Braking is the most valuable function of the car that keeps us alive. So having it properly checked is always safe. Although the 120y was originally designed to have a brake pump that transfers mechanical energy from the pedal to the wheel cylinder via brake fluid with 4 drum brakes the later models had front …
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Red lights Stop
It was after few rides I noticed that the brake lights were not functioning. I checked it with pressing the pedal and recording the car from behind while doing it and had no luck. But all of the other taillights worked except for the reverse light and brakes. So I started diagnosing from the top. …
The distributor
Being a petrol engine, The datsun heart of 120Y follows the otto cycle. With the firing order of 1-3-4-2 and correct piston being in the right place at the right time and the sparking happens punctually this engine is a smooth and silent one which can have an idle even at 500 rpm. The engine …
Adding Interior Lights
Interior lights add a nice feeling to this 120y. Which lead me to the idea of having 2 lights illuminate the front leg spaces when the lights of the car are on. So I bought 2 12v LEDs Coloured blue to fix them under the steering wheel and cabin. I discovered a wire that supplies …
Inspecting the Basics
After receiving the car I had to see what was fixable under my roof without having to visit a local workshop. From what I noticed at the first inspection before buying this buddy guided a bit in this phase to seek out easy fixes. I noticed that the cabin hole was barely hanging and I …
Buying a 120Y
Always wanted a beast and here it is. Datsun B210 or 120Y was a lovely car I used to love as a kid. The need to ride one as a man has been deposited in blood for a long time now. After collecting some cash I looked into the current market to spot one at …
Passion is Fuel
Dreamed as a boy, Owned as a Man! Classic cars were a part of me growing up as a child. The smell of fuel and motors whining in the morning was what I woke upto living amidst mechanical speedsters and heavy workers. This nostalgia made me buy again the classic models that used to roar …
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