1986 Nissan-Datsun Truck PL720 Service Manual
Shop manual for the 1986 Nissan-Datsun Truck PL720, covering a wide range of maintenance and repair procedures. Includes detailed diagrams and specifications for optimal vehicle performance. PN: Nissan_720_L4-2.0-Z20_1983-86_Manual.pdf
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Nissan Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: 1986 Nissan-Datsun Truck PL720
Sub-models / Variants: 2WD, Z20 Engine, Gasoline
Build Years: 1986
Technical Data:
- Engine: 2.0L SOHC L4
- Ignition Coil Primary Resistance (Early Type): 1.0–1.2 ohms
- Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance (Early Type): 7,300–11,000 ohms
- Ignition Coil Primary Resistance (Late Type): 0.8–1.0 ohms
- Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance (Late Type): 8,000–12,000 ohms
- Voltage Drop (Wire): < 0.001 volts
- Voltage Drop (Ground): Approx. 0.1 volts
- Voltage Drop (Switch Contacts): Approx. 0.3 volts
- Voltage Drop (Starter Solenoids): Approx. 0.5 volts
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Technical Scope and Service Data for 1986 Nissan-Datsun Truck PL720
- Covers 1986 Nissan-Datsun Truck PL720 equipped with the 2.0L SOHC Z20 engine, detailing ignition, fuel management, and emission control systems
- Official ALLDATA publication copyright 2009, based on factory-derived 1986 technical specifications
- Contains 95 pages of system-specific exploded-view diagrams, electrical routing schematics, and sensor calibration charts
- Files are accessible from your device as soon as the order is placed
- Suitable for printing individual sections for shop-floor use
- This 1986 Nissan-Datsun Truck PL720 documentation provides specific calibration values for the Z20-engine-equipped pickup not found in later universal repair guides
Diagnostic and Emission System Overview
The 1986 Nissan-Datsun Truck PL720 manual provides in-depth technical descriptions and diagnostic logic for the powertrain management systems. Documented systems include the carbureted engine's fuel-delivery circuit, spark timing controls, and the specialized detonation control unit. Readers will find full-page wiring location diagrams and electrical testing procedures that utilize digital multimeter measurements for ignition coils and sensor resistance testing.
Specification Highlights and Calibration Data
Technical data previews include specific voltage drop maximums, such as the 0.1 volt limit for ground connections and the 0.3 volt limit for switch contacts. Engine-specific data includes spark plug gap specifications of 0.031–0.035 inches and primary ignition coil resistances of 1.0–1.2 ohms for early-type coils. The manual lists specific voltage ranges for detonation control unit sensors and outlines proper calibration valve settings for the Boost Controlled Deceleration Device. An official 1986 Nissan-Datsun Truck PL720 service publication, this document covers the 2.0L Z20 engine, documenting electrical, ignition, and fuel-injection emission control specifications for the 1986 model year.
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