Speedometer cable broke @ 146320.
Headlight switch went out @ 146460.
Head gasket went @ 146500.
Clutch master cylinder went @ 152500.
Doner engine (see below) timing chain tensioners were broken and wore holes in timing cover, and the engine overheats in sub-zero weather.
Dash has two cracks at fault points due to heat and cold.
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I replaced all non-engine parts as they went bad (minus the dash, that will be later).
I put a doner engine in while the other is being re-built (currently waiting to be re-assembled in my garage).
I plan to replace more parts (distributor, fuel injectors, transmission, clutch kit, exhaust, etc.).
I also plan to put a blue fade to white paint job on this truck, and rust preventative (after frame off sand blast).
For a four cylinder in a long bed pickup it moves pretty fast.
It will be faster after the above listed changes, and the over bore, larger pistons, and tightened compression chamber.
The handling is as to be expected with a pickup.
New suspension parts and modifications will make it better.
NO I AM NOT GOING TO DROP IT! Sorry.
What can I swap the motor for in an 86 d21 4 Cyl 4wd, to put in a turbo motor? Any suggestions on what will work?
I love my 86 Nissan Hardbody! The odometer went out after about 120,000 miles and I've had a remanufactured ECU put in it after about 15 years that was rebuilt a few years later and works fine.
The rest of it is just what you would expect after so many miles and years - seals need to be replaced, the clutch was replaced after 130,000 miles, plastic trim crumbles after 20+ years in the Florida sun... but he's still a frisky truck, fun to drive, and great to haul whatever you need to haul. My next truck will be a Nissan, too. I hope they still build them as strong as this one!
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