psi_chemie Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Greetings, I just got a 1983 King Cab for $800. I drive it daily, but I want to give it some TLC- nothing major though. But it has Nissan and Datsun both printed, Datsun being smaller. The title says Datsun. Anyways hopefully I can find some advice on some of its issues. Thanks, -mike Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 What issues are you having? Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 All Datsuns were made by Nissan. But in 1983 they started puttin Nissan badging on them. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 The latest use of the Datsun logo was on the (up to Jan '86) Maxima. Prior to '83 the emblems often said DATSUN byNISSAN ( '79 620 truck). And the '79 DATSUN 200SX by NISSAN. Can't find anything earlier than '79 and look like all '79 had this. The two emblems below my post are from the left and right rear of the '84 Maxima wagon. Looks like Nissan and Datsun got equal billing. Quote Link to comment
DAT510 Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 My 84 300ZX says Datsun on it. It says Nissan too. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Anyways hopefully I can find some advice on some of its issues. Thanks, -mike The 1st issue I see is that your oic's are too small. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Anyways hopefully I can find some advice on some of its issues. Thanks, -mike I'm reading your mind and one of the issues is rough idling and poor acceleration. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 I'm reading your mind and one of the issues is rough idling and poor acceleration. ...or falls flat around 4,500 rpm's? Quote Link to comment
psi_chemie Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Hahaha... love the responses. My issues include: rear wiring all messed up. I was somehow able to make a new wiring harness, identify the bad flasher, replace wiring, and get it titled, registered and insured. But in addition to the wiring, the clutch doesn't seem to always disengage. This is helped by putting in neutral and pumping clutch pedal before starting, but sometimes still, starting the car will make it try and move a little unless in neutral. The power steering sprouted a leak so I cut off the belt that was almost falling off and now just drive without PS. This sucks, but is livable. The main issue right now though is the fan motor stopped blowing, and it is getting cold out. Also, there is rust, nothing structural, but what is an easy way to get rid of it? Grind out a few 6x10 inch patches and put in fiberglass or what? Leave it rust? Also engine temperature gauge and fuel gauge do not work. And the coolant reservoir has rotted away, but the radiator holds enough coolant and I haven't had an overheating issue but then again, the temp gauge does not work. But this is all great fun really. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Welcome to Ratsun, hope your ready for a good time. If the heater motor is still viable, you can make it run full time(while the key is on) by unplugging the blue heater motor wire and running it to ground, that will make it run full speed. Here is a photo of what I am talking about. Quote Link to comment
ronnny Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 I had a 81 datsun that said by nissan and then i had a 84 nissan that said by datsun. My current 84 4x4 says just nissan on it. Quote Link to comment
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