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In USA, starting with 1975 California B210 models, a fully-transistorized Electronic Ignition was fitted, adapted from the 240Z. It was expanded to all USA models in 1978. It is of the Hitachi D4F type.

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

Overview

Using the 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 Electronic Distributor Swap
Wire the control unit to the coil and IGN+ (3 wires)

Identification

It uses the same distributor housing as with other A14 engines.

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:
1978 USA models used a High Energy Ingnition module with full 12V coil
1978 Canadian models low engergy module, and a ballast resistor with the coil
1977 models also used a resistor
1976 California models were first to use this setup (resistor type)

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.

1975 Californa models used a dual-resistor ballast. Both primary and secondary coil terminals were wired into it. The 1975 control unit has screw-type terminals, as opposed to push-on terminals for the 1978 controller.

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

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

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

Remove the standard low-energy coil and ballast resistor, then bolt the 12V coil in its place
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

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

Distributor:

D4FB-03 7904 22100-H3760(and others)

Coil

Coil: 12V non-resistor:

Nissan 22433-H7280
Bosch 00200
Beck/Arnley 1800039
AC Delco E525 or C502 (replaces F519 #12321584)
Standard Motor Products UF-4/UF-4T

Make	---	Model	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

Cap

The cap is 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
Niehoff WA435CS
Beck/Arnley 1743145/1746544
BWD C561/C561P
AC/Delco E386/E374

Fits Nissan:

1977-1980 200SX
1974-1979 620 PICKUP
1979-1982 210
1974-1977 710
1979-1981 310
1980 720 PICKUP
1978-1980 510
1974-1978 B210
1974-1976 610
1976-1978 F10

Also Fits:

Isuzu 1983 - 1986 IMPULSE
Honda 1976 ACCORD
Honda 1975 - 1976 CIVIC
Subaru 1986 - 1987 GL
Subaru 1986 - 1987 RX
Subaru 1986 - 1987 GL-10
Subaru 1986 - 1987 XT

Vacuum Advance

All 1974-1982 USA model B210 and B310 use the same vacuum advance modules. Advance varies slightly by year and model. Some are advance/retard units. See Datsun Factory Service Manual for details.

See Late-model Vacuum Advance for part numbers.

Breaker Plate

22136-M5600 Breaker A12A Canada (points type)
22136-H9501 PLATE ASSY-BREAKER (IC Type Hitachi) (formerly 22136-Q1700) $73.08

Rotor

Rotor is same as points ignition, 1974 up:

Standard Motor Products JR-79X/JR-79/JR-79T
Bosch 04095, F2020-13435

Make	---	Model	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

Daiichi F2020-18361

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

Make	---	Model	Year
NISSAN	---	280 SERIES	78-75
		810	78-77
		B210	78-75

TUI: Hitachi E12-27 12V 7298

Standard Motor Products Module: LX-513

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

Contactor

LX-699

Make	---	Model	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

Older Modules

1977 Federal Module: LX-512. Use with coil UF-4
NISSAN --- 280 SERIES: 77-75

75-77 Federal, Canada 280Z

1975-77 California Module: LX-511. use with coil UF-5

280Z 75 California and Hi-Altitude models 280Z 76-77 California

Make	---	Model	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

Coil older UF-5

Make	---	Model	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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