
out

4

Heat

surrounding
areas
of
floor

temperature
sensing
switch
with
a

proper
heater

to
ensure
that
floor

temperature
warning

lamp
glows
when

floor
is

heated
to

lh

specifications
as

shown

in
the
table
below

Floor

temperature

Below

1050C

22IOF

Above
1050C

2210F

temperature
relay
for

continuity
with

a

circuit
tester

Referring
to
the

following
floor

temperature
relay
if

relay
is
normal

trace

wire
s
back
to

ignition
switch

Repair

faulty
wiring

Floor

temperature

rela

To

check
floor

temperature
relay

remove
it

and

proceed
as

follows

1
Check
for

continuity

between@

and

@
Continuity
should

exist

Check
for

continuity
between

D

and@
Continuity
should
exist

Check
for

continuity
between

D

and@
Continuity
should
not
exist

2

Apply
a
12
volt
doC

across@and

@
to

ensure
that

continuity
exists

between

D
and@and
that

continuity

does
not
between

D
and

@
If
test

r
I

141

ET
24
results
do
not

satisfy
the
above
reo

place
the
floor

temperature
relay

When
floor

temperature

warnln8
lamp
118hts

Check
floor

temperature
warning

lamp

I

Open
or

short
circuit
in

wiring

harness

2

Check
fuel

system
with

regard
to

the

following
items
Refer
to

Inspec

tion

of
Fuel

System

I
Floa

t
level

2

Choke

3

Normal

fuel

supply
system
Prima

ry
and

secondary

4

Accelerator

pump

5

Power
valve

6

B
C
D
D

7

Fuel
strainer

8
Air

cleaner

3
Check

ignition
system
with

regard

to

the

following
items
Refer

to

Inspection
of

Ignition
System

I

IgnItion
AMI

2

Distributor

3

Ignition
coil

4

High
tension

code

5

Spark

plug

4

Check

idle
CO

adjustment
Refer

to

Inspection
of
Idle

CO

Adjust

roeoC

Note
Even

if
there
is

nothing
wrong

with

engine

warning
lamp
may

come
on
if
vehicle
is

being
driven

on
a

steep
slope
continuously
in

lower

gears
at

high
engine

speeds

To
floor

temperature

warning
lamp

2
From
S

position

3
From
GOt

position

4

From

ignition
switch

5
To
floor

temperature

sensing
switch

EC343

Fig
ET
50

Checking
floor

temperature

relay

Engine
Tune

up

SERVICE
DATA
AND

SPECIFICATIONS

Ignition
timing
and

idling

Manual
transmission

Automatic
transmission

in
D

position

Valve

clearance

Cold
Intake

Exhaust

Intake

Exhaust
Hot

Belt
tension

Fan

Air

pump

Air

coo

compressor

Pressure

Compression
pressure
at
350

rpm

Standard

Minimum

Radiator

cap
relief

pressure

Cooling
system

Leakage
testing
pressure

Battery
specific

gravity
at
200C
680F

Distribu
tor

Point

gap

Air

gap

Dwell

angle

Condenser

capacity

Condenser
insulation

resistance

Spark
plug

Gap
degree
rpm
120
B
T
D

C
j750
Non
Calif

models

100

B
T
D

C
j750
California
models

degree
rpm
l20B

T
D

C
j650

mm
in

mm
in

mm
in

mm
in
0
20
0
008

0
25

0
010

0
25
0
010

0
30
0
012

mm
in

mm
in

mm
in

kg

lb
8
to
12
0
315
to
0
472

8to
12
0
315

to
0
472

8

to
12
0
315
to

0
472

10
22
is

applied

kg
cm2

psi

kg
em2

psi

kg
em
2

psi
12
0

171

9
0
128

0
9

13

kg
cm2

Psi
1
6
23

1

26

mm
in

mm
in

degree

IF

Mil
0
45
to
0
55
0

018
to
0
022

0
2
to
0
4
0

008
to
0
016

490
to
550

0
20
to
0
24

5

mm

in
0
8
to
0
9
0
031
to
0
035

Breaker

points
type

1

0
to
1
1
0
039

to
0
043

Transistor
ignition
type

Checking
CO

percent
at

idling
speed
No
air

Manual
transmission
model

rpm

Automatic
transmission
model

rpm

Adjustment
of

operating
pressure
of
B

C
D
D

B
C
D
D

set

pressure

Manual
transmission

Automatic

transmission
2
1

1
750

2
1
1
650

mmHg
in

Hg

mmHg
in
Hg
510
to
550
20
1

to
21
7

490
to
530
19
3
to
20
9

ET
25

Engine
Tune

up

TROUBLE
DIAGNOSES
AND

CORRECTIONS

Condition
Probable
cause

CANNOT
CRANK

ENGINE
OR

SLOW

CRANKING
Improper
grade
oil

Discharged
battery

Faulty
battery

Loose

fan
belt

Malfunction
in

charge
system

Wiring
connection
loose
in

starting
circuit

Faulty
ignition
switch

Faulty
starler
motor

Trouble

shooting
procedure
on

starting
circuit

Switch
on
the

starting
motor
with

light
ON

When

light
goes
off
or
dims

considerably

a
Check

battery

b
Check
connection
and

cable

c
Check
starter
motor

When

light
stays
bright
Corrective
action

Replace
with

proper
grade
oiL

Charge

battery

Replace

Adjust

Inspect

Correct

Repair
or

replace

Repair
or

replace

a
Check

wiring
connection
between

battery
and
starter

motor

b
Check

ignition
switch

c
Check
starter
motor

ENGINE
WILL
CRANK

NORMALLY
BUT

WILL
NOT

START

In
this
case
the

following
trouble
causes

may
exist

but
in

many
cases

ignition

system
or
fuel

system
is
in

trouble

Ignition

system
in
trouble

Fuel

system
in
troubk

Valve
mechanism
does
not
work

properly

Low

compussion

Trouble

shooting
procedure

Check

spark
plug
firstly
by

following
procedure

Disconnect

high
tension
cable
from
one

spark
plug
and
hold
it

about
10
mm
0
39
in

from
the

engine
metal

part
and
crank

the

engine

Good

spark
occurs

Check

spark
plug

b
Check

ignition
timing

c
Check
fuel

system

d
Check

cylinder
compression

Check
the
current
f10
in

primary
circuit

Very
high
current

Inspect
primary
circuit
for
short

Check
breaker

poiIit
operation

except
tran

sistor

ignition
system
No

spark
occurs

ET

27

Engine
Tune

up

Condition

Probable

cause

Low
or
no

current

Ign
tion

system
out
of

order
Burned
distributor

point

Improper
point

gap

Faulty
condenser

Leak
at
rotor

cap
and

rotor

Faulty

spark

plug

Improper
ignition
timing

Faulty
ignition
coil

Disconnection

of

high
tension

cable

Loose
connection
or
disconnection
in

primary
circuit

Fuel

system
out
of

order
Lack
offuel

Dirty
fuel
strainer

Dirty
or

clogged
fuel

pipe

Fuel

pump
will
not
work

properly

Carburetor

choke
will
not
work

properly

Improper

adjustment
of
float
level

Improper
idling

Dirty
or

clogged
carburetor

Clogged
breather

pip
of
fuel
tank

Malfunctioning
an
ti

dieseling
solenoid
valve

Incorrect
sparle

plug
tightening
or

faulty

gasket

Improper
grade
engine
oil
or
low

viscosity

Incorrect
valve
clearance

Compression
leak
from
valve

seat

Sticky
valve

stem

Weak
or

damaged
valve

springs

Compression
leak
at

cylinder
head

gasket

Sticking
or

damaged
piston
ring

Worn

piston

ring
or

cylinder

Trouble
ooting

procedure

Pour

the

engine
oil
from

plug
hole
and
then

measure

cylinder

compression

Compression
increases

Compression
does

not

change
Low

comp
ion

ET
28
Corrective
action

Check
for
loose

terminal
or
disconnection

in

primary
circuit

Check
for

burned

points

Repair
or

replace

Adjust

Replace

Clean

or

replace

aean

adjust
plug
gap
or

replace

Adjust

Replace

Replace

Repair
or

replace

Supply

Replace

Clean

Repair
or

replace

Check
and

adjust

Correct

Adjust

Disassemble

and
clean

Repair
and
clean

Check
for

loose
terminal
or
wire
harness

Tighten
to
normal

torque
or

replace
gasket

Replace
with

proper
grade
oil

Adjust

Remove

cyljnder
head

and

lap
valves

Correct
or

replace
valve

and
valve

guide

Replace
valve

springs

Replace

gasket

Replace
piston
rings

Overhaul

engine

Malfunctiong

cylinder
or
piston
ring

Compression
leaks
from
valve

cylinder
head

or
head

gasket

Except
transistor

ignition
system

Condition

IMPROPER
ENGINE

IDLING

Fuel

system
out
of

order

Low

compression

Others

High
engine
idle

speed
Engine
Tune

up

Probable
cause

Clogged
or

damaged
carburetor

jets

Incorrect
idle

adjustment

Clogged
air
cleaner
filter

Damaged
manifold

gaskets
or
carburetor

insulator

Improper
float
level

adjustment

Loose
air

hoses
or
air

fuel
mixture
hoses
of

carburetor

Malfunctioning
carburetor
choke

Malfunctioning
anti

backfire
valve

Malfunctioning
automatic

temperature
con

trol
air

cleaner

Inoperative
idle

compensator

Carbon
canister

purge
line
hose

damaged
or

disconnected

Stick
E

F
E
valve
shaft

Incorrect
valve
clearance

Extremely
low
revolution

Faulty
malfunction
of
the

ignition
system

spark
plug

high
tension
cable
breaker

point
ignition
coil
etc

Incorrect
basic

ignition
timing

Malfunction
of
choke
valve
or

linkage

Malfunction
of
vacuum
motor
sensor
or

hoses
of
air
cleaner

Incorrect
idle

adjustment

Clogged
air
cleaner
fdter

Malfunction
of
idle

compensator
of

air

cleaner

Malfunction
of
E
G
R
control
valve

Loose
manifold
and

cylinder
head
bolts

Dragged
accelerator

linkage

Incorrect
idle

adjustment

Malfunction
of
B
CDD

system

Malfunction
of

speed
switch
and
harness

ET
29
Corrective
action

Clean
or

replace

Adjust

Replace
element

Replace
gasket
or
insulator

Adjust

Check
for
loose
connections

Check
and

adjust

Check
for
loose
connection
of
vacuum
hose

Check
A

r
C
air
cleaner

Check
for
connection
of
idle

compensator

hose

or
replace
idle

compen
tor

Connect
or

replace

Repair

Previously
mentioned

Adjust

Adjust

Replace

Adjust

Adjust

Check
for
loose
hoses

Replace
system
com

ponents
if
necessary

Adjust
idle

speed

Replace
air
cleaner
fdter

Replace

Clean
or

replace

Retighten
bolts

Check
and

correct
accelerator

linkage

Adjust
idle

speed

Check
for
loose

vacuum
hose
and
harness

connections

Adjust
or

replace
if

necessary

Check
for
loose
connections

Repair
or

replace
if

necessary

Condition

ENGINE
POWER
NOT

UP
TO
NORMAL

Low
compression

Ignition
system
out
of

order

Fuel

system
out

of

order

Air
intake

system
out

of
order

Emission
control

Overheating

O

cooIing

Others
Engine
Tune

up

Probable
cause

Incorrect

iSnition
timing

Damaged

spark
plugs

Worn
distributor

points

Malfunction
of
choke

system

Clogged
fuel

pipe
or

floating
valve

Dirty
or

clogged
fuel
strainer

Fuel

pump
will
not
work

properly

C10ssed
carburetor

jets

Malfunction
of
altitude

compensator

CIOJBed
air
cleaner

Ail

inhaling
from
manifold

gasket
or

carburetor

gasket

Malfunction
of

E
G
R
valve

Stick
E
F
E

valve
shaft

Insufficient
coolant

Loose
fan
belt

Worn
or
oiled
fan
belt

Inoperative
thermostat

Worn
water

pump

Clogged
or

leaky
radiator

Worn
radiator
filler

cap

Ail

in

cooling
system

Improper
engine
oil

grade

Incorrect

ignition
timing

Clossed
carburetor
lean
mixture

Disconnected
altitude

compensator
hOlle

Inoperative
thermostat

Improper
octane
fuel

L

j
tire

pressure

Dragging
brake

Clutch

slipping

ET

30
Corrective
action

Previously
mentioned

Adjust

Clean

adjust
or

replace
plull

Dress

or

replace
points
Also
check

condenser

Adj
lst

Clean

Replace

Repair
or

replace

Disassemble
and
clean

Check
and

replace

Replace
element

Replace
gasket

Check
and
replace

Repair

Replenish

Adjust
fan
belt

Replace

Replace

Replace

Flush

repair
or

replace

Replace

Retighten
each

part
of

cooling
system

Replace
with

proper
grade
oil

Adjust

Overhaul
carburetor

Connect

Replace

Replace
with

specified
octane
fuel

Inflate

to

specified

pressure

Adjust

Adjust

Except
transistor

ignition
system