A12A

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A12A engine (1237cc) was used 1978-1982. It has a 75mm bore, larger than an A12 (1171cc) engine with 73mm bore (NOTE: the A13 Engine used a 76mm bore). The A12A block is virtually identical to the original 1974 A12. The A12A used a casting similar to the A12 and same stroke, but machined with a 75 mm bore (up from 73 mm) for an increase of 66 cc capacity. The A12A shared a common block and crankshaft with the redesigned A12 and A13 engines. Although referred to as "A12" and "1200" in most Datsun literature, it was explicitly stamped 'A12A' on the engine ID pad. In the Japan market both engines were used at the same time, with A12 fitted to B310 wagons and A12A fitted to B310 Sedan & Coupe.

Identification

Engine compartment ID Plate

A12A Engine ID stamp

Chassis Plate

Applications

B310
* 1979 'Datsun Sunny 210' B310 Canada
* 1980-1982 'Datsun 210' B310 USA and Canada 
* 1977-1980 Datsun Sunny B310 Japan and Asia markets S,K only
  (replaced by the new A13 for 1981/1982)
  Wagon used A12, not A12A

H65 = A12
H85 = A12A
H86 = A13

Specifications

• 58 HP
• 1237 cc (A12 is 1171 cc)
• 75 mm bore (2mm larger than A12)
• 70 mm stroke (same as A12)
• 19.7 mm piston pins (same as A14)
• New (A14 style) manifold bolt pattern

B310 with A12A - Japan Market sedans & coupes

Part Numbers

All part numbers are for B310 unless noted otherwise.

CYLINDER BLOCK ASSY
11010-H8500 
* A12A JAP 7712-8010
* A12A CAN 1278-0779
11010-H8502 A12A CAN ^11010-H8500
11010-H9001 A12A CAN 0879- °11010-H8502
11010-H9960 A12A USA 0879-

Connecting Rods
12100-H8500 B310 A12A/A13S CONNECTING ROD JAP,USA,CAN
* for use with 19 mm piston pin (same as A14)

Head Gasket [75 mm bore]
11044-H8501 JAP A12 S,K 7712-8010
11044-H8501 CAN A12 1979-1980
11044-H8501 USA A12 1980
11044-H9520 USA/CAN 1981-1982 <> 11044-H9521

Cylinder Head (round port)
11041-H8500 JAP A12S.S,K 7712-7909
11041-H8501 JAP A12S.S,K 7910-8010
NOTE H72 same as A14/A15 CAN/KFU round port
 11041-H7283 0278-1078
 11041-H7284 CAN 1278-0780 <> 11041-H7283
 11041-H7285 CAN 0880- <x> 11041-H7284
11041-H9901 FED 0879-0780
11041-H8700 FED 0880- 
11041-H9911 CAL 0879-0880 <> 11041-H9911
* same as early CAL A14/A15 round port
11041-H8700 CAL 0880- 

Piston Set with Pin
12010-H8511 JAP A12S.S,K 7712-7909 STD
12014-H8514 JAP A12S.S,K 7712-7909 OS=0.50
12014-H8516 JAP A12S.S,K 7712-7909 OS=1.00
12010-H8521 JAP A12S.S,K 7910-8010 STD
12010-H8524 JAP A12S.S,K 7910-8010 OS=0.50
12010-H8526 JAP A12S.S,K 7910-8010 OS=1.00
12010-H9012 USA 0879-0780,CAN ALL YEARS <> 12010-H9022 <> 12010-H9001
12010-H9502 USA 0880- <> 12010-H9512

Piston Ring Set (JAP,USA,CAN)
12033-H8500 STD
12035-H8500 OS=0.50
12037-H8500 OS=1.00

Crankshaft
12200-H8500 A12,A12A,A13S <> 12200-H5001 (A12)
* supercedes old part

Intake Manifold 
14003-H8550 JAP A12S.S,K 7712-7909 [wet type,round port]
14003-H8551 JAP A12S.S,K,7910-8010 > 14003-H8550 [wet type,round port]
* also fits JAP A13S 8011- 
14003-H9160 CAN
14003-H9900 USA 0879-0780 <> 14003-H9950
14003-H9500 USA 0880- <> 14003-H9550

Exhaust Manifold [3-Bolt flange]
14004-H8501 JAP A12S,A14S.S,K+AT 7712-8010
* was also fitted to C120.A14.K 7810-8006
14004-H7239 CAN
14004-H9900 FED 0879-0780
14004-H9910 CAL 0879-0780
14004-H9501 USA 0880-

14035 Manifold Gasket [round port]
14035-H8501 JAP A12S.S,K 7712-8010 [wet type]
* was also fitted to
  B310 A13S 8011-
  B120 8910-
  C22 A12 8509-9111
  TC22 A12S 8811-9111
14035-H7400 CAN [dry type]
14035-H8501 USA [wet type]

Emission Controls

Specific carburetor was fitted.

EGR with Air Induction System was fitted to A12A JAP
* A12 (Van) had EGR but not AIS

Carbon Canister was fitted 
* van came with Flow Guide Valve

Catalytic Converter was fitted
* van was fitted with resonator

Photo Index

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