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-1972 USA Owners manual (starting page 8):+1972 USA [[Owners manual]] (starting page 8):
<br>[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/ http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/00_cover.jpg] [http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/08.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/08.jpg] <br>[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/ http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/00_cover.jpg] [http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/08.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/08.jpg]
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-= Dashboard = += Selt Belt Warning Light/Buzzer =
-Various dashes were used. Check your owner's manual for particulars of your model.+<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>
 +1972 USA [[Owners manual]] (page 9):
 +<br>[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/09.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/09.jpg]
 +</td></tr></table></blockquote>
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2149 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2149.jpg]+See main article: [[Seat belts]]
-<br>Comparo+
-See the main article: [[Dashboard]]+= Clock =
 +See main article: [[Clock]]
-= Gauges =+= Speedometer =
 +<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>
 +1972 USA [[Owners manual]] (page 9):
 +<br>[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/09.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/09.jpg]
 +</td></tr></table></blockquote>
-== Tachometer ==+See main article: [[Speedometer]]
-See [[Tachometer]]+
-== Clock ==+= Tachometer =
-See [[Clock]]+Tachometer was optional.
 +<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>
 +1972 USA [[Owners manual]] (page 9):
 +<br>[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/09.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/09.jpg]
 +</td></tr></table></blockquote>
 + 
 +See main article: [[Tachometer]]
 + 
 += Water Temperature Gauge =
 +<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>
 +[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/10.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/10.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote><hr>If the pointer stays on the "H" side for more than two minutes, stop the vehicle and let the engine cool down, keeping it at 1,000 to 1,500 rpm.<hr>
 +</blockquote>By "H" they mean out of the large middle range (way over to right-side -- the H area).
 +</td></tr></table></blockquote>
 + 
 +Also see: [[Thermostat]]
-== Fuel Gauge ==+= Fuel Gauge =
<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td> <blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>
[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/10.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/10.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote><hr>The position of the pointer will vary slightly during acceleration, braking and when the car is going up or down a hill.<hr></blockquote> [http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/10.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/10.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote><hr>The position of the pointer will vary slightly during acceleration, braking and when the car is going up or down a hill.<hr></blockquote>
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-=== Specifications ===+== Specifications ==
Stock Fuel level gauge, ss measured by club members: Stock Fuel level gauge, ss measured by club members:
* Empty mark: 73 ohms input * Empty mark: 73 ohms input
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Also see: [[Fuel tank]] (includes Fuel Sender specs) Also see: [[Fuel tank]] (includes Fuel Sender specs)
-== Indicator/Warning Lights ==+= Indicator/Warning Lights =
-<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>+
-[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/10.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/10.jpg] [http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/11.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/11.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual+
-*Ignition Warning Light+
-*Oil Pressure Warning Light+
-*Headlight Beam Indicator Light+
-*Brake System Warning Light+
-*Turn Signal Indicator Lights+
-</td></tr></table></blockquote>+
- +
Also see: [[Wiring]] Also see: [[Wiring]]
-== Water Temperature Gauge ==+== Ignition Warning Light ==
-<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>+<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>1972 USA [[Owners manual]]
-[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/10.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/10.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote><hr>If the pointer stays on the "H" side for more than two minutes, stop the vehicle and let the engine cool down, keeping it at 1,000 to 1,500 rpm.<hr>+<br>
-</blockquote>By "H" they mean out of the large middle range (way over to right-side -- the H area).+[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/10.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/10.jpg]</td></tr></table></blockquote>
-</td></tr></table></blockquote>+ 
 +== Oil Pressure Warning Light ==
 +<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>1972 USA [[Owners manual]]
 +<br>
 +[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/10.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/10.jpg]</td></tr></table></blockquote>
 + 
 +== Headlight Beam Indicator Light ==
 +<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>1972 USA [[Owners manual]]<br>
 +[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/10.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/10.jpg]</td></tr></table></blockquote>
 + 
 +== Brake System Warning Light ==
 +<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>1972 USA [[Owners manual]]<br>
 +[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/11.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/11.jpg]</td></tr></table></blockquote>
 + 
 +== Turn Signal Indicator Lights ==
 +<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>1972 USA [[Owners manual]]<br>
 +[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/11.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/11.jpg]</td></tr></table></blockquote>
-Also see: [[Thermostat]] 
= Switches = = Switches =
Also see: [[Wiring]] Also see: [[Wiring]]
-== Heat Glass Switch ==+== Ignition Switch ==
-Optional equipment.+
<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td> <blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>
-[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/13.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/13.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote>+1972 USA [[Owners manual]] (page 11):
-</blockquote>+<br>[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/11.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/11.jpg]
-</td></tr></table></blockquote>+
- +
- +
-== Horn ==+
-Just press the button to sound the horn.+
-<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>+
-[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/13.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/13.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote></blockquote>+
</td></tr></table></blockquote> </td></tr></table></blockquote>
 +Also see: [[Keys]]
 +== Light Switches ==
Also see: [[Wiring]] Also see: [[Wiring]]
-== Ignition Switch == 
-See [[Keys]] 
-== Light Switches ==+=== Light Switch ===
-Light switch operation differs between Australia models and other markets. Turn Signal operation (T/S) is the same?+<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>1972 USA [[Owners manual]]<br>
- +[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/12.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/12.jpg]</td></tr></table></blockquote>
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10046 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/10046.jpg]+
 +=== Turn Signal Switch and High Beam Switch Lever===
 +<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>1972 USA [[Owners manual]]<br>
 +[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/12.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/12.jpg]</td></tr></table></blockquote>
 +=== Hazard Warning Switch===
<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td> <blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>
[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/12.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/12.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote><hr>...first of two positions, parking lights, taillights, license plate lights and instrument panel lights are turned on.<hr> [http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/12.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/12.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote><hr>...first of two positions, parking lights, taillights, license plate lights and instrument panel lights are turned on.<hr>
Line 95: Line 116:
-Also see: [[Wiring]]+Light switch operation differs between Australia models and other markets. Turn Signal operation (T/S) is the same?
 + 
 +[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10046 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/10046.jpg]
== Wiper and Washer Switch == == Wiper and Washer Switch ==
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-Also see: [[Wiring]]+== Horn ==
 +Just press the button to sound the [[Horn]].
 +<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>
 +[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/13.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/13.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote></blockquote>
 +</td></tr></table></blockquote>
-= Glovebox = 
-Hot tip: replace the B110's cardboard glove box with a plastic unit from an early B210. 
- 
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13434 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/13434.jpg] 
-<br>Latchless door style 
- 
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=978 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/978.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=223 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/223.jpg] 
-<br>RHD glove boxes 
- 
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13439 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/13439.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13440 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/13440.jpg]  
-<br>LHD with latch  
- 
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13441 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/13441.jpg] 
-<br>Hinge detail. If often wears away the box material. The B210 unit will fix this. 
- 
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13442 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/13442.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13443 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/13443.jpg]  
-<br>1972 USA tire inflation sticker and key sticker 
= Parking Brake Lever = = Parking Brake Lever =
<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td> <blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>
-[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/13.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/13.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote><hr>If the ignition switch is on when the parking brake lever is applied, the brake warning light will glow.<hr>+[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/13.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/13.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote><hr>If the ignition switch is on when the parking [[Brakes|brake]] lever is applied, the brake warning light will glow.<hr>
 +</blockquote>
 +</td></tr></table></blockquote>
 + 
 += Heat Glass Switch =
 +[[Options|Optional]] equipment.
 +<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>
 +[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/13.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/13.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote>
</blockquote> </blockquote>
</td></tr></table></blockquote> </td></tr></table></blockquote>

Revision as of 02:52, 23 December 2007

1972 USA Owners manual (starting page 8):
00_cover.jpg 08.jpg

Contents

Selt Belt Warning Light/Buzzer

1972 USA Owners manual (page 9):
09.jpg

See main article: Seat belts

Clock

See main article: Clock

Speedometer

1972 USA Owners manual (page 9):
09.jpg

See main article: Speedometer

Tachometer

Tachometer was optional.

1972 USA Owners manual (page 9):
09.jpg

See main article: Tachometer

Water Temperature Gauge

10.jpg 1972 USA Owners manual

If the pointer stays on the "H" side for more than two minutes, stop the vehicle and let the engine cool down, keeping it at 1,000 to 1,500 rpm.
By "H" they mean out of the large middle range (way over to right-side -- the H area).

Also see: Thermostat

Fuel Gauge

10.jpg 1972 USA Owners manual

The position of the pointer will vary slightly during acceleration, braking and when the car is going up or down a hill.

Specifications

Stock Fuel level gauge, ss measured by club members:

  • Empty mark: 73 ohms input
  • Full mark: ?


ang94541 uses an aftermarket Autometer 3515:

  • Empty mark: 73 ohms
  • Full mark: 10 ohms

Note: it doesn't match the Nissan gauge except at the empty mark.

Reference: Forum: Fuel sending unit specs


Also see: Fuel tank (includes Fuel Sender specs)

Indicator/Warning Lights

Also see: Wiring

Ignition Warning Light

1972 USA Owners manual


10.jpg

Oil Pressure Warning Light

1972 USA Owners manual


10.jpg

Headlight Beam Indicator Light

1972 USA Owners manual
10.jpg

Brake System Warning Light

1972 USA Owners manual
11.jpg

Turn Signal Indicator Lights

1972 USA Owners manual
11.jpg


Switches

Also see: Wiring

Ignition Switch

1972 USA Owners manual (page 11):
11.jpg

Also see: Keys

Light Switches

Also see: Wiring

Light Switch

1972 USA Owners manual
12.jpg

Turn Signal Switch and High Beam Switch Lever

1972 USA Owners manual
12.jpg

Hazard Warning Switch

12.jpg 1972 USA Owners manual

...first of two positions, parking lights, taillights, license plate lights and instrument panel lights are turned on.


Light switch operation differs between Australia models and other markets. Turn Signal operation (T/S) is the same?

10046.jpg

Wiper and Washer Switch

12.jpg 1972 USA Owners manual

To operate the washer, turn clockwise and hold the knob for a moment, or until there is enough fluid on the glass to wash off the dirt. Do not operate the washer for more than thirty seconds continuously.

Horn

Just press the button to sound the Horn.

13.jpg 1972 USA Owners manual


Parking Brake Lever

13.jpg 1972 USA Owners manual

If the ignition switch is on when the parking brake lever is applied, the brake warning light will glow.

Heat Glass Switch

Optional equipment.

13.jpg 1972 USA Owners manual