coachgeo

Hi,

I'm new here (obviously) and I have a 82 maxima diesel.

Just was wondering who was diesel folk in here.

GundamWZero

Uh, oh........moderaterators, I think its time to add another forum!

maximase86

iTrader: (24)

L24 diesel.......I've seen like 50 of those. They sound like a VW Rabbit Diesel

S

coachgeo

Isnt the Maxima a LD28 not LD24? They are 6cyl

John L

L24, L26, L28 were all 6 cyl. Don't know which the diesel was, but it's cool you're still running one. The US auto bying public is biased against diesel in general, in part because we have never had to pay $4-6 a gallon for gasoline. If you like your diesel, don't take any lip. You came here for help and support from the community, and if I were you that's what I'd expect from org members. IMO

coachgeo

Thanks John thats a what Iza came here for. Widdle help with my new used Ratsun. I've owned a few 510's, and Roadsters in my days. Im happy to be back with a ratsun again. This will be my daily driver.

Right now I need some drivere side rear suspension parts and alll new filters etc. Any sugestions?

dslsmoke

Well I have two of them , '82 sedan with about 86k and '83 wagon with about 124k, I believe we have posted and replyed to other threads on the BB board.

coachgeo

Yup Yup Smokey I've seen your head pop up some in ma post. Thanks fer doing so.

Hope some others pop in to this thread so all us dieselers have a thread of cohorts.

Are any of you running Vegetable oil fuels (Biodiesel, or WVO)?

PS. My spelling has allways sucked so I'll applogize from the get go. Sometimes I play with spellings too in jest.

Die..Max 82
George

John L

I'm a British roadster type in general but I have been wanting to talk to someone with a background in the Datsun 1600, 1800 and 2000 roadsters. One of these days I have plans on getting one just to compare it to a Triumph or MG of that period.

coachgeo

I had stock 2 liter Roadsters. both a solex version (twin mikuni Solex and different cam) and the other verson with SU's and a slightly milder cam. I really miss them. Steering was sweetttttttt. and I sware the rear was a posie. sure acted like it on dirt roads

X cross member frame. Kickn 5 speed. My solex version did 30,60,90,110mph in gears in 1 thru 4 and fith gear was still there.

John L

I have been looking for an early 2 litre with SUs on e-bay. Nothing against Mikunis, I'm putting 4 of them on my Spitfire, but with the SU's I can step up to HS 6s or if I can afford it, HS 8s hehehehe.
Many other projects first, though. Thanks for the info.

coachgeo

It would be rare to find a Roadster with the Mikuni's. I would bet 99.999% have the SU set up.

Bleach

The Maxima Diesel is a 2.8L engine but it is stroked. It has a longer stroke than even the Z's 2.8L
So I'm not sure on the piston bore; it might be the same bore as the 2.4L as engine but stroked so much that it is a 2.8L capacity. They run very high compression of course.

coachgeo

Hey, where'd you get a picture of my car

Glad ur showing the passenger side my driver side rear quater panel is a bit beat up.

Seriously though, Your little avitar is a match to the Max that I have.

coachgeo

If I understand how this all works the 2.8 must have a larger bore cause it is the volume that lables an engine a 2.4 or 2.8 etc. There fore a 2.8 surely has a largr bore.

The stroke is longer on the diesel to increase compression which like you suggested is typically higher on diesels. This is cause high compression is part what makes a diesel work.

Bleach

Yes, the L28 does have a larger bore. The Z folks will typically find a Diesel Maxima crank (if one can be found) and use them in their L28 blocks. With little modifications they end up with a stroked Z-car engine running on normal gas. They must use different pistons and connecting rods but the procedures are all spelled out from people who have done this before. With a 3mm overbore they end up with a 3.1 liter straight six that has a lot more torque and potential horsepower than the 280Z's 2.8L

I got that brown maxima picture a while back from a maxima that was sold on eBay. I think it was in Idaho or Montana. My maxima is brown, but not quite that color, or in good condition. I'll get a little icon of my own car later...

jeff litchfield

I am diesel folk too! 82 max

vernk

yea we will need one for 2010 for sure, I think

HowlerMonkey

Try this board for diesel maxima discussion.

http://nissandiesel.dyndns.org/

BluFlame

iTrader: (2)

can we have some engine pics?

jeff litchfield

of whose engine?

mrkanda

iTrader: (3)

OK, so where is the real Maxima Diesel info? I am looking to buy one for my Mom who wants to be able to run biodiesel in it.

What is the actual MPG of these cars? What other issues are there I should know about? The one I'm looking at is a 1982 sedan with 153k miles. Thanks.

lww

Post #19 in this thread links to the Nissan Diesel site: http://nissandiesel.dyndns.org/

You'll get anywhere between 20 - 25 mpg with the 3 speed automatic. The 5-speed can get upwards of 30+mpg.

You'll also need to replace every rubber fuel line. The factory lines are not resistant to the corrosive properties of biodiesel. I'm planning the same conversion on mine as well as installing a turbo & exhaust manifold from a 280ZX.

A fully installed single tank kit can be had for around $1000. Here's an example: http://www.goodguysbiodiesel.com/pro...system-899-99/

Good luck!