KristyPS

Thank you!! What models of Datsun was the L20B engine in?

I need to replace the engine in my 1978 620 pickup. I’m not looking to do anything but get the pickup running again. I also don’t want to re-fabricate anything. Basically I’m trying to find an engine that will just drop in. I’ve been told a B210 engine would work. Open to all suggestions. Thanks.

I am in Bakersfield, CA and am looking for any type of engine that will work with and fit right in to our 1978 620 Datsun pickup. It has a 4 speed manual transmission. Need ASAP.

WOW!!!! You did a very nice job of restoration to say the least. It looks brand new! Where did you get the new dash cover?

So an L20 engine would work in my 620 pickup?

I am probably dreaming in thinking we can get anything more than $2000. We had one guy come and look at it and offered $1100 as is but we declined to sell it. Right now it's covered up and parked on the side of our house in the backyard. Not sure what we're going to do. Still researching local mechanics and talking to others in the neighborhood that have fixed up classic cars. To King Rat, as to the mileage, my husband said the odometer turned over after 60,000 miles. I'll have to see what it says now and post later. It's a four speed manual shift. And to Senior Member, the quote of $3000 was for the engine and the labor to put it in. This was for a full engine not a short block. I haven't tried to research that option yet. I'm pretty sure the head is fine. A piston ring broke and the piston is stuck in the valve. Technically it still runs, but on three out of four cylinders; pretty rough! If you know of any websites or dealers I can contact to get a cheaper engine than for $1500, let me know. I might have a neighborhood mechanic who could put it in for me. I know I will need a new/refurbished cam and lifters too. Just hoping the clutch and transmission can handle a different engine. We want one to just drop in so the engine bay doesn't have to be modified. I updated my original posting with links to my Craisglist and CarGurus posting that have a lot of pictures of this great mini truck, including shots of the engine.

Well we decided we just can't afford to replace the engine as it is going to cost us $3000. So now we're forced to try and sell it with a busted engine. Any ideas as to the price we should ask? It has had only one owner, my husband. We replaced the radiator, ignition, tires, belts and hoses, windshield and gaskets, had it upholstered and carpeted and put in a new stereo, plus all the body work and paint job. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I need to find a replacement engine, plus cam for a 1978 Datsun 620 pickup. Anyone out there know where I can look?

We are thinking of selling our refurbished 1978 Datsun 620 pickup. We're trying to decide which would be cheaper; rebuilding the original engine (if possible) or trying to find a replacement engine. The original engine had a piston ring break and the piston is stuck in the valve. I don't know what other type of engines would fit this truck other than Datsun and Nissan engines. Any suggestions would be appreciated. This truck has only had one owner, my husband. We fixed it up for our son to drive. He's over six feet two now and can't really fit into it any more. I have no idea what to ask for it. We've spent quite a bit fixing it up. Body work, new paint, new tires, new carpet and upholstery, new stereo system, new dash cap, new radiator and heater core, new ignition, new tires, new windshield and new gaskets on the front and rear windows. Still needs a little interior work (the glove box door is missing), but everything functions on it (turn signals, blinkers, etc.) We live in Bakersfield, CA. I'm wondering if there are any nearby Datsun clubs I can contact to see if there is anyone interested in buying it. We're hoping to get around $4000 for it as we've spent twice that fixing it up. If someone has the tools, the time, money and know-how to replace the engine, this truck is ready to go. We have brand new tags for it that haven't been put on it yet. Plus right before the engine failure we had it smog tested and it passed. Since I can't figure out how to post more pictures on this website, I've included the URL for another forum I've posted in called CarGurus. See below, copy and past into browser window. It works, I checked it myself. http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/garage/viewGarage.action?profileOwner=2361090 Also here is my Craig's list link: http://bakersfield.craigslist.org/cto/3597227755.html