TD42

Nissan TD42
SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE
ENGINE ASSE MBLY
BL Y
Type 6 cylinder OHV diesel with
indirect injection
Model TD42
Capacity 4169 cc
Stroke 96 mm
Bore 96 mm
Firing order 1–4–2–6–3–5
Compression ratio 22.7:1
Compression pressure:
Standard 2942 kPa
Minimum 2452 kPa
Maximum variation between cylinders 294 kPa

NOTE: Specifications
Specificati ons regarding engine tuning are
listed in
i n the Lubrication and Maintenance
Maintenance section.

CYL INDER
INDER HEAD
Type One piece
Material Cast iron
Cylinder head distortion limit 0.2 mm
Cylinder head height minimum 89.7 mm
Pre-combustion chamber protrusion - 0.05 - 0.10 mm
Valve head to cylinder
cyli nder head distance: Standard -
Inlet 0.275 – 0.675mm
Exhaust 0.305 – 0.695mm
L i mi t 1.25 mm
Valve seat width 2.1 mm
Valve seat angle 45Deg
Valve guide type Renewable
Valve seat type Renewable
Valve guide protrusion 13mm

VALVES AND SP RINGS

Valve stem diameter:
Inlet 7.962 – 7.977mm
Exhaust 7.945 – 7.960 mm
Valve stem to guide clearance: Standard -
Inlet 0.023 – 0.53 mm

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Exhaust 0.040 – 0.70 mm

Limit -
Inlet 0.15 mm
Exhaust 0.20 mm
Valve head margin limit 1.0 mm
Valve face angle 45.0° - 45°30'
Valve length:
Standard 117 mm
Minimum 116.8 mm
Valve spring free length: Color code -
Red 52.15 mm
Yellow 53.0 mm
Valve spring squareness limit 2.0 mm

ROCK ER ARMS AND SHAFT

Rocker shaft outside diameter 19.979 – 20.000 mm
Rocker arm inner diameter 20.014 – 20.035 mm
Rocker arm to shaft clearance:
Standard 0.014 – 0.56 mm
Limit 0.15 mm

CAMSHAFT
Number of bearings 7
Bend limit 0.06 mm
End float limit 0.5 mm
Bearing oil clearance:
Standard 0.02 – 0.109 mm
Limit 0.15 mm

Journal diameter:
Front 50.721 – 50.740 mm
Second 50.521 – 50.540 mm
Third 50.32 – 50.340 mm
Fourth 50.121 – 50.140 mm
Fifth 49.921 – 49.940 mm
Sixth 49.721 – 49.740 mm
Rear 49.521 – 49.540 mm

Cam lobe height:

Standard -
Inlet 41.71 – 41.75 mm

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Exhaust 41.88 – 41.92 mm

Limit -
Inlet 41.20 mm
Exhaust 41.30 mm

VALVE L IFTERS AND PUSHRODS

Diameter of lifter 24.960 – 24.970 mm
Lifter hole diameter in crankcase 25.000 – 25.033 mm
Lifter to hole clearance:
Standard 0.030 – 0.073 mm
Limit 0.2 mm
Pushrod bend limit 0.5 mm

CYL INDER BL OCK 

Type 6 cylinder in line
Material Cast iron
Block face distortion limit 0.2 mm
Bore diameter - factory cylinder liners:
Grade 1 96.00 – 96.01 mm
Grade 2 96.01 – 96.02 mm
Grade 3 96.02 – 96.03 mm
Bore diameter - service cylinder liners 96.025 – 96.070 mm
Bore wear limit 0.20 mm
Maximum ovality 0.07 mm
Maximum taper 0.20 mm
Cylinder liner protrusion:
Standard 0.02 – 0.09 mm
Maximum variation between cylinders 0.05 mm

CRANKSHAFT AND MAIN BEARINGS

Number of main bearings 7

Crankshaft end float:

Taken at No 6 main bearing
Maximum end float 0.40 mm
Main bearing journal diameter - standard 70.907 – 70.920 mm
Crankpin journal diameter - standard 56.919 – 56.926 mm
Maximum taper and ovality 0.020 mm
Maximum crankshaft bend 0.10 mm

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*Main bearing oil clearance:

Standard 0.035 – 0.087 mm
Limit 0.15 mm
Main bearing undersizes available 0.25/0.5/0.75/1.0 mm
Maximum flywheel run out 0.15 mm
Maximum drive plate run out 0.5 mm

CONNECTING RODS AND BEARINGS

Maximum connecting rod bend 0.05 mm per 100 mm
Maximum connecting rod twist 0.05 mm per 100 mm
Connecting rod centre distance 156.975 – 157.025 mm

Connecting rod side clearance.

Standard 0.10 – 0.22 mm
Limit 0.22 mm
*Connecting rod bearing oil clearance:
Standard O.O35 – O.O81 mm
Limit 0.15 mm
Connecting rod bearing undersizes 0.25/0.50/0.75/1.0 mm

PISTONS AND GUDGEON PINS

Piston diameter - standard:
Grade 1 95.940 – 95.950 mm
Grade 2 95.950 – 95.960 mm
Grade 3 95.960 – 95.970 mm
Measuring point 70.0 mm from top of piston

Gudgeon pin hole diameter:

Pre November 1989 27.992 – 28.000 mm
November 1989 on 27.997 – 28.005 mm

Gudgeon pin fit in piston:

Pre November 1989 - 0.008 - 0.007 mm
November 1989 on -0.003 - 0.012 mm
Gudgeon pin oil clearance in connecting rod 0.025 – 0.045 mm
Piston skirt to cylinder bore clearance:
Factory cylinder liners 0.05 – 0.09 mm
Service cylinder liners 0.09 – 0.13 mm

PISTON RINGS
Number:

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Compression 2
Oil control 1
Piston ring end gap:

Factory cylinder liners

Top ring 0.30 – 0.45 mm
Second ring 0.50 – 0.65 mm
Oil ring 0.30 – 0.50 mm
Maximum 1.5 mm

Service cylinder liners -

Top ring 0.40 – 0.60 mm
Second ring 0.60 – 0.80 mm
Oil ring 0.40 – 0.60 mm
Maximum 1.5 mm
Piston ring side clearance: Standard-Top ring 0.06 – 0.10 mm
Second ring 0.04 – 0.08 mm
Oil ring 0.02 – 0.06 mm
Maximum-Top ring 0.50 mm
Second ring 0.30 mm
Oil ring 0.15 mm

LUBRICATION
Oil pressure at idle speed More than 78 kPa
Oil pressure at 3 000 rpm 294 – 392 kPa
Oil pump clearance:
Gear side clearance Less than 0.13 mm
Gear backlash Less than 0.30 mm
Shaft bush clearance Less than 0.15 mm

Lubricant SAE 20W-40 or 20W-50

CD
Sump capacity
With filter  10.2 litres
Without filter  9.0 litres
Cooling system: 16 – 21 Nm
Capacity  Approximately 13 litres
Coolant type Ethylene glycol inhibitor  
Coolant ratio - 15 – 20 Nm
Down to - 15°C 30% inhibitor to 70% soft
water 

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Down to - 35 °C 50% inhibitor to 50% soft

water 
Manual transmission: 43 – 50 Nm
Lubricant - 1 – 2 Nm
Normal temperatures SAE 75W-90 GL4
Over 40°C SAE 140 GL4
Capacity 3.9 litres
 Automatic transmission: 16 – 21 Nm
Lubricant Matic D
Capacity - 78 – 83 Nm
Series 1 8.5 litres
Series II 11.8 litres
NOTE: Matic D is the Australian equivalent to 16 – 21 Nm
Japanese Dexron II. Use of Australian Dexron II may
cause damage to the automatic transmission.
Transfer case: 54 – 59 Nm
Lubricant — 16 – 21 Nm
Series I SAE 80W-90 GL4
Series II Dexron II
Capacity 2.2 litres
Front differential: 16 – 21 Nm
Lubricant SAE 80W-90 GL5
Capacity -
Leaf spring suspension 4.3 litres
Coil spring suspension 5.4 litres
Rear differential:
Models with leaf spring suspension
Lubricant SAE 80W-90 GL5
Models with coil spring suspension
Lubricant SAE LS80W/90 GL5
Capacity -
Models with leaf spring suspension 4.7 litres
Models with coil spring suspension 3.0 litres
Brake and clutch fluid type DOT 3
Steering:
Fluid type Dexron ll
Capacity 0.9 – 1.0 litres
Chassis grease type NLG1 #2 lithium soap base
*Use LS140 GL5 in conditions over 40°C
NOTE: The lubricant capacities shown are
approximate only. The correct lubricant level should
be checked at the filler plug or dipstick.

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 TUNE-UP
Valve clearance (inlet and exhaust engine warm and 0.35 mm
stationary
Drive belt deflection at 98N applied pressure:
 Alternator -
New 9 – 11 mm
Used 11 – 13 mm
Limit 20 mm
 Air conditioner compressor -
New 5-6 mm
Used 6-7 mm
Limit 10.5 mm
Power steering pump -
New 10.5 – 11.5 mm
Used 11.5 – 13.0 mm
Limit 20 mm
Idle speed:
 Air conditioner on 800 – 850 rpm
 Air conditioner off 700 – 750 rpm

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