Datsun Sports Technical Data
1963-1964  SP310  Tune-Up

Tune-Up information for the 1963-1964 twin carburettor, three seater Datsun Fairlady 1500 Sports.
 


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TUNE-UP INFORMATION
Firing order - 1 - 3 - 4 - 2
Spark plug gap - 0.7 - 0.8 mm (0.027 - 0.031 in.)
Points gap  - 0.45 - 0.55 mm (0.018 - 0.022 in.)
Dwell angle - Hitachi distributor - 50-54 deg.
                   - Mitsubishi distributor - 56 - 61 deg.
Timing mark location - notches on pulley
                     marks - 1 = 0 deg.
                                - 2 = 5 deg. BTDC
                                - 3 = 10 deg. BTDC
                                - 4 = 15 deg. BTDC
                                - 5 = 20 deg. BTDC
Engine idle speed - 600rpm
Ignition timing - 16 deg. BTDC
Tappet clearances  - intake 0.43 mm (0.017 in.)
                                - exhaust 0.43 mm (0.017 in.)
Compression - 12.7 kg/cm2
Fuel pump pressure - 3 - 4 psi
Centrifical advance - fully open 14-16deg.@1800rpm

TUNE-UP SHOPPING LIST
Distributor Cap - Bosch GH504, JP504 or Nissan 22162-32201
Rotor Button - Bosch GH503, JR203 or Nissan 22157-32200
Contact Points - Bosch GH200, S200, S200V or Nissan 22146-32200
Spark Plugs - NGK BP5ES or Nissan 22401-M7714
Condenser - Bosch GH209 or DC202
Oil Filter - Element filter- Ryco R2154P or Nissan 15208-32225
               - Cartridge type - Ryco Z37 or Nissan 15208-13212
Air Filter - Nissan 16546-12200
Fuel Filter - Element for glass bowl type 
                 - Nissan 16403-32200
Engine Oil - 3.1 litres

TIGHTENING TORQUES
  - head bolts - 6.2-6.9kg/m (45.0-50.0ft/lb.)
  - conrod big end nuts - 4.8-6.2kg/m (35-45ft/lb.)
  - fly wheel bolts - 4.8-6.2kg/m (35-45ft/lb.)
  - main bearing cap bolts - 9.75-11kg/m (71-81ft/lb.)
  - rocker bracket bolts or nuts - 4.15-4.84kg/m (30-35ft/lb.)
  - camshaft gear nuts - 4.1-4.8kg/m (29.6-34.7ft/lb.)
  - oil filter bolts - 2.0-3.0kg/m (14.5-21.7ft/lb.)
  - oil pan bolts - 0.8-1.4kg/m (6-10ft/lb.)
  - timing chain cover bolts - 0.6-0.8kg/m (4-6ft/lb.)
  - spark plug - 1.5-2.0kg/m (11.0-15.0 ft/lb.)
  - gearbox ext. housing - 1.7-2.2kg/m (12.3-16.6ft/lb.)
  - gearbox to engine - 2.4-2.8kg/m (17.3-20.2ft/lb.)
  - gearbox cover bolts - 1.2-1.4kg/m (8.7-10.1ft/lb.)
  - diff. pinion nut - 14-17kg/m (101.2-122.9ft/lb.)
  - side bearing cap clamp bolt - 4.2-4.8kg/m (30.4-34.7ft/lb.)
  - ring gear clamp bolt - 3.5-4.2kg/m (25.37-30.4ft/lb.)
  - diff. flange bolt - 4.2-4.9kg/m (30-35ft/lb.)
  - rear axle bearing cage bolt - 1.5-2kg/m (10.8-14.5ft/lb.)
  - rear axle bearing press fit - 4000-5000kg/m (8800-11000ft)
  - leaf spring U bolt - 3.8-4.4kg/m (27.5-31.8ft/lb.)
  - front spring pin - 6.5-7kg/m (47-50.6ft/lb.)
  - rear spring pin - 4.7-5kg/m (34-36.2ft/lb.)
  - upper ball joint - 2.5kg/m (15-18ft/lb.)
  - lower ball joint - kg/m (16-20ft/lb.)
  - wheel bearing nut - 4.5-4.7kg/m (32.5-34ft/lb.)
  - upper spindle bush - 19-20kg/m (137.4-144.6ft/lb.)
  - lower spindle bush - 24-25kg/m (173.4-180.8ft/lb.)
  - upper spindle to chassis - 4-7kg/m (35-42ft/lb.)
  - lower spindle to chassis - 3-5kg/m (25-30ft/lb.)
  - shock absorber-top & bottom - 0.5-1kg/m (3.6-7.2ft/lb.)
  - knuckle arm nut - 3.5-4.9kg/m (25.3-35.4ft/lb.)
  - steering wheel nut - 5-7kg/m (36.2-50.6ft/lb.)
  - steering box arm nut - 14kg/m (101.2ft/lb.)
  - steering box cover bolts - 2.5kg/m (18.1ft/lb.)
  - tie rod ends - 6-7kg/m (43.4-50.6ft/lb.)
  - idler arm nut - 9-11kg/m (65.1-79.5ft/lb.)
  - wheel nut - 8-9kg/m (57.8-65.1ft/lb.)
  - clutch to flywheel - 4.84kg/m (35ft/lb.)
 


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