My island '74 710
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My island '74 710
WOOT! Drove about 2 hrs down island and drove my 710 home today! You know, I haven't owned a car in 30 years so this is a treat that I am going to savor slowly. Thought I would post a few pics of her as I collected it.
In five minutes I pulled the plugs and checked them, valve cover and checked that there was at least some lash, (didn't want to fry a valve on the drive home and hell it a Datsun and easy to work on!) Oil was see through clean, (so the second owner Grahem must have changed it when it came into his hands) tranny fluid bright see through red. I pronounced it "good to go for lift off" Brakes were mushy but E brake very good! About 15 miles toward home it starts running like shit on hills so pull over and disconnect the fuel filter and shake the gas out of it... ORANGE gas that is, with lumps in it. Ran another 15 miles before I had to do again, but ran fine after. Eventually I had her to 60 MPH and even 75 on the level. One hill it easily did 85, that's MPH! This is a '74 so no metric speedo. Heater works, lights, signals even the DATSUN radio! WORKS! Okokok... pics:
The only damage is this crease (poorly fixed) in both doors.
As soon as I took this picture the fuel filter clogged and had to stop and clear it.
Cleared it twice but it ran good overall. Never have even seen or driven an L18 before, so a few firsts today. You guys have known all along what I've been missing! Oh yeah, ran out of gas 1Km from home, but it's just part of the adventure, right.
The second owner, Grahem is sending me a packet of info on the car when he locates it. It has the original bill of sale, tune ups, parts etc. The car was bought new in Victoria and stayed there until a few years ago... I'll wait and post more on this providence, later when I get it. In the short term I will fix brakes so you can drive with confidence. Next check and change all fluids, belts, hoses so the car is reliable. Then lower ever so slightly, some rubber, loose those hideous bumpers. Maybe paint it nice.
In five minutes I pulled the plugs and checked them, valve cover and checked that there was at least some lash, (didn't want to fry a valve on the drive home and hell it a Datsun and easy to work on!) Oil was see through clean, (so the second owner Grahem must have changed it when it came into his hands) tranny fluid bright see through red. I pronounced it "good to go for lift off" Brakes were mushy but E brake very good! About 15 miles toward home it starts running like shit on hills so pull over and disconnect the fuel filter and shake the gas out of it... ORANGE gas that is, with lumps in it. Ran another 15 miles before I had to do again, but ran fine after. Eventually I had her to 60 MPH and even 75 on the level. One hill it easily did 85, that's MPH! This is a '74 so no metric speedo. Heater works, lights, signals even the DATSUN radio! WORKS! Okokok... pics:
The only damage is this crease (poorly fixed) in both doors.
As soon as I took this picture the fuel filter clogged and had to stop and clear it.
Cleared it twice but it ran good overall. Never have even seen or driven an L18 before, so a few firsts today. You guys have known all along what I've been missing! Oh yeah, ran out of gas 1Km from home, but it's just part of the adventure, right.
The second owner, Grahem is sending me a packet of info on the car when he locates it. It has the original bill of sale, tune ups, parts etc. The car was bought new in Victoria and stayed there until a few years ago... I'll wait and post more on this providence, later when I get it. In the short term I will fix brakes so you can drive with confidence. Next check and change all fluids, belts, hoses so the car is reliable. Then lower ever so slightly, some rubber, loose those hideous bumpers. Maybe paint it nice.
"Nissan 'shit the bed' when they made these, plain and simple." McShagger510 on flattop SUs
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wow! nice find!
Merlin from Datsunhistory.com
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"test mule? I don't need no stinkin' test mule... Bert Vorgon is my test mule"
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Gotta love it Mike! So your gonna be a cruiser I'm thinking? She should do you proud. I still remember Alveen's 610 auto this year on the cruise, blasting along!
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Even with an autotragic and L18 this puppy would leave my 3,500 lb 620 in the dust. Really want to 'Canby' this year and this is the ticket. After driving it I would leave tomorrow if the brakes were fixed.
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Heck Mike, anything dusts my Suzuki, the only thing I've been able to out accelerate is a fully loaded semi and dump truck ! Canby eh, that'd be great, I have to talk to the better half on this one.
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My wife was thrilled with it???? I actually heard he say 'cute'. I think she likes it!
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Nice pull there Mike....and sounded like an exciting maiden voyage.
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They are so easy to work on! Just yanked the fuel line off the bottom of the fuel filter (easy to get at too)and shook the rust and crap out and pushed the hose on and went. Twice got it cleared and home. Carb has a small dead spot off idle and will stall when taking off because you can't rev it up. Likely accelerator pump.
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Say Mike, is that a DCH340 on the L18? If it is I think I have a rebuild kit I can give you.
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Isn't the 340 an L20B carb? Ah, no I see now. Should be DCH 340-13? Nissan #16010 K2510 carb for auto L18
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All right, just had a first look see for the kits and of course I can't find them now, I'm going to keep digging.
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Had the air filter off yesterday and it's spotless, auto choke works. Well it is 35 yrs. old. Sure, I'll take and use a kit.
When I get a chance this week I'm moving the 620 out and will put her in the back yard and raise it on stands off the lawn. The tools are closer out back and I don't have to tramp back and forth through the house. Also I can leave off and come back without cleaning everything up. What a guy thing to say!
Forgot my wife suggested lime green and black colors. I showed her a picture of my '70 Dart once. I think those colors would be too 'performance' for me now. Here's a 710 with the proper bumpers:
Looks great on someone else but red isn't for me.
When I get a chance this week I'm moving the 620 out and will put her in the back yard and raise it on stands off the lawn. The tools are closer out back and I don't have to tramp back and forth through the house. Also I can leave off and come back without cleaning everything up. What a guy thing to say!
Forgot my wife suggested lime green and black colors. I showed her a picture of my '70 Dart once. I think those colors would be too 'performance' for me now. Here's a 710 with the proper bumpers:
Looks great on someone else but red isn't for me.
"Nissan 'shit the bed' when they made these, plain and simple." McShagger510 on flattop SUs
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Hey! What's wrong with red... Hahadatzenmike wrote:Had the air filter off yesterday and it's spotless, auto choke works. Well it is 35 yrs. old. Sure, I'll take and use a kit.
When I get a chance this week I'm moving the 620 out and will put her in the back yard and raise it on stands off the lawn. The tools are closer out back and I don't have to tramp back and forth through the house. Also I can leave off and come back without cleaning everything up. What a guy thing to say!
Forgot my wife suggested lime green and black colors. I showed her a picture of my '70 Dart once. I think those colors would be too 'performance' for me now. Here's a 710 with the proper bumpers:
Looks great on someone else but red isn't for me.
Nice pickup Mike... I'll be glued to this post, checking back often for updates... Hopefully I might be able to pick and and or learn a thing or two from your project...
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theres a green one up my way... i'll go see if its for sale... good parts car
Merlin from Datsunhistory.com
"test mule? I don't need no stinkin' test mule... Bert Vorgon is my test mule"
"test mule? I don't need no stinkin' test mule... Bert Vorgon is my test mule"