j16 motor

[aztekkuztumz]

I would love some more information on the j16. Any help info will be highly appreciated.

[ggzilla]

You mean the J15? It was the standard engine in Datsun 620 everywhere except North America.

[wayno]

We don't see these engines(J16/J18) in the US much, they are found in vehicles in Mexico and elsewhere in the world.

[ggzilla]

J18 may have been Mexico only.

 

J16 is rare in rest of world. Datsun Homer used it and Taiwan used it.

[aztekkuztumz]

No its an actual j16. Would love to know spec's

[ggzilla]

J16: 77 HP

L16: 96 HP

[aztekkuztumz]

J16: 77 HPL16: 96 HP

are they any good? It's a iron block and iron head. It turns very smooth any upgrades that can be done? It's in my nl320.

[wayno]

It's better than an E1 with 60hp, but likely harder to get parts for.

If it's running good don't mess with it and enjoy.  :thumbup:

[ggzilla]

Yes, J-series is very reliable, long-lasting, easy to work on. Power-to-weight is low due to cost-saving measures like cast-iron head and siamese intake runners. For example the lighter A15 makes more power. But as a replacement for a J13 in a Datsun 520 or Datsun 411 it is excellent.

[ggzilla]

Makes the perfect 320 engine to my thinking.:

 

Parts are easy to get as J13 was sold in USA and can even be found in junkyards.

[aztekkuztumz]

Thanks for info.

[aztekkuztumz]

What's crazy it look like if it was it's stock engine. I was trying to keep it original but it came with that. I'm getting ready to restore my nl and started removing engine and realized it was j16. Well wish me luck.

[aztekkuztumz]

Makes the perfect 320 engine to my thinking.:Parts are easy to get as J13 was sold in USA and can even be found in junkyards.

if you get a chance can you call me. 2139495302 would love more help.

[ggzilla]

its an actual j16. Would love to know spec's

 

See Ratsun: The J18 - J16 engines

[aztekkuztumz]

The only thing I'm missing is a starter! Any idea what would work or will a L16 starter work? Any ideas?

[ggzilla]

Use a J-series starter. Such as 1968 Datsun 520 USA version.

[difrangia]

^{Kinda related questions regarding putting J-Series engine in 320 pickup:}

 

^{Will a J13 flywheel bolt to an E1 crank flange?}

 

^{To further the question; If installing a J13 transmission into a 320, do you use the J13 flywheel and adapter plate?}

 

^{I realize that rear trany mounts will have to be attended to.}

 

^{And even a little further back; what about the driveshaft yoke & shaft length on this swap?}

 

^{Anyone done the J13 tranny into the 320 while keeping the E1 engine?}

 

^Steve

[aztekkuztumz]

Anyone here selling a j engine starter. Let me know.