Datsun C210 series - Page 23

Engine
Tune
up
Condition
Probable
cause
Low
or
no current
o
Burned distributor
point
Improper point
gap
Faulty
condenser
Leak
at rotor
cap
and rotor
Faulty spark plug
Improper ignition timing
Faulty ignition
coil
h
Disconnection
of
high
tension
cable
Loose connection or
disconnection
in
pri
mary
circ1
t
Lack
of
fuel
Dirty
fuei strainer
Dirty
or
clogged
fuel
pipe
Fuel
pump
will not
work
properly
Carburetor
choke will
not work
properly
Improper adjustment
of float level
Improper idling
Dirty
or
clogged
carburetor
Clogged
breather
pipe
of fuel
tank
a
functioning
anti
dieseling
solenoid valve
Incorrect
spark Plug tightening
o
f
u
ty
gasket
Improper
grade engine
oil
or
low
viscosi
ty
Incorrect valve
clearance
Compression
leak fiom
valve
seat
Sticky
valve
stem
Weak or
damaged
valve
springs
Compression
leak
at cylinder
head
gasket
Sticking
or
damaged piston ring
Worn
piston ring
or
cylinder
Trouble sIiootiirg
proceduie
Add small
quantity
of
engine
oil
through spark ping
hole
and then
measure
cylinder
compression
Compression
increases
Compression
does not
change
Ignition system
out
of
order
Fuel
system
out of
order
Low
compression
ET
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Corr
ctive action
Check for loose terminal or
disconnectiori
in
primary
circuit
Check
for
burned
points
Repair
or
replace
Adjust
Replace
Clean or
replace
Clean
adjust
plug
gap
or
replace
Adjust
Replace
Replace
Repair
or
replace
Supply
Replace
Clean
Repair
or
replace
Check
and
adj
ust
Correct
Adjust
Disassemble
and
clean
Repair
and clean
Check for loose terminal
or
wire harness
Tighten
to normai torque
or
replace
gasket
Replace
with
l
r
per grade
oil
A
jull
Remove
cylinder
head and
lap
valves
Correct
0
replace
valve and valve
g
uide
Replace
valve
springs
l J
Replace gasket
Replace
piston ring
Overhaul
engine
I
Malfunctioning cylinder
or
piston ring
Compression
leaks from valve
cylinder
head
or head
gasket