The Hitachi LR series of internally-regulated Alternator was first fitted to North American B210 for the 1978 Model year. It weighs about 2-1/2 pounds more than a stock Datsun 1200 35A model and about 1 pound more than an externally regulated 50A Hitachi. The LR160 60 amp model is physically identical, and was first used around 1983.
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Physical Specifications
The LR150/LR160 came on newer A-series engines.
- LR160 - 60A, second from left
- Engine-mounting side is 80 mm (~3-3/16") in between ears, same as stock Datsun 1200
- 10.5mm diameter mount holes
- front flange (bolt ears) 13mm thick
- Adjuster ear 175mm (~6-7/8") across. The stock 1200 unit is smaller at 156mm (~6-1/8") from the mount ear.
- So you may need a late A12 adjuster and fan belt
- threaded for M8x1.25 bolt
- About 129mm diameter.
- Fan belt center: 29mm from front bolt face
- Pulley diameter: 69mm
Wiring
If you install a newer Datsun alternator with internal-regulator:
- disconnect the voltage regulator
- On the B110 regulator harness that goes down to the engine, connect WB wire of connector to WR wire of connector:
- WR <--> WB
- wiring jumper
- Logically, you are connecting the "L" (Light) of new alternator to "L" (Light) of the wiring harness. Be sure to use the original Datsun 1200 wiring harnesses. Only one jumper wire is needed.
Store-bought version ($30) of jumper wire
Parts
B210 1978, B310 50 amp Hitachi LR150
- 23100-H7703 B310 0381-
- replaces 23100-H7702 B310 0580-0281
- replaces 23100-H7701 B310 0978-0480
- replaces 23100-H7700 B210 0877-, B310 -0878
- BOSCH AL238X, AL241X $71.99 at RockAuto.com
- BBB PRECISON 14255
- REMY 14185
- BECK/ARNLEY 1860266
- ACDELCO 321-1265 {#10463708}
Diode assembly
- Nissan 23230-W7101 or 23230-P2501 DIODE ASSEMBLY
- AIRTEX 2D3071
LR160 60 Amp
- 23100-W5807 Hitachi LR160, replaces 23100-W5805, 23100-W5806
- BOSCH AL241X
- BBB PRECISON 14587
- ACDELCO 3341661 {60 AMP #19134654}
- REMY 14301
Sources
LR150
- Datsun 200SX (1978 - 1979)
- Datsun B210 1978
- Datsun 210 (1979 - 1982)
- Datsun 310 (1979 - 1982)
- Datsun 510 (1978 - 1981)
- Datsun 720 PICKUP (1981 - 1985)
LR160
- Datsun 200SX (1978 - 1983)
- Datsun 310 (1979 - 1981)
- Datsun 310 DELUXE 1982
- Datsun 310 GX (1980 - 1982)
- Datsun 510 (1978 - 1981)
- Datsun 720 PICKUP (1981 - 1985)
- NISSAN PULSAR 1983
- NISSAN PULSAR NX (1983 - 1986)
- NISSAN PULSAR NX TURBO 1983
Brushes
Brush Assembly LR150 (B210 from 0877)
- 23135-P2500 BRUSH ASSY LR150
- 23133-P2501 BRUSH REGULATOR ASSY LR150 replaces 23133-P2500
- Includes IC regulator
- STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Part # VR592
Regulator
B210 1978 Internal IC Regulator (requires soldering)
Others
Round I-L-S connector
- may fit stock adjuster bracket (156mm mounting)
- Use with 4mm spacer (extra washers) on engine rear mount bolt
Hitachi LR160-723
- 1990-1993 Nissan Pickup
Hitachi LR150-704
- 1989-1992 Isuzu Amigo
- 1988-1992 Isuzu Pickup
- 1991-1992 Isuzu Rodeo
- 1987-1991 Isuzu Trooper 2.3
Hitachi LR150-718
- NOTE: 175mm mounting
- 1989-1992 Isuzu Amigo
- 1988-1992 Isuzu Pickup
- 1991-1992 Isuzu Rodeo
Squared-Round S-L connector
Hitachi LR170-734B/739B/745 (about 1/2 kilo heaver that LR160)
- NOTE: 175mm mounting
- NOTE: 8.5 mm (smaller) mounting holes
- NOTE: Large 77m pulley
- 1990-1995 Nissan Pathfinder
- 1990-1995 Nissan Pickup