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COOLINGSYSTEM

CONTENTS
DFSCRIPIrON.... co-2 INSPECTIA ONND A D J U S T I V E.N. ,T. , . . . . CO-3
COOLANT LEVEL , co-3 THERN/OSTAT .......... co-3
D R A I N I N GA N D F L U S H I N GT H E R E M O V AALN D I N S T A L L A T I O. .N. . . . . . . CO.3
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cooLrNc SYSTt\,1 co-3 TNSPECTTON ......... co-4
WAI TR OUI\1P co-3 RADIATOR ... CO-4
B E I ! 1 O V AALN D I N S T A L L A T I O .N. , , . . , . . co-3 B E M O V AAL N D I N S T A L L A T I O. ,N. . . . . . . CO-A
D ISASSFI\,4BLY co-3 TNSPECTTON ......... co-4

DESCRIPTION
The cooling system is of the con-
ventional pressuretype. A centrifugal
pump installed on the liming chain
cover se es to circulate the coolant.
The pressuretype radiator filler cap
instalied on the radiator operatesthe
cooling system at higher than atmos-
phericpressure.
The higher pressure raises the
boiling point of the coolant and in-
creasesthe cooling efficiency of the
radiator.
A wax pellet lype thermostat is
mounted in the thermostat housing at
the cylinder head water outlet.
When the thermostat is closed, the
coolant remains in the cylinder head
and block for swift warming up of the
engine. After it reachesnormal oper-
ating temperature, the coolant circu-
lates through the radiator.
O n I h e F l 0 m o d e l st.h e c o o l i n gf a n
drive is separatedfrom the engineand
is drivenby an electricmotor.

Io healer

From heatcr

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Fig. CO 1 CooLing system

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GOOTAHTLEVEL
I:re coolant should be checkedand
ur=rained at a level 50 mm (1.97 in)
Srs the upper face of radiator filler
lei. when the engineis cold.
Crdion: To avoid serious personal
iiury, never remove radiator cap
quickly when engine is hot. Sudden
releaseof cooling systempressureis
rery dangerous.
If it is necissary to remove radiator
cap when radiator is hot, turn cap
dowly counterclockwise to first
step. After all pressurein cooling
system is released,tum cap passing
stop and remoYe it.
DRAINING AND FLUSHING
THE COOLING SYSTEM
To drain cooling system, remove
radiator cap, release drain cock at
f,ottom of radiator and drain plug on
left side of cylinder block. If heater
rystem ii installed, set heater control
valveto open position, After coolant is
drained completely, close drain cock
and plug and refill the system with a
good anti-freeze solution such as
Nissan Ilng Life Coolant (L.L.C.) or
cleansoft water.
Note; lf there is a trace of leakagein
cooling system,pour N.C.S.(Nissan
Cooling System) Sealerinto radia-
tor through filler opening,
WATER PUMP
REMOVAL AND
INSIALLATIOT
Removal
l. Drain coolant into a clean con-
tamer.
2. Remove radiator shroud if neces-
sary.
3. lnosen belt, ften remove fan
blade (except F10), spacerand pulley
from hub.
4. RemoYepump assemblYand gas"
ket from front cover.
Cooling System
Adju6tment
Fan belt should be properly adjust-
ed at all times. A tight belt causeswear
of alternator and water pump bearings.
A loose belt brings about improper
cooling fan, water pump, and alterna-
tor operatlon.
Check belt slack betweenalternator
and fan pulley by force of lO kg (22
lb).
Fig. CO'2 Remooing uater PumP
Fan belt slackness:
lvhen alternator is on
distributorside:
lnstallatlon 1 2t o 1 6 m m
(0.47 to 0.63 in)
1. Be sureto cleangasketsurfacesin When altemator is on
contact with pump and front cover. manifold side:
Always use new gaskets when in- 8to12mm
stalling pump assembly. Be sure to (0.31 to 0.47 in)
tighten bolts.
Tiohtenino rnrn'rF' If adjustment is necessary,loosen
bolt retainingalternatoradjustingbar
0.9to 1.4kg-m
(6.sto 10tulb) to alternator.Move alternatortoward
or away from engine until correct
2. Fill coolingsystemand checkfor Iensionis obtained.
leaksat pump.
3. Install fan pulley and fan blade if
equipped, and tighten attaching bolts THERMOSTAT
securely. Install belt and adjust to
specifiedtension, REMOVALAND
4. Operate engine at fast idle and
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re-checkfor leaks.
5. Install fan shroud if removed. 1. Partiail] drain coolant.
l. Dsconaect upper radiator hose at
Note: Ensure that clearancebetween wareroutlet-
shroud and fan is evenat any place. .i- Remove bolts and remove water
ourler. gasket. and thermostat from
DISASSEMBLY rhermosrathousing.
Water pump is made of aluminum
and its bearing outer race is of a press
fit type. For this reason,water pump
should not be disassembled.
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INSPECTION AND
AD' USTilIENT
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FE. CO-3 Remo'ing thermostat
Inspection
Inspectpump assembly for follo*.
ing conditionsandreplaceif necessary. 4. After checking thermostat, re-
1. Badly rusted or corrodedbody install with a new gasket.
assembly andvane. 5. Reinstallwater outlet.
2. Excessive end play or roughness 6. Replenish coolant and check for
of bearingsin operation. leaks.
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II{SPECTION INSPECTION

A sticking thermostat will prevent Radiator f iller cap

cooling system from functioning pro- Radiator cap should be checkedfor
perly. If thermostat sticks in open working pressure at regular tune up
position, enginewarms up very slowly. intervals. First, check rubber seal on
If thermostat sticks in clos€dposition, cap for tears,cracksor deterioration
overheating will result. Therefore, after cleaningit. Then, install radiator
thermostat should be inspected to cap on a tester. If cap doesnot hold or
make sure that it is in good condition. will not releaseat specified pressure,
1. Measure coolant temperature replacecap.
when thermostat valve starts to open. Caprelief pressure;
2. Measuremaximum lift of thermo- 0.9 kg/cm' (13 psi)
Fig. CO-4 Inspecting thermostat
stat valve.

Tropical areas

Valve opening '78

8 0 . 5t o 8 3 . 5 8 6 . 5t o 8 9 . 5 75 to
temperature oC (oF) ( 1 7 ?r o 1 8 3 ) ( 1 8 7t o 1 9 3 ) (167to 172)
Maximum valvelift 8 95 8 '1 0 0 8/90
mm/oC (in/oF) ( 0 . . 1:10 - : l 1 0 . - i:11 2 ) (0.3| I r94)

Cool ing system pre3sure tcst

I n s p e c tr a d i a r o rf o r l e a k a g eu s i n g
If thermostat does not operate at '-ap tesrer.andapplying a pressureof
above specified temperature, it must 1 . 6k E c m ' ( 1 1 . 8p s i ) .
be replaced becauseit cannot be re- I: a leakaeeis detected,repair or
paired. .::!aae .'oolingsystem.

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Fig. CO-5 RematE :.. -i,.:..;+,embly
!.- F It models)

RADIATOR
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REMOVALAND 4. Remove ia;::ioi sriile if neces- Fig. CO-7 Testing cooling systen
ptessufe
INSTALLATION sary.
5. Remove radiarcr retainingbolts
l. Drain coolant into a clean con- Inspection of radiator core
and then lift raiiiaior out.
taner. 6. Install radiator in reverse se- Checkradiatorcorefor oil, dirt and
2. Disconnect upper and lower quenceof removal. other foreignmatter.Cleanas neces-
radiatorhoses. saryto maintaincoolingefficiency.
3. Remove fan shroud retaining Notes:
bolts and remove fan shroud, if a. Be careful not to damageradiatot Ch€cklng coollng 3ystem
equipped. fins and core tube when installing. hoses and connections
On Fl0 models,removefan motor b. When installing hoses,insert them Checkhosesand fittings for loose
assembly retaining bolts and lift fan in their positions until they bot- connectionsor deterioration.Re-
motor assembly out. tom. tightenor replace
if necessary.

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Thermostat

For
Standard IOr COld
areas
roplcal areas
Valveopeningtempemture oc (oF) 80.5to 83.5 86.5to 89.5 75 to 78
(177to 183) (187to 193) (167to 172)
Maximumvalvelift mn/oc (in/"F) 8/9s 8/100 8190
(0.31/203) (0.311212) (0.3rlre4)
Radiator
Typd Corrugated
fin type
Capreliefpressure kg/cm2 (psi) 0.e(r3)
Coolingsystem

Leakagetestingpres$lre fu/cm2 (psi) 1.6(22.8)

Capacity liters(U.S.qt, Imp. qt) With heater Withoutheater
Fl0 Standard s . 4( s % , 4 % ) 4.8(sX,4 N)
s.8(6X,sX) s.2(s%,4%)
B?10 Standard s . r( s % , 4 x ) 4.4(4%,3 %)
s . s( s % , 4 % ) 4 . 8 ( sx , 4 N )
4 . 9( 5 % . s , 4% a ) 4 . 3( 4 ) t , 3 % )
Optional(For tropical)........... s . 4( s % , 4 % ) 4.8(sX,4 %)

Fan

Numberof blades
x outdr diamciter mm (in)
F10 6 x 22O(8.7'S
B2l0 4 x3ro (12.2)
Optional(For ropical) 4 x 330(13.0)
Bl20 Standard 4 x 3ro (12.2)
Optional(For tropical) 4 x 330(13.0)

Fanmotor (FlO only)

Capacity 12V-85S'
Numberof revolutions rpm 2,500

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TROUBLEDIAGNOSES
AND CORRECTIONS

Condition Probablecause Correctiveaction

Lossof water Damagedradiator seams. Repair.

Leaksat heaterconnectionsor plugs. Repair.
Leak at water temperaturegauge. Tighten.
Loosejoints. Tighten.
Damagedcylinder head gasket. R€place.
Check engineoil for contamination and refill
asnecessary.
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Crackedcylinder block. Replace. A
Check engine oil in crankcasefor mixing
with waterby pullingoil levelgauge. E
Crackedcylinder head. Replace.
Loose cylinder head bolts. Tighten.

Poor circulation Restriction in system. Check hosesfor cdmps, and clear systemof
rust and sludgeby flushing radiator.
lnsufficient coolant. Replenish.
Inoperativewater pump, Replace.
kose fan belt. Adjust.
Inop€rativethermostat. Replace.

Corrosion Excessiyeimpurity in water.
Infrequent flushing and draining of system.
Use soft. clean water. (rain water is satis-
factory).
Cooling sl.sremshould be drained and flush-
ed rhoroughll at leasl tqice a year. Perma-
nent anri-lreezet Erhl'lene glycol base)can be
used throughour =asons of the year, and
change periodi.-a]i1'ar intervals recommend-
ed.

Overheating Inoperativethermostat. Replace.

Radiatorfin chokedwith rnud,chaff, etc. Clean out air passrle rhoroughJyby using air
pressurefrom engineside of radiator.
Incorrect ignition and valvetiming, Adjust.
Dirty oil and sludgein engine. Refill.
Inoperativewater pump. Replace.
Loose fan belt. Adjust.
Restrictedradiator. Flushradiator.
Inaccuratetemperatu.egauge. Replace.
Impurity in water. Usesoft, clean*ater-

Overcooling Inoperativet}lermostat. Replace.

Inaccuratetemperaturegaug€. Replace.
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