83 ignition module cross reference - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

bobjohnson · 11-17-2003, 03:42 PM

I have an 83 720 pickup, I think the ignition module is bad, ex plugs don't fire. Are there any other cars that used the used the same distributor?

fj40guy · 11-23-2003, 03:28 PM

Bob,

All my Nissan Manuals are still in storage, but I think the '83 still have the module mounted on the distributor. Two external connections (power and "-" coil wire), two internal connections to the pickup coil in the distributor.

If that is the style, it was very common through out both 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder (Z & 810) used in that time period. I always carried a spare as I had a late model distributor in my old 510.

If you get really stuck... a common GM ignition module 4 connection "crab" can be used. With those I made up a piece of aluminum to act as heat sink, and mounted that on the fender well. Datsun with GM module

Good luck,

Tom

bobjohnson · 11-23-2003, 07:58 PM

Thanks Tom,
The ignition module is in the distributor and has 4 connectors, E B C and I. But they are all external, this engine does have 8 spark plugs and 2 coils.

11-17-2003, 03:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
bobjohnson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6382 Location: Colorado Posts: 338	83 ignition module cross reference I have an 83 720 pickup, I think the ignition module is bad, ex plugs don't fire. Are there any other cars that used the used the same distributor?

11-23-2003, 03:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
fj40guy Rock God Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9576 Location: Texas... off 183A Posts: 2,230	Bob, All my Nissan Manuals are still in storage, but I think the '83 still have the module mounted on the distributor. Two external connections (power and "-" coil wire), two internal connections to the pickup coil in the distributor. If that is the style, it was very common through out both 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder (Z & 810) used in that time period. I always carried a spare as I had a late model distributor in my old 510. If you get really stuck... a common GM ignition module 4 connection "crab" can be used. With those I made up a piece of aluminum to act as heat sink, and mounted that on the fender well. Datsun with GM module Good luck, Tom __________________ Too many projects, never enough time nor money.

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11-23-2003, 07:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
bobjohnson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6382 Location: Colorado Posts: 338	Thanks Tom, The ignition module is in the distributor and has 4 connectors, E B C and I. But they are all external, this engine does have 8 spark plugs and 2 coils.