The stock Datsun 1200 Rocker cover uses a push-and-twist oil cap. It is a classic all-chrome cap and seals with a simple round gasket. Some other Datsuns use a threaded cap that will not work in a 1200. By the way, this is where you add oil to the engine.
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Overview
The timeless style of the 1200 cap looks good with customized engines
Custom
Machined aluminum version of original 1200 style oil cap
Buy at Bprojects: Billet Oil Filler Cap
Finish with Elephant applique
Part Numbers
B110 15255-B3430 CAP-OIL FILLER 1 A12 - 15255-15953 $12.12 15255-15953 CAP-OIL FILLER 1 A12 - superceded 15270-B3400 PACKING-OIL FILLER CAP 1 A12 - 2 15270-11200 $1.40 15270-11200 PACKING-OIL FILLER CAP 1 A12 - superceded
2-3/4" Oil Filler Cap (1-13/32" x 1-19/64" Cam Twist) RockAuto.com 15255-B3430 Cap-oil Filler $12.35 * replaced 15255-15953 CAP-oil * NOT BECK/ARNLEY Part # 0160048 screw-in cap (fits L-series) * STANT Part # 10102 * GATES Part # 31088
Datsun 1000
B10 Datsun 1000 uses a vented oil cap, so it doesn't work with the 1200 (Datsun 1200 caps are sealed).
Datsun B10 Elephant Cap was used in some markets.
Nissan
Late Model Nissan replacement caps differ from the original style but work on all 1200 engines.
15255-B3430 is like the B110 cap but with writing applied
ニッサン モーター オイルを (For Nissan Motor Oil)
NISSAN
MOTOR OIL
注入して下さい (Fill Occasionally)
The 80s cap was eventually replaced with a stylish sculpted version
15255-G8250 - latest version drops the text in favor of an international oil symbol