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1980s

Nissan E 13 Engine

 Nissan E13 engine Technical details (1981-1991)


The Nissan E13 -type engine is an in -line 4-cylinder 1300cc SOHC engine that was manufactured by Nissan Motor from the early 1980s to the early 1990s used in the small Sunny,Cherry or Pulsar models.

History

Developed in 1981 as an engine for Nissan's compact FF vehicles, it replaced the company's second-generation A-type engine . SOHC 8 valves, cross flow , timing cogged belt driven camshaft for a transverse dedicated engine in the first half of the 1980s and Suitable for unleaded petrol.It has an output characteristic with torque from the low rotation range considering practicality, and by balancing with the combined transmission , it achieves both sufficient acceleration performance and fuel economy.

The E13 had only Hitachi parts and electronically controlled Nikki Type carburetor specifications.The nickname is PLASMA. Nissan engines at that time were given this nickname to compete with Toyota 's LASRE series power output depends on market sold..

E13

1st generation Displacement 1,270cc. Inner diameter x stroke: 76.0 mm x 77.0 mm Compression ratio 9,0:1 75PS / 6,000rpm 10.7kgf m / 3,600rpm.

2nd generation from 1986 with twin carbs as the E13S (67PS / 6,000rpm 10kgf m / 3,600rpm).

Installed vehicles 

  • 1981-1982 Datsun Cherry/100A N10
  • 1981-1985 Nissan Sunny B11
  • 1982-1986 Nissan Cherry N12
  • Sunny 1300 (B11)
  • Pulsar 1300 (N12)
  • Sunny AD Van Pulsar AD Van Datsun AD Van Nissan AD Van 1300 (VB11)
  • Sunny 1300 (B12)
  • 1986-1990 Nissan Cherry/Sunny  (N13)
  • Pulsar 1300 (N10, late model only)
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Nissan E13 engine (1981-1991)

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  • Nissan E13 engine Technical details and specifications (1981-1991)

    No. of cylinders 4/OHC
    Capacity 1269cc
    Firing order 1-3-4-2
    Compression ratio 9,0:1
    Suitable for unleaded petrol Yes
    Minimum octane rating 91 RON
    Fuel system Make Nikki Type 217260-191 Carb-2V
    Ignition coil Make Hitachi Type C6R-206
    Distributor Make Hitachi No. D412-A9
    Fuel system pressure 0,17-0,24bar
    Oil pressure 2 bar @ 1000 rpm
    Thermostat opens 82°C
    Starter motor Make Hitachi Type S114-315
    Minimum starting voltage 11,0V
    Alternator/Regulator Make Hitachi Type LR150-99B
    Regulated voltage 14,4-15,0 V

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Service
  • Nissan E13 engine Maintenance and Service Guide (1981-1991)

    Spark plugs Original equipment NGK Type BPR5ES
    Spark plugs Electrode gap 0,9 mm
    Spark plugs Tighten 20-30 Nm
    Spark plugs Make Bosch Type WR8DC
    Spark plugs Make Champion Type RN9YCC
    Distributor Contact breaker gap 0,5 mm
    Distributor Dwell angle 49-55° 54-61(%)
    Valve clearance -Inlet 0,28mm check hot
    Valve clearance -Exhaust 0,28mm check hot
    Drive belt size - alternator 9,5x975mm
    Engine oil grade - Normal/moderate climate 10W/30 SAE or 20W/50 SAE
    Engine oil change with filter 3,9 litres
    Cooling system 5,5 litres
    Manual gearbox oil grade 80W/90SAE
    Manual gearbox oil 2,3 litres
    Road wheels Tighten 80-100 Nm

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