Nissan 1400 Bakkie - Basic Service

[@mariusdpl]

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]

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]

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

[@lindsay-qq7zn]

​@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790could you please make a vid for nissan 1400 carburetor issues and checks, camshaft/driveshaft issues and also tappet adjustments and valve clearance settings, thanks

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

@@lindsay-qq7zn I will see what comes in for repair on the Nissan 1400

[@philcorp9705]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@ahmedshariffabdinur7920]

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]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@mgoliath1]

This is a really AWESOME VIDEO ... THANK YOU so much for your effort and professionalism

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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. Gary De La Cruz

[@edwin_40]

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]

I am glad you found value in this video Edwin.

[@jacoswart6832]

Thank you so much the best 1400 video I've ever saw....❤❤❤

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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. Gary De La Cruz

[@adailestuart]

After watching this video I went and done the points . He was 200 percent right . I've got better power and better consumption .

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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. Gary De La Cruz

[@growitplantit4390]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@Richardherrington]

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]

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

[@SleepyAstrolabe-ht6ht]

Super very thorough service . Thanks 😊

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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. Gary De La Cruz

[@davidmodiba9349]

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....

[@pelstonjonathan]

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]

I did not capture it on video, Johnathan.

[@cliffordsmeeton4811]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@robinkolberg1000]

Great video. Very thorough. Thankyou.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@SeanBZA]

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]

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

[@fanakhumalo556]

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]

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

[@byronpeters108]

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

[@nbuck42]

Brilliant well explained video !! Thank you

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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. Gary De La Cruz

[@nbuck42]

@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 thank you . Will do I just bought one of these bakkies . I want to see if I should rebuild the head gasket ... How much compression should each cylinder have ?? And how do I know if I should change the timing chain ?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Compression should be between 9 and 11 bar, timing chains will be noisy (rattling noise) on start up and low idle due to the chain stretching or the tensioner wearing because of mileage.

[@mogeshanchetty8060]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@zubairhaffejee1707]

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]

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]

@@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790 Thanks so much, this helps alot.

[@Pirrates3275]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@AndriesNgwenya-dm9it]

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]

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.

[@harrycsyg6787]

Thank you so very much for the points lecture very easy my car runs sweet

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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. Gary De La Cruz

[@enochmthimunye9878]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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.

[@pierreretief]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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]

@@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.

[@TheoFerreira-h8j]

Good day thank you for the video very helpful, what castrol enjin oil can you also suggest

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

15w40 / 25w 50

[@TheoFerreira-h8j]

Thank you, the kilos of the bakkie is 110 000, must I use the 25 that is a thinner oil or the 50 because of the mileage. Secondly what diff oil must I use, and how regularly must the diff oil be changed

[@phakamisa_mandindi4232]

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]

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.

[@Lonewolf9856-u3i]

Nice One. Learnt alot for my bakkie.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@HiineCharles-ph6dl]

Thanks I love this video

[@gerardogle1732]

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

[@siphoernest2278]

Why is the oil written diesel premium

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@byronpeters108]

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

[@thabomakgale4646]

great vid recently got myself nissan 1 tonner most look the same

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Yes they do and they are tough bakkies too, just remember to service regularly. 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.

[@Saida561]

Excellent video very educational

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@sfisozikalala1539]

Thank you so much for your help ❤️

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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.

[@GodfreyHugo]

Thank. Boet. I like it. Very helpful.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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.

[@100hantie]

thanks for the info it was very helpful

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@HannaNaude-t6g]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Working on it

[@thomramos2852]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@lincolnbergstedt9198]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Coming soon Lincoln.

[@mariusgreeff3143]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

No, not yet Marius

[@nevillemotlhabakwe9026]

Great stuff!

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@johnkiarie6691]

great video

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@aloysuisschoeman8980]

Yes I'm currently busy fixing up mine

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

All the best hope all goes well. They are great little bakkies, I had 3 in my day. 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. Gary De La Cruz

[@hansanaicker5015]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

The question is unclear Hansa.

[@hansanaicker5015]

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

[@bronwynpotterton5301]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

It is pretty simple, you can do it.

[@ehlireveley7124]

Can you help me please my bakkie turns over very slowly sometimes making a clicking noise the battery is good and some of the lights aren't working and radio also doesn't turn on do you maybe know what's wrong

[@nickenslin1166]

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]

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.

[@KhulekaniReitumetse]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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.

[@HlangananiChaukeMoses]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Clutch, or syncromesh units inside gearbox.

[@deegargaman9281]

That was awesome

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@CecilEricCreighton-ty5up]

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]

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]

Thanks so much for your help

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

All good, a pleasure.

[@mangalisomthembu7062]

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]

It sounds like, a flat battery or starter trouble.

[@mangalisomthembu7062]

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

[@Sleeper777]

Also check the ignition barrel for wear.

[@jimmynyoike]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@ericmonare4324]

What tool did you use for spacing of the points

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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]

Thanks

[@ericmonare4324]

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]

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]

Okay thanks a lot Sir have a good day

[@rumildamichaux2459]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@shaunsobey4765]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

I am based in Cape Town, 0714046332

[@abdullatieftheunissen3725]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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.

[@rubenfilippus2956]

What's more if i use 20w50 oil?

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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]

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

[@HugoTaljaard]

dankie

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

N groot plesier Hugo, dankie vir die ondersteunning.

[@siyabongashezi4819]

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]

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

[@albertvandeventer8325]

Excellent video except i came here to see the ignition timing get set with a timing gun or set statically, so a bit dissapointed in that respect.

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Sorry about that, it is simple. Make sure you set the points gap properly 1st as described in the video (this is very important as it effects the timing) Connect the timing light to the car, positive and negative to the battery, pulse clamp to No.1 or No.4 cylinder's plug wire. Car in neutral, start engine, allow to idle at around 700rpm, activate strobe light, the mark on the crank pulley must be opposite 10 degrees BTDC on the front timing cover, to adjust loosen size 10 head bolt holding down the distributor, then turn the distributor until the marks align (10 degrees BTDC) lock the bolt on the distributor, then the timing will be set correctly. I hope this helps you out. Gary

[@frederickherion8249]

How to set my air and fuel on my carb

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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.

[@SABICARS]

W video

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

Thanks for your support.

[@simonkamundaranga4349]

How much does this engine cost 1400 nissan

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

I have no exact idea these are older model cars so you have to Google and find places that sell them second hand, but I would guess if I rebuild one properly it will be around 20k.

[@teonthevwwhisperer7316]

Not often you see an old Nissan like that anymore

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@hafenialfeus1003]

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.

[@JonavaPavana]

Bonjour

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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

[@DuaneVanderwalt-mw2ot]

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

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

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]

Fake champ sticker lol

[@vehiclemaintenanceandrepai3790]

How can you tell, educate us mere mortals

[@jacketylon]

@@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]

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