Datsun 320 Thread Directory

[Li'l Truckie]

I'll be the first to admit I get a little frustrated when trying to find a specific thread to reference for good step by step instructions or the all important list of parts. So over the next couple of days I build a directory/outline of 320 thread categories and post in the thread links for easy reference and time saving. Intent is for this thread become a locked thread that is post at the top of the 320 thread list, again, for easy reference and following the 3-click rule when perusing 320 Forum for information, parts listings, and technical how to.

As of 06 SEP 15 - Okay enough for one night. Did notice that on some of the old posts the picture links are no longer valid due to close/deleted accounts and there are more that a few url links to stores and websites that no longer exist. Will get back at it tomorrow evening as I made it through pages 4-10 this evening.
As of 07 SEP 15 - Yawn.........okay another 4 hours of going through threads. Found some good ones, but still looking for Conner's thread with the wheel cylinder part numbers. Will get back at this tomorrow evening. Don't think I like the large lettered headers.

Overall builds -

Might Mouse NL 320 Upgrades (The Steve Austin of 320 Rebuilds - great/awesome info) - mighty-mouse-320-pickup-gets-a-new-moto ... 96746.html
Clutch Replacement and Engine Rebuild (thorough engine parts listing for your overhaul)- oil-pump-t596679.html
Running on a Budget (good info on tear down, cleaning, reassembly) - running-on-a-budget-63-pl-320-t586738.html



Engine -

For those 320's that have not ran for a while...like 20 years - oil-pump-t596679.html
Mount info/link - motor-mounts-t375311.html
Engine Rebuild parts listing (everything you'll need to overhaul your E1) - e-1-engine-rebuild-parts-info-t595575.html
Oil Pressure Switch - 1963-datsun-320-pickup-need-a-new-oil-p ... 83334.html
DIY Front Engine Mount Rebuild (sometimes these are for sale on eBay) - http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/diy-bu ... mount.html

Engine Paint Color - possible-codes-for-vintage-datsun-engines-t596938.html
Engine Part Listing - oil-pump-t596679.html

Carburetor / Fuel System -


Coolant / Radiator / Water Pump / Heater Core -

Bottom Radiator Steel Elbow for OE Water Pump - radiator-hose-connector-t588114.html


Ignition / Distributor / Coil

Hitachi D406-1 Rebuild and parts listing (no 520/J13 D411 distributor part do not work) - hitachi-406-01-vs-hitachi-411-53-distri ... 85213.html



Electrical / Voltage Regulator / Generator / Starter / Fuse Box / Wiring Diagram

Voltage Regulator Info - hitachi-voltage-regulator-help-t590180.html

Help info - electrical-help-t375495.html
Starter Info. Call Victoria British or Moss Motors for a new one - need-help-to-source-starter-t579617.html
More Starter Info, Starter Repair Cost Estimates (just buy a new one) - possible-codes-for-vintage-datsun-engines-t596938.html
Wiring Harness Schematics - https://www.flickr.com/photos/113742723 ... 9591544806

Electrical / Lights / Dash / Wipers


Transmission / Column Shift Linkage / Floor Shift / Driveshaft

Complete Column Shift Parts List (complete as it gets) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/113742723 ... datetaken/
Column Shift Transmission Info - transmission-parts-list-w-pic-t592689.html


Some Part #s - drivetrain-inspection-t585738.html
Column Shift Seals and Gaskets - column-shift-tansmission-parts-list-t586220.html
DIY Transmission Mount Rebuild - Pretty much your only option - http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/diy-bu ... mount.html


Clutch / Clutch Master Cylinder / Clutch Disc / Pressure Plate / Throw-out Bearing(Release Bearing)

Release Bearing - 320-clutch-release-bearing-t586029.html





Brakes / Front / Rear / Emergency Brake/ Brake Master Cylinder


Brake Part #s - 1965-datsun-320-pickup-brake-parts-needed-t580978.html
Basic Brake Troubleshooting - 1965-320-questions-t376068.html
Emergency Brake - hand-parking-brake-t595954.html
Emergency Brake (DIY e-brake cables - some day you will want to reference this thread - guaranteed! Swage tool and ferrule stop) - replacement-brake-cable-t596209.html


Suspension / Front / Rear / Bearings / Seals / Shocks / Steering

Front Inner Bearing Part # (may or may not be valid) - found-some-front-wheel-bearings-t546473.html
Front Shocks (scroll down to the KYB #) - front-shocks-63-l320-t587931.html
Tie Rod part Numbers - steering-components-need-p-n-exploded-view-t587502.html
Rear Spring Rates and Thickness (scroll down to manual excerpt - cargo-weight-t588171.html

Steering Wheel Repair - steering-wheel-repair-t590560.html


Rear Axle (links to pics still good!) - rear-axle-disassembly-reassembly-t375962.html


Wheels / Tires

Lug pattern - wheel-lug-pattern-t375295.html
Hardbody wheels on a 320 - 96-97-hadrbody-wheels-on-a-320-t375596.html
Tire size - tire-size-t375837.html



Chassis

Chassis Serial Number location -



Body


Interchangeable parts

520 parts - 520-common-parts-to-320-t375183.html

J13 References in the 320 Forum

[Gemmer]

Truckie,
This will be a great asset to the forum. Thank you for your effort!
Gemmer

[waynosworld]

Thankyou for your effort!

[RG320]

This is most helpful, thanks.