m4xwellmurd3r Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 lol that's not too bad. with my 78 it was like this oil change fuel filter fuel pump spark plugs plug wires cap/rotor brake master cylinder water inlet lower rad hose steeringwheel AFM fuel injectors water temp sensor after all that im' hoping it passes emissions. oh also changed all the fuel lines I still need a new radiator though. plus side is no rust. But mechanically besides the rust, that's not that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEvilrps13 Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 THE LIST GOES ON.... -lower radiatior mount -keys wont work in doors -carpet <---that can wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEvilrps13 Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 i finally got the car in the garage today, and ill start working on it tomorrow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEvilrps13 Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 alright, myself and a former datsun mechanic (he even remembers when these first came stateside lol) worked on it for 4 hours last night, and it still wont start. timing is good, we are getting PLENTY of fuel (the plugs keep getting soaked) and we have spark and air...wtf. can anybody point me in the right direction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyro Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I think you answered your own question. Sounds like you are getting too much fuel. soaked plugs don't work very well. check the things that make it run rich. high fuel pressure, bad connection at the temp sensor (2 prong connector), stuck starter injector, ect.... change the plugs, shut off the fuel pump, try starting with starter fluid only, if it kicks over, then you are running to much fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEvilrps13 Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 I think you answered your own question. Sounds like you are getting too much fuel. soaked plugs don't work very well. check the things that make it run rich. high fuel pressure, bad connection at the temp sensor (2 prong connector), stuck starter injector, ect.... change the plugs, shut off the fuel pump, try starting with starter fluid only, if it kicks over, then you are running to much fuel. cool thanks, pyro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEvilrps13 Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 figured it out. the timing chain jumped a couple teeth due to alot of slack in the left side of where the timing chain runs.... wtf.... i really dont want to get into this car too much since i paid 250$ for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyro Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 figured it out. the timing chain jumped a couple teeth due to alot of slack in the left side of where the timing chain runs.... wtf.... i really dont want to get into this car too much since i paid 250$ for it... I don't think that is possible. Why do you say it jumped a few teeth? Fyi, when checking the location of the timing marks, it can take as many as 12 engine revolutions to get the timing marks and chain marked links in the right place. Just pulling off the valve cover and rotating the engine to tdc and looking at the timing marks (1,2, or 3) is not the way to check which timing mark the engine is on. do a compression check. if there is low or no compression then the timing could be off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afbrian13 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 see i deceided to part out a 78 2 seater only after it BENT when I jacked it up! I knew there was some rust but the ends of the car just drooped when i jacked it up. Honestly, it has still been worth having around for the mechanical parts My "good" 76 has a couple holes in the floors and left rear(and front hod hinge area" which i still consider not bad. Anywhere youget snow you need to learn how to weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEvilrps13 Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 I don't think that is possible. Why do you say it jumped a few teeth? Fyi, when checking the location of the timing marks, it can take as many as 12 engine revolutions to get the timing marks and chain marked links in the right place. Just pulling off the valve cover and rotating the engine to tdc and looking at the timing marks (1,2, or 3) is not the way to check which timing mark the engine is on. do a compression check. if there is low or no compression then the timing could be off. the left side of the chain is looser than a 50yr old prostitute, and the old datsun tech i have helping (and teaching) me said thats a sign it could have jumped. also, when you crank it, it pushes air out through the intake, and one time it spit fire through the intake. compression test is as follows... #1 130 #2 120 #3 125 #4 130 #5 125 #6 130 im tempted to just sell it for for 150$ and save up for a 260. its got some good parts on it at least.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEvilrps13 Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 alright, here's what's gonna happen. im pulling the motor and trans, and im going to part the car out, and getting a better shell. hopefully another 2/2. so if anyone needs 1978 2/2 parts. let me know, ill be starting another thread to sell the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEvilrps13 Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 IT RUNS! I'M KEEPING IT. GO ME. it needs some stuff for the engine still, but now i can justify keeping it. soon it goes to my friend's shop for the floors and frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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