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    Elko, Mn
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    69 Chevy B body, 15 VW MK6 TDI, 79 620 KC, 85 720 KC ST 4x4, 85 720 KC DX 4x4, 86 720 KC 2WD AT
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  1. Thanks Tommy, appreciate the suggestion. BTW, I have not lurked much on Ratsun for 720 content, working on a 620 so most time reading 620 content. Great content and people, Datsun/Nissan’s are becoming very collectible, seems like younger generations appreciate Japanese simplicity, engineering and style. Toyota, Datsun/Nissan, Mazda, Suburu and Mitsubishi are appreciating big time. Take a peak at Bring a trailer past auctions. I regret not buying a mint 510 in the 80’s, but I could barely afford a New 720 for $5999.00 with 8.8 percent financing. Your 720 looks great, I used to spend time on the 720 world. I see you have completed many upgrades since then. Very nice paint job and the A/C conversion must be a very nice upgrade for the Georgia heat.
  2. Without, but now I’m second guessing myself. The truck is sitting all week up north. My plan is to place TC and MT in Neutral and push the truck without touching brakes or starting the engine. I posted a photo of the engine bay on my profile for Tommy, still need to read about posting photo’s on Ratsun. Any other trouble shooting suggestions is appreciated, master cylinder, lines, brake proportioning valve and brakes are still factory original, hell the brake fluid could be factory. The truck has 43,000 documented original miles. The underbody is as clean as the engine bay photo I posted on my profile.
  3. The Truck is not perfect but for 6 grand it was a great find.
  4. I added a photo to my profile of the newest edition 720. My other 720 kind of looks like yours. How do you add a photo, is their a add attachment button?
  5. Thanks for the input, I will check it this weekend. I currently own 3 720’s. I bought a brand new one in May 83, a 1983.5 2wd for $5999.00 while in USAF. My first one ran with zero issues for 400,000 miles and I gave it away because I could not break it. My primary use 720 4x4 has 250,000 miles and keeps ticking. Just installed rebuilt TC, rebuilt Transmission, replaced all u joints and had the drive shafts balanced. Front and rear diffs are still are holding up. This 720 4x4 is a Gem from Montana, 1 owner 43,000 miles and 100 percent original. No rust and all parts are original other than the selling dealer installed a new cylinder head when they received as a trade. It still even has the complete OEM emission’s installed and motor looks new. I’m hoping Mike is not correct!!!
  6. Thank you Mike, I will try this next weekend.
  7. Truck has 43k miles original miles with original factory brakes. Started truck( Parking brake was not engaged or in use ). Truck rolled about 4 feet and both rear brakes completely locked and truck will not move or drive even with RPM,s. Left in Garage, let sit 24 hours, truck moved 2 feet and again lock up on both rears with applying any brake pressure. i have driven the truck about 1000 miles since buying it almost 2 years ago, I did notice the rear brakes dragged slightly when I drove it the first time, also the brakes seems to drag when I would drive it but would quickly release tension on right and left side rear drums. I left the truck in my Garage up north and will see if the hydraulic pressure releases next weekend. Appreciate recommendations for troubleshooting the issue and the repair. Thank you
  8. Interesting thread, any updates on your fix to resolve the issue?
  9. IHNIWIAD, What path did you choose for getting your 720 back on the road?
  10. Does this guidance to avoid “Poly” apply also to stabilizer end link/bushing? If so, I will avoid using the Moog K700539 kit. MOOG K700539 {Click Info Button for Alternate/OEM Part Numbers} Polyurethane Bushings Info Front $12.03
  11. Nice work, I will verify the rear diff this weekend, truck is up north and plan on going up this weekend.
  12. www.midwesttrans.com, Zumbrota, MN. They should have what you need for your transfer case, they also rebuild them. I had them rebuild my TC 2 years ago and they are top notch. They also rebuild Manual Transmissions, great workmanship and they know what they are doing. They also have a custom driveline shop.
  13. I will send you the detail of the 555 when it arrives, I hope it’s the real deal. Torsion bar boots, let me know how they turn out, I would be interested if possible. Fuel pump is working, OE it is… Good info for the tank, I plan on replacing looking for a windshield seal with trim option, I ordered a precision wbl271 for 34 bucks but would like to keep the trim if possible. How many hours will you have in the frame and did you blast it?
  14. Nice work and the frame is clean, do you have the PN,s for the spectra gas tank and Nissan oe check valve. What about the fuel sending unit, did you replace? The 555 left side is tough, I bought one nos on eBay from Cyprus for 39.00 plus 20.00 shipping, waiting on package. I have all 555 parts for front except the center link assembly, I bought a alternative but still seeking a 555 center link assembly.
  15. Pulled the 3 OE heater hoses, removed front access panel on heater box and vacuumed the debris from critters. The heater control valve is seized, pulled it and have it soaking in penetrating oil. Flushed the core from both directions and flow seems to be unrestricted. PN options for replacement hoses I could find with slight modification, near perfect Oe fit. Upper heater hose- Dayco PN 87881 cut to fit Lower heater hose- Napa PN1170 cut to fit, one 5/8. X 5/8 heater hose 18o degree straight barb fitting and one Foot 5/8 straight heater hose, connected the 2 pieces together. Heater hose connecting front heater core to heater control valve, Dayco PN 880400 cut to fit. 8 clamps If the heater control valve does not free up I try to rebuild the internals??? Cleaned the lubricated the heater controls, motor and resistor is good. Thanks for the input, I appreciate the content and knowledge within Ratsun. I will try to upload some photos of the newly acquired 620.
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