How to check the camshaft timing on a Datsun 1200?
Checking and adjusting the camshaft timing is an important part of a competition engine. You can also do the same for your street 1200 to ensure you are getting the expected performance. Advance crankshaft (turn clockwise) until lifter comes up 0.050″: Continue turning and note maximum lift.
What’s the Racer Brown number on a Datsun?
Racer Brown cams are standard part numbers for Mopar, Nissan Competition Department and others. Grab yourself a stubby, get comfortable and read into the fascinating world of Datsun and other engine valve train operation.
Where are the main bearings on a Datsun camshaft?
The crankcase also contains main bearings, which support the crankshaft main bearing journals. Between main bearing journals, the crankshaft has a crankpin parallel to the crankshaft axis but offset from it by an amount equal to exactly one-half the piston stroke.
What’s the valve lash on a Datsun 1200 Club?
Each manufacturer specifies this differently. The spec is valve lift (at the valve) but the cam lobe lift is amplified by the rocker arm ratio less valve lash: Aftermarket camshaft grinders recommend from 0.010″ to 0.024″ depending on the profile (standard lash is 0.013″ warm/0.014″ cold).
Checking and adjusting the camshaft timing is an important part of a competition engine. You can also do the same for your street 1200 to ensure you are getting the expected performance. Advance crankshaft (turn clockwise) until lifter comes up 0.050″: Continue turning and note maximum lift.
Is there a settlement for the Nissan timing chain lawsuit?
Nissan agrees to settle timing chain lawsuit, at least for customers in 9 states. Nissan agrees to settle timing chain lawsuit, at least for customers in 9 states.
How to replace timing chain on Nissan Altima?
Replacing Timing Chain on a 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 L V6. Broke video down into 3 sections. Part 2 is the removal and installation of timing chain, timing cover and valve covers. Hope you enjoy the video. Loading…
Why did my Nissan Maxima timing chain fail?
One plaintiff claims her 2007 Nissan Maxima timing chain failed when the vehicle had 127,000 miles on the odometer, a job that cost her $1,500. Other plaintiffs allege they paid similar amounts, and some customers must pay for complete engine replacements once the timing chain tensioning systems damage the engines.