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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

FU Engine

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<br>1977 B-210 50 MPG (US gallon = 3.78 liter) <br>1977 B-210 50 MPG (US gallon = 3.78 liter)
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 += B210=
 +The GFU was a B210 Coupe fitted with A14 engine and 63a Five-speed transmission. It was available from 1976-1/2. 65 HP A14 with round ports.
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<br>1977 B-210 Plus <br>1977 B-210 Plus
-= B210=+* KHLB210FU: FEDERAL 5-speed
-The GFU was a B210 Coupe fitted with A14 engine and 63a Five-speed transmission. It was available from 1976-1/2. 65 HP A14 with round ports.+* KHLB210FUV: CALIFORNIA 5-speed
 +* KHLB210FUN: CANADA 5-speed
= B310 = = B310 =
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<br>65HP - Economy A14 Engine. This engine got 47 MPG in the B310 with 5-speed transmission. <br>65HP - Economy A14 Engine. This engine got 47 MPG in the B310 with 5-speed transmission.
 += 1976-1978=
 +B210 engine was A14. Standard A14 was 80 HP, but FU engine was 65 HP. Round ports contributed to superior low-rpm operation.
- += 1979-1980 =
--1980 [[A-series_Cylinder_Heads|Cylinder head]] features:+[[A-series_Cylinder_Heads|Cylinder head]] features:
* quench wedge chambers * quench wedge chambers
* round 28mm (?) lowered ports * round 28mm (?) lowered ports
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-1981-1982+= 1981-1982 =
 +All 1981-1982 US models, including A12A, A14 and A15 used the same head design. Even non-FU models.
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* quench head * quench head
* smaller dish in piston * smaller dish in piston
 +* 35 mm intake valve (previously 37 mm)
* shrouded intake valves * shrouded intake valves
* change from round ports to Small Oval * change from round ports to Small Oval

Revision as of 07:01, 17 June 2009

The FU engine came on the "GFU", "FU" and "MPG" cars (USA-market B210 and B310 fuel economy champion models). F means Five-speed. G means GX trim (not dual carb). U means USA (FEDERAL, except California). They got up to 50 mpg (21 km/liter).

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1977 B-210 50 MPG (US gallon = 3.78 liter)

Contents

B210

The GFU was a B210 Coupe fitted with A14 engine and 63a Five-speed transmission. It was available from 1976-1/2. 65 HP A14 with round ports.

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1977 B-210 Plus

  • KHLB210FU: FEDERAL 5-speed
  • KHLB210FUV: CALIFORNIA 5-speed
  • KHLB210FUN: CANADA 5-speed

B310

A14 or A15 with 60-series five speed transmission. Available in all body styles: 2-dr, 4-dr, Coupe and Wagon.

  • 0278-0780 HLB310FU 4-dr sedan, DX, A14
  • 0278-0780 HLB310RFU 2-dr sedan, DX, A14
  • 0278-1179 KHLB310FU Coupe, DX, A14
  • 0278-1179 WHL310FU Wagon, DX, A14
  • 1279-0780 PLB310RSFU 2-dr sedan, Standard, A15
  • 1279-0780 KHLB310FU Coupe, DX, A15
  • 1279-0780 WPLB310FU Wagon, DX, A15
  • 0880- PLB310FU 4-dr, DX, A15
  • 0880- PLB310RFU 2-dr, DX, A15
  • 0880- HLB310RSFU 2-dr, STD, A14
  • 0880- KHLB310FU Coupe, DX, A14
  • 0880- WHLB310FU Wagon, DX, A14


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65HP - Economy A14 Engine. This engine got 47 MPG in the B310 with 5-speed transmission.

1976-1978

B210 engine was A14. Standard A14 was 80 HP, but FU engine was 65 HP. Round ports contributed to superior low-rpm operation.


1979-1980

Cylinder head features:

  • quench wedge chambers
  • round 28mm (?) lowered ports
  • Has round intake ports (like the A12 head). It has two small coolant holes below the intake ports, to provide heat for the intake manifold.
  • Unique Thermostat housing


1981-1982

All 1981-1982 US models, including A12A, A14 and A15 used the same head design. Even non-FU models.

  • quench head
  • smaller dish in piston
  • 35 mm intake valve (previously 37 mm)
  • shrouded intake valves
  • change from round ports to Small Oval
  • Standard Datsun 1200 style cooling fan (not the larger typical A14 style)