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This legend will help partially to understand the plate codes listed below. This legend will help partially to understand the plate codes listed below.
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The "Car Number Plate" (Type Plate) is found on the cowl dash panel, in the engine room, on the center of the firewall. The "Car Number Plate" (Type Plate) is found on the cowl dash panel, in the engine room, on the center of the firewall.
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12225 Old-style Plate] type used through September 1979+[http://datsun1200.Old-style Plate type used through September 1979
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* WHLB310 - Wagon, Sunny Calfornia-style (semi-fastback wagon) * WHLB310 - Wagon, Sunny Calfornia-style (semi-fastback wagon)
* H9300 - [[Nissan Part Numbers|Nissan part type]] H93 * H9300 - [[Nissan Part Numbers|Nissan part type]] H93
* 65HP - lo-po (economy) [[A14 Engine]] * 65HP - lo-po (economy) [[A14 Engine]]
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<br>This style plate was first used in October 1979 <br>This style plate was first used in October 1979
* Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Japan: If you didn't know, Datsuns were made by [[Nissan]] * Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Japan: If you didn't know, Datsuns were made by [[Nissan]]
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Datsun model series B310 was the fourth-generation Sunny. They were sold 1977-1983 and marketed in various countries as the Datsun 210 or Datsun Sunny. In some countries it was designated Datsun 120Y, Datsun 130Y, Datsun 140Y or Datsun 150Y, depending on the engine fitted.

Contents

Overview

For more details and how the Sunny family was developed, see History of Datsun 1200.

B310 was introduced to Japan in November 1977 and exports started a year later.

Wagon (sweepback) | Van (squareback)
400px-Datsun210RedSunnyCalifornia.jpgWIKI click for photo 8735.jpgAlbum 8735

2-door Coupe | 2-door Sedan
KB310.jpg B310R.jpg

1980-1982 Square Headlight model | 1978-1979 Round Headlight
datsun-210.jpg Datsun-B210-84.jpg

Blue Wind limited version 1979 "Blue on blue" A14 4-dr with special grille badge
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TS-cup style (squared overfenders, boxy air dam & twin Mikunis)
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Models

KB310: Coupe
14588.jpg
B310 sedan (4-door sedan)
265.JPG 
B310R: 2-door sedan
6354.jpg 
VB310: Van 4-door (square-back utility wagon)
11701.jpg
VB310R: Van 2-door
SV6b.jpg
WB310: Sport Wagon (Sunny California, and all USA wagons)
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B310 vs. 310

Datsun model B310 was the fourth-generation Sunny family.

B10  1966-1970
B110 1970-1973
B210 1973-1978
B310 1977-1982

1978-1982 B310, marketed as Datsun 210 in North America
21586.jpgAlbum 21586

It is sometimes confused with the Datsun 310, which was a totally different model. Datsun 310 was a front-wheel drive model from the Pulsar family:
21585.jpgAlbum 21585
1979-1983 Datsun 310 (Datsun model series N10)

Identification

Van (VB310) in Japan came only with Round-eye headlamps
Wagon (WB310) came only with 3-piece bumper
 7901-7909 カリフォルニア A14 round-eye
 7910-8010 カリフォルニア A14 square-eye
 8011-     カリフォルニア A15

International Comparison

1980 Australia | USA
4330.jpgAlbum 4330 5300.jpgAlbum 5300

1980 Malaysia
11700.jpgAlbum 11700

Bumpers

Safety bumpers were optional, while most B310 models got lightweight bumper. Safety bumpers were mandatory for North America.

See Main Article: B310 Bumpers

Grille

1977-1979 came with round headlights. Late 1979 changed to square headlights.

See Main Article: B310 Grille

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Tail Lights

See main article: B310 Tail Lights

Front Combination Lights

FRONT COMBINATION LAMP 26120/26125 LAMP ASSY IKI
* H8500 small bumper
* H8900 big bumper
26121/26126 LENS
* H8500
* H9300

Front Combo (small bumper type | large bumper type
26121-H8500.jpg B310fcl.jpg

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USA 1979 | USA 1980-1982
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fcla.jpg fclb.jpg fclc.jpg winker.jpg b310_front_winker_lens_LR_set.jpg

Side Lights

LAMP-SIDE FLASHER 26160/26165
Round headlight KOITO
* H8510 S,V, K,W low
  H9000 K,W high (notched)
* H8510 lens
Square headlight: bolts to headlight surround
* H8560

SV6b.jpg H8510.jpg

11700.jpg

26161-H8560.jpg 26166-H8560.jpg

H8510LR.jpg H8510LR_.jpg

H8510LRa.jpg H8510LRb.jpg

Notched - high line Coupe & Wagon
26165-H9000_LH.jpg 26160-H9000.jpg 26166-H9000.jpg 26160-H9000_.jpg

North American side lamp - 1979
Datsun-B210-8.jpg

Rear Side Lamps - North America only - red lens
Datsun-B210-1.jpg Datsun-B210-82.jpg

North America

Identification

  • 1979 and early 1980 Model year: round headlights
    Until Oct 1979
    4149.jpgAlbum 4149
  • 1980 late Model Year: square headlights 'D' grille emblem
    From Oct 1979
    4330.jpgAlbum 4330
  • 1981-1982 Model Years: square headlights 'DATSUN' grille emblem
    From August 1980
    North America models got 'DATSUN' badge
    4723.jpgAlbum 4723

Model Identifications

This legend will help partially to understand the plate codes listed below.

B310 Model Identification
22245.jpgAlbum 22245

Prefixes

Body type
(Sedan)
K = Coupe
W = Wagon (Sunny California/Sport Wagon)
V = Van (Squareback wagon)
Engine
(Base engine, which for B310 is A12S, A12A, or A13S)
* H = High Engine (for B310, this is A14S)
* P = Power Engine (for B310, this is A15S)
(Right Hand Drive)
* L = Left-Hand Drive

Suffixes

Destination Country/Territory Codes
* M = Australia
* V = California, USA
* U = USA FED (Federal, meaning non-California)
* N = Canada
Transmission Codes
(4-speed manual)
* F = 5-speed manual
* A = Automatic
Engine Suffix
* E = EGI (A14E or A15E)
Body Suffix
* R = 2-door sedan
B310 Trim Codes
(DX [Deluxe])
* S = STD (Standard)
* G = GLA (Grand Luxe Automatic)
* A = ES (Coupe Elegance Sport, 7910-)
* S = CT (Standard sedan)
* Y = CITY DX (City Deluxe)
early Van Standard
SPDX A (late Van Super Deluxe A)
* P = DXA (mid Van Deluxe A)
* P = SPDX (early Van Super Deluxe)
* H = GL# (GL, GLA)
* H = GS (Coupe Grand Sport)
* H(LA) = SGL
* X = GX
* X = RSE (Coupe Rally Sport, 7910-)
* X(LA) = SGX
SPT (Coupe Sport 7910-, no suffix code)
DX (Coupe Deluxe -7909, no suffix code)
J = DXA (late Van Deluxe A)

ID Plates

The "Car Number Plate" (Type Plate) is found on the cowl dash panel, in the engine room, on the center of the firewall.

[http://datsun1200.Old-style Plate type used through September 1979
12225.jpgAlbum 12225

New-style ID plate type used starting October 1979
12224.jpgAlbum 12224
This style plate was first used in October 1979

  • Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Japan: If you didn't know, Datsuns were made by Nissan
  • Type KPB310
    • K = Coupe
    • P = 2nd biggest optional engine
    • B310 is the model series
  • Chassis No. JN1PB04S2B9259790: VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
    • JN1: Japan, Nissan
    • PB04S2: Manufacturer-specific
      • PB04S: KPLB310
      • 2 is the check digit
    • B: Model year 1981
    • 9: Fuji Plant
    • 259790: Chassis Number
  • Model KPLB310FUG
    • F = Five-speed
    • U = United States
    • G = GL Trim
  • Color, Trim 804 P
  • Engine A15 Engine(S) 1488cc: S = single carb
  • Trans Axle FS5W60A HB37: 60-Series Transmission and Hitachi 3.700 ratio Differential, B-style carrier
  • Plant 9: Fujiya

A12A plate
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early Japan plate H9400 VB310 68 horsepower A12
VB310.jpg

Japanese plate for LHD USA vehicle (FU B310)
12024_4a4d0ed0b36a3.jpgPost 260975

Japanese plate for LHD CANADA vehicle
24211.jpgAlbum 24211

FUC - C is unknown
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Australia

Australia (M-code) A15
5301.jpgAlbum 5301

1981 Panel Van
VB310R_E1.jpg
V = Van
R = 2-door
V = 2-seater(?)
M = Australia

Europe

B310_EURO_ID_2.jpg

JN100B310U0893142
JN1=JAPAN NISSAN CAR
00B31=
U=
B310= 4th generation Datsun Sunny
006=COLOR CODE ORANGE
G=TRIM CODE BROWN
B310QW1
W=EUROPE

B310_EURO_ID.jpg

E1 10 346.01 (A12 Engine)
E2 10 80.024 (A15 Engine)
   11 17
   12 18 78.004
   14
   15 03 78.020 (A12-Mechanical)
E4 15 0310041 (A15-Mechanical)
   15 0310040 (A15-Automatic)

Trim Color Codes

Interior Trim Color

P = Black (黒)
G = Brown (茶)
815 [Cornflower Blue]

Badges

See main article: B310 Badges

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Year

* 1978: Japan only
* 1979: Export first year. Early 1979 USA has locking fuel door
* 1980: Change to square headlights, intermittent wipers
* 1981: Change to rectangular gauges
* 1982: final year

North America

Coupe: A14, A15, automatic, 4-speed or 5-speed
A12A - 2-dr Sedans only. Only with 56A 4-speed
A15 early: Wagon only

Chassis Numbers

1979 introduction
HLB310-200001~(600000)
KHLB310-001001~(500000)
KHLB310-500001~(999999)
WHLB310-001001~(999999)
WPLB310-001001~(999999)

Suspension

B310 with 13" wheels were fitted with Datsun A10 (Stanza/510) front suspension, including the struts and steering linkage. This includes the large 245mm disc brake rotors. It used the larger W50 balljoints so the front track is wider than the rear by 30mm

tire edge to body edge
rear: 2.5"
front: 1-3/8"

B310 with 12" wheels have even track front to rear.


Rear Axle

  • B310 sedans and coupes got coil-spring 3-link rear axle assembly.
  • Wagons got coil spring (Wagon = slant-back wagon, called "Calfornia" in Japan market)
  • Vans (square back wagon) got a leaf spring rear axle
  • GX models (including California wagon) got a rear sway bar

The differential is H150 in all cases.

Key Dates

Japan
1977-11 Introduction
1978-12 Minor trim update
1979-01 California (WB310) introduction
1979-10 Facelift (square eye introduction]
North America
* 1978 Sep 16: EPA announces Fuel Economy of 35 mpg
* 1978 Sep 21: First advert in Canada
* 1978 Sep ~23: Canada Press introduction with "Datsun Media Challenge" Rally in Calgary

$4899 USD for 1980
Datsun+210+Bill%2Bof%2Bsale%2Bsss+revised.jpg

Hatch Struts

1979-1982 Rockauto.com

B310 WAGON {WB310)
* AMS AUTOMOTIVE 4853
  Extended Length (inches) 25.24 
  Compressed Length (inches) 15.37 
  Stroke (inches) 9.87 
  Pounds of Force 78  
  Shaft Diameter (mm) 10 
  Body Diameter (mm) 22 
  Shaft Connection Ball Socket (Nylon) 10mm 
  Body Connection Ball Socket (Nylon) 10mm 
  Internal Spring With Internal Spring 
* SACHS SG225007 $28 USD O'Reilly
  CONNECTION Ball Socket End 
  Extended Length 25" 
  Compressed Length 16" 
B310 SEDAN
* SACHS SG325006
  CONNECTION Eyelet End 
  Extended Length 20" 
  Compressed Length 13" 
* AMS AUTOMOTIVE 4429 
  Extended Length (inches) 20.25 
  Compressed Length (inches) 13.15 
  Stroke (inches) 7.10 
  Pounds of Force 61 
  Shaft Diameter (mm) 8 
  Body Diameter (mm) 19 
  Shaft Connection Off-Set Blade (.318 dia. hole) 
  Body Connection Off-Set Blade (.318 dia. hole) 

Also See

* Category:Datsun_B310
* B310 Options
* Datsun 310
* B310 Specifications
* B310 vs A10 Comparison
* B310 Tachometer

Photo Index

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