For all the details, pictures, procedures and accurate information it is a must to get a Repair manual (service or maintainence book). It will pay for itself. The recommend one is a two volume set of Nissan factory service manuals (FSM)
- A12 Engine Service Manual
- Body and Chassis
For 1973, these were combined into one book.
Also recommended is to get an original Owners manual. These list general maintenence schedules, capacities, specifications for oils, etc. Owners manuals come up for sale on eBay from time to time. An online manual is here: [1]
Places to get them:
- Local library
- Datsun 1200 repair manuals on Amazon.com
- eBay Datsun 1200 search
- Local booksellers
- Nissan A12 Engine Manual(in Spanish)
Brands: The following publishers make repair manuals specific to the Datsun 1200: