Stock heads usable rpm is about 4500-5, even though the tach says 5500. He said he thinks it is an auto trans. Also called as Datsun 720, Nissan's 720 is known as a practical truck. Find an inventory of used 1981 Nissan 720 Pickup car and truck parts from 100+ top auto dismantlers, modern junkyards and used parts dealers. Pick a Toyota truck 80s or 90s. I got a contact number to find out if it is for sale.
Its early models had single wall beds with outside rolled lips and rope ties which made it bigger than it looked. Yes 81 should have Z22, make sure you don't get screwed and get one with a replacement motor! It was also called as Datsun 720 before 1983 and the first Nissan 720 Pickup was introduced in 1980 to replace the 620. With two ignition sources the fuel is burned twice as fast so the ignition timing can be retarded but have the same power. Look on the engine tag under the passenger side hood hinge on the inner fender. These are actually rubberized air bags that can be fitted alongside the shock absorbers on your truck's live axle. Still need to do plugs, wires, cap, etc. Fairly similar across those years.
Everything about it was designed for low emissions at low driving speeds. Dan I'm no datzenmike, but I do believe that some of the very early 80 720s had the L20s. I worked at Dave Miller Datsun dealership back in the day. Had a lot fight with Datsun on that, figured out problem torsion bars, re splined. You could get the same result with a couple of bowden cables; one for cold start, and one for shut-down. As for antenna, emblem, headlight bulb and wiper blade, they all work in open environment and would wear out easily, so you should put them on your routine maintenance list.
Many Nissan 720 Pickup owners wrote symptoms of this problem as engine performance suffered like decrease power and acceleration, rough idle, overheating, making metallic sounds and sometimes misfire. Possibly it had a 5 speed that broke and was replaced with a 4 speed. Whenever possible, avoid passing through streets with traffic lights on every corner, and plan your driving in such a way that frequent, unexpected stops are avoided. By 1987 the body was shot, but the engine lived on as someone took it out to power one of their local farm projects. Though the truck had a good engine, it is prone to head gasket failure which may not last more than 100,000 miles. I just bought a 1981 Datsun truck.
What a pity is that no matter how tough it built, it still ends up with breaking down as accumulation of mileage and these problems appear: First, engine problem. This happens to be an '82 tag I imagine the '81 is similar. In looking at the photos, I ran across what appears to be some significant rust in the floors to the left of the mat. There should be a Blue wire to the choke, it may have on a thicker black covering. If you think your budget can't cover new shocks, then it's also possible to retain the old ones, but take into account their full extension length before installing the lift kits. Can you give me some fuel-saving tips that won't require me to install something into or spend hours tinkering with my Nissan 720? Suspension failure in Nissan 720 Pickup is a quite serious issue as it has to drive through many difficult road conditions as a pickup truck.
All the glass is perfect…no chips or cracks. That was about 6 months ago. The next owner will have some work to do in patching this baby up. By staying away from stop-and-go city driving, you'll be able to save good amount of fuel. On paper I liked the Nissan better. When I got the truck all vacuum lines are off and not plugged off. For store details visit the.
I think Canadian Z20s were all 4 plug. Aw, nobody on the cherry Datsun? Kind of like a 2-speed axle motor. We have worked hard to design a site that caters to everyones Nissan 720 Engine Rebuild Kit needs. No matter where you are in the country, your 720 Pickup car parts will arrive fast, cheap, and hassle-free. Our inventory includes used 1981 Nissan 720 Pickup headlights, body parts, mirrors, motors, and many more.
I have a 1978 620 and a 1980 720 and it looks almost identical to my 720. I had this exact truck — 1981 Datsun diesel king cab. Nissan 720 parts are considered of tough quality which can deliver good performance for years. Go back to the Oldsmobile 350 diesel. There were no 4 speeds available after '82 with any engine. If only the body and frames lasted as long as the S10 and ranger. How do I find out if the motor is original or not.