Engine Bay Inspection Lamp Markings

[Dazza]

Just a small question for all the Z gurus.

As mentioned on other posts many electrical items have stamped on them something that is indicative of the production source and date.

On my engine bay inpection lamp securing arms I found the following:

Lower Lug has stamped : MOz.

Upper Lug has stamped : 2 Japanese symbols.

Does anyone have any idea of what is meant by them and are there any differences with anyone elses?

The stampings are easy to read with a light polish of the lug area around the securing screws.

:beard:

[26th-Z]

I would love to see a picture. My very early lamp does not have the slotted screw mount cut on one side - rather two screw holes. It fastens the same to the body, but you have to pinch it a bit to get it to fit. The stampings are called "ken" and they indicate quality control marks or marks of manufature date. I think 1972 would have a 43 date? Take a look for it.

[HS30-H]

Originally posted by 26th-Z

I think 1972 would have a 43 date? Take a look for it.

Add 25 to get the equivalent Western year from a Japanese Showa-era date:

1969 = Showa 44.

1970 = Showa 45.

1971 = Showa 46.

1972 = Showa 47.

1973 = Showa 48.

Showa 43 would be 1968, so not very likely to be seen on a Z - but on the other hand the "Trouble Light" / "Wander Light" / "Inspection Lamp" was used on other Nissan models too - so you never know...........

The reign of Emperor Showa started in 1925 ( Showa ichi-nen, or Showa year one ) and finished with his death in 1989. 1989 was the first year of Emperor Heisei. We are in Heisei 15 now ( I think ).

[26th-Z]

Thanks Alan. I have never had that explained so well and have been confused as a result.

[HS30-H]

Confused as a result of having it explained "so well"?

[26th-Z]

Yes...

I'm still working on my Masters Degree in Confusion. Thanks - you know what I mean.:classic:

[HS30-H]

@ 26th-Z.

Dazza,

Would like to see those Japanese characters if you can take a photo of them and post it?

Cheers,

Alan T.

[Mr Camouflage]

Originally posted by HS30-H

Showa 43 would be 1968, so not very likely to be seen on a Z - but on the other hand the "Trouble Light" / "Wander Light" / "Inspection Lamp" was used on other Nissan models too - so you never know...........

My 65 silvia has one.

[Dazza]

MOz marking

[Dazza]

Having a few problems here with picture file sizes: will return.

[Dazza]

I have posted photographs of the stampings on my gallery page, as listed below.

Hopefully these stampings can be identified and explained.

http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&si=Dazza&page=1&sort=1&perpage=12&password=&ppuser=1803&stype=2

cheers

Dazza:beard: