Index

QUICK REFERENCE INDEX

GI GENERAL INFORMATION
ET EMISSION CONTROL AND TUNE-UP
EM #ENGINE MECHANICAL
EL ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
CO COOLING SYSTEM
EF FUEL SYSTEM
EE #ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ER ENGINE REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
CL CLUTCH
TM TRANSMISSION
AT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PD PROPELLER SHAFT & DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
FA FRONT AXLE & FRONT SUSPENSION
RA REAR AXLE & REAR SUSPENSION
BR BRAKE
WT WHEEL AND TIRE
ST STEERING
FE ENGINE CONTROL FUEL & EXHAUST SYSTEM
BF BODY
BE #BODY ELECTRICAL
SE SERVICE EQUIPMENT

FORWARD

This service manual has been prepared for the purpose of assisting service personnel of authorized NISSAN/DATSUN dealers in providing effective service and maintenance of the 1973 Datsun 1200.

Since proper maintenance and service are absolutely essential in satisfying the owners of Datsun, this manual should be kept in a handy place for ready reference and should be carefully studied.

This manual includes procedures for maintenance adjustments, minor service operations, removal and installation, and for disassembly and assembly of components.

The #Quick Reference Index on the first page enable the user to quickly locate and desired section. At the beginning of each individual section is a table of contents, which gives the page number on which each major subject begins. An index is placed at the begining of each major subject within the section.

The #Special Tools, when required, presented at the "SE" section.

All information, illustration and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication approval.

Right for alternation of specifications and methods at any time are reserved.

NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.
TOKYO, JAPAN

ENGINE MECHANICAL

SECTION EM ENGINE MECHANICAL

EM-1  #GENERAL DESCRIPTION
EM-4  #ENGINE DISASSEMBLY
EM-8  #INSPECTION AND REPAIR
EM-25 #ENGINE ASSEMBLY
EM-33 #SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
EM-38 #TROUBLE DIAGNOSES AND CORRECTIONS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

EM-25
ENGINE ASSEMBLY

EM-25 PRECAUTIONS
EM-30 EM-25 CYLINDER HEAD
EM-25 PISTON AND CONNECTION ROD
EM-26 ASSEMBLING ENGINE

EM-27 ...

7. Install the flywheel securely using the lock washers, and tighten the bolts with #specified torque.
Tightening torque:
6.5 to 7.5kg-m (47 to 54 ft-lb)

Fig. EM-74 Flywheel installation

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS

EM-33
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
...

TIGHTENING TORQUE      Unit: kg-m (ft-lb)
Cylinder head bolts    5.5 to 6.0
Connecting rod nuts    3.2 to 3.8
Flywheel bolts         6.5 to 7.5 (47 to 54)
Main bearing cap bolts 5.0 to 6.0 (36 to 43)
Camshaft gear bolts    4.0 to 4.8
Oil pan bolts          0.4 to 0.6
Oil pump bolts         1.1 to 1.7
Oil strainer bolts     0.9 to 1.4
Crank pully bolts       15 to 16

EM-34
a) Valve Mechanism
...

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES AND CORRECTIONS

ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SECTION EE ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BATTERY EE-1
STARTING MOTOR EE-3
CHARGING CIRCUIT EE-15
ALTERNATOR EE-16
REGULATOR EE-23
IGNITION CIRCUIT EE-29
DISTRIBUTOR EE-29
IGNITION COIL EE-36
SPARK PLUG EE-37

BODY ELECTRICAL

SECTION BE BODY ELECTRICAL
BE-1  #WIRING
BE-6  #FUSE
BE-7  #LIGHTING SYSTEM
BE-15 #HORN
BE-18 #METERS AND GAUGES
BE-26 #WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
BE-29 #IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING LOCK
BE-31 #CLOCK
BE-32 #RADIO
BE-34 #HEATER

WIRING

BE-1 WIRING

WIRING HARNESS BE-1
  Engine Compartment harness BE-1
  Instrument harness BE-2
  Body harness BE-2
WIRING DIAGRAM BE-4
  Fig. BE-14 Wiring diagram for manual transmission model
  Fig. BE-15 Wiring diagram for automatic transmission model
INSPECTION BE-6

FUSE

BE-6 FUSE

LIGHTING SYSTEM

BE-7 LIGHTING SYSTEM

Main: Lighting System

HORN

BE-15 HORN

Main: Horn

METERS AND GAUGES

METERS AND GAUGES BE-18

Main: Cluster Gauge

CLUSTER LID BE-18
SPEEDOMETER BE-19
FUEL GAUGE AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE BE-19
OIL PRESSURE AND IGNITION WARNING LAMPS BE-20
HAND BRAKE WARNING LAMP BE-21
BULB SPECIFICATIONS BE-21
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES AND CORRECTIONS BE-22
  Speedometer BE-22
  Thermometer and fuel meter BE-23
  Oil pressure and ignition warning lamps BE-23