The Premier 118 NE thread

[bikertillidie]

Hi All,

Am looking for the shop & user manuals for the 118 NE Petrol.

Would anyone be kind enough to upload scanned copies for my benefit?

Reason:
I am in the process of sorting out the mess left by previous electricians/mechanics under the bonnet of my NE and couldn't find a wiring diagram/detailed photographs to use as a reference.

Thanks in advance for your help !

[ilangop]

Originally Posted by bikertillidie

Hi All,

Am looking for the shop & user manuals for the 118 NE Petrol.

Would anyone be kind enough to upload scanned copies for my benefit?

Reason:
I am in the process of sorting out the mess left by previous electricians/mechanics under the bonnet of my NE and couldn't find a wiring diagram/detailed photographs to use as a reference.

This is the wiring diagram as scanned from my 118NE owner's manual. Hope this helps.

However this doesn't cover the AC system wiring, Electric fuel pump because

[bikertillidie]

Originally Posted by ilangop

This is the wiring diagram as scanned from my 118NE owner's manual. Hope this helps.
Attachment 1456424
However this doesn't cover the AC system wiring, Electric fuel pump because
Attachment 1456426

Thank you ilango !

Would you happen to have a few engine bay pics as well?

I' ll call you later during the afternoon to explain what I am looking for.

[ilangop]

Originally Posted by bikertillidie

Thank you ilango !

Would you happen to have a few engine bay pics as well?

I' ll call you later during the afternoon to explain what I am looking for.

Hi,
Here is the missing page.

[ilangop]

Originally Posted by bikertillidie

Thank you ilango !

Would you happen to have a few engine bay pics as well?

I' ll call you later during the afternoon to explain what I am looking for.

Dear Anirbhan,
The connector circled in the engine bay picture has been circled in yellow in the wiring schematic. The black wire carries +12V from the battery to the ignition switch. Just that the tapping is made at the input to self-starter solenoid rather than the battery terminal or through a Maxi-fuse box as seen today's cars.
The red wire carries the crank signal from the ignition switch to the self-start solenoid.

[bikertillidie]

Originally Posted by ilangop

Dear Anirbhan,
The connector circled in the engine bay picture has been circled in yellow in the wiring schematic. The black wire carries +12V from the battery to the ignition switch. Just that the tapping is made at the input to self-starter solenoid rather than the battery terminal or through a Maxi-fuse box as seen today's cars.
The red wire carries the crank signal from the ignition switch to the self-start solenoid.

Thank's a bunch Ilango.
I was able to make significant progress.

Shall post a few pictures in a while.

[shyn]

Here are a few pictures of a beautiful example from Coimbatore. Came across these on instagram. Hope it is fine if I post them here.

[Scarlet_Rider]

Originally Posted by shyn

Here are a few pictures of a beautiful example from Coimbatore. Came across these on instagram. Hope it is fine if I post them here.

The car belongs to Team-BHPian e30b16. You can find more pics on pages 32, 33 and 34 of this thread! Amazing NE!

[KkVaidya]

In search of perfectly tuning my vehicle, found out that the Idle Compensator Valve was leaking air. Upon close inspection, came to know that in between 27 years of ownership, some technician had tempered with the bi-metal strip; he had removed the heat sensitive strip of the two and now it was just a plain strip that can close or open the valve depending on how it is bent

I was sure of not finding a replacement of the part locally so searched the internet and luckily found it on ebay USA. When I received it, found that it is one size bigger then the current one as it fits a DATSUN 240Z. Rebored the center hole in the air cleaner box to fit the bigger valve stem and retrofitted a bigger pipe onto the smaller one with the orifice (NOTE: the original pipe has a 1.6mm orifice inside).

Finally, it is working perfectly now; the valve pops open at 65-70deg temperature.

[ilangop]

After prolonged demand from my better half to get the AC in our 118NE back to working order, took up the "Project AC" on Saturday.
The problem points were the system is an R12 compatible system and R12 is banned now and the air from the blower is so feeble that one can feel some air only from as close as 10cms from the vent.
So first thing to address was the fan as I was prepared to swap the compressor and allied parts with R134a compatible parts. Doubting the blower motor itself, powering the motor directly upon by-passing the 3 speed switch control didn't show up any difference at all. So obviously need to look into something deeper inside.
Removed the speedometer, opened up the dashboard, and finally reached the blower unit. It was funny and surprising to see that the air filter material in this blower was placed after the evaporator fins and not at the suction side. As soon as I removed the filter and switched On the blower a gush of wind filled the cabin till almost near the rear seat. I was totally happy and convinced that the blower part has no trouble.
Switching ON the compressor wasn't putting any load on the engine. Probably no gas or a shot compressor. I better leave it to an AC mechanic to further investigate.

[KkVaidya]

Originally Posted by ilangop

I was totally happy and convinced that the blower part has no trouble.
Switching ON the compressor wasn't putting any load on the engine. Probably no gas or a shot compressor. I better leave it to an AC mechanic to further investigate.

Dear Ilango,

Is that a factory fitted AC or an aftermarket installation? If it is an afterthought, has the AC technician replaced the original blower with one that comes with AC kit?

[ilangop]

Originally Posted by KkVaidya

Dear Ilango,

Is that a factory fitted AC or an aftermarket installation? If it is an afterthought, has the AC technician replaced the original blower with one that comes with AC kit?

It is factory fitted KK bhai. The blower looks like the National AC blower like in Amby or PP. Not sure though.

[autodoctor]

Originally Posted by KkVaidya

Alt last got this thing for which I was looking for The 118NE Workshop Manual.

Hi there,

where did you get this manual from?

Anyone got a pdf or hard copy. I am willing to pay some.

[KkVaidya]

Originally Posted by autodoctor

Hi there,

where did you get this manual from?

Anyone got a pdf or hard copy. I am willing to pay some.

I got it photocopied from the original workshop manual from a gentleman who runs an automobile workshop here in Ahmedabad. It is quite bulky @ around 250 pages so making a softcopy is a project.
I have a PDF of the Haynes Workshop manual for Datsun 1200 which shares the engine and transmission with our 118NE. PM me your email address if you want me to send.

[autodoctor]

Thanks KKVaidya.

I do have the Datson A12 manual from internet.
Also just realised i can't do PM yet, as i am new here.