battery replacement DATSUN 510 1968 Service Repair Manual

12
CHAPTER
THREE

13
IMPROPER
IDLE

MIXTURE

Roats

slowly
between

13
17
14
SMALl
SPARK

GAP
or
DEFECTIVE

POINTS

Slight
float
between

14
16

ignItIOn
switch
If
the
starter
still
fails
to
crank

properly
remove
the
starter
and
test
it

2
Starter
turns
but
does
not

engage
with

engine

This
trouble
is

usually
a
defective

pInion
or
sole

noid

shlfting
fork

It

may
also
be
that
the
teeth

on
the

pInion
flywheel
ring
gear
or
both
are

worn
down
too
far
to

engage

properly

3
Starter

engages
but
will
not

dISengage
when

IgmtlOn
switch
IS
released

TIns
trouble
is

usually
caused

by
a

sticking
sole

nOid
but

occasionally
the

pmlOn
can

jam
on
the

flywheel
With
manual
transmissions
the

pinion

can
be

temporanly
freed

by
rockmg
the
car
in

high

gear
Naturally
this
IS
not

poSSible
in
auto

matics
the
starter
must
be
removed

4
Loud

grinding
noISes
when
starter
runs

TIns

usually
means
the
teeth
on
the

pinion

and
or

flywheel
are
not

meshing
properly
It

may
also
mean
the
over

running
clutch
IS
broken

In
the
first
case
remove
the
starter
and

examine

the

gear
teeth
In
the
latter
remove
the
starter

and

replace
the

pmion
dnve

assembly

CHARGING
SYSTEM

Charging
system
troubles

may
be
in
the
alter

nator

voltage
regulator
or
fan
belt
The
follow

ing
symptoms
are

typical

1
Alternator

warning

lamp
does
not
come
on

when

IgmtlOn
is

turned
on

This

may
indicate
a
defective

ignition
switch

battery
voltage

regulator
or

lamp
Frrst

try
to
15
HEAD
GASKET

LEAK

Roats
between
5
19
16
RESTRICTm

EXHAUST
SYSTEM

Normal
when
first

started

Drops
to
0
as

rpm
Increases

May

eventually
rrse
to

about
16

start
the
car
If
it
doesn
t
start
check

the

igllltlon

sWitch
and

battery

If
the
car
starts
find
the

voltage
regulator
and

disconnect
the
wlute
red
Wire
this
is
the

lamp

wire
Ground
the

wire
If
the

lamp
hghts
the

voltage
regulator
is
defective
not

properly

grounded
try
tightening
the

mounting
screws

or
the
alternator
brushes
are
not

contactmg
the

commutator
If
the

lamp
does
not

light
when
the

wire
IS

grounded
the

lamp
is

probably
burned

out

replace
It

2
Alternator

warning
lamp
comes
on
and

stays
on

This

usually
mdicates
that
no

chargmg
is

takmg

place
Frrst
check
the
fan
belt

tension
and

adlust

if

necessary
Check
the

battery
condition
with

the

hydrometer
and
check
all
electrical
connec

tions
m
the

chargmg
system
Fmally
isolate
the

trouble
to
the
alternator
or

voltage
regulator

3
Alternator

warmng

lamp
flashes
erratically

This

usually
indicates
the

chargmg
system
is

workmg
intermittently
Check
the
fan
belt
ten

sion
and
all
electncal
connections
m
the

charg

ing
system
Check
alternator
brushes
and
cODlh

tlon
of
the
commutator

4

Baltery
reqUires
frequent
additiOns

of
water

or

lamps
require
frequent

replacement

The
alternator
IS

probably
overchargmg
the
bat

tery
The

voltage
regulator
is

probably
faulty

check
it

using
the

procedures
given
in

Chaper

Nme

5
ExceSSive

noISe

from
he
alternator

Check
for
loose
alternator

mountmg
The

ENGINE
AND
IGNITION
TUNE
UP
21

many
types
of
test

eqUipment
and

may
be
used

as
a

gUide
If
the
manufacturer

s

mstructioQs
are

not
aVailable
Connections
shown
in

Figure
1

are
as
follows

1
Voltmeter

a
PosItive
lead
to
resistor
side
of
COli

b

Negative
1
ead
to

ground

2

Tlmmg
Light

a
PosItive
lead
to

posItive
battery
termmal

b

Tngger
lead
to
number
1

spark
plug

c

Negative
lead
to

ground

3
Tachometer

a
PosItive

lead
to
dlstnbutor
Side
of
coil

b

Negative
lead
to

ground

4
Dwell
Meter

a

PosItive
lead
to
dlstnbutor
Side
of
COlI

b

Negative
lead
to

ground

BAlTERY
INSPECTION
AND
SERVICE

1
Check
the
level
of
the

electrolyte
m

battery

cells
If

necessary
replemsh
with
distilled
water

Do
not
overfill

2

Measure
the

speCific
gravity
of
the

battery

electrolyte
Refer
to
the

followmg
table
2
Use
the

proper
size
socket
and
wrench
to

remove

spark
plugs
from
the

cyhnder
head

Make
certam
that
the

gaskets
are
removed
from

the

spark
plug
holes

3

Wipe
off
the
msulator
With
a
clean

rag
to

remove

grease
and
dirt

4

Carefully

mspect
the
msulator
and

body
of

each

plug
for

signs
of

cracks
or

chips

Replace

If

faulty

5

Inspect
spark
plug
threads
and
electrodes
for

damage
or
excessive
wear

Replace
as

requrred

Figure
2
shows
the

cond1t
J
on
of

normal
and
de

fectIVe

spark
plugs
along
with

an

explanation

of
the

causes
of

the
abnormal
conditions

6
If
the

spark
plugs
are
still
serviceable
clean

them

thoroughly
With
a

stiff
brush
or

preferably

With
a
sand

blasting
type
of
cleaner

7
File
the

center
electrode

so
that

It
has

a
fiat

surface

8
File
the
surfaces
of
the
outer
electrode

so
that

all
surfaces

are
fiat
and
smooth

9

Usmg
a
feeler

gauge
adjust
clearance
be

tween
the
electrodes
to
0
031
to
0
035
m
0
8

to
0
9mm
as
shown
m

Figure
3

Full

Charge
Value

CD
68

degrees
F

PermiSSIble
Value
20

degrees
C
3

Frigid
chmates

Tropical
chmates

Other
climates
Over
1
22

Over
118

Over
1
20
128

123

126

3
Clean

top
of

battery
and
termmals
With
a

solutIOn
of

bakmg
soda
and
water
Rmse
off
and

dry
thoroughly
Top
of

battery
must
be
clean
to

prevent
current

leakage
between
termmal
and

from

pOSitive
termmal
to
hold
down

clamp
Pro

longed
accumulatIOn
of
aCid
and
dirt
on

top
of

battery
may
cause

blIstenng
of
the
matenal
cov

enng
on
the
connector

straps
and
detenoration

of
the

straps
themselves

4

Tighten
the
cable

connectors
to
the
termmal

securely

5
Coat
the
termmals

lIghtly
With

petrolatum
to

protect
them
from
corrosion

SPARK
PLUGS
INSPECTION

AND
SERVICE

1
Remove

spark
plug
WIres
Mark
them
to
fi

sure
correct

replacement
J

J

I

I

j

j

10
Remstall

spark
plugs
Make
certam
to
use

a
new

gasket
for
each

plug
Use
a

torque
wrench

to

tighten
spark
plugs
from
11
0
to
150
ft
lb

1
5
to
2
0

kg
m

11
Remstall
WIres

DISTRIBUTOR
INSPECTION

AND
SERVICE

Dependmg
on
the
model

year
velucles
have

a

smgle
pomt
or
a
dual

pomt
dlstnbutor

system

INDEX

A
Inspection
and

repair
191

Air
cleaner
Pad

replacement
190

Exploded
views
63
64
Piston
seal

replacement
193

Removal
and

replacement
62
Reassembly
and
installation
193

Removal
190

Air

pump
40

Brakes
front

pick
up

Alternator

Brushes
104
Adjustment
201

Diode
103
Exploded
View
195

Disassembly
98
ServiCing
194

SpecdicatIons
194
203
204

Exploded
Views
41
99

Brakes
rear

pick
up

Inspection
and

repair
101

Adjustment
202

Output
checks
104

Exploded
View
195

Reassembly
104

Servicing
194

Removal
40
98

Brakes
rear
sedan
and

wagon

Rotor
102

Adjustment
202

Stator
102

Exploded
view
194

Axle
removal

pick
up
175

Inspection
and

repair
193

Reassembly
194

B
Removal
and

disassembly
193

Breaker

points
110

Ball

JOint
lower
sedan
and

wagon
174
Bumpers

Battery
Exploded
view
front

pick
up
223

Inspecllon
aiii
I

servicing
21
Exploded
View
front
sedan
and

wagon
224

SpeCific
gravity
21
Exploded
view
rear
sedan
230

Body
Exploded
view
rear

wagon
231

Body
Irlm
and

bumpers
223
224

Door
lock
and

regulator
225

C

Doors
225

Hood
lock
control
225
Camshaft

Seats
228

DeSCription
34

Tail

gate
228

Exploded
view
37

Trunk
hd
and

bumper
228

Inspection
48

Brake

pedal
Reassembly
54

Inspection
and

repair
187

Sprocket
53

Installation
188

Tlmmg
chain
57

Removal
187
Carburetor

Brakes
Cleaning
and

inspection
75

Adjustment
201
202
Dash

pot
adjustment
71

Bleeding
196

DesCription
37
69

Brake

pedal
187
Disassembly
71

Front
diSC
sedan
and

wagon
190
193

Exploded
Views
74
75

Front
drum

pick
up
194
Fuel
level

adjustment
69

Handbrake
197
201

Idhng
adjustment
69

Master

cyhnder
188
Interlock
valve
70

Rear

pick
up
194

Reassembly
76

Rear

sedan
and

wagon
193
Removal
40
71

SpeCifications
and
service
data
203
204
Sectional
view
69

Troubleshooting
16

Throttle
valve
70

Wheel

cyhnders
pIck
up
196
Charging
system

Brakes
front
diSC
sedan
and

wagon
Troubleshooting
12

Adjustment
201
Choke
and
accelerator

Disassembly
191

Disassembly
and

installation
82

Exploded
view
192

Exploded
view
83