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Revision as of 03:56, 27 November 2006

Using the 1978 B-210 Electronic Distributor Swap in other A-series engines is a fairly simple swap:

The usual minor modification needed to put a 1974-up distributor in a 1971-1973 A-type engine
remove old distributor and insert new distributor
bolt the control unit somewhere. Supposedly it should be inside the cabin. This step makes the B-210 swap a bit more difficult than the B310 Distributor Swap
Wire the control unit to the coil and IGN+ (3 wires)

1 Identification
2 Parts Needed
3 Advantages
4 Mechanical
5 Mounting the control Unit
6 Wiring
7 Part Numbers

Identification

The 1978 distributor. Looks very similar to the stock B110 distributor.

This distributor is factory stock on 1978 Datsun B-210 (North American version of the B210).

NOTE:

Canadian models used a resistor with the coil

1977 models used a resistor

1976 California models used this setup, but with resistor

The type with resistor looks the same. While the resistor setup is better than stock (it eliminates the points) ... if you have a choice you definitely want the high energy setup. I'm guessing you could use the 1976-1977 or Canada distributor and control unit along with a 12V coil and no resistor, but don't know for sure.

Parts Needed

When buying/looking for a setup like this, get:

distributor + rotor & cap (or buy new cap & rotor, it's the same as all later models)
control unit. A new control unit is about $175-$200 USD, so be sure to get the used one
(optional) as much of the wiring harness as you want. At least the control wiring plug makes it easy. The rest is just wires
12V coil. You can probably use any 12V coil with the right ohms

Advantages

stealth. Looks very much like a factory 1200 point setup
Larger cap -- less chance to crossfire (important in humid climates)

Late model cap (left) versus smaller Datsun 1200 cap (right)

High-energy spark -- uses full 12V coil (no ballast resistor)

No points to wear out, no dwell to adjust </ul>

Mechanical

1. Modify distributor hold-down bracket to fit 1971-1973 A-type engines. The mounting bracket on newer distributors needs a slot cut with a hacksaw. See the [[Using Newer Distributor] article.

2. Remove old distributor, Insert new distributor. And of course, set initial timing. See the [[Ignition Timing] article.

Mounting the control Unit

On a factory install, the 'black box' for the B210 distributor mounts inside the car on the right kick panel. So it may be important to keep the box away from moisture, excessive vibration or high underhood temperatures. The box is called the "Hitachi Transistor Ignition Unit" (aka TIU/T.I.U./electronic ignition module/control module).

The odd-looking junction box is not really necessary to use, but is handy to connect the "inside" wiring with the "outside" wiring.

Wiring

Ah, wiring is the beautiful part of this swap, especially if you get a cut of the wiring harness when you purchase your distributor. But if you don't, it's still easy to hook up the wires.

wiring - connect it as shown here if you don't have the wiring harness

<li>Remove the standard low-energy coil and ballast resistor, then bolt the 12V coil in its place</li> <li>One side of the 1200's original ballast resistor has a 12V IGN feed, so connect the TIU black wire to this original wire (Black/white) and then both to the coil + side</li>

TIU B (Black)	Ground/Earth
TIU B/W (Black/White)	coil + (IGN)
TIU L (Blue)	coil -
TIU R (Red)	dizzy R
TIU G (Green)	dizzy G
distributor R	TIU R
distributor G	TIU G

NOTE: California models routed the power through an relay (ignition relay). I'm not sure how it is wired, but you can simply just not use the relay and wire it as shown here.

Part Numbers

</TABLE>

Cap (same as points ignition, 1974 up): Standard Motor Products JH-63X/JH-63T/JH-63, Bosch 03107 (or cap & rotor set: Bosch 06054), F2010-13140.

Make		Model</TD>	Year
CHRYSLER	---	CHRYSLER VEHICLES	84-82
CHRYSLER IMPORTS	---	CHRYSLER IMPORT VEHICLES	82,79
		SAPPORO	82-80
DODGE	---	CHALLENGER	82-80
		COLT	81-80
		DODGE CARS	84-81
DODGE LIGHT TRUCK	---	CARAVAN / GRAND CARAVAN	84
		PICKUP - FULLSIZE / RAMCHARGER	81-80
		PICKUP - MINI	82
ISUZU	---	IMPULSE	89-83
MAZDA	---	808	77-75
NISSAN	---	200 SERIES	81-78
		210	82-79
		280 SERIES	83-79
		310	81-79
		510	80-78
		810	81-78
		B210	78-77
		F10	78
		MAXIMA	84-82
		PICKUP	80-78
		PULSAR	84
		PULSAR NX	83
		SENTRA	87-84
PLYMOUTH	---	ARROW	80
		CHAMP	81-80
		PLYMOUTH VEHICLES	83-81
		RELIANT	84
		VOYAGER / GRAND VOYAGER	84

</TABLE>

Rotor (same as points ignition, 1974 up): Standard Motor Products JR-79X/JR-79/JR-79T, Bosch 04095, F2020-13435

Make		Model</TD>	Year
HONDA	---	ACCORD	76
		CIVIC	76-75
NISSAN	---	200 SERIES	81-77
		210	82-79
		310	81-79
		510	80-78
		610	77-74
		620 PICKUP	77-74
		710	77-74
		B210	78-74
		F10	78-76
		PICKUP	80-76
SUBARU	---	SEDAN, COUPE, WAGON	85
		XT	85

</TABLE> Daiichi F2020-18361

Make		Model</TD>	Year
HONDA	---	ACCORD	76
		CIVIC	76-75
NISSAN	---	200 SERIES	81-77
		210	82-79
		260 SERIES	74
		280 SERIES	78-75
		310	82-79
		510	80-78
		610	77-74
		620 PICKUP	77-74
		710	77-74
		810	78-77
		B210	78-74
		F10	78-76
		PICKUP	80-76
		PULSAR	85-84
		PULSAR NX	86
		SENTRA	86-82
SUBARU	---	SEDAN, COUPE, WAGON	85
		XT	85

Model	Year Range	Engine	Chassis	Transmission
Honda Accord 1.6	1976	EF1	SJ_	5MT,HMT
Honda Civic 1.5 2 Door/3 Door	1975 - 1976	ED_	SG_
Honda Civic 1.5 Wagon	1975 - 1976	ED_	WB_	4MT,HMT
Nissan B210 1.3	1973 - 1974	A13	B210
Nissan B210 1.4	1974 - 1978	A14	B210
Nissan F10 1.4	1976 - 1978	A14	F10
Nissan Pulsar and Pul. NX 1.6	1983 - 1986	E16	N12	5MT,3AT
Nissan 620 Pickup 1.8	1973 - 1974	L18	620	4MT,3AT
Nissan 620 Pickup 2.0	1974 - 1979	L20B	620
Nissan 720 Pickup 2.0	1979 - 1980	L20B	720
Nissan Sentra 1.5	1982 - 1983	E15	B11
Nissan Sentra 1.6	1983 - 1986	E16	B11
Nissan 200SX 2.0	1976 - 1979	L20B	S10
Nissan 200SX 2.0	1979 - 1980	Z20E	S110
Nissan 210 1.2	1979 - 1982	A12	B310
Nissan 210 1.4	1978 - 1982	A14	B310
Nissan 210 1.5	1978 - 1982	A15	B310
Nissan 260Z 2.6	1973 - 1974	L26	S30
Nissan 280Z 2.8	1974 - 1978	L28E	S30
Nissan 310 1.4	1978 - 1980	A14	N10
Nissan 310 1.5 OHV	1980 - 1981	A15	N10
Nissan 310 1.5 SOHC	1981 - 1982	E15	N10
Nissan 510 2.0	1977 - 1979	L20B	A10
Nissan 510 2.0	1979 - 1980	Z20S	A10
Nissan 610 2.0	1973 - 1976	L20B	610
Nissan 710 1.8	1973 - 1974	L18	710
Nissan 710 2.0	1974 - 1977	L20B	710
Nissan 810 2.4	1976 - 1978	L24E	810
Subaru 4WD Turbo excluding Brat	1983 - 1984	EA81T	AM5,AW5	3AT
Subaru Brat 1.8 Turbo Pickup	1983 - 1984	EA81T	AT55B	3AT
Subaru Leone/Loyale Turbo 4WD	1985	EA82T	A10/A11

Pickup: LX-507 </TR>

</TABLE>

TUI: Hitachi E12-27 12V 7298 Standard Motor Products Module: LX-513

Make		Model</TD>	Year
NISSAN	---	280 SERIES	78-75
		810	78-77
		B210	78-75

</TR>

</TABLE>

Contactor LX-699

Make		Model</TD>	Year
NISSAN	---	200 SERIES	78
		280 SERIES	78
		510	80,78
		810	78
		B210	78-77
		F10	78
		PICKUP	78

</TR>

</TABLE>

Older Modules

1977 Federal Module: LX-512. Use with coil UF-4

<li>NISSAN --- 280 SERIES: 77-75

75-77 Federal, Canada 280Z

<li> 1975-77 California Module: LX-511. use with coil UF-5 280Z 75 California and Hi-Altitude models 280Z 76-77 California

Make		Model</TD>	Year
NISSAN	---	200 SERIES	78-77
		210	81-80
		280 SERIES	78-75
		610	76-75
		620 PICKUP	78-76
		710	77-75
		810	78-77
		B210	78-75
		F10	79-76

</TR>

</TABLE>

Coil older UF-5

Make		Model</TD>	Year
NISSAN	---	200 SERIES	77
		280 SERIES	77-75
		610	77-76
		710	77-76
		810	77
		B210	77-75
		F10	77-76
		PICKUP	77-76

</TR>

</TABLE>

</ul>

Make		Model</TD>	Year
NISSAN	---	200 SERIES	79-77
		260 SERIES	74
		280 SERIES	78-75
		610	77-76
		710	77-76
		810	77
		B210	77-75
		F10	77-76
		PICKUP	77-76

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B-210 Electronic Distributor Swap

Revision as of 03:56, 27 November 2006

Contents

Identification

Parts Needed

Advantages

Mechanical

Mounting the control Unit

Wiring

Part Numbers