Page 41 of 537

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
Page 42 of 537

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
Page 43 of 537

Condition
NOISY
ENGINE
Car
knocking
Mechanical
knocking
Crankshaft
bearing
Imocking
Connecting
rod
bearing
knocking
Piston
and
cylinder
noise
Piston
pin
noise
Water
pump
noise
Air
pump
noise
Others
Engine
Tune
up
Probable
cause
Overloaded
engine
Carbon
knocking
Timing
knocking
Fuel
knocking
Preignition
misusing
of
spark
plug
This
strong
dull
noise
increases
when
engine
is
accelerated
To
locate
the
place
cause
a
misfire
on
each
cylinder
If
the
noise
stops
by
the
misfire
this
cylinder
generates
the
noise
This
is
a
little
higher
pitched
noise
than
the
crankshaft
Imocking
and
also
increases
when
engine
is
accelerated
Cause
a
misfire
on
each
cylinder
and
if
the
noise
deminishes
almost
completely
this
crankshaft
bearing
generates
the
noise
When
you
hear
an
overlapping
metalic
noise
which
increases
its
magnitude
with
the
revolution
of
engine
and
which
decreases
as
engine
is
warmed
up
this
noise
is
caused
by
piston
and
cylinder
To
locate
the
place
cause
a
misfire
on
each
cylinder
This
noise
is
heared
at
each
highest
and
lowest
dead
end
of
piston
To
locate
the
place
cause
a
misfire
on
each
cylinder
This
noise
may
be
caused
by
worn
or
damaged
earings
or
by
the
uneven
surface
of
sliding
parts
Damaged
air
pump
An
improper
adjustment
of
valve
clearance
Noise
of
timing
chain
An
excessive
end
play
on
crankshaft
Noisy
E
F
E
valve
shaft
Wear
on
clutch
pilot
bushing
Note
This
noise
will
be
heared
when
clutch
is
disengaged
ET31
Corrective
action
Use
right
gear
in
driving
Disassemble
cylinder
head
and
remove
carbon
Adjust
ignition
timing
Use
specified
octane
fuel
Use
specified
spark
plug
This
is
caused
by
worn
or
damaged
bearings
or
unevenly
worn
crankshaft
Renew
bearings
and
adjust
or
change
crankshaft
Check
lubrication
system
Same
as
the
case
of
crankshaft
bearings
This
may
cause
an
abnormal
wearing
of
cylinder
and
lower
compression
which
in
turn
will
cause
a
lower
out
put
power
and
excessive
consumption
of
oil
Overhaul
engine
This
may
cause
a
wear
on
piston
pin
or
piston
pin
hole
Renew
piston
and
piston
pin
assembly
Replace
water
pump
with
a
new
one
Repair
or
replace
Adjust
Adjust
the
tension
of
chain
Disassemble
engine
and
renew
main
bearing
Repair
Renew
bush
and
adjust
drive
shaft
Page 44 of 537

Condition
ABNORMAL
COMBUSTION
backfue
afterflre
run
on
etc
Improper
ignition
timing
Fuel
system
out
of
order
Faulty
cylinder
head
etc
Others
EXCESSIVE
OIL
CONSUMPTION
Oilloak
Excessi
lo
oil
consumption
Others
Engine
Tune
up
probable
cause
Improper
ignition
timing
Improper
heat
range
of
spark
plugs
Damaged
carburetor
or
manifold
gasket
backfue
afterfire
Clol
l
ed
carburetor
jet
Improper
function
of
the
float
Uneven
idling
Run
on
Improperly
adjusted
B
C
D
D
set
pressure
Malfunction
of
anti
dieseling
solenoid
valve
Malfunction
of
auio
choke
Improperly
adjusted
valve
clearance
Excess
carbon
in
combustion
chamber
Damaged
valve
spring
backfire
afterflre
Malfunction
of
A
T
C
air
cleaner
Inoperative
ariti
backfue
valve
Loose
oil
drain
plug
Loose
or
damaged
oil
pan
gasket
Loose
or
damaged
chain
cover
gasket
Worn
oil
seal
in
front
and
rear
of
crankshaft
Loose
or
damaged
locker
cover
gasket
Improper
tightening
of
oil
filter
Loose
or
damaged
oil
pressure
switch
Cylinder
and
pioton
wear
Improper
location
of
piston
ring
gap
or
reversely
assembled
piston
ring
Damage
piston
rings
Worn
piston
ring
groove
and
ring
Fatigue
of
valve
oil
seal
lip
Worn
valve
stem
Inadequate
quality
of
engine
oil
Engine
overheat
ET32
Corrective
action
Adjust
ignition
timing
Use
specified
spark
plugs
Replace
them
with
new
parts
Disassemble
carburetor
and
check
it
Adjust
the
level
and
check
needle
valve
Adjust
Adjust
Check
or
replace
Adjust
Adjust
Remove
head
and
get
rid
of
carbon
Replace
it
with
a
new
one
Check
for
loose
vacuum
hoses
Replace
if
necessary
Replape
Tighten
it
Renew
gasket
or
tighten
it
Renew
gasket
or
tighten
it
Renew
oil
seal
Renew
gasket
or
tighten
it
but
not
too
much
Renew
gasket
and
tighten
it
with
the
proper
torque
Renew
oil
pressure
switch
or
tighten
it
Overhaul
cylinder
and
renew
piston
Remoun
t
piston
rings
Renew
rings
Repair
or
renew
piston
and
cylinder
Renew
piston
and
piston
ring
Replace
seal
lip
with
a
new
one
Renew
valve
or
guide
Use
the
designated
oil
Previously
mentioned
Page 45 of 537

Condition
POOR
FUEL
ECONOMY
Se
the
xplanation
of
the
pow
r
dec
Oth
n
PROBLEM
IN
OTHER
FUNCTIONS
D
cr
d
oil
p
ssure
Excessive
wear
on
the
sliding
parts
Scuffing
of
sliding
parts
Floor
temperature
too
high
California
only
Engine
Tune
up
Probable
cause
Exceeding
idling
revolution
Inoperative
acceleration
recovery
Fuel
leakage
Malfunction
of
B
C
D
D
Malfunction
of
A
r
C
air
cleaner
Inadequate
oil
quality
Overheat
Worn
oil
pump
regulator
valve
Functional
deterioration
of
oil
pump
Blocked
oil
f1lter
Increased
clearance
in
various
sliding
parts
Blocked
oil
strainer
Inoperative
oil
gauge
pressure
switch
Oil
pressure
decreases
Improper
quality
or
contamination
of
oil
Damaged
air
cleaner
Overheat
or
overcoal
Improper
fuel
mixture
Decrease
of
oil
pressure
Insufficient
clearances
Overhea
t
Improper
fuel
mixture
Problem
in
fuel
system
Refer
to
Inspec
tion
of
Fuel
System
Problem
in
ignition
system
Refer
to
In
spection
of
Ignition
System
ET33
Corrective
action
Adjust
it
to
the
designated
rpm
Adjust
it
Repair
or
tighten
the
connection
of
fuel
pipes
Adjust
Check
and
replace
Use
the
designated
oil
Previously
mentioned
Disassemble
oil
pump
and
repair
or
renew
it
Repair
or
replace
it
with
a
new
one
Renew
it
Disassemble
and
replace
the
worn
parts
with
new
ones
Oeanit
Replace
it
with
a
new
one
Previousiy
mentioned
Exchange
the
oil
with
proper
one
and
change
element
Change
elemen
t
Previously
mentioned
Check
the
fuel
system
Previously
mentioned
Readjust
to
the
designated
clearances
Previously
mentioned
Check
the
fuel
system
Check
and
repair
Check
and
repair
Page 46 of 537
DATSUN
PICK
UP
MODEL
620
SERIES
lMlSSAN
I
oJ
NISSAN
MOTOR
CO
LTD
TOKYO
JAPAN
SECTION
EM
ENGINE
MECHANICAL
GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
ENGINE
DISASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
AND
REPAIR
ENGINE
ASSEMBLY
SERVICE
DATA
AND
SPECIFICATIONS
TROUBLE
DIAGNOSES
AND
CORRECTIONS
SPECIAL
SERVICE
TOOLS
EM
2
EM
4
EM
8
EM
21
EM
2l
EM
31
EM
33
Page 47 of 537

Engine
Mechanical
GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
MODEL
L20B
ENGINE
CYLINDER
BLOCK
CRANKSHAFT
PISTON
AND
CONNECTING
ROD
CYLINDER
HEAD
CONTENTS
EM
2
EM
3
EM
3
EM
3
EM
3
CAMSHAFT
VALVE
MECHANISM
CAMSHAFT
DRIVE
MANIFOLDS
out
smooth
dependable
power
The
cylinder
block
is
cast
as
a
single
unit
and
featllres
deep
skirting
This
engine
is
equipped
with
a
single
2
barrel
downdraft
carburetor
that
in
corporates
a
special
device
to
control
emissions
MODEL
L20B
ENGINE
The
L20B
engine
features
O
H
C
valves
wedge
shaped
combustion
chamber
aluminum
head
and
a
fully
balanced
5
bearing
crankshaft
to
turn
Main
specifications
Oisplacemen
t
cc
cu
in
Bore
x
stroke
mm
in
Compression
ratio
Ignition
timing
Degree
B
T
O
C
rpm
MIT
AlT
MIT
Manual
Transmission
EM535
Fig
EM
Cross
sectional
view
L20B
1
952
1191
85
X
86
3
35
x
3
39
8
5
12
750
Non
California
model
10
750
California
model
12
650
in
0
position
AIT
Automatic
Transmission
EM
2
EM
3
EM
3
EM
3
EM
3
CYLINDER
BLOCK
The
cylinder
block
a
mono
block
special
casting
structure
employs
a
five
bearing
support
system
for
quiet
ness
and
higher
durability
The
cylinder
bores
are
surrounded
by
cooling
jackets
and
machined
di
rectly
in
the
block
The
oil
ways
in
the
block
are
arranged
so
that
the
full
flow
oil
filter
is
directly
attached
to
the
right
hand
side
of
the
block
EM536
Fig
EM
2
Cylinder
block
CRANKSHAFT
The
crankshaft
is
a
special
steel
forging
Fully
balanced
it
turns
out
smooth
dependable
power
at
high
speed
The
L20B
engine
uses
eight
balance
weights
Main
bearings
are
lubricated
by
oil
pumped
through
the
main
oil
gallery
and
the
oil
holes
which
run
in
parallel
with
cylinder
bores
There
are
oilways
drilled
in
the
crankshaft
for
the
lubri
cating
oil
The
center
main
bearing
is
equipped
with
thrust
washers
to
take
up
end
thrust
of
the
crankshaft
Page 48 of 537

Fig
EM
3
Crankshafl
PISTON
AND
CONNECTING
ROD
The
pistons
are
of
a
special
alumi
num
casting
and
have
struts
to
control
thermal
expansion
two
compression
rings
and
one
combined
oil
ring
The
piston
heads
are
slightly
dished
The
piston
pil1S
are
a
special
hollow
steel
shaft
They
are
full
floating
fit
to
the
piston
and
press
fit
to
the
connecting
rods
The
connecting
rods
are
of
a
special
forged
steel
Oil
is
sprayed
to
the
connecting
rod
small
ends
through
drilled
passages
in
the
large
ends
of
rod
Oil
holes
in
the
connecting
rods
are
located
so
as
to
insure
optimum
lubrication
under
heavy
load
0
50
1
o
E
Moao
Fig
EM
4
Piston
and
connecting
rod
CYLINDER
HEAD
The
cylinder
head
is
made
of
a
light
strong
aluminum
alloy
with
good
cooling
efficiency
it
contains
wedge
type
combustion
chambers
A
special
aluminum
bronze
valve
seat
is
used
on
the
intake
valve
while
a
heat
resistant
steel
valve
seat
is
installed
on
the
exhaust
valve
These
parts
are
all
hot
press
fitted
EM407
Fig
EM
S
Cylinder
head
Engine
Mechanical
CAMSHAFT
The
camshaft
is
made
of
a
special
cast
iron
and
is
loca
ted
inside
the
rocker
cover
Four
aluminum
alloy
brackets
support
it
Camshaft
bearings
are
lubricated
from
oil
holes
which
lead
to
the
main
oil
gallery
of
the
cylinder
head
Concentric
passages
are
drilled
in
the
front
and
rear
parts
of
the
earn
shaft
Oil
to
each
earn
lobe
is
supplied
through
an
oil
hole
drilled
in
the
base
circle
of
each
lobe
Lubricant
is
sup
plied
to
the
front
oil
gallery
from
the
2nd
camshaft
bearing
and
to
the
rear
oil
gallery
from
the
3rd
camshaft
bearing
These
holes
on
the
base
circle
of
the
lobe
supply
lubricant
to
the
earn
pad
surface
of
the
rocker
arm
and
to
the
valve
tip
end
The
cams
feature
a
long
overlap
profile
to
reduce
NOx
emission
Fig
EM
6
Camshafl
VALVE
MECHANISM
The
valve
system
has
the
pivot
type
rocker
arms
that
are
activated
directly
by
the
earn
mechanism
this
has
made
its
moving
parts
considerably
lighter
and
provides
ideal
high
speed
perform
ance
Dual
type
valve
springs
are
in
stalled
h
@l
if
Exhaust
Intake
EM084
Fig
EM
7
Valve
mechanism
EM
3
CAMSHAFT
DRIVE
The
camshaft
is
driven
by
a
double
row
roller
chain
driven
by
the
crank
shaft
The
tension
of
the
chain
is
controlled
by
a
chain
tcosioner
which
is
operated
by
spring
and
oil
pressure
The
rubber
shoe
type
tensioner
damps
vibration
of
the
chain
and
controls
its
tension
EM537
Fig
EM
8
Chain
driving
aystem
MANIFOLDS
The
intake
manifold
is
of
an
alumi
num
cast
alloy
The
exhaust
manifold
is
of
a
dual
design
and
incorporates
a
heat
control
valve
in
it
The
heal
control
valve
is
used
to
warm
the
intake
manifold
A
plate
is
installed
on
the
outer
face
of
the
manifold
to
draw
hot
intake
air
out
through
it
The
exhaust
pipe
is
connected
to
the
flanged
sur
face
of
the
exhaust
manifold
Fig
EM
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