The Nissan A13 is a 1.3 l (1,288 cc, 78.

6 cu-in) in-line over head valve four-cylinder 4-stroke

gasoline engine from Nissan A-family. The engine was manufactured by Nissan Motor Company
from 1974 through 1982.

The A13 (1974) was tall-deck engine. It features lightweight cast iron block and an aluminum
head and fully balanced five-bearings crankshaft and single overhead camshaft. Bore and stroke
are 73.0 mm (2.87 in) and 77.0 mm (3.03 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating was 8.5:1. It
producted 76 PS (56 KW; 75 HP) of maximum horsepower and 105 Nm (10.71 kg·m; 77.49
ft·lb) of torque.

The A13 (1979–1982) was a short-deck engine. It had 70.0 mm (2.76 in) of cylinder bore and
76.0 mm (2.99 in) of piston stroke, and 1,270 cc of total displacement.

The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:

 A – Engine Family
 13 – 1.3 Liter Displacement
 none – SOHC (Single overhead camshat)
 S – Carburetor type
Engine Specifications:

Engine code A13

Layout Four stroke, Inline-4 (Straight-4)
Fuel type Gasoline (petrol)
Production –
Displacement 1.3 L, 1,288 cc (78.6 cu in)
Fuel system Carburetor type
Power adder None
Power output 76 PS (56 KW; 75 HP)
Torque output 105 Nm (10.71 kg·m; 77.49 ft·lb)
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Dimensions (L x W x H): –
Weight –

Table 1:Engine Specifications

Cylinder block (1974)

Cylinder block alloy Cast iron

Compression ratio: 8.5:1
Cylinder bore: 70.0 mm (2.76 in))
Piston stroke: 76.0 mm (2.99 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): 2/1
Number of main bearings: 5
Cylinder inner diameter (standard): 73.000-73.050 mm (2.874-2.876 in)
Piston skirt diameter (standard): 72.967-73.017 mm (2.873-2.875 in)
Crankshaft journal diameter: 49.951 – 49.964 (1.9666 – 1.9671)
Crankpin diameter: 44.961 – 44.974 (1.7701 – 1.7706)
Table 2 : Cylinder Block
Cylinder head:

Valve Arrangement SOHC, chain drive

Valves 8 (2 valves per cylinder)
Valve head diameter: INTAKE 37.0 mm (1.457 in)
EXHAUST 30.0 mm (1.181 in)
Valve length: INTAKE 102.35-102.65 mm (4.030-4.031 in)
EXHAUST 102.35-102.65 mm (4.030-4.031 in)
Valve spring free length: 46.5 mm (1.831)
Camshaft lobe height: INTAKE 36.20-36.25 mm (1.425-1.427 in)
EXHAUST 36.93-36.98 mm (1.454-1.456 in)
Table 3: Cylinder Head

Valve clearance (Cold):

Intake valve
Exhaust valve 0.25 mm (0.0098 in)
Table 4:Valve Clearance(Cold)

Valve clearance (Hot):

Intake valve
Exhaust valve 0.35 mm (0.0138 in)
Table 5:Valve Clearance(Hot)

Oil system:

Oil consumption , L/1000 km (qt. per miles) up to 0.5 (1 qt. per 1200 miles)
5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40
Recommended engine oil With oil filter 3.3 l (3.5 qt.)
Engine oil capacity (Refill capacity) Without oil filter 2.8 l (3.0 qt.)
Oil change interval, km (miles) 5,000-10,000 (3,000-6,000)
Table 6:Oil System
Ignition system:

Ignition coil BPR5ES (NGK)

Table 7:Ignition System

Vehicle application:

Nissan Sunny (B310) 1974

Nissan Sunny/ Datsun (B210) 1980–1982
Table 8:Vehicle Application

Figure 1:1.3L SOHC Naturally Aspirated A13 engine

Figure 2:Datsun Sunny A13 Engine