Congrats on getting the new strut cartridges

I moved your Alternator question to a new topic: Which alternator?

Finally received new strut cartridges from England.

However, now have another issue.

Help!!!

I go through alternators on my 1200 like once every two years.

Was told to change the regulator as well.

It, however, has a harness with 6 wires where the wiring from the car has 4 attached to its harness. How do I attach them?

But last night spoke to a young man who is the only one I know in Orange County that has a 1200.

He has a alternator with its voltage regulator inside it.
He suggested I write to you.

So as an alternative, instead of installing the standard alternator and regulator what other alternator with its own regulator do you recommend I swap?

Thanks for any suggestions.

There are plenty in OZ you can buy through eBay or just google the KYB part No.
eBay.com

Hi Roger

There is no need to introduce yourself every time you post. All the info is right there to read, plus the people following this thread will know who you are and what's been said.

You can click on a person's name to the left and you can see their profile. It might have an email, websites or other info to help you contact someone outside this website. It's very normal for people to come on here once a month.

There is lots of info in the "Tech Wiki" section on this site Wiki Strut alternatives all about what your trying to achieve and Google is always your friend.

I would recommend an alternative 45mm strut, if you click the link above, it's all there. You need to think about if you ever wanted to lower your car. If you go lower than 2 inches (I think) you will need a shorter strut insert anyway. Also think about a strut conversion. Better brakes and a bigger range of shocks, plus you won't have this same problem in the future.

Goodluck
Gav

No problem. The post just above your question lists the KYB part numbers

David,

Good morning.

This is Roger from southern California.

Don't need rear shocks as you note from your previous message but front strut cartridges for my '72,1200.

So do you know their KYB number or any other part number for them? They are the 45mm diameter cartridge.

The gentleman in Australia who has them for sale never responded.

Thanks for your assistance.

Hope I don't sound like a broken record in tis matter.

* KYB (Kayaba) 662002/KC1001 (oil)
* KYB 362001 (gas)

The oil is preferred for a smoother ride. The gas shocks may be a little choppy, but are better than worn out absorbers

Hi David,

Roger from Southern California.

Have waited with no response from the gentleman in Australia who said he has the strut cartridges I need. He was suppose to let me know how much it would cost for shipping but never heard from him.


I have a friend of mine who can get KYB cartridges, if they're available, from any place in the world. My discussions with you in the past has been around the size of the cartridge that I need. It's for a B1 10.

Therefore, the reason why I'm getting back to you, is this how can I find out what the KYB number is for my cartridge? You have said that it's different for a B210 which is 50 mm in diameter than my B110 (1972) which is suppose to be 45mm. I've looked on this website and haven't found that information to confirm. I've also called KYB and their catalogs do not go back that far.

Would you happen to know what the KYB number is for my B110 cartridge? Would really appreciate it.

The best way to reach mrbarista is to send a PM

However if he doesn't answer promptly then you might consider purchasing the strut inserts from another seller

* Genuine Nissan 1200 sold here: Datsun 1200 Asia mail order, change quantity to 2, click the Add to Cart, click Checkout and use Paypal for payment

* 1979-1981 Nissan Pulsar inserts sold in Australia/New Zealand

* 1200 or Pulsar units made by Monroe Australia (stiffer than stock)

The Pulsar units may need a spacer fitted, if they are shorter than yours you can stack washers to make up the difference

Have you tried changing the oil in your struts? That often fixes them right up without needing to buy new inserts. If the problem you are trying to fix is bouncy shocks, new oil should fix it

Hi David,

This is Roger from southern California again.

Hope I don't sound like a broken record about my need.

I need your suggestion in trying to reach a person on Datsun1200.com

He returned my text of needing those front strut cartridges sayng he had a new pair of KYB's that would fit.

I've left a few messages in the last 3 weeks with no response.

I can I tell he received them?

Is there any other way I could possibly reach him?

He lives in Port Douglas QLD.

He been with the webpage since 2012; goes by the name "Home Away From Home". His user
name is mrbarista.

Suggestions?