Specs, fluids & service · 1960–1980
Nissan Patrol 60 Series specs, fluids and service intervals
The numbers you need in the garage, on one page: spec sheet, capacities and service intervals, wheels and tires, and the parts to order. Sourced from owners, specialists and the factory; tags marked confirm in manual haven't been checked against a factory source yet.
Spec sheet
| CHASSIS | 60 / G60 / H60 · K60 & KG60 hardtops · WG60 wagon |
|---|---|
| PRODUCTION | October 1960–1980 (Japan) |
| US SALES | 1962–1969, through Datsun dealers |
| ENGINE | P 3,956 cc OHV I6 (later P40) |
| OUTPUT | 125 PS → 135 PS → 145 PS (1965) |
| BORE × STROKE | 85.7 × 114.3 mm |
| GEARBOX | F3B83L 3-speed, later 4-speed |
| TRANSFER | Two-speed, twin-stick, part-time 4WD |
| WHEELBASE | 2,200 mm (60) · 2,500 mm (G60) |
| SUSPENSION | Leaf springs, live axles front and rear |
| BRAKES | Drums all round |
| WHEELS | 16-in steel, 7.00-16 / 7.50x16 tyres |
By year
| YEARS | PLATFORM | ENGINE | OUTPUT | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960–1980 | 60 soft-top (SWB) | P 4.0 L OHV I6 | 125–145 PS | 2,200 mm wheelbase. Left-hand-drive L60 for export. |
| 1960–1980 | G60 (LWB) | P 4.0 L OHV I6 | 125–145 PS | 2,500 mm wheelbase; GL60 in left-hand drive. |
| 1963–1980 | KG60 / KL60 hardtop | P 4.0 L OHV I6 | 125–145 PS | Hardtop added in 1963; the KL60 was the US hardtop. |
| 1960s–1970s | H60 / WG60 / VH60 | P 4.0 L OHV I6 | — | Extra-long wheelbase eight-seater, wagon and van bodies. |
| 1960s–1970s | Fire Patrol (FG60 and others) | P; PF fire-service variant | — | A2-class pump with PTO; a 2WD version without the front drive also existed. |
| 1969 on | Jonga (India) | P engine; later Hino 4.0 L diesel | — | Built by Vehicle Factory Jabalpur; fewer than 200 civilian diesels sold in 1996. |
| 1980–1982 | LG-61 (Colombia) | P 4.0 L OHV I6 | 128 hp / 217 lb-ft | 60-series body with a four-speed, per BaT listings. |
Fluids, capacities & service intervals
Every 60 is at least 45 years old, and most have had several owners and at least one hard life. Assume every fluid is old, every grease point is dry and every rubber part has hardened. We couldn't find a factory manual for the 60 online. The capacities below come from Penrite's lookup for the Australian G60 (P engine, 1968–1980) and are approximate, so check grades in a Nissan workshop manual and fill to the level plug.
| ITEM | SPEC / CAPACITY | INTERVAL | NOTES & PARTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | About 5.3 L service refill (Penrite lookup, G60; it doesn't say whether that includes the filter) · confirm grade and filter type in manual | Baseline now | Check for sludge on the first change and look for leaks at the rocker cover and sump gaskets, which are catalogued and cheap.Engine kit gasket set, 1967 Patrol 4.0L · RockAuto ↗ |
| Spark plugs, points & distributor | Six plugs; check the distributor, coil and leads | Replace now | Some trucks have a water-protected distributor, and SNLC calls a NOS one very hard to find. Keep the original if it works.Spark plugs, 1967 Patrol 4.0L · RockAuto ↗ |
| Carburettor & fuel system | Single-barrel Hitachi carburettor; glass sediment bowls | Inspect now; rebuild if leaking | Old fuel and rusty tanks cause most running faults. Several trucks now have electric pumps added; check the wiring and fuse.Fuel & air parts, 1967 Patrol 4.0L · RockAuto ↗ |
| Coolant & hoses | Fresh coolant; new top and bottom hoses | Flush now | Old radiators clog. SNLC had his radiator rebuilt during the restoration.Radiator hose, 1967 Patrol 4.0L · RockAuto ↗Coolant, 1967 Patrol 4.0L · RockAuto ↗ |
| Gearbox, transfer case & PTO box | Gear oil · gearbox about 2.0–2.3 L, transfer case about 3.4 L (Penrite lookup, G60) · confirm grade and pto-box capacity in manual | Baseline now | Check the transfer output seals while you're there. A leaking rear seal ruins the transmission-mounted handbrake.1967 Nissan Patrol 4.0L catalog · RockAuto ↗ |
| Front & rear differentials | Hypoid gear oil confirm grade in manual · front about 1.2 L, rear about 1.0–2.0 L depending on axle (Penrite lookup, G60) | Baseline now | US trucks have a C216 rear axle; heavy-duty trucks an H260.1967 Nissan Patrol 4.0L catalog · RockAuto ↗ |
| Front swivels (knuckles) & wheel bearings | Inspect knuckle balls and seals; repack wheel bearings | Inspect now | Pitted knuckle balls won't hold a seal.1967 Nissan Patrol 4.0L catalog · RockAuto ↗ |
| Brake fluid & drums | Fluid per the master-cylinder cap confirm in manual | Flush now | Check every wheel cylinder and the master cylinder bore. Make sure all four drums actually brake.Drum brake hardware kit, 1967 Patrol 4.0L · RockAuto ↗Brake bleeder screw, 1967 Patrol 4.0L · RockAuto ↗ |
| Handbrake band & drum | Transmission-mounted drum with a band; three adjustments | Inspect and adjust now | If it's oily, fix the transfer seal first, then clean or reline.1967 Nissan Patrol 4.0L catalog · RockAuto ↗ |
| Driveshafts, U-joints & slip joints | Grease every nipple | Grease now and at every oil change | SNLC fitted Spicer joints specified for a Dana 44 and modified them slightly to fit. The slip-joint felt seal is no longer available, so he made one.1967 Nissan Patrol 4.0L catalog · RockAuto ↗ |
| Generator & battery | Generator charging system | Test now | Check the generator bearings and brushes and clean every earth.Generator end bearing, 1967 Patrol 4.0L · RockAuto ↗Battery, 1967 Patrol 4.0L · RockAuto ↗ |
Capability
| Engine output | 125 PS → 145 PS (1965) P 3,956 cc OHV I6 (Wikipedia); 93 kW in Australian tune (GoAuto) |
|---|---|
| Torque | 285 Nm (210 lb-ft) Truck Encyclopedia; BaT quotes 217 lb-ft for 1980–82 trucks |
| Wheelbase | 2,200 mm (86.6 in) · 2,500 mm (98.4 in) G60 |
| Low range | 2.264:1 Truck Encyclopedia |
| Seating | Up to eight in the extra-long H60 |
Wheels & tires
| Factory tire | 7.00-16 or 7.50x16 bias-ply on 16-in steel wheels (US trucks; IH8MUD, BaT) · Some later and Colombian trucks on 15-in wheels (BaT) |
|---|---|
| Biggest tire · Stock | 30x9.50R15 (on 15-in wheels) |
| Biggest tire · Longer rear shackles | 33x12.50R15 |
| Biggest tire · 2 in (springs) | 7.50x16 |
Common Patrol 60 Series repairs
- Front swivel (closed-knuckle) rebuildDIFFICULTY 4 / 5
- Rear axle shaft bearingDIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- Transfer-case output sealsDIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- Drum brake overhaulDIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- Reseal the P-series sixDIFFICULTY 2 / 5
- Leaf springs and hangersDIFFICULTY 3 / 5
- Fix the speedometer drive after fitting free-wheeling hubsDIFFICULTY 3 / 5
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