B310

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Nissan chassis model B310 was the fourth-generation Sunny. They were sold during Model years 1979-1982 and marketed in various countries as the Datsun 210 or Datsun Sunny. In some countries it was designated Datsun 120Y, Datsun 130Y, Datsun 140Y or Datsun 150Y, depending on the engine fitted.

For more details and how the Sunny family was developed, see History of Datsun 1200.

WikiMedia - Sunny California (sweepback) Wagon

Identification

• 1979 Model year: round headlights, lights in grille

  

• 1980 Model Year early: round headlights, lights in bumper

  From Aug 1979

  

• 1980 Model Year late: square headlights 'D' grille emblem

  

• 1980-1982 Model Years: square headlights 'DATSUN' grille emblem

  

1979 Chassis plate

• WHLB310 - Wagon, Calfornia-style (semi-fastback wagon)
• H9300 - Nissan part type H93
• 65HP - lo-po (economy) A14 Engine

1981 Chassis plate
This style plate was first used in 1980

• Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Japan: If you didn't know, Datsuns were made by Nissan
• Type KPB310: K = Coupe, P = bigger engine, B310 is the model line
• Chassis No. JN1PB04S2B9259790: VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
• Model KPLB310FUG: Kuupe, Left-hand drive, Five-speed, United states, GL
• Color, Trim 804 P
• Engine A15 Engine(S) 1488cc: S = single carb
• Trans Axle FS5W60A HB37: 60-Series Transmission and Hitachi 3.700 ratio Differential
• Plant 9: Fujiya

1979 Chassis plate

• LB310RSU (2-dr sedan, Standard,United States)
• A12A Engine, 1237 cc (different from A12 engine)
• HA38: Hitachi differential 3.8 ratio, A-style carrier

Year

• 1978: Japan only
• 1979: Export first year
• 1980: Change to square headlights, intermittent wipers
• 1981: Change to rectangular gauges
• 1982: final year

Models

• KB310: Coupe

  

• B310: 4-door sedan

  

• B310R: 2-door sedan

  

• VB310R: Van 2-door (square back wagon)
• VB310: Van 4-door (square back wagon)

  

• WB310: Wagon 4-door (Sunny California, and all USA wagons)

  

Suspension

B310 for Japan and USA was fitted with Datsun A10 (Stanza/510) front suspension, including the struts and steering linkage. This includes the large 245mm disc brake rotors.

Rear Axle

• B310 sedans and coupes got coil-spring 3-link rear axle assembly.
• Wagons got coil spring (Wagon = slant-back wagon, called "Calfornia" in Japan market)
• Vans (square back wagon) got a leaf spring rear axle
• GX models (including California wagon) got a rear sway bar

The differential is H150 in all cases.

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