1972 Datsun Pickup Engine Parts

Engine:
1.6L L4

8 Engine parts are listed for the 1972 Datsun Pickup, in 6 part types, covering the 1.6L L4 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

The engine on the 1972 Datsun Pickup covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components. The largest groups are Oil Cooler Mounting Kit (2 parts), Piston Ring (2 parts) and Motor Mount (1 part). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.

Motor Mount

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL AM366
🇲🇽 MX
Front
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This table covers the mounts that hold the engine to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes.

Oil Cooler Mounting Kit

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HAYDEN 238
🇲🇽 MX
Rubber Block Mounting Kit for Heavy Duty Oil Cooler
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HAYDEN 153
🇲🇽 MX
Metal Mounting Bracket Kit for Heavy Duty Oil Cooler
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This table covers the Oil Cooler Mounting kits.

Oil Filler Cap

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORAD MO81
🇲🇽 MX
Gasket or Seal Pre-Installed: Yes
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This table covers the caps on the oil filler neck.

Oil Filter

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VARIOUS MFR PG1A
🇲🇽 MX
Spin-On
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This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive.

Piston

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SILV-O-LITE 9044
🇲🇽 MX
Offset Pin ConfigurationPress Pin Type
Fitment notes — SILV-O-LITE 9044
Offset Pin ConfigurationPress Pin TypeDish Top
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This table covers the pistons that travel in each cylinder. Typical signs include knock, blow-by, or a cylinder that will not hold compression. Piston work is a short-block job. Match bore, pin and ring pack in the notes — not the photo.

Piston Ring

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C6831
🇲🇽 MX
Full SetTop Ring Surface Treatment: Chrome
Fitment notes — HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C6831
Full SetTop Ring Surface Treatment: Chromefor 2 Ring Piston
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HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C6831S
🇲🇽 MX
Chrome Top Ring1 Cylinder Set
Fitment notes — HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C6831S
Chrome Top Ring1 Cylinder SetFor 2 Ring Piston
Top Ring Surface Treatment: Chrome
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This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall.

Buying Engine Parts for a 1972 Datsun Pickup

On this vehicle, the engine covers the internals and hard parts that build compression and keep oil where it belongs — gaskets, bearings, camshafts, lifters, seals and timing components.

  • Confirm you have the 1.6L L4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Oil Cooler Mounting Kit and Piston Ring .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many engine parts fit the 1972 Datsun Pickup?

Our catalog currently lists 8 engine parts for the 1972 Datsun Pickup across 6 subcategories and 6 brands, covering the 1.6L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of engine problems on a 1972 Datsun Pickup?

Common symptoms include oil spots under the vehicle, blue or white exhaust smoke, ticking from the valvetrain, or coolant mysteriously disappearing. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the seals and gaskets for anything you open up; a timing job should always include the tensioner and guides, not just the belt or chain.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1972 Datsun Pickup was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 1972 Datsun Pickup?

Every part on this page is matched to the 1.6L L4 engine. Then engine hard parts are unforgiving of guesswork — confirm the casting or engine code before ordering, because one model year can hide two different blocks. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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