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Petersen's Datsun Tune-up & Repair

Petersen's The Complete Book of Japanese Cars
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Petersen's #Complete Book of Datsun (1975 and 1977 editions differ)

Comments: Not a full repair manual, but recommended as 1977 edition has tune-up info, carb tear-down, Datsun history, California Ute, etc.

Petersen's "Tuning the Datsun"
Specs, Carb, tips etc. for 1200, 510 and 240-Z

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Complete Book of Datsun

Petersen's Complete Book of Datsun No. 2 (1977 Edition/2nd Edition). Buy it at Amazon.com

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(1975 and 1977 editions differ) Comments: Not a full repair manual, but recommended as 1977 edition has tune-up info, carb tear-down, Datsun history, California Ute, etc.

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Page 169

A B120 in California? Yes, in the 1977 Edition/2nd Edition (not in the 1975 edition)

See Main Article: QUICK-DELIVERY DATSUN

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1ST EDITION

THE INSCRUTABLE DREAM
Datsun’s history is older than you may think B-210

DRIVING IMPRESSIONS
Checking out the most economical Datsun

DRIVING THE 710
They win races, but not with stock tires

DATSUN 610 IMPRESSIONS
Datsun went after economical luxury and got it

BEHOLD THE 280-Z
Thousands of satisfied owners can’t be wrong

THE DATSUN/DREAMER
The recreational vehicle field is the intended target

OLDIES BUT GOODIES
Have you considered a used Datsun as a first or second car

NEW WAYS TO GO
Here's a look at alternate fuel systems for Datsuns

TUNE-UP AND TEST EQUIPMENT
Here is how to select and use budget-oriented tools

FREQUENT MAINTENANCE
HOW TO Check fluid levels and stop those squeaks

REGULAR MAINTENANCE
- HOW TO Change oil and lube your Datsun B-210
- TUNING PROCEDURES HOW TO Do your own tune-up job
- TUNING THE DATSUN 710
  HOW TO Keep your new or old 710 in tip-top shape
- CARBURETOR TEARDOWN
  HOW TO Overhaul your model of Datsun carb
- KEEP ON STOPPING
  HOW TO Replace the disc brake pads
- FIXING THE LITTLE THINGS
  HOW TO Replace bulbs, tires, wipers PCV and air pump
- B-210 ENGINE TEARDOWN
  HOW TO Find out what’s inside that pushrod engine
- 2-LITER ENGINE TEARDOWN
  HOW TO Disassemble Datsun’s little overhead cammer
- 4-SPEED TRANS TEARDOWN
  HOW TO Dismantle and inspect your old gearbox
- OVERHAULING THE 5-SPEED
  HOW TO Repair Datsun’s new shift-it-yourself transmission
- AUTOMATIC TRANS OVERHAUL
  HOW TO Find your way around the brain beneath the floor

COMPETITION BREEDS
Success and more competition thru Datsun’s unique program
AND NOW. A COMMERCIAL WORD
The story behind Datsun’s hugely successful Li'l Hustler
LI'L HUSTLER IMPRESSIONS
Driving the newest model of the one that started it all
HUSTLING HUSTLER
Would you believe a 327 Chevy? A turbo? 4-wheel drive?
ZIGGY’S STARDUST
A razzle-dazzle mini with a trophy-winning finish
BLUE MOON
Terry’s truck is a double dip of Metalflake and candy
BZZZZZZZ
Wait till you see this BEE-youtiful pickup
PINSTRIPE PICKUP
A calm but neat approach to customizing with paint
TONI’S Z
This pearl ‘n patterned 240-Z is just what the nurse needs
PERSONALITY PORTFOLIO
Harry Bradley provides the inspiration for change
THE CIDER-Z LIVES
Bruce Dieke transformed Bradley’s dream into reality
IMPROVING PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMY
Here is how to get either or both
ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR DATSUN
A shopper’s guide to personalizing your Datsun

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Ziggy's Stardust

Dwayne Clements' Ziggy's Stardust Datsun 620 pickup
Album 5910

Steroid: Almost every truck with a camper shell had ... "superscoops" to let air into the shells. That is what Ziggy's Stardust was running for hood scoops. Volkswagen rear side bubble superscoop windows poprivited to the hood. The only truck I ever remember doing that.