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Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by Ericgj85 » Mon Apr 10, 2023 5:23 pm

Looking for the adaptor if anyone has one laying around.
Thanks,
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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by Henry K. Lee » Mon Apr 10, 2023 5:43 pm

My local scrap dealer had about 25 about 1 year ago I delivered. I believe my cousin in China has converted them into tv mounting brackets at Walmart.


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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by Ericgj85 » Mon Apr 10, 2023 5:52 pm

"Henry K. Lee"


I knew you would comment ! I wish you would have kept some all of the info I could find would lead me back to that post about scrapping them!


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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by Les Schubert » Mon Apr 10, 2023 6:41 pm

I see the pump is available on Rockauto. “Inventing” the bracket isn’t that difficult.


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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by ModelTWoods » Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:09 pm

He DID say he was looking for an adapter; not the pump. He evidently has, or has access to, a pump. Yes, the adapter is not complex, but if you have one, it is a lot easier to bolt one on, than have to make or machine one. Not everyone has a machine shop or the skills.


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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by blauvelt » Tue Apr 11, 2023 12:51 pm

Dan McEachern probably has some laying around.


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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by Dan McEachern » Tue Apr 11, 2023 7:35 pm

Actually, i do not- never made any- tried to buy some pumps for another project, but that did not go so well....... Kirk Wright made some up for sale many years ago but ...........


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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by Les Schubert » Tue Apr 11, 2023 8:18 pm

I have one of Kirk Wright’s. I did a bit of “tweaking” and plan to run it finally in the next couple of weeks.
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You can see it here!


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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by Kevin Pharis » Tue Apr 11, 2023 8:23 pm

I just took mine off my speedster engine to install my alternator/oil pump drive… but my dad quickly claimed it for himself.

I do suggest seeking out an iron Melling pump rather than the lower precision aluminum alternatives. The iron pump I removed had very little noticeable wear after 10+ years. I am happy to make up a sketch of the adapter I removed if this helps


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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by Ericgj85 » Tue Apr 11, 2023 8:38 pm

Okay Kevin if you could email a picture / sketch that would be a good start ! Email is ericgj85@aol.com


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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by Shannon_in_Texas » Tue Apr 11, 2023 9:47 pm

Kevin, I (and I am sure others as well) would appreciate it if you would post that information here also. Thank you for sharing your ongoing OHV build-up on your own thread— enjoy seeing your amazing skills!


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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by Harry Lillo » Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:16 am

There was a guy from the Pacific NW selling the adapters at the Spokane swap meet last July.
He was machining them himself.
I bought one from him.
Our Washington or Oregon friends may know who he is?
Harry


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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by Mikes 1912 » Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:47 am

The cost of the pump is out of site. The last ones I bought was $260. If you can beat that price let us know where and how much.


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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by Les Schubert » Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:10 am

I just checked Rockauto. The aluminum one is $65.00 and the Melling iron one is $189.00. And that’s Canadian $


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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by Kevin Pharis » Wed Apr 12, 2023 4:51 pm

Here a quick look at what I made all those years ago…
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Rough material dimension is 3.5” x 3.5” x 2.0”. Could probably take an inch off the length as the “snout” isn’t necessary. When I made this, I wanted to add a ball bearing to take the radial gear load but never did. After all these years the pump is in good shape, so bearing not needed. A simple register into the generator bracket will do


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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by Dan McEachern » Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:34 pm

If someone is going to do this, I'm machining generator gear blanks as I type this and could make some with a .490" bore to fit the Datsun pump shaft.
Just stirring the pot a bit................


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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by RichJ » Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:15 pm

I have a block thatis someones unfinished project from many years ago It has a datsun pump bolted on it
I'm not able to get to it for about a week,to get pictures. It could be in Luray if intrested! Rich 561 262 0393


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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by ModelTWoods » Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:19 pm

Dan McEachern wrote:
Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:34 pm
If someone is going to do this, I'm machining generator gear blanks as I type this and could make some with a .490" bore to fit the Datsun pump shaft.
Just stirring the pot a bit................
Dan, I'll take one. It will keep me from having to put a brass bushing in a T generator gear.


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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by Dan McEachern » Sat Apr 15, 2023 2:07 pm

Be aware if you are purchasing a Melling pump- the Melling #M90 Nissan B-210 pump does not include the input shaft or the gerotor. The correct part number to purchase is the # M90A and is a complete pump. Just FYI.


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Re: Datsun B-210 series Oil pump

Post by Les Schubert » Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:08 pm

Looking at the pictures of the two versions of the B210 pump offered on Rockauto they certainly appear to be complete.

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