cybernout 10 - try shortening the neddle (its what I done) its commen for the neddles to bind and touch the face of the speedo
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cybernout 10 - try shortening the neddle (its what I done) its commen for the neddles to bind and touch the face of the speedo
Mine is a late 1985 LWB Deluxe 5 speed wagon with SD33T, all stock standard. I use it as a daily driver a few months every year.
Taught my son to drive in it and he can now jump into any vehicle and handle it with ease.Even the RTA examiner commented on the benefit of him learning on an old school vehicle.
Cheers Ric
Have you tried adjusting the timing to eliminate the pinging? Also might be dodgy fuel.Quote:
Originally Posted by cybernout10
Ric
Check timing , check plugs they could be shaggedQuote:
Originally Posted by cybernout10
Those L28s will run on 91 ron fuel ,mine does and sings past 6,000 rpm and no issues at those revs
83 swb patrol owner new to this site. awesome thread
I've definitely got a couple of screws loose own a MK AND a MQ..both wagon however one is going to be used as a donor for the other..parts are as rare as hen's teeth here in NZ. Don't even start me on how hard it is just to get a friggen manual:1087:
http://s1100.photobucket.com/albums/...ussie_male1au/
Try not to laugh too hard
I love my MK, im on number 3, the other 2 were just donor mq's though. cheaper these days to buy a whole car for bits then to buy individual
Know what you mean about the parts..local nissan and parts dealers absolutely love my MQ.
How much dosh do you have? I'll send you one! Are you actually in Napier, or is that the closest main town to you?
Tim
Unless we all start trading parts between ourselves.Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve879
Tim
Yes, I actually live in Napier, as for dosh..does "I'm married" mean anything to you LOL.Quote:
Originally Posted by Finly Owner
The manual you have the petrol one or the diesel one..this is how switched on REPCO is over here, ordered a Petrol one..so obviously they thought I had no clue and got me the diesel manual. Tried to get my money back and they refused saying I'd paid for a Petrol manual and they can't do it for a Diesel one..go figure LOL
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Originally Posted by aussiemale
Manual shouldn't be too hard to find. They come up on fleabay all the time and there are also a number of free download version.
The Nissan factory manual covers the petrol versions only. You need to also get the supplements for the Diesel.
The Gregory's manual is dedicated diesel
Still should be able to source them all from ebay easy enough.
Ric
Yeah, thanks for that Ric, got the one off here, just trying to work out a justification to have it printed at work LOL
Re speedo needle bending.
The tip bends inwards and and scraps on the speedo face. I shortend my needle by 5 mm it does not drag and now works ok
yep mq turbo diesel shorty daily and weekend warrior
If you are after info / manuals look here.
www.nerok.info
hey proud mk wagon owner 4.2 v8 fitting my new 33s tomorow if i can get the gaurds fitted in time then apart from that genuine bullbar i think and rust haha
photos coming asap
Booh Yeah! I found the negatives, yes thats right kiddies, negatives from nearly twenty years back of my beloved MK shorty Aniversary Edition. This is the only car I have ever own, INCLUDING my current GU that I wish I never sold. I would own this MK over my GU any day. I poured my heart and soul into this thing. The only reason I sold it back then was we were building a house and wanted the extra cash. Turns out we didn't use the cash. Man I was bleeding!!!!
Sorry for the poor quality of pics, it was low light, and well, the photographer had NFI in how to take a photo, and it wasn't me...
Enjoy.
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And I still have these plates. There on my GU I have now.
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My Mates GQ shorty ready to take a dip
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In she goes!!!
Wish I knew how to scan these properly and fix them up in photoshop. Something i must sit down and learn one day.
just bought me an MK ute petrol model
Quote:
Originally Posted by MQ MAD
Hi there MQ Mad, I am also MQ Mad thats for sure - a great and exclusive club, but a honoured one. Old Dog's that us. I have a Datsun Safari Wagon 1980, mustard colour and completely stripped down to the ground to rebuild from the ground up. A formidable task I can assure you, but worth it. She clocked out at 4858970 klms and not a ridge on the ports, a little smoke blowing and low compression preasure from the worn out rings, but strong as fifty horses. Proud owner. Neil
MQ 4spd Wagon. My much loved project car. looking to make it into a top notch 4WDing rig and help build my mechanical knowledge and skills in the process.
Recently purchased a yellow MQ SWB and Loving it! Named her Delila, without reason or thought lol.
Will be posting photos shortly.
Anyone from Sydney see me on the road give us a wave :)
hi mate, where abouts in sydney are you from? im in the sutherland shire... its good to see some more representation from the NSW members on here as at the moment it sucks!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cabzii
Just bought it a week ago - SWB MQ - rectangular headlights - I have always wanted one! Love em
Brand new MK owner, My mk is bog stock but oh so much fun to drive :D A great starting point for modifications and learning. However I have what I always dreamt of a great reliable first 4wd, that will be nice to me as I learn.
Hey bud, I just got one few days ago as a project. Luv to see what you guys have done on here. cheers
Greetings MQ MAD!
Been thinking d same of late.
1/83 Diesel wagon.
Cheers
Hi
I was already on here a few years ago. I have a 1984 SD33T (MK)
Still going very very strong.
I need a few little spare parts. Nothing major. The handle for the glass tail gate door, INCLUDING the mechanism to actually close the door into place.
And I am after a seal for the lower tail gate. The one that you attach with the white little clips.
Can anyone point me in the right direction OR help me with alternative ideas for these things.
I am trying to get her more dust and fume free for one more big trip (simpson desert or indian to pacific!)
Cheers.
ps. I haven't seen Tim or Tony on here anymore? They have helped me out a lot before.......
Hello,
I've driven an 260 for 11 days now - put almost 4000 kilometres on it already. Quite a nice machine. I've driven quite a lot of extreme 4x4 in Russia, with Nivas, KAMAZ-trucks and UAZs, so this is a weird transition for me - but very positive! RD28T diesel that needs some servicing now. Parts are impossible to find in Norway for these wagons, as wagon MKs weren't sold here.
Not sure Tim is on here anymore, I am his sister in law and I bought Finly not so long ago, Tim is a great help when it comes to the MQ and MK's
An update on Finly which was Tims old beast, Finly is still running strong and still on the road, been a little bit of effort, however My MK n/a will hopefully have a little bit of cosmetic work over the Christmas break, will try and get a pic of them both together :)
Got a few down here in Tassie , SWB , and doing a SWB Ute hope to get some pictures up on the weekend
Mk SWB 85. 50th anniversary model. Did have a SD33T. Now has a BD30 engine in it.
I've just joined the forum, and have a 82 MQ Shorty with L28, 4speed, stock suspension and 31" Federal MT's
http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/a...psrtfs8ymu.jpg
Cheers,
Liam
hay hay i have 2 of the old girls so together thats 4.
both wagons both deeeeeluxes
Hi guys. Yes there is another one still going strong. I have an 86 MK Deluxe wagon and just recently got it back on the road.
Mine just ran out of regohttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...017/06/203.jpg
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Recently bought an MK (1987-square lights) from a mate and in the process of giving it some TLC. Have recently put 17" tyres on and have just ordered a 2" EFS lift kit for it.
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Brings back really fond memories. I had a 1980 MQ SWB 3.3D, 4 speed manual, 24 volt. Bought it in 1990 with almost 200K on the clock and then took it all over Oz until I finally sold it in 2008 with around 370K on it - still going with lots of great memories under the bonnet. Standard split rims and leaf springs - not really smooth on the corrugations and not fast (at all). But it got me there and home again. It was really sorry to see it go, hopefully to another good home.
how do i post a pic