Nissan 1400 Bakkie - Basic Service

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Nissan 1400 Bakkie - Basic Service

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@mariusdpl Жыл бұрын

I can't tell how invaluable this video is. I've been driving my 1400 since 2011. I have learnt so much from this video

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

I am glad you liked it, Marius, thanks for supporting my channel with your visit please feel free to visit anytime even better subscribe it is free and take a look at the over 200 videos available, all made to help you the viewer to save some money and gain knowledge. Gary.

@supertekkel1 7 ай бұрын

Me too, helped me service a Datsun forklift with A15 engine.

@philcorp9705 2 жыл бұрын

Brings back memories..it's the only vehicle I can service myself😁

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

So simple hey Phil, it is a great versatile little workhorse too.

@ahmedshariffabdinur7920 2 жыл бұрын

I got 1400 bakkie I was struggling when it comes to basic servicing but at least I got some idea now ..Thanks so much.

@zimbok 2 жыл бұрын

Watched the video from sunny Wales. I loved those little bakkies. Brilliant video

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for supporting my channel with your visit, greatly appreciated.

@edwin_40 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the detailed explanation on the breaker points replacement. My first time playing with a points distributor on my Datsun 140Y and this was beyond useful!

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

I am glad you found value in this video Edwin.

@growitplantit4390 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Would like to see the condenser change. This car will be the future again.

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

I will definitely film the condenser change when the next one comes in.

@davidmodiba9349 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info, my bakkie gave me a hard time with starting. Some guy said it's points, now I know what points are....

@enochmthimunye9878 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Brother....Nice and easy demo.

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 ай бұрын

Thank You for supporting my channel with your visit and interaction, I am pleased this video was helpful to you. Please feel free to check out the rest of my channel by clicking PLAYLISTS www.youtube.com/@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790/playlists for more helpful service and repair videos on most makes of cars available here in SOUTH AFRICA, It is FREE.

@mogeshanchetty8060 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Have a one at home now I can try to set the points by my self.

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

I am sure you can Ace it Moreshan, thanks for visiting my channel I am eternally grateful. GARY

@cliffordsmeeton4811 2 жыл бұрын

My hero...Thanx for an exelent informative helpfull video ...u the MAN ...thanx sir .

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your compliments Clifford, I try my best for my viewers and subscribers.

@Richardherrington Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid. I was wondering how to set the points and was a bit scared to attempt it but now I know. Thank you again

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

A pleasure Richard, thanks for supporting my channel with your visit and interaction.

@SeanBZA 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have done a lot on them, and you get pretty much every body panel as aftermarket, mostly because the drivetrain will go on forever, but the body will rust off it. Air filter you will find older ones use an ADG799, which will fit the new ones, once you pull that plastic inner sleeve out. Same housing, just the plastic spacer to use the cheaper filter, last price I had, buying pretty much the entire GUD inventory every time, was R600 each. I was using them off the label, but they are a darn good filter, and if you are using the vehicle on farm roads the better filter, simply because it has a spinner to dump the dust mostly out, and enough area to not become clogged with 2kg of dust in it. Yes I was collecting dust with them and 2kg was not unusual for a day, even though I was also washing them out again, and leaving to dry for a few days in the sun. You could get up to 10 washings on them no problem, till you saw the sunlight coming through a hole, which made them scrap. Van itself is immaculate, he has either been ultra careful, or has a really good panel beater to handle the rust, because they all rust by the windscreen, and by the doors. Points you often get by with just cleaning and resetting gap, though you should also use a timing light to check the vacuum advance works properly, and you still can buy the capsule for it as well. Rotor needs to be cleaned, and lightly polished, along with inside the cap, and pull the leads off, and put a bit of silicone spray there to keep them from going green. No silicone inside the cap, spray only with Q20 or Tool in a Can, and wipe down, to prevent tracking. Did they stop giving that little capsule of white grease with the points now, even though I rarely used that, using white synthetic grease instead, just a thin smear on the cam surface

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your interesting insights Sean it is really a little Champ.

@user-yh9mo3so6n 3 ай бұрын

Thank. Boet. I like it. Very helpful.

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 3 ай бұрын

@100hantie 7 ай бұрын

thanks for the info it was very helpful

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 7 ай бұрын

Glad to help, thanks for supporting the channel with your visit and interaction.

@robinkolberg1000 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very thorough. Thankyou.

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

I am glad you liked it, thanks for visiting my channel.

@fanakhumalo556 2 жыл бұрын

Well done with minor engine service. I've learned a lot. Thank you Wish you show how to service the radiator. Once again thank you so much.

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for supporting my channel with your visit Fana, I will make a video based on your suggestion soon.

@byronpeters108 5 ай бұрын

Maybe a video of a wet or leaking carburetor at the bottom on these Bakkie's as well. Regards.

@AndriesNgwenya-dm9it 6 күн бұрын

Thank you, by now i change my mind i won't sell my car this is simple i have learn something, please nextime show us how to replace clutch kits dankie

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Күн бұрын

When one comes in I will make the video. Thank You for supporting my channel with your visit and interaction, I am pleased this video was helpful to you. Please feel free to check out the rest of my channel by clicking PLAYLISTS www.youtube.com/@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790/playlists for more helpful service and repair videos on most makes of cars available here in SOUTH AFRICA, It is FREE.

@johnkiarie6691 9 ай бұрын

great video

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 8 ай бұрын

I am glad you liked it, thanks for supporting my channel with your visits

@dezchamd8392 Жыл бұрын

Nice One. Learnt alot for my bakkie.

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

am glad you liked it Dez, thanks for the support.

@sfisozikalala1539 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your help ❤️

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 7 ай бұрын

It is a great pleasure, and I am glad it helped, thanks for supporting my channel with your visit and interaction, it is highly appreciated.

@pelstonjonathan Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us how to service my Nissan 1400 bakkie. I just noticed you did not check the timing after you put in the points. Any reason why?

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

I did not capture it on video, Johnathan.

@pierreretief Жыл бұрын

Great video. Would like to see you use a vacuum guage to tune the engine, if you ever get the chance. Thanks

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

Hi Pierre, a vacuum gauge is usually used to sync. and set twin-sidedraft carbs, believe me, I did my fair share of this in the old days, if I ever get one in I will certainly make a video of it. Thanks for supporting my channel with your visit it is greatly appreciated.

@pierreretief Жыл бұрын

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Great, and thank you for the reply. I saw some videos on youtube where they used a vacuum guage to tune the air screw on the carb. I tried it myself with varying results. Would love to see how a pro does it. Great video and thanks again.

@byronpeters108 5 ай бұрын

You a mechanic by trade and where you situated.... Very informative 👌

@Saida561 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video very educational

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for visiting my channel Saida, this channel was created for folks like you, I am glad you are enjoying it and find it useful. GARY

@Pirrates3275 Жыл бұрын

Your flow of explanations is easy to understand! Will you be doing something on suspension for the 1400 also?

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

In the future Simoi, thanks for supporting my channel with your visit.

@zubairhaffejee1707 11 ай бұрын

This is the best video ever on how to service a Nissan 1400, I fitted new points and a condenser but I have a problem with the timing, when I use a timing light I see the dot keeps on jumping around, it doesn't stay on one marking it moves around from one marking to the other, could it be that the bakerlite in the distributor is worn out?

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 11 ай бұрын

When this happens with the timing mark it could mean a worn distributor shaft bush, which means the points do not open the same on all 4 lobes of the distributor shaft, or it could be the lobes itself are worn unevenly to check it take off the cap and rotor, turn the motor so the points are opened on one of the lobes, just like you would do to set the point gap. Take the shaft and see if there is a side-to-side play that opens and closes the points without rotating the shaft, if so the center bush of the distributor shaft is worn, which is why the timing will not be constant. secondly, it could be the centrifugal weight springs under the base plate of the distributor that are either broken or missing this will also cause erratic timing as seen when the timing light is used.

@zubairhaffejee1707 11 ай бұрын

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Thanks so much, this helps alot.

@phakamisa_mandindi4232 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this detailed video! You're awesome. Hope we can ask more questions regarding the 1400 Nissan. Mine randomly started dying while driving. Do you know what the problem could be?

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

Make sure the points are set correctly, the condenser may be loose and not earthing correctly, or it could be faulty, replace it to make sure. check the spark plugs for any wetness on the tips, and check the plug wires for breaks or corrosion on the ends. Also, check the distributor cap for cracks, the worst-case scenario is that there may be no or low compression on one of the cylinders due to worn rings or leaking valves, do a compression test to check this.

@HugoTaljaard 10 ай бұрын

dankie

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 10 ай бұрын

N groot plesier Hugo, dankie vir die ondersteunning.

@nevillemotlhabakwe9026 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff!

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

I am glad you liked the video, thank you for supporting my channel with your visit.

@user-qb7dk1zh3b 7 ай бұрын

Could you please make a video on how to fix a oil leak on the plugs 😊

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 7 ай бұрын

Working on it

@bronwynpotterton5301 3 ай бұрын

Great video, but you did not show the replacement of the condensor

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 3 ай бұрын

It is pretty simple, you can do it.

@thomramos2852 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed video, please If it is possible get the np300 as well.

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

I just added it to my list Thomas, thanks for your visit.

@deegargaman9281 Жыл бұрын

That was awesome

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

I am glad you liked it, Dee, also thanks for supporting my channel with your visit it is much appreciated.

@gerardogle1732 2 жыл бұрын

"The PeePee must go in the hole" nice one Gary🤣

@siphoernest2278 2 жыл бұрын

Why is the oil written diesel premium

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

Some humour never hurts hey Gerald, thanks for visiting my channel, it is very much appreciated. GARY

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

It can be used in petrol engines too Sipho, as diesel oil is normally a higher spec.

@lincolnbergstedt9198 Жыл бұрын

Any video on how to do the timing on these bakkies PLEASE...

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

Coming soon Lincoln.

@teonthevwwhisperer7316 2 жыл бұрын

Not often you see an old Nissan like that anymore

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

Teon that is the truth, especially in this condition, this specimen is very well looked after.

@HlangananiChaukeMoses 24 күн бұрын

Hi I have 1400 bakkie I'm struggling to get gears number 1and 2 what might be the problem please

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 22 күн бұрын

Clutch, or syncromesh units inside gearbox.

@mariusgreeff3143 2 жыл бұрын

Do you got any videos on adjusting the float level on the Nissan 1400 carburetor.

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

No, not yet Marius

@SABICARS 2 жыл бұрын

W video

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support.

@abdullatieftheunissen3725 Ай бұрын

Hi guys. My 1400 starts idle 100 percent only when i drive and accelerate then it chokes out wat could be the cause

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 28 күн бұрын

A faulty carb plunger blocked venturi discharge nozzle or a blocked main jet. Thank You for supporting my channel with your visit and interaction, I am pleased this video was helpful to you. Please feel free to check out the rest of my channel by clicking PLAYLISTS www.youtube.com/@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790/playlists for more helpful service and repair videos on most makes of cars available here in SOUTH AFRICA, It is FREE.

@rumildamichaux2459 Жыл бұрын

Gooday, how do I adjust hand breaks oof 1400 Nissan,please...the in advance.

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

Adjust the hand brake down, remove the brake drums, adjust the brake shoes, refit the drums, and then adjust the handbrake up.

@nickenslin1166 Жыл бұрын

Good day I'm busy learning how to service my bakkie my self but picked up my bakkie is not running 100%. Bakkie runs ok but not 100% it ideas at 500 I think it's to low. When I drive it and pull of nice and slow its fine but when I go over 50km then it's just dies of when I drive it. Can it be that its timing on the points?

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

It sounds more like a faulty condenser, or not tightened properly, so it is not getting good earth, it could also be the coil and/or plug wires, hell it could also be the rotor and cap too.

@CecilEricCreighton-ty5up Жыл бұрын

Please help my handbrake is not holding can pull up handle and car still rolls got new cable and shoes in the drums what can be the problem

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

It needs to be adjusted correctly, 1st set the hand brake down all the way, then adjust the brake shoes up correctly, then adjust the hand brake correctly (just as the shoes are touching the drums)

@CecilEricCreighton-ty5up Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your help

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

All good, a pleasure.

@KhulekaniReitumetse 5 күн бұрын

Sir where are you located? I want to bring mine for some few repairs

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Күн бұрын

I am in Cape Town Thank You for supporting my channel with your visit and interaction, I am pleased this video was helpful to you. Please feel free to check out the rest of my channel by clicking PLAYLISTS www.youtube.com/@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790/playlists for more helpful service and repair videos on most makes of cars available here in SOUTH AFRICA, It is FREE.

@hansanaicker5015 Жыл бұрын

Thanks how do u get a 1400 to start carbutaer tuning 🙏🙏

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

The question is unclear Hansa.

@hansanaicker5015 Жыл бұрын

Sorry I meant how do I get my 1400 Nissan Datsun to start carbutaer need tuning

@shaunsobey4765 Жыл бұрын

hi how can i get hold of you need some work done on my 1400 champ please.

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

I am based in Cape Town, 0714046332

@frederickherion8249 8 ай бұрын

How to set my air and fuel on my carb

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 8 ай бұрын

While idling, turn the air screw in slowly until the car idles a little rough, then turn it back out until it idles lekker smooth, then it is set correctly.

@siyabongashezi4819 Жыл бұрын

Good day, my 1400 giving me hard time it can't move over 40km/h and keep jerking. Service done but still does the same 😏.

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

It could be the condenser, sometimes a new one could be faulty

@mangalisomthembu7062 2 жыл бұрын

I need help, my dad's 1400 doesn't start every now and then. It always needs a kickstart and I suck at kickstarting that vehicle

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds like, a flat battery or starter trouble.

@mangalisomthembu7062 2 жыл бұрын

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 so basically I have to get a new starter?

@Sleeper777 3 ай бұрын

Also check the ignition barrel for wear.

@jimmynyoike Жыл бұрын

Can the 1400 engine be swapped into a Datsun 120y?

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

Yes, it can you may have to adapt the engine mountings slightly.

@hafenialfeus1003 2 жыл бұрын

Hi thank you for this detail video, can you help provide your email I have a query on my nissan 1400 making a engine noise.

@user-ul6wt3fx2u Жыл бұрын

Bonjour

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

Hello Jonava, thanks for sup[porting the channel with your visit.

@ericmonare4324 2 жыл бұрын

What tool did you use for spacing of the points

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric, at video time count 18:08 you will see I provide the point gap setting and which tool I used, it is known as a feeler gauge, I hope that helps, thanks for your support. GARY

@ericmonare4324 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ericmonare4324 Жыл бұрын

My 1400 doesn't have power I can't move up hill very fast or normal like it was before, what could be the problem?

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Жыл бұрын

Incorrectly adjusted points gap, incorrect spark plug gaps or incorrect spark plugs, incorrect timing setting, a blocked second stage jet in the carb or blocked fuel filter, seized centrifugal advance weights in the distributor, a malfunctioning coil, plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, the list is extensive but not exhaustive, I even had a case once when the baffles in the exhaust box cam loose and blocked the exhaust outlet, best to go thru the above list. Good Luck, Eric

@ericmonare4324 Жыл бұрын

Okay thanks a lot Sir have a good day

@rubenfilippus2956 2 жыл бұрын

What's more if i use 20w50 oil?

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ruben, 20w 50 is meant to be used in engines with high mileage say from 220k kilometres and up, it is a thicker oil which compensates for normal engine wear but offers good lubricating qualities. I hope this answers your question. GARY

@rubenfilippus2956 2 жыл бұрын

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 that's the good answer coz i have seen most people just use 20w50 on even in new cars🤣🤣

@DuaneVanderwalt-mw2ot 4 ай бұрын

Oom my 1400 will nie start nie daar is n Klein springtjie onder my roter van die distributor hkm maak hy so

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 4 ай бұрын

Maak seker jy krag op die punte. Thank You for supporting my channel with your visit and interaction, I am pleased this video was helpful to you. Please feel free to check out the rest of my channel by clicking PLAYLISTS www.youtube.com/@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790/playlists for more helpful service and repair videos on most makes of cars available here in SOUTH AFRICA, It is FREE.

@jacketylon 6 ай бұрын

Fake champ sticker lol

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 6 ай бұрын

How can you tell, educate us mere mortals

@jacketylon 6 ай бұрын

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 if it was a real champ, you'd have bucket seats, the handbrake in the middle, a rev counter and a resettable trip odometer

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for that information, now we all learned something new, this is what my channel is all about, learning. Thanks again.