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| - | The stock Datsun 1200 [[Rocker cover]] uses a push-and-twist '''oil cap'''. It is a classic all-chrome cap and seals with a simple round gasket. Some other Datsuns use a threaded cap that will not work in a 1200. By the way, this is where you add oil to the engine. | + | The stock Datsun 1200 [[Rocker cover]] uses a push-and-twist '''oil cap'''. It is a classic all-chrome cap and seals with a simple round gasket. Some other Datsuns use a threaded cap that will not work in a 1200. By the way, this is where you add [[oil]] to the engine. |
| = Overview = | = Overview = | ||
| - | {{Album|15092}} | + | All A-series engine [[rocker cover]]s uses a '''cam-twist''' (push-and-turn) oil filler cap. |
| - | <br>{{Album|1204}} | + | |
| - | The timeless style of the 1200 cap looks good with customized engines | + | Datsun 1000 vented cap |
| - | <br>{{Album|8125}} {{AlbumH|14133|jpg|259}} | + | Datsun 1200 '''sealed''' cap |
| - | = Custom = | + | * All A-series engines from 1970-on use a sealed cap including all A12/A13/A14 and A15 |
| - | Machined aluminum version of original 1200 style oil cap | + | * Other Datsun engine types use a threaded cap that will not work in a 1200 |
| + | * [[Alloy rocker cover]]s invariably use a different type of oil cap | ||
| - | Buy at [[Bprojects]]: [http://www.datsun1200.asia/category/select/pid/8902 Billet Oil Filler Cap] | + | {{Album|25532}} |
| - | {{Album|25534}} {{Album|25535}} {{Album|20469}} | + | = Original = |
| + | The original 1200 cap Part Number is Nissan 15255-15953. However if you order this part number you are likely to get one of the superseded styles. | ||
| - | Finish with [[Elephant]] applique | + | {{Album|15092}} |
| - | <br>{{AlbumH|13080|jpg|225}} {{Album|12859}} {{Album|12988}} {{Album|12989}} | + | <br>{{Album|1204}} |
| - | Color Caps from Bprojects | + | The timeless style of the original B110 cap looks good with customized engines |
| - | <br>{{Album|20471}} {{Album|20470}} | + | <br>{{Album|8125}} {{AlbumH|14133|jpg|259}} |
| - | = Part Numbers = | ||
| B110 | B110 | ||
| - | 15255-B3430 CAP-OIL FILLER 1 A12 - 15255-15953 $12.12 | + | [[Head_Part_Numbers|15255-B3430]] CAP-OIL FILLER > 15255-15953 $12.12 |
| - | 15255-15953 CAP-OIL FILLER 1 A12 - superceded | + | 15255-15953 CAP-OIL FILLER |
| - | 15270-B3400 PACKING-OIL FILLER CAP 1 A12 - 2 15270-11200 $1.40 | + | 15270-B3400 PACKING-OIL FILLER CAP <> 15270-11200 $1.40 |
| - | 15270-11200 PACKING-OIL FILLER CAP 1 A12 - superceded | + | 15270-11200 PACKING-OIL FILLER CAP |
| 2-3/4" Oil Filler Cap (1-13/32" x 1-19/64" Cam Twist) [http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1208483,parttype,5269 RockAuto.com] | 2-3/4" Oil Filler Cap (1-13/32" x 1-19/64" Cam Twist) [http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1208483,parttype,5269 RockAuto.com] | ||
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| * GATES Part # 31088 | * GATES Part # 31088 | ||
| {{Photo|31088.jpg}} | {{Photo|31088.jpg}} | ||
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| + | = Aluminum Version = | ||
| + | Machined aluminum version of original 1200 style oil cap | ||
| + | |||
| + | Buy at [[Bprojects]]: [http://www.datsun1200.asia/category/select/pid/8902 Billet Oil Filler Cap] | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Album|25534}} {{Album|25535}} {{Album|20469}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | May be finished with [[Elephant]] applique from Bprojects | ||
| + | <br>{{AlbumH|13080|jpg|225}} {{Album|12859}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | Or a Nissan applique | ||
| + | <br>{{Album|12988}} {{Album|12989}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | Color Cap varieties from Bprojects | ||
| + | <br>{{Album|20471}} {{Album|20470}} | ||
| = Datsun 1000 = | = Datsun 1000 = | ||
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| = Nissan = | = Nissan = | ||
| - | Late Model Nissan replacement caps differ from the original style but work on all 1200 engines. | + | Later Nissan replacement caps differ stylistically from the original but work on all 1200 engines. |
| <br>{{Album|20649}} | <br>{{Album|20649}} | ||
| - | 15255-B3430 is like the B110 cap but with writing applied | + | == B34 == |
| + | At some point during the B110 era they updated the cap by putting writing on it. Possibly 1973? | ||
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| + | Nissan 15255-B3430 | ||
| <br>{{Album|16410}} {{Album|16411}} | <br>{{Album|16410}} {{Album|16411}} | ||
| <blockquote>ニッサン モーター オイルを (For Nissan Motor Oil) | <blockquote>ニッサン モーター オイルを (For Nissan Motor Oil) | ||
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| <br>注入して下さい (Fill Occasionally)</blockquote> | <br>注入して下さい (Fill Occasionally)</blockquote> | ||
| - | 80s Nissan stamped-steel cap | + | {{Album|24442}} {{Album|24443}} {{Photo|b82600578power_planning-img600x4-1.jpg|Datsun%201200/Parts2|width=SM}} {{Photo|b82600578power_planning-img600x4-2.jpg|Datsun%201200/Parts2|width=SM}} {{Photo|b82600578power_planning-img600x450-.jpg|Datsun%201200/Parts2|width=SM}} |
| + | |||
| + | == 1980s == | ||
| + | 1980s Nissan stamped-steel cap | ||
| <br>{{Album|25773}} {{AlbumH|12966|jpg|336}} | <br>{{Album|25773}} {{AlbumH|12966|jpg|336}} | ||
| + | == 1990s == | ||
| The 80s cap was eventually replaced with a stylish sculpted version | The 80s cap was eventually replaced with a stylish sculpted version | ||
| <br>{{Album|15091}} | <br>{{Album|15091}} | ||
| <br>{{Album|15694}} | <br>{{Album|15694}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | == G82 == | ||
| + | <blockquote>I bought a brand new oil cap last year from Nissan Parts Business (Japan) for about $15 USD. It was the gold finish kind. The original plain silver type has been replaced by the gold type.</blockquote> | ||
| 15255-G8250 - latest version drops the text in favor of an international oil symbol | 15255-G8250 - latest version drops the text in favor of an international oil symbol | ||
| <br>{{Album|15090}} {{AlbumH|16713|jpg|190}} | <br>{{Album|15090}} {{AlbumH|16713|jpg|190}} | ||
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| - | {{Album|24442}} {{Album|24443}} {{Photo|b82600578power_planning-img600x4-1.jpg|Datsun%201200/Parts2|width=SM}} {{Photo|b82600578power_planning-img600x4-2.jpg|Datsun%201200/Parts2|width=SM}} {{Photo|b82600578power_planning-img600x450-.jpg|Datsun%201200/Parts2|width=SM}} | ||
| [[Category:Engine Lubrication System]]{{End}} | [[Category:Engine Lubrication System]]{{End}} | ||
Revision as of 23:04, 1 June 2019
The stock Datsun 1200 Rocker cover uses a push-and-twist oil cap. It is a classic all-chrome cap and seals with a simple round gasket. Some other Datsuns use a threaded cap that will not work in a 1200. By the way, this is where you add oil to the engine.
Contents |
Overview
All A-series engine rocker covers uses a cam-twist (push-and-turn) oil filler cap.
Datsun 1000 vented cap Datsun 1200 sealed cap
- All A-series engines from 1970-on use a sealed cap including all A12/A13/A14 and A15
- Other Datsun engine types use a threaded cap that will not work in a 1200
- Alloy rocker covers invariably use a different type of oil cap
Original
The original 1200 cap Part Number is Nissan 15255-15953. However if you order this part number you are likely to get one of the superseded styles.
The timeless style of the original B110 cap looks good with customized engines
B110 15255-B3430 CAP-OIL FILLER > 15255-15953 $12.12 15255-15953 CAP-OIL FILLER 15270-B3400 PACKING-OIL FILLER CAP <> 15270-11200 $1.40 15270-11200 PACKING-OIL FILLER CAP
2-3/4" Oil Filler Cap (1-13/32" x 1-19/64" Cam Twist) RockAuto.com 15255-B3430 Cap-oil Filler $12.35 * replaced 15255-15953 CAP-oil * NOT BECK/ARNLEY Part # 0160048 screw-in cap (fits L-series) * STANT Part # 10102 * GATES Part # 31088
Aluminum Version
Machined aluminum version of original 1200 style oil cap
Buy at Bprojects: Billet Oil Filler Cap
May be finished with Elephant applique from Bprojects
Or a Nissan applique
Color Cap varieties from Bprojects
Datsun 1000
B10 Datsun 1000 uses a vented oil cap, so it doesn't work with the 1200 (Datsun 1200 caps are sealed).
Datsun B10 Elephant Cap was used in some markets.
Nissan
Later Nissan replacement caps differ stylistically from the original but work on all 1200 engines.
B34
At some point during the B110 era they updated the cap by putting writing on it. Possibly 1973?
Nissan 15255-B3430
ニッサン モーター オイルを (For Nissan Motor Oil)
NISSAN
MOTOR OIL
注入して下さい (Fill Occasionally)
1980s
1980s Nissan stamped-steel cap
1990s
The 80s cap was eventually replaced with a stylish sculpted version
G82
I bought a brand new oil cap last year from Nissan Parts Business (Japan) for about $15 USD. It was the gold finish kind. The original plain silver type has been replaced by the gold type.
15255-G8250 - latest version drops the text in favor of an international oil symbol
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