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is there any probs dropping a standard A12...
out of a ute...into a 4 door sedan...
Posted on: 2003/3/9 3:13
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No problem swapping a 71-73 ute engine into a sedan or coupe. Apparently the 1971-1973 A12 differs from the 1974-up A12. The engine mounts presumably are different. If so, you just need to make the usual A14 mount modifications. See the Tech Section article How to fit Datsun A14 & A15 Engines.
Posted on: 2003/3/9 6:19
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thanks 4 that...still learning...i'm having to put in an engine in my recently purchased 1200 sedan, that i got out of a ute 4 100 dollars...goes fine too...b'cos me old ones blowin steam out the exhaust...and leakin water every possible place...and now she went and ceased up on me...
Posted on: 2003/3/9 6:58
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Hi just reading. I don't know if this any probs or if you are looking for one, But if you need one I have drop mine out and put in a ca18. The a12 is running.'' Where'' Don't know but it go's.
Posted on: 2003/3/10 13:15
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yer do actually smurf...tried 2 drop tha new engine in today...but she was out of a later model ute...so we had some problems...but i am in desperate need of one...if you could reply with some more details etc. would be much appreciated
Posted on: 2003/3/10 13:33
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Not too shy to talk Joined:
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the engine mountings on a ute are 1.5" further back, ute crossmember ears go straight up ,old coupes sedans wagons X member ears lean 4d
Posted on: 2003/3/12 13:02
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verry eazy to get around with small flat plates to move eng mounts 4d
Posted on: 2003/3/12 13:04
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Posted on: 2003/3/13 8:12
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Hey sorry for the delay having probs with this ####ty computer. I don't know if you got the email I sent you the other day. I'll give you a name & number where you can see it? Datsun 1600 workshop ph 039714743 speak to randy, He'll be help you!Quote:
muke wrote:
yer do actually smurf...tried 2 drop tha new engine in today...but she was out of a later model ute...so we had some problems...but i am in desperate need of one...if you could reply with some more details etc. would be much appreciated
Posted on: 2003/3/13 9:36
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No life (a.k.a. DattoMaster) Joined:
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is that your ute randy was putting the ca18de into down there???
Posted on: 2003/3/13 9:38
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