1976 Other Nissan Models CAR TROUBLE

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Engine Mechanical problem
1976 Other Nissan Models 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

I curently have the loan of a Datsun 200B and a variety of faults are beginning to show.. firstly, each time I stop at the lights and take it out of gear the engine stills sounds like I have my foot on the gas.... also when I turn the car off when parked the engine runs on and rattles???

secondly I am concerned that the steering is getting HARD to turn to the right... ljust driving normally feels like it does when you turn the wheels when parked before you take off...

I know its an old car, byt the person I have the loan of it from is a MECHANIC... and I wondered if the settings were for long distance as opposed to the roundtown running I am currently doing?
Apr 29, 2009 at 11:49 PM
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Check the choke opening and fast idle adjustment and also make sure the throttle plate is closing completely if not it will cause a run on/diesel
Apr 29, 2009 at 11:54 PM
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it has an automatic CHOKE?
AND IT RUNDS only ON UNLEADED (NOT THE ONE WITH ETHANOL ADDED)

I am fearful of taking it to a mechanic as last time they CHARGED to deal with the cv joints (re the stiff
steering) and IT DOESNT EVEN HAVE CV JOINTS!!!!

DOES LETTING IT RATTLE ON REALLY CAUSE A HUGe PROBLEM OTHER THAT THE ASTHETICS OF THE NOISE.???
Apr 30, 2009 at 12:05 AM
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Try adjusting the idle speed screw to a lower rpm and see what happens
Apr 30, 2009 at 1:41 AM