1979 DATSUN 210 torque

Erigine
crankcase

EI
gine
cooling
system

Transmission
case

Final
drive
case

housing

Steering
gear
box

Fuel
tank

Air

conditioning
system

Refrigerant

Compressor
oil

f
tl

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protect
the

catalytic

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General
Information

APPROXIMATE
REFILL
CAPACITIES

Without
oil
filter
AI4

Al5

w

Al5

M
T

AfT

MiL

A
T
Liter

US
measure

3
2
3

qt

2
8
3

qt

3

7

llLgt

33
3

qt

5
2
5

qt

5
0
5Y

qt

5
9
6
Y
at

57

6qt

1
3
2
Y

ot

1
2
2

pt

53
5

qt

0
9
1

pt

0
25

pt

50
13
Y
I

0
8
tol

Okg
1

8
to
2
2
1b

0
237

8
0
floz
Withoil

Without
heater

With

heatfr

MaDllal
soeed

5

spee

Automatic
1

1
Includes
2
7

liters
2

US

qt
2

Imp
qt
for

torque
converter

RECOMMENDED
FUEL

Use
an
unleaded
or
low
lead

gaso

line
with
a
minimum
octane

rating
of

91

RON
Research
Octane
Number
For

cars

equipp
d
with
the

Cataly

tic

converter
California
and
FU
mod

els
use

only
unleaded

gasoline
to

RECOMMENDED

Lubricant

GasOline
engine
oil

Gear
oil
Transmission

and

steering

Differential

Au
omatic

TIM
fluid

Multi

purpose
grease

Brake
and
clutch
fluid

Anti
freeze
L
NDED

LUBRICAN

COMMENDED

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VISCOSITY
NUMBER

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Specifications
Remarks

APISE

API
GL4
Further
details
refer
to

recommended
SAE

viscosity
chart

API
GL
5

Type
DEXRON

NLGI
No
2
Lithium

soap
base

DOT
US
FMVSS
No
116

Ethylene
glycol
base

GI
5
Imp

meas4re

2

qt

2

qt

3Y

qt

2

it

4

qt

4

q

5Y

qt

5

qt

2Y

pt

2

pt

4

qt

I

pt

pt

II

gal

1
8
to
2
2
lb

83f1
oz

Ji

j

j

Engine
Tune

up

BASIC
MECHANICAL
SYSTEM

ADJUSTING
INTAKE

AND
EXHAUST

VAL
fE
CLEARANCE

Note
After

tightening
cYlinder
head

bolts

adjust
intake
and
exhaust

valve

clearances

Valve
clearance
ai
ljustment
cannot

be

made
while
the

engine
is
in

opera

tion

To

adjust
proceed
as
follows

I
Start

engine
and

warm
it

up
uritil

water

temperature
indicator

points
to

the
middle
of

gauge
Then

stop
engine

2
Rotate

crankshaft
to

bring
No
I

cylinder
in

top
dead
center
on
its

compression
stroke

3
Remove

valve
rocker

cover

Adjust
valve
clearance
at

following

four

points
while

engine
is
still
hot

CD
Exhaust
valve

of
No
I

cylinder

@
Intake
valve
of
No
I

cylinder

@
Intake
valve
of
No
2

cylinder

@
Exhaust

valve
of
No
3

cylinder

Note

Numbers
in

circle

agree
with

those
in

accompanying
sketch

tiri

Fig
ET
1

Adjusting
Value
Clearanu

4

Again
rotate
crankshaft
one
turn

so
that

No
4

piston
is
in

top
dead

center
on
its

ompression
stroke
Ad

just
following
valve

s

CID
Exhaust

valve
of
No
2

cylinder

@
Intake
valve
of
No
3

cylinder

j
Intake
valve
of
No
4

cylinder

@
Exhaust
valve
of
No
4

cylinder

Adjustment
should
be
made
while

engine
is
hot
After
all
valves
have
been

adjusted
correctly
tighten
lock

nut

firmly
to
secure
ihe

adjustment

Valve
clearance

Hot

Intake

0
35

mm
0
014

inl

Exhaust
0
35
mm

0
014

in

tJl
Tightening
torque

Valve

rocker

adjusting
nut

1
6

to
2
2

kltm

12

to
16
ft
lb

Alternator

Crankshaft

pulley

Unit
mm

in

Idler

pulley

Fig
ET
2

CHANGING
ENGINE

OIL

1

Check
if
oil
is
diluted
with
water

or

gasoline
Drain
and
refill
oil
if

necessary

Note

a
A

milky
oil
iiulicates
the

presence

of

cooling
water
Isolate
the
cause

and
take
corrective
measure

b
An
oil

with

extremely
low

viscosity

indicates
dilution
with

gasoline

2
Check

oil
level
If
below
the

specified
level
raise
it

up
to
the
H

level

3

Change
engine
oil
in

accordance

with
the
maintenance

schedule

Engine
oil

capacity

A14

With
oil
filter

3
7
liters

3
U
US

qt
3
Yo

Imp
qtl

ET3
CHECKING
AND

ADJUSTING
DRIVE

BELTS

I

Check
for

cracks
or

damage
Re

place
if

necessary

2

Normal
drive

belt
deflection
is

showndI
figure
below
when

moderate

thumb

pressure
is

applied
midway

between

pulleys

Thumb

pressure
10

kg
221bl

Idler

pulley

Compressor
p1
111ey

AC710

Checking
Drive
Belts

for
Deflection

Without
oil
filter

3
2
liters

3

USqt
2

U

ImP
ltl

A15

With
oil
filter

3
3
liters

3
US

qt
2
U

Imp
qd

Without
oil
filter

2
8
liters

3
us

qt
2

Imp
qd

REPLACING
OIL

FILTER

The
oil
filter
is
a

cartridge
type
and

can
be

removed

using
Oil
Filter

Wrench
STl9320000

I
Check
for

oil
leaks

past
gasketed

Oange
If

leakage
is

found
retighten

just
enough
to

stop
leakage
If
reo

tightening
is

no

longer
effective
re

SO

B
T

D
C
l650

rpm

Non
California
models

except
Canada

100
B
T
D
C
650

rpm

Canada
models

Note
On
FU
models

ignition
timing

is
set
under

a
condition

where

distributor
vacuum
hose
is

discon

nected

If

necessary
adjust
ignition
timing

as
follows

I
Loosen
set

screw
until
dis

tributor

c
uJ
be

moved

by
hand

2

Adjust
ignition
timing
to

speci

fications

3
Lock

distributor
set
screw
and

make
sure
that

timing
is
correct

YJ

Fig
T
9

Adjusting
Ignition
Timing

7

On
FU
models

proceed
as
fol

lows

I
Remove
blind

plug
from
dis

tributor

vacuum
hose
and
connect

hose
to

distributor

diaphragm

2
If

engine
speed
varies
in
this

state
set

idling

speed
at

specified
value

with
throttle

adjusting
screw

CHECKING
IGNITION

WIRING

Use
an
ohmmeter
to

check
resist

ance
on

high
tension

cables

1

Disconnect

cables
from

spark

plugs
and

remove
distributor

together

with

high
tension

cables

Note
Do
not

remove
cables
from

cap
Engine
Tune

up

2

Connect
the
ohmmeter

between

cable

terminal
on
the

spark
plug
side

and
the

corresponding
electrode
inside

cap

3

If
the

resistance
is

more
than

30
000
ohms
remove

cable
from

cap

and

check
the
cable
resistance

only
If

resistance

is
still
more
than
30

000

ohms

replace
c3ble

assembly

Fig
ET
IO

Checking
High
Tension

Cable

u
s
A

models

Type
FU

models

Standard

Hot

type

Cold

type

U

S
A
models
Canada

models

r
1g
mm
in
FU

models

Canada
models

Tightening
torque

kg
m
ft

lb

ET
6
Stan
rd

Hot

type

Cold

type

S
aridard

Hot

type

Cold

type
CHECKING
AND

REPLACING

SPARK

PLUGS

I
Remove

and
clean

plugs
in
a

sand

blast
cleaner

Inspect
each

spark

plug

Make
sure
that

they
are
of
the

specifi

ed

heat

range

2

Inspect
insulator
for
cracks
or

chips
Check
both

center
and

ground

electrodes

3

If

they
are

excessively
worn
re

place
with
new

spark
plugs

4

Replace
spark

plugs
in

accordance

with
the
maintenance

schedule

BP
ES
ll

L46PW

l

BP4E
ll

L47PW
ll

BP7ES
ll

BP6ES
ll

L44PW
II
L4
PW
11

BP5

EQ
13
L46PM
13

BP4EQ
13
L47PM
13

BP6EQ
13

L45PM
13

BP7EQ
13
L44PM

13

BPR5ES

BPR4ES

BPR6ES

1

0
to
1
1

LQ39
to
0

043

l
l

to
1
3
0
043
to

0
051

0
8
to

0
9
0

031
to

0
035

1
5

to
i
6

P
to
14

IBnition
and
fuel

system

Ignition
timing

Manual
transmission
models

Automatic
transmission

models

in
D

position

1

Spark
plug

Gap
U
s
A

models

Canada
models

FU
models

High
tension

cable
resistance

CO

percentage
at

idling
speed
No
air

Manual
transmission
models

Automatic
transmission
models

f

in
D

position

Evaporatlv
emission
control

system

Supplied
pressure

l

Pressure
variation

TIGHTENING
TORQUE

Valve
rocker

adjusting
nut

Spark
plug
Engine
Tune

up

degree
rpm

degree
rpm

mm
in

mm
in

mm
in

ohm

rpm

rpm

mmH29
inH20

mmH20

inHP

kg
m
ft
lb

kg
m
ft
lb

ET1S
SO
B

T
D

C
j700
rpm

California
FU

models

T
D

CJ700
i

m

r
Non
California
Canada

models

SO
B
T
D

C
j6S0
rpm

California
models

80
B

T
D
C
j6S0

rpm

Non
California
models

ex

cept
Canada

100
B
T
D

C
j6S0
rpm

Canada
models

1

0
to
l
l
0
039
to
0

043

0
8
to
0

9
0
031

to
0
035

LI
to
1
3
0
043

to
O
OSI

an

3O
OOO

2
r

1
700

2
r
1
6S0

400

IS
7S

less
than
2S
0

98

I

f
r

1
6
to
2
2

12
to
16

1
5

to
2
0

11
to
14

jf

0

Engine
Tune

up

Condition
Probable

cause

Low

or
no

current

Ignition
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

Disconnecrion
of

high
tension
cable

Loose
connection

or
disconnection
in

primary
circuit

Lack
offuel

Dirty
fuel

filter

Dirty
or

clogged
fuel

pipe

Fuel

pump
will
not
w0rk

properly

Carburetor
choke
will
not
work

properly

Improper
adjustment
of
float
level

Improper
idling

Dirty
or

clogged
carburetor

Clogged
breather

pipe
of
fuel
tank

Malfunctionin

g
anti

dieseling
solenoid
valve

Malfunctioning
fuel
shut
off
system
FU

models

Incorrect

spark
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
looting
procedure

Pour
the

engine
oil
from

plug
hole
and
then
measurt

cylinder
compression
Fuel

system
out
of

order

Low

compression

Compression
increases

Compression
does
not

change

ET
17
Corrective
action

Check
for
loose
terminal
or
disconnection
in

primary
circuit

Check
for
burned

points

Repair
or

replace

Adjust

Replace

Clean
or

replace

Clean

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

Check
fuel
shut
off

system
Adjust
or
re

place
if

necessary

Tighten
to

normal

torque
or

replace

gasket

Replace
with

proper
grade
oil

Adjust

Remove

cylinder
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

Condition

ABNORMAL

COMBUSTION

backfire
afterfire

run
on
etc

Improper
ignition
timing

Fuel

system
out
of

order

Feulty
cylinder
heed

etc

Others

EXCESSIVE
OIL

CONSUMPTION

Oilleek8111
Engine
Tune

up

Probable
cause

Surging
A
T
C
air

cleaner
vacuum
motor

Note
This
noise
will
be
hmnl
when
clutch

iI

disengaged

We
r
on
clutch

pilot

bushing

Not
e
This
noise
will
be
heared
when

utch
iI

disengaged

Improper
ignition
timing

Improper
heal

range
of

spark
plugs

Damaged
carburetor
or
manifold

gasket

backfire
aftedire

Clogged
carburetor

jet

Improper
function
of
the
float

Uneven

idling
Run
on

Improperly
adjusted
T
O
C
S
set

pressure

Except
FU

models

Malfunction
of
anti

dieseling
solenoid
valve

Malfunction
of
fuel
shut
off

system
FU

models

Malfunction

or
auto
hoke

Improper
y

adjusted
valve
clearance

Excess
carbon

in
combustion
chamber

Da
laged
alve

spring

backfire
after
he

Malfunction
of
A
T
C
air
cleaner

Inoperative
anti4lackfire
valve

Loose
oil

tain
plUI

ose
or

damaged
oil

pan
gasket

Loose
or

damaled
chain
cover

gasket

Wom
oil
seal
in
front

and
rear
of
crankshaft

Loo
or

damaged
locker

cover

gasket

Improper
lilhtening
of

oU
filter

Loose
or

damaled
oil

pressure
switch

ET
21
Corrective
action

Repair
or

replace

Renew
bush

and

adjust
drive
shaft

Adjust
ignition
liming

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

Check
fuel
shut
off

system

Adjust
or
re

place
necessary

Adjust

Adjust

Remove
head
and

get
rid
of
carbon

Replace
it
wit
a

new
one

Check
for
loose
vacuum
hoses

Replace
if

necessary

Replace

Tighten
it

Renew

lasket
or

tighten
iI

Renew

gasket
or

lighten
it

Renew
oil
seal

Renew

gasket
r

lighten
it
but

not
too

much

Renew

gasket
and

tighten
it
with
the

proper

torque

Renew
oil

pressure
switch
or

tighten
it

DATSUN
210
Model
8310
Series

ENGINE
MECHANICAL
GIll

CONTENTS

ENGINE
COMPONENTS

ENGINE
DISASSEMBLY

PRELIMINARY
CLEANING
AND

INSPECTION

DISASSEMBL
Y

PISTON
AND

CONNECTING
ROD

CYLINDER
HEAD

INSPECTION
AND
REPAIR

PREPARATION
FOR
INSPECTION

CYLINDER
HEAD
AND
VALVE

CAMSHAFT
AND
CAMSHAFT
BEARING

CYLINDER

BLOCK

PISTON
PISTON
PIN
AND

PISTON
RING

CONNECTING
ROD

CRANKSHAFT
EM
2

EM
3

EM
3

EM
3

EM
4

EM
5

EM
5

EM
5

EM
5

EM
7

EM
7

EM
9

EM
9

EM
9
BEARING

MISCELLANEOUS
COMPONENTS

ENGINE
ASSEMBLY

PRECAUTIONS

CYLINDER
HEAD

PISTON
AND
CONNECTING
ROD

ENGINE

ASSEMBLY

SERVICE
DATA
AND

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS

INSPECTION
AND
ADJUSTMENT

TIGHTENING
TORQUE

TROUBLE
DIAGNOSES
AND

CORRECTIONS

SPECIAL
SERVICE
TOOLS
EM
fO

EM
ll

EM
12

EM
12

EM
12

EM
12

EM
13

EM
lB

EM
lB

EM
19

EM
30

EM
31

EM
34

Out
of
ound
X
Y

Less
than
0
03

mm
10
0012
in

Taper
A
B

Less
than
0
03
mm

0
0012
in

Out
of
round
X
Y

Taper
A
B

B

o

r

EM716

Fig
EM
42
Mea6Urement
Point

3
After

regrinding
crankshaft
fmish

it

t
1
t
1e
necessary

s
ize
indicated
in

the

chart
under
Service
Data

and

Specifi

cations

by
using

Ill
adequate
u
dersize

bearing
according
to
the
extent
of

required
repair

4
Crankshaft
can
be
checked
for

bend

by
placing
it

on
V

blocks
and

using
a
dial

gauge
with
its

indicating

finger
resting
on
center

journal

If
bend
exceeds
the

specified
limit

replace
or

repair

Bned
Total

indicator

reading

Less
than
0

10

mm
0

0039
in

EM137

Fig
EM
43

Checking
Crankshaft

Bend

5

Measure

crankshaft
end

play
as

shown
in

Fig
EM
44
If

beyond
the

specified
limit

replace
main

bearing

Max

tolerance
of
end

play

0
3

mm
10
012

in
Engil
e

Mechllpjcal

Crsnk5haf
end

play

EM486

Fig
EM
44

Checking
Crankshaft
End

Play

6
To

replace
crankshaft
rear

pilot

bushing
proceed
as
follows

1
Pull
out

bushing
using
Pilot

Bushing
Puller
KvloI02800

Fig
EM
45

Pulling
Out
Pilot

Bushing

2

Before

installing
a
new

bushing

thoroughly
clean

bushing
hole

3

Insert

pilot

bushing
until
dis

tance
between

flange
end
and

pilot

bushing
is
the

specified

diJ1l
nce
A

Distance
A

Approximetely

2
8
mm
0

110
in

Do
not
oil

bushing

A

Pilot

bushing

EM719

Fig
EM
46

Installing
Pilot

Bushing

Note
When

installing

pilot
bushing

be
careful
not
to

damage
edge
of

EM

l0
pilot
C

snd
not
to

imat

1

1
1

BEARING

MEASURING
MAIN

BEARING
CLEARANCE

I

Thoroughly
clean
all

bearings

Check
for
scratches
melt
score
or

wear

Replace
bearings
if
fault
is

detected

2
Crankshaft

journals
and

bearings

should
be
clean
and
free
from
dust

and

dirt
before
oil
Clearance
is
meaSured

Plastigage

EM
141

Fig
EM
47

Plastigage

3
Set

main

b
e1lfing
on

cap
block

4
Cut
a

plastigage
to
width
of
bear

ing
and

place
it

in

parallel
with
crank

pin
clear
of
oil
hole
Install

cap
on

assembly
and

tighten
them

together
to

specified

torque

fj
Tightening
torque

Main

bearing
cop
bolt

5
0
to
6
0

kg
m

36

to
43
fHb

Note

Do
not
turn
crankshaft
while

plastigage
is

being
inserted

5

Remove

cap
and

compare
width

of

plastigage
at
widest

part
with
scale

printed
in

plastigage
envelope