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- | 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. | + | The '''Nissan A14 engine''' is a 1.4 liter (1397 cc) engine produced from the 1975 [[Model year]] through 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:Nissan A engine|wikipedia]] | Also see: Overview of Nissan A engine on [[wikipedia:Nissan A engine|wikipedia]] | ||
- | * Being intro'd after 1974, this engine has the features of the [[A-series Engine Redesign]]. | + | * Being introducedd 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). | * New A14s are still available from Nissan commercial business (e.g. forklift engine) and in the [[B140]] Nissan LDV Bakkie (Sunny Truck). | ||
= Identification = | = Identification = | ||
- | * A14 stamped on pad below Spark Plug #4 | + | * A14 stamped on pad below Spark Plug #4 and 'A14' cast above fuel pump |
- | * 'A14' cast above fuel pump OR stamp pad above fuel pump | + | OR |
- | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18666 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/18666.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18665 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/18665.jpg] | + | * A14 stamped on pad above fuel pump |
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[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18667 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/18667.jpg] OR [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6475 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/6475.jpg] | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18667 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/18667.jpg] OR [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6475 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/6475.jpg] | ||
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[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6109 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/6109.jpg] | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6109 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/6109.jpg] | ||
- | * G30 block | + | * [[Nissan_Part_Numbers|G30]] block |
[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18665 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/18665.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18237 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/18237.jpg] | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18665 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/18665.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18237 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/18237.jpg] | ||
- | * H72 block | + | * [[Nissan_Part_Numbers|H72]] block |
= Applications = | = Applications = | ||
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* Datsun Forklift models (including turbocharged variant) | * Datsun Forklift models (including turbocharged variant) | ||
- | A [[fuel injected]] version (A14E) was offered in Asian markets in the B310. | + | A [[EGI|fuel injected]] version (A14E) was offered in Asian markets in the B310. |
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* 3mm larger bore: Now 74 mm | * 3mm larger bore: Now 74 mm | ||
** requiring new head gasket with large bore | ** requiring new head gasket with large bore | ||
- | * 3-belt crankshaft pulley (for [[Water Pump]], [[Air Pump]], and [[Aircon]]) | + | * 3-belt crankshaft pulley (for [[Water pump]], [[Air Pump]], and [[Aircon]]) |
* Heavier flywheel increased by 2.2 lbs (1 kg) for smoother idling | * Heavier flywheel increased by 2.2 lbs (1 kg) for smoother idling | ||
** 3mm thicker | ** 3mm thicker | ||
* Rubber [[Engine Mounts]] now stiffer 1092 lb/in, up from 1008 for 1974 A13. | * Rubber [[Engine Mounts]] now stiffer 1092 lb/in, up from 1008 for 1974 A13. | ||
- | * Stronger, light starter (80mm), starting wih 7404 vehicles | + | * Stronger, light [[Starter]] (80mm), starting wih 7404 vehicles |
- | * Distributor improved by moving condensor inside the housing | + | * [[Distributor]] improved by moving condensor inside the housing |
* 3-bolt exhaust pipe-to-exhaust manifold connector | * 3-bolt exhaust pipe-to-exhaust manifold connector | ||
** stainless front tube (USA only?) | ** stainless front tube (USA only?) | ||
- | ** aluminized pre-muffler (USA only?) | + | ** aluminized pre-[[Muffler]] (USA only?) |
Revision as of 17:56, 14 March 2009
The Nissan A14 engine is a 1.4 liter (1397 cc) engine produced from the 1975 Model year through 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 introducedd 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).
Contents |
Identification
- A14 stamped on pad below Spark Plug #4 and 'A14' cast above fuel pump
OR
- A14 stamped on pad above fuel pump
- Notice how the block extends above the timing cover by about 1 inch
- G30 block
- H72 block
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.