check engine DATSUN B110 1973 Service Owner's Guide
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EMISSION
CONTROL
AND
TUNE
UP
Appearance
1
First
inspect
whether
vacuum
hoses
are
connected
to
correct
positions
2
Inspect
hoses
for
cracks
distortion
or
plugging
Checking
of
vacuum
motor
I
With
engine
shut
down
inspect
the
position
of
valve
placing
a
mirror
at
the
end
of
inlet
pipe
for
inspec
tion
The
correct
condition
of
valve
is
that
it
keeps
the
inlet
of
underhood
air
open
and
that
of
hot
air
closed
Otherwise
inspect
the
linkage
of
valve
Fig
ET
34
Inspecting
valve
position
2
Disconnect
hose
at
vacuum
motor
inlet
and
direct
ly
apply
vacuum
of
manifold
to
vacuum
motor
by
connecting
another
hose
sucking
by
mouth
may
be
substituted
for
this
process
If
underhood
air
inlet
is
closed
by
valve
valve
is
in
good
condition
Inspect
linkage
if
found
otherwise
And
then
no
defect
is
found
even
in
linkage
it
signifies
the
trouble
of
vacuum
motor
Fig
ET
35
Checking
vacuum
motor
ET
21
3
The
valve
shows
correct
condition
if
it
keeps
underhood
air
inlet
closed
when
the
passage
in
the
hose
is
stopped
by
twisting
or
clamping
it
while
applying
vacuum
If
otherwise
it
is
an
indication
of
leakage
taking
place
in
the
vacuum
motor
4
When
defect
is
found
in
vacuum
motor
through
this
check
replace
the
air
cleaner
assembly
Checking
of
sensor
I
Perform
the
engine
test
by
keeping
the
temperature
around
the
sensor
below
300C
860F
Make
sure
that
the
engine
is
cooled
down
before
the
test
is
conducted
2
Before
starting
the
engine
make
certain
that
the
valve
on
underhood
air
side
fully
opens
3
Start
the
engine
and
operate
it
at
an
idling
speed
The
valve
is
in
good
condition
if
underhood
air
side
fully
closes
immediately
after
starting
4
Carefully
watch
the
valve
to
ascertain
that
it
gradually
begins
to
open
as
the
engine
warms
up
But
when
the
ambient
temperature
is
low
it
takes
con
siderable
length
of
time
for
the
valve
to
begine
to
open
or
in
some
case
it
hardly
opens
This
should
not
however
be
regarded
as
trouble
If
the
valve
does
not
operate
satisfactorily
or
if
the
condition
of
the
valve
is
questionable
further
conduct
the
following
test
5
Remove
the
air
cleaner
cover
and
put
a
thermister
or
a
small
thermometer
as
close
to
the
sensor
as
possible
with
adhesive
tape
Install
the
air
cleaner
cover
again
Fig
ET
36
Checking
sensor
1
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ENGINE
6
Start
the
engine
and
continue
idling
as
described
under
paragraphs
I
2
and
3
above
When
several
minutes
have
passed
and
the
valve
is
partially
opened
read
the
thermister
indication
It
is
correct
if
the
reading
falls
between
380C
1000
F
and
550C
1300
F
If
the
reading
is
abnormal
replace
the
sensor
7
On
the
engine
equipped
with
an
idle
compensator
as
service
option
do
as
follows
before
replacing
the
sensor
Clog
hose
on
idle
compensator
side
by
twisting
or
clamping
it
and
check
the
temperature
as
given
in
paragraphs
5
and
6
above
If
the
thermometer
shO
vs
correct
temperature
replace
the
idle
compensa
tOf
if
the
reading
is
abnormal
replace
the
sensor
CRANKCASE
EMISSION
CONTROL
SYSTEM
This
system
returns
blow
by
gas
to
both
the
intake
manifold
and
carburetor
air
cleaner
The
Posirive
Crankcase
Ventilation
PCV
valve
is
provided
to
conduct
crankcase
blow
by
gas
to
the
intake
manifold
Duirng
partial
throttle
operation
of
the
enigne
the
intake
manifold
sucks
the
blow
by
gas
through
the
valve
Normally
the
capacity
of
the
valve
is
sufficient
to
handle
any
blow
by
and
a
small
amount
of
ventilating
air
The
ventilating
air
is
then
drawn
from
the
clean
side
of
the
carburetor
air
cleaner
through
the
tube
connecting
carburetor
air
cleaner
to
rocker
cover
intu
the
crankcase
Under
full
throttle
condition
the
manifold
vacuum
is
insufficient
to
draw
the
blow
by
flow
through
the
valve
and
its
flow
goes
through
the
tube
connection
in
the
reverse
direction
In
cars
with
an
excessively
high
blow
by
some
of
the
flow
will
go
through
the
tube
connection
to
the
carburetor
air
cleaner
under
all
conditions
j
Fresh
air
Blow
by
gas
1m
Air
used
in
filtering
oil
t
2
3
4
PCV
valve
Flame
arrester
Oil
filler
cap
Baffle
plate
and
steel
net
ECOOl
Fig
ET
3
7
Crankcase
emission
control
system
at
partially
throttle
open
ET
22
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EMISSION
CONTROL
AND
TUNE
UP
CD
@
Fresh
air
Blow
by
gas
Air
used
in
filtering
oil
1
PCV
valve
2
Flame
arrester
3
Oil
filler
cap
4
Baffle
plate
and
steel
net
E
C002
Fig
ET
J8
Crankcase
emission
control
system
at
full
throttle
open
Checking
and
replacing
PCV
valve
Test
PCV
valve
in
accordance
with
the
following
me
thod
With
engine
running
at
idle
remove
the
ventilator
hose
from
PCV
valve
If
the
valve
is
working
a
hissing
noise
will
be
heard
as
air
passes
through
the
valve
and
a
strong
vacuum
should
be
felt
immediately
when
a
finger
is
placed
over
the
valve
inlet
If
the
valve
is
plugged
replace
with
a
new
one
Check
for
deposit
plugging
in
the
hose
Clean
if
necessary
Intake
manifold
l
illlr
nnnl
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l
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EC014
FigET
39
Cross
sectional
view
of
PCV
valve
Checking
ventilation
hoses
I
Check
hoses
and
hose
connections
for
leaks
2
Disconnect
all
hoses
and
blow
them
out
with
compressed
air
If
any
hose
can
not
be
free
of
obstructions
replace
with
a
new
one
Insure
that
the
flame
arrester
is
surely
inserted
in
the
hose
between
the
air
cleaner
and
rocker
cover
EVAPORATIVE
EMISSION
CONTROL
SYSTEM
Checking
engine
compartment
hose
connections
and
fuel
vapor
control
valves
Checking
fuel
tank
vapor
liquid
separator
and
vapor
vent
line
I
Check
all
hoses
and
fuel
tank
ftIler
cap
2
Disconnect
the
vapor
vent
line
connecting
flow
guide
valve
to
vapor
liquid
separator
ET
23
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ENGINE
3
Connect
a
3
way
connector
a
manometer
and
a
cock
or
an
equivalent
3
way
change
cock
to
the
end
of
the
vent
line
4
Supply
fresh
air
into
the
vapor
vent
line
through
the
cock
little
by
little
until
the
pressure
becomes
368
mm
Aq
14
5
in
Aq
5
Shut
the
cock
completely
and
leave
it
that
way
6
After
2
5
minutes
measure
the
height
of
the
liquid
in
the
manometer
7
Variation
of
height
should
remain
within
254
mmAq
1
0
in
Aq
8
When
the
filler
cap
does
not
close
completely
the
height
should
drop
to
zero
in
a
short
time
9
If
the
height
does
not
drop
to
zero
in
a
short
time
when
the
filler
cap
is
removed
it
is
the
cause
of
the
stuffy
hose
Note
In
case
the
vent
line
is
stuffy
the
breathing
in
fuel
tank
is
not
thoroughly
made
thus
causing
insufficient
delivery
of
fuel
to
engine
or
vapor
lock
It
must
therefore
be
repaired
or
replaced
3
way
connector
Cock
Air
Manometer
Vapor
liquid
seearator
Flow
guide
valve
E
CQ29
Fig
ET
40
Checking
evaporative
emission
control
system
Checking
flow
guide
valve
I
Disconnect
all
hoses
connected
to
the
flow
guide
valve
2
While
lower
pressure
air
is
pressed
into
the
flow
guide
valve
from
the
ends
of
vent
line
of
fuel
tank
side
the
air
should
go
through
the
valve
and
flow
to
crankcase
side
If
the
air
does
not
flow
the
valve
should
be
replaced
But
when
the
air
is
blown
from
crankcase
side
it
should
never
flow
to
the
other
two
vent
lines
3
While
the
air
is
pressed
into
the
flow
guide
valve
from
the
carburetor
air
cleaner
side
it
flows
to
the
fuel
tank
side
and
or
crankcase
side
4
This
valve
opens
when
the
inner
pressure
is
10
mmHg
0
4
in
Hg
In
case
of
improper
operations
or
breakage
replace
it
From
carburetor
air
cleaner
From
fuel
tank
i
I
I
ti
i
i
1
1
i
To
ran
kcase
E
C030
Fig
ET
41
Flow
guide
valve
Checking
fuel
tank
vaCCUID
relief
valve
operation
Remove
fuel
filler
cap
and
see
if
it
functions
properly
as
follows
Wipe
clean
valve
housing
and
have
it
in
your
mouth
2
Inhale
air
A
slight
resistance
accompanied
by
valve
indicates
that
valve
is
in
good
mechanical
condition
Note
also
that
by
further
inhaling
air
the
resistance
should
be
disappeared
with
valve
clicks
3
If
valve
seems
to
be
clogged
or
if
no
resistance
is
felt
replace
cap
as
an
assembled
unit
T
1i
v
rUr1f
AlI
j
r
I
r
tLMJJl
rr
L
cc
11
J
v
II
4J
L
Valve
I
valve
seat
Spring
Valve
housing
Fig
ET
42
Fuel
filler
cap
ET
24
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EMISSION
CONTROL
AND
TUNE
UP
Trouble
shooting
procedure
on
starting
circuit
Switch
on
the
starting
motor
with
light
put
on
When
light
goes
off
or
dims
considerably
a
Check
battery
b
Check
cable
for
connection
c
Check
starter
motor
When
light
stays
bright
a
Check
wiring
connection
between
battery
and
starter
motor
b
Check
starter
switch
c
Check
starter
motor
ENGINE
WILL
CRANK
NORMALLY
BUT
WILL
NOT
START
In
this
case
following
trouble
causes
may
exist
In
the
most
causes
ignition
system
or
fuel
system
is
in
trouble
Ignition
system
in
trouble
Fuel
system
in
trouble
Valve
mechanism
does
not
work
properly
Low
compression
Check
spark
plug
first
in
accordance
with
the
following
procedure
Disconnect
high
tension
cable
from
one
spark
plug
and
hold
it
about
10
rom
0
4
in
away
from
the
engine
metal
part
and
crank
the
engine
Good
spark
occurs
a
Check
spark
plug
b
Check
ignition
timing
Check
fuel
system
d
Check
cylinder
compression
No
spark
occurs
Check
the
current
flow
in
primary
circuit
Very
high
current
Inspect
primary
circuit
for
short
Check
breaker
point
for
operation
Low
or
no
current
Check
for
loose
terminal
or
disconnection
in
primary
circuit
Check
for
burned
points
Ignition
system
in
trouble
Burned
distributor
point
Repair
or
replace
Improper
point
gap
Adjust
Defective
capacitor
Replace
Rotor
cap
and
rotor
leak
Replace
ET
27
ti
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ENGINE
Defective
spark
plug
Improper
ignition
timing
Defective
ignition
coil
Disconnection
of
high
tension
cable
Loose
connection
or
disconnection
in
prima
ry
circuit
Lack
of
fuel
Dirty
fuel
strainer
Dirty
or
clogged
fuel
pipe
Fuel
pump
will
not
work
properly
Carburetor
auto
choke
will
not
work
prop
erly
Improper
float
level
adjustment
Improper
idling
Dirty
or
clogged
carburetor
Damaged
anti
dieseling
solenoid
Clogged
breather
pipe
Incorrect
spark
plug
tightening
or
defective
gasket
Improper
grade
engine
oil
or
viscosity
drop
ping
Incorrect
valve
clearance
Compression
leak
from
valve
seat
Sticky
valve
stem
Weak
or
defective
valve
springs
Compression
leak
at
cylinder
head
gasket
Sticked
or
defective
piston
ring
Worn
piston
ring
or
cylinder
Troubleshooting
procedure
Pour
engine
oil
from
plug
hole
and
then
measure
cylinder
compression
Clean
adjust
plug
gap
or
replace
Adjust
Replace
Replace
Repair
or
replace
Supply
Replace
Clean
Repair
or
replace
Check
and
adjust
Correct
Adjust
Disassemble
and
clean
Replace
Clean
Tighten
to
normal
torque
or
replace
spark
plug
assembly
Replace
with
proper
grade
oil
Adjust
Remove
cylinder
head
and
lap
valves
Correct
or
replace
valve
Replace
valve
springs
Replace
gasket
Replace
piston
ring
Overhaul
engine
Compression
increases
Trouble
in
cylinder
or
piston
ring
Compression
unchanged
Compression
leak
from
valve
cylinder
head
or
head
gasket
ET
28
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IMPROPER
ENGINE
IDLING
Fuel
system
in
trouble
Low
compression
Others
Ignition
system
in
trouble
Engine
idle
too
fa
t
ENGINE
POWER
NOT
UP
TO
NORMAL
4
w
compression
Ignition
system
in
trouble
Fuel
system
in
trouble
EMISSION
CONTROL
AND
TUNE
UP
Clogged
or
damaged
carburetor
jets
Incorrect
carburetor
adjustment
idle
speed
idle
mixture
Clogged
air
cleaner
Defective
gaskets
of
manifolds
or
carburetor
insulator
Improper
float
level
adjustment
Incorrect
valve
clearance
Extremely
low
revolution
Incorrect
basic
ignition
timing
Incorrect
automatic
teinperature
control
air
cleaner
Defect
or
malfunction
of
ignition
system
spark
plug
high
tension
cable
breaker
point
ignition
coil
etc
Trouble
in
throttle
link
and
cable
Incorrect
throttle
opener
adjustment
Trouble
in
PCV
valve
Trouble
in
automatic
choke
Defect
or
malfunction
of
ignition
system
spark
plug
high
tension
cable
breaker
point
ignition
coil
etc
Incorrect
ignition
timing
Defective
spark
plugs
Defective
distributor
points
Malfunction
of
choke
system
Clogged
fuel
pipe
ET
29
Clean
or
replace
Adjust
idle
speed
mixture
Replace
element
Replace
gasket
Adjust
Previously
mentioned
Adjust
Adjust
idie
rpm
Adjust
ignition
timing
Adjust
automatic
temperature
control
air
cleaner
Adjust
or
replace
ignition
system
Check
throttle
link
and
cable
Adjust
throttle
opener
Replace
PCV
valve
Adjust
automatic
choke
Adjust
or
replace
ignition
system
Previously
mentioned
Adjust
Clean
adjust
or
replace
plugs
Dress
or
replace
points
Check
con
denser
Adjust
Clean
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EMISSION
CONTROL
AND
TUNE
UP
Mechanical
knocking
Crankshaft
bearing
knocking
Connecting
rod
bearing
knocking
Piston
and
cylinder
noise
Piston
pin
noise
Water
pump
noise
Others
Defect
or
malfunction
of
ignition
system
spark
plug
high
tension
cable
breaker
point
ignition
coil
etc
This
strong
dull
noise
increases
when
the
engine
is
accelerated
To
locate
the
place
calise
a
misfire
on
each
cylinder
If
the
noise
stops
by
the
misfire
this
cylinder
generates
the
noise
This
is
a
little
higher
pitched
noise
than
the
crankshaft
knocking
and
also
increases
when
the
engine
is
accelerated
Cause
a
misfire
on
each
cylinder
and
if
the
noise
diminishes
almost
completely
this
crank
shaft
bearing
generates
the
noise
When
you
hear
an
overlapping
metalic
noise
which
increases
its
magnitude
with
the
revo
lution
of
the
engine
and
which
decreases
as
the
engine
is
warmed
up
this
noise
is
caused
by
the
piston
and
cylinder
To
locate
the
place
cause
a
misfire
on
each
cylinder
This
noise
is
heard
at
each
highest
and
lowest
dead
end
of
the
piston
To
locate
the
place
cause
a
misfire
on
each
cylinder
This
noise
may
be
caused
by
the
worn
or
damaged
bearings
or
by
the
uneven
surface
of
sliding
parts
An
improper
adjustment
of
the
valve
clear
ance
Noise
of
the
timing
chain
An
excessive
end
play
on
the
crankshaft
Remarks
Disengage
the
clutch
slightly
and
this
noise
will
stop
Wear
on
the
clutch
pilot
bushing
Remarks
This
noise
will
be
heard
when
the
clutch
is
disengaged
ET
31
Adjust
or
replace
ignition
syste
m
This
is
caused
by
the
wom
or
damaged
bearings
or
unevenly
worn
crankshaft
Renew
the
bearings
and
adjust
o
change
the
crankshaft
Check
the
lubrication
system
Same
as
the
case
of
crankshaft
bear
ings
This
may
cause
an
abnormal
wearing
of
the
cylinder
and
lower
compression
which
in
turn
will
cause
a
lower
output
power
and
excessive
consump
tion
of
oiL
Overhaul
the
engine
This
may
cause
a
wear
on
the
piston
pin
or
piston
pin
hole
Renew
the
piston
and
piston
pin
as
sembly
Replace
the
water
pump
with
a
new
one
Readjust
Adjust
the
tension
of
the
chain
Disassemble
the
engine
and
renew
the
main
bearing
bushing
Renew
the
bushing
and
adjust
the
drive
shaft
Page 337 of 513
ABNORMAL
COMBUSTION
backfire
afterflfe
run
on
etc
Improper
ignition
timing
Fuel
system
in
trouble
Defective
cylinder
head
etc
EXCESSIVE
OIL
CONSUMPTION
Oil
leakage
Excessive
oil
consumption
ENGINE
Improper
ignition
timing
Improper
heat
range
of
the
spark
plugs
Damaged
carburetor
or
manifold
gasket
backfire
afterflre
Defective
carburetor
jet
Improper
function
of
the
float
Uneven
idling
Improperly
adjusted
valve
clearance
Excess
carbon
in
the
combustion
chamber
Damaged
valve
spring
backfire
afterure
Loose
oil
drain
plug
Loose
or
damaged
oil
pan
gasket
Loose
or
damaged
chain
cover
gasket
Defective
oil
seals
in
front
and
rear
of
the
crankshaft
Loose
or
damaged
locker
cover
gasket
Improper
tightening
of
oil
filter
Loose
or
damaged
oil
pressure
switch
Worn
cylinder
and
piston
Improper
location
of
the
ring
split
or
reo
versed
assembly
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Adjust
the
ignition
timing
Use
specified
spark
plugs
Replace
them
with
new
ones
Disassemble
the
carburetor
and
check
it
Adjust
the
level
and
check
the
needle
valve
Adjust
Readjust
Remove
the
cylinder
head
and
remove
carbon
Replace
it
with
a
new
one
Tighten
it
Renew
the
gasket
or
tighten
it
Renew
the
gasket
or
tighten
it
Renew
the
oil
seals
Renew
the
gasket
or
tighten
it
Do
not
tighten
excessively
Renew
the
gasket
and
tighten
it
cor
rectly
Retighten
or
renew
the
oil
pressure
switch
Overhaul
the
cylinder
and
renew
the
piston
Reassemble
the
piston
rings
correctly
Page 339 of 513
ENGINE
Improper
air
fueled
mixtur
into
cylinder
walls
Check
the
fuel
system
Seizure
of
sliding
parts
Lkl
rease
of
oil
pressure
Previously
mentioned
Insufficient
clearances
Reassemble
with
the
designated
clear
ances
Overheat
Previously
mentioned
Improper
fuel
mixture
Check
the
fuel
system
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OR
6UU
ETIi
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REFERENCE
DATE
JOURNAL
or
BULLETIN
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