New 720, 1985
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Re: New 720, 1985
Like I said, if its too big, the lower rad hose will push the alt down, and then the alt and you are danger close to the pitman arm. But you can run a ZX water inlet to cure this.
The 200sx (79 or so) is the only Small Bodied Internally regulated alternator by Nissan/Datsun.
Also, all the L and Z series alts should swap and use the same electrical plugs. And if you change 1 plug you can use KA/SR/CA/VG alts (and maybe change the pulley). My 80amp is actually a CA18DET alternator.
The 200sx (79 or so) is the only Small Bodied Internally regulated alternator by Nissan/Datsun.
Also, all the L and Z series alts should swap and use the same electrical plugs. And if you change 1 plug you can use KA/SR/CA/VG alts (and maybe change the pulley). My 80amp is actually a CA18DET alternator.
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Re: New 720, 1985
I'm gonna get the 200sx alt and if it doesn't fit I'll go get a ZX inlet from pick n pull..
I'm gonna be working on the 620 all this week, but no build thread of pictures yet. I'm not showing it until it's worthy, so a week or two. There will be before and after pictures though.
Stay tuned
I'm gonna be working on the 620 all this week, but no build thread of pictures yet. I'm not showing it until it's worthy, so a week or two. There will be before and after pictures though.
Stay tuned

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Re: New 720, 1985
Every build thread should start with before pics. No time like the present.
When the only tool you have is a hammer every problem starts to look like a hippy.
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Re: New 720, 1985
Nissan used to make the adapter changer. From T plug to whatever the KA uses. Tho I just use Male/female spade connectors and two 2" wires so I don't have to cut the original plug.
Maybe it wasn't nissan who made them. I have one stashed away.
Maybe it wasn't nissan who made them. I have one stashed away.
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Re: New 720, 1985
I'll have before pictures, just won't show them until the same time I show the after pictures.DRIVEN » Mon Nov 24, 2014 6:30 pm wrote:Every build thread should start with before pics. No time like the present.
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Re: New 720, 1985
Don't fix it if it's not broke, if the 620 alternator is charging, leave it alone.
I believe that Laecaon is talking about the idler arm being in the way, but it seems like the 79 620 shouldn't have that issue.
I believe that Laecaon is talking about the idler arm being in the way, but it seems like the 79 620 shouldn't have that issue.
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Re: New 720, 1985
^^Wisdom^^wayno » Mon Nov 24, 2014 8:08 pm wrote:Don't fix it if it's not broke, if the 620 alternator is charging, leave it alone.
When the only tool you have is a hammer every problem starts to look like a hippy.
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Re: New 720, 1985
he posted a big load of them. SEE VVVVDRIVEN » Mon Nov 24, 2014 6:30 pm wrote:Every build thread should start with before pics. No time like the present.







DRIVEN » Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:01 am wrote: Datsuns don't break down. They just get unscheduled upgrades.
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Re: New 720, 1985
Man. Some stock gauges would really pimp that thing out. Clock,tach,oil and volt meter. Cheap at any junk yard. Over priced at any classified ad 

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Re: New 720, 1985
Id need the center consol if I want the oil&volt gauges for the 720, and people want like 80 bucks for the consol so fuck that.
I'm not sure if I'm trading for that 620 now, I like the 720 so much
I'm not sure if I'm trading for that 620 now, I like the 720 so much
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Re: New 720, 1985
I was talking about the 620. There's too damn many Datsuns in one threadNi10 » Tue Nov 25, 2014 9:56 am wrote:he posted a big load of them. SEE VVVVDRIVEN » Mon Nov 24, 2014 6:30 pm wrote:Every build thread should start with before pics. No time like the present.

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Re: New 720, 1985


Here's too before and after pictures of my truck today, a friend helped me detail it, we waxed and polished it, and some other shit that I don't remember, but I'm so happy with how it turned out, the paint use to be so flat and dull on the bed, looks so much better now.