Fuel Shut-Off System

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The Fuel Shut-Off System was introduced in some 1980 B310 USA models. It leverages the anti-diesel valve to stop the fuel flow during periods of deceleration. This is similar to what EFI systems do. It is only active at higher speeds, namely above 40mph.

1980: All California models  
1980: FED A15.MT
1981 CAL, FED, FED.MPG and CAN.MPG models. 
  Canada models did not use fuel-shut off except for 
  MPG (FU Engine) models.

For safety and good performance, the FSOS does not work unless the engine is decelerating.

• Only works when decelerating (vacuum is high AND speed above 40mph)
• Does not work in neutral, so engine will not stop due to lack of fuel
• Does not work when clutch is engaged (so you can blip the throttle)

Components are:

• Anti-diesel valve (solenoid)
• Vacuum valve
• Speedometer speed switch amplifier and relay
  • Also used by CAL Mixture Ratio Rich-Lean Exchange System
• Automatic Transmission inhibitor switch
• Manual Transmission Neutral Switch
• Clutch pedal switch

This would be an interesting system to retrofit to older models for increased fuel economy.

Fuel Shut-Off System replaces Throttle Opener.

• Hitach DCH306-67
• Dual-mode spark advance (intake vacuum works at idle, improving fuel economy)
• Double-lead anti-diesel valve
• 16767-H7280 UNIT-ENGINE REVOLUTION A14 FED(KFU) B310 [Engine Rev Switch, 1000-1150 RPM)
• 16024-H7281 THROTTLE SWITCH ASSY A14 FED(KFU) B310 [Throttle Valve Switch]
• 32130-H9011/32130-H9010 EXTENSION ASSY-REAR [unique, but others may work]
• 32006-K2401 SWITCH COMP-NEUTRAL COUPE 5-SPEED(CAL),FED KFU [Neutral Detecting Switch] replaced 32130-H9705 32006-K2400
• 10mph switch in speedometer

Coasting Cut-off

Nissan intoduced a similar system for 1968 USA Datsun model 520-TU. Call "coasting cut-off", it's main purpose was to reduce unburned hydrocarbons on decelleration. It is described in Nissan "Service Bulletin Vol. 79"

COASTING CUT-OFF PARTS
16010-20610 Hitachi carburetor DCA306-4 
* with magnetic valve and accelerator switch
16328-20600 Vacuum Switch (VS37-1)

The carburetor contains "Solenoid Valve (24D)" and a bolt-on micro-switch "Throttle Switch" and bracket. The solenoid looks like a fat version of an Anti-diesel Valve.

The solenoid activates when:
* The throttle is closed or idling
* The clutch is not being used
* The transmission is not in neutral

micro-switch

Fuel-cut Valve

Not to be confused with Anti-diesel Valve (Hitachi DCH340):

Not to be confused with a Boost Controlled Deceleration Device (BCDD) Valve:

Or B.C.D.D. with vacuum control valve