Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
08-09-2022, 10:49 AM
|
|
Replies: 23,985
Views: 1,878,925
The Flaming Marshmallow. It's not just famous,...
The Flaming Marshmallow. It's not just famous, it's INFAMOUS. If there was a Hall of Fame here, the FM would be on top. The FM represents the best in hardbody conversions.
Just my opinion is all....
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
08-05-2022, 09:19 PM
|
|
Replies: 69
Views: 722
Well...if nothing else works you can always go...
Well...if nothing else works you can always go the Weber conversion route. One of the problems with these old(er) Nissan trucks is all the anti-pollution stuff they had to put on them to meet US...
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
08-05-2022, 07:29 AM
|
|
Replies: 69
Views: 722
I'm going to suggest a video to be posted to...
I'm going to suggest a video to be posted to YouTube. You might want to start by explaining briefly what's happening with the engine and then start it up.
Move the camera here and there around...
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
08-04-2022, 08:55 AM
|
|
Replies: 69
Views: 722
Okay, okay.
Stop.
Stop now. :disagree:
...
Okay, okay.
Stop.
Stop now. :disagree:
The first thing is to determine if you have a bad head gasket.
When the engine is stone cold, pop off the radiator cap. Do you see a bunch of yellow...
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
08-01-2022, 08:48 AM
|
|
Replies: 22
Views: 231
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
08-01-2022, 08:37 AM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 245
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
07-31-2022, 09:31 AM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 245
One tooth off on the oil pump gear equals 20...
One tooth off on the oil pump gear equals 20 degrees of timing. Did you look to see if the pointer on your oil pump shaft was in the correct position when you re-installed it? That oil pump shaft...
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
07-27-2022, 10:03 AM
|
|
Replies: 23,985
Views: 1,878,925
https://i.imgur.com/QS9ER4S.jpg?1
I WISH I...
https://i.imgur.com/QS9ER4S.jpg?1
I WISH I had an update on my former truck, but can only hope that the new (and young) owner takes care of it as I did. Otherwise, he will waste that almost six...
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
07-21-2022, 07:46 AM
|
|
Replies: 23
Views: 270
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
07-19-2022, 08:26 AM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 55
I don't like silicone RTV for gaskets. It gets...
I don't like silicone RTV for gaskets. It gets soft after a while. You young whippersnappers love that stuff. I hate it. The only thing good about it is that it peels off pretty easy. That alone...
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
06-26-2022, 07:59 AM
|
|
Replies: 17
Views: 182
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
06-25-2022, 10:26 AM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 162
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
06-24-2022, 04:40 AM
|
|
Replies: 17
Views: 182
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
06-23-2022, 11:38 AM
|
|
Replies: 23,985
Views: 1,878,925
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
06-23-2022, 11:19 AM
|
|
Replies: 17
Views: 182
One good thing about these D21's is that the...
One good thing about these D21's is that the starting and charging systems are just not THAT complicated. 90% of the time it comes down to a bad connection, bad battery, or bad alternator.
This...
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
06-21-2022, 03:51 AM
|
|
Replies: 17
Views: 182
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
06-19-2022, 08:14 AM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 75
New for that price is a steal. Many of the...
New for that price is a steal. Many of the rebuilt units on the alternators and starters for Nissan hardbodies are coming from China, and that whole deal is a laugh a minute.
A friend of mine...
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
06-18-2022, 10:46 AM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 75
|
|
Forum: Shows and Get Togethers
06-02-2022, 03:46 AM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 346
June 1, 2022 Update:
Officially, attendance...
June 1, 2022 Update:
Officially, attendance to this one is now closed. UN-officially, anyone from IN or who plans to bring their Nissan up there is more than welcome. Or you can contact me...
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
06-02-2022, 03:38 AM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 221
It is difficult to get parts for these TBI...
It is difficult to get parts for these TBI systems, and the used TBI's you find on eBay are decades old as well.
Aftermarket support is pretty much non existent. If you can't keep the truck going...
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
05-30-2022, 06:04 AM
|
|
Replies: 16
Views: 264
Ah...I see them now.
The Flaming Marshmallow...
Ah...I see them now.
The Flaming Marshmallow is just so damn famous in Nissan Land. I actually read the entire build thread on it, although that took a couple of weeks here and there until I...
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
05-30-2022, 05:57 AM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 125
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
05-29-2022, 07:43 AM
|
|
Replies: 23,985
Views: 1,878,925
|
|
Forum: Nissan SUV
05-29-2022, 06:52 AM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 107
Towing With The Xterra
The Xterra, at least the second generation models, are rated to tow 5,000 pounds maximum. The Frontier, using the same basic running gear for the most part, are rated to 7,500.
But because the...
|
|
Forum: Hardbody Forum (D21)
05-22-2022, 07:27 AM
|
|
Replies: 16
Views: 264
It's not just the size of the engine, your...
It's not just the size of the engine, your suspension, or even adding trailer brakes, anti-sway, or any of that stuff.
Your truck simply isn't BIG enough to haul that kind of weight. Not even...
|
