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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

B310

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Category: Datsun B310

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.

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WikiMedia - Sunny California (sweepback) Wagon

Contents

B310 vs. 310

Datsun 210 was the fourth-generation Sunny family:
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1978-1982 B310, marketed as Datsun 210 in the US

It is sometimes confused with the Datsun 310, which was a totally different model.

Datsun 310 was a front-wheel drive model from the Cherry/Pulsar family:
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1979-1983 Datsun 310 (Nissan model N10)

Identification

Bumpers

  • North American models have the front running lights in the grille, while others have the running lights in the bumpers.
  • As always, North America got the large 'park bench' bumpers while other countries got boxy but lighter bumpers.


North America Identification

  • 1979 and early 1980 Model year: round headlights
    Until Oct 1979
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  • 1980 late Model Year: square headlights 'D' grille emblem
    From Oct 1979
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  • 1981-1982 Model Years: square headlights 'DATSUN' grille emblem
    From August 1980
    North America models got 'DATSUN' badge
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ID Plates

Old-style Plate type used through September 1979
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New-style VIN plate type used starting October 1979
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This style plate was first used in October 1979

  • Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Japan: If you didn't know, Datsuns were made by Nissan
  • Type KPB310
    • K = Coupe
    • P = 2nd biggest optional engine
    • B310 is the model series
  • Chassis No. JN1PB04S2B9259790: VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
    • JN1: Japan, Nissan
    • PB04S2: Manufacturer-specific
      • PB04S: KPLB310
      • 2 is the check digit
    • B: Model year 1981
    • 9: Fuji Plant
    • 259790: Chassis Number
  • Model KPLB310FUG
    • F = Five-speed
    • U = United States
    • G = GL Trim
  • 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, B-style carrier
  • Plant 9: Fujiya

A12A plate
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Japanese plate for LHD USA vehicle
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Australia (M-code) A15
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Badges

Round headlight grille

  • Sedan, Coupe -7909
  • Van (V)
  • 62300-H8510 GRILLE ASSY-RADIATOR
  • 62392-H8500 ORNAMENT-FRONT


Square headlight grille 7910-

  • Sedan, Coupe, Wagon (W)
  • 62310-H8502, 62310-H8503 GRILLE ASSY-RADIATOR
    • 62392-H8505
    • 62395-H8705 K, W-GX 7910-8010
    • 62395-H8705 S, W-GX 8011-
    • 62395-H8705 4S GX 7910-8010


  • 62312-H8501 GRILLE ASSY-RADIATOR


Side badge

  • 78801-H8500 EMBLEM-SIDE REAR RH -7909 ['SUNNY' block letters]
    • van to 8109
  • 78801-H8505 EMBLEM-SIDE REAR RH 7910- ['Sunny' script letters]
    • van from 8110-

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
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  • B310: 4-door sedan
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  • B310R: 2-door sedan
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  • VB310R: Van 2-door (square back wagon)
  • VB310: Van 4-door (square back wagon)
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  • WB310: Wagon 4-door (Sunny California, and all USA wagons)
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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.


Photo Index

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