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= Identification = | = Identification = | ||
- | * A14 stamped on pad below Spark PluG #4 | + | * A14 stamped on pad below Spark Plug #4 |
- | * 'A14' cast above fuel pump | + | * 'A14' cast above fuel pump OR stamp pad above fuel pump |
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+ | * Notice how the block extends above the timing cover by about 1 inch | ||
= Applications = | = Applications = |
Revision as of 17:19, 14 March 2009
The Nissan A14 engine is a 1.4 liter (1397 cc) engine produced from the 1975 Model year through current year as of 2007, produced in various ratings from 50 Horsepower to 85 hp. It the most common A-series engine available in the United States, although in most other markets it is relatively rare. Like the previous 1974 A13 Engine, the A14 is a "tall-block" variant, but the bore was increased to 76 mm, up from 73 mm of the previous A12 and A13 engines. A Hitachi Twin Carb "GX" version of this engine (A14T) was available in some markets.
Also see: Overview of Nissan A engine on wikipedia
- Being intro'd after 1974, this engine has the features of the A-series Engine Redesign.
- New A14s are still available from Nissan commercial business (e.g. forklift engine) and in the B140 Nissan LDV Bakkie (Sunny Truck).
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Identification
- A14 stamped on pad below Spark Plug #4
- 'A14' cast above fuel pump OR stamp pad above fuel pump
- Notice how the block extends above the timing cover by about 1 inch
Applications
- 1975-1978 Nissan Sunny B210 (140Y or B-210)
- 1979-1982 Nissan Sunny B310 (Datsun 140Y or "Datsun 210")
- 1977-1982 Nissan Pulsar N10 ("Datsun 310")
- 2007 Nissan LDV 1400 (model B140). See Nissan Sunny.
- Datsun Forklift models (including turbocharged variant)
A fuel injected version (A14E) was offered in Asian markets in the B310.
Details
- Engine block has extra mounting boss on left side (now 3 bolts for mounting accessory)
- A-series Cylinder Heads with medium-oval ports of 28 x 34mm
- Smaller than the A12GX Engine's monster 30 x 34.5 ports
- Larger than the 1974 A13's 28 x 30 small-oval ports
- New four-bolt water outlet (thermostat housing) instead of former 2-bolt design
- Longer conrod
- New larger conrod small-end piston pin (now 19mm, 1.6 mm larger)
- New large valves (larger than A12GX)
- Intake valve:
- 3mm larger bore: Now 74 mm
- requiring new head gasket with large bore
- 3-belt crankshaft pulley (for Water Pump, Air Pump, and Aircon)
- Heavier flywheel increased by 2.2 lbs (1 kg) for smoother idling
- 3mm thicker
- Rubber Engine Mounts now stiffer 1092 lb/in, up from 1008 for 1974 A13.
- Stronger, light starter (80mm), starting wih 7404 vehicles
- Distributor improved by moving condensor inside the housing
- 3-bolt exhaust pipe-to-exhaust manifold connector
- stainless front tube (USA only?)
- aluminized pre-muffler (USA only?)
HP Ratings
- 65HP - lo-po (economy) A14 Engine. This engine got 47 MPG in the Coupe with 5-speed tranmission. The engine has round exhaust post rather than the usual oval-shaped A14 style.