I intend to maintain, repair or create something every day for the year of 2023. Earlier this morning I checked my oil and water, and noticed that the seat belt latches get in the way for opening and closeing the engine cover, so I loosedn the bolt and adjusted the latches so the engine cover… Continue reading Adjusting and Repositioning Passenger Seatbelt Latches
Tag: Nissan Urvan
Carburetor Clean Up
My engine starts very easily and runs very smoothly and has plenty of power! So what’s the problem? The problem it that after it starts and after I rev or drive it for a short time the idle speed goes up and runs way too fast, probably about 2000 RPM. I went to a car show… Continue reading Carburetor Clean Up
Starter Motor Recondition
I called a good friend of mine, Dennis, the chap who very kindly removed the rust and spayed my van, to find out what I may have possibly damaged when I charged my battery while it was connected to the van. He said he had 30 minutes he could spar, and drove down to look… Continue reading Starter Motor Recondition
New After Market Fuel Pump Fitted
I have attached the new after market fuel pump. I have a strong suspicion that is much more effect and as a result it is causing a leak in Carburettor. It started first time after fitting the new pump but unfortunately it is running very rich and after running for while it runs quite badly… Continue reading New After Market Fuel Pump Fitted
Fuel Pump on the Nissan Urvan E23
I ran into a snag with the Fuel Pump on the Nissan Urvan E23, it started leaking, and I’ve been able to smell fuel for a few weeks now, but it was not until the engine started to run badly that I stopped and had a thorough search for the problem. I guess being stuck… Continue reading Fuel Pump on the Nissan Urvan E23
Alternator and Regulator Challenges
I quite enjoy my van, however I have not really had an opportunity to take it on the open road, for a couple of reasons. Firstly it’s winter, and camping and touring during winter is not as much fun as Spring Summer and Autumn Secondly my van battery won’t hold a charge, which has left… Continue reading Alternator and Regulator Challenges
Nissan Urvan E23 Paint Job (Cream Dream)
The Cream Dream after a respray Dennis from church had a look a my van and agreed to take out the rust, I have to drive here up to Peachester where he has a large shed where he fixes large tourist buses and other things.
Nissan Urvan E23 (1983) – Part One
I bought this lovely Nissan Urvan E23 (1983) from a chap who lives alongside where I work, I noticed the van in the his garden some time ago, and then one day when he was in the garden I asked him about it. He planned to do it up and was happy to show me… Continue reading Nissan Urvan E23 (1983) – Part One
Nissan Urvan E23 Information
My Nissan Urvan E23 (1983) is a lot of fun to drive and in very good condition, so I thought I’d share information about the van here. Freshly purchased, and waiting for restoration work to begin. Other Information General useful information I can find online about the Nissan Urvan E23, (Datsun), there are a few… Continue reading Nissan Urvan E23 Information