Description

Nissan 410 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Parts Index

You get a call. Customer’s 1966 Nissan 410 sedan – brakes dragging, clutch pedal going to the floor. You pop the hood, and the master cylinder is stamped with a number that doesn’t match any aftermarket listing. Three different parts stores gave three different part numbers. None fit. That’s when you wish you had the Nissan 410 Parts Catalog in your hand. This is not a reprint or a third-party compilation. It’s the original factory document, 1575 pages, published by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. under publication number C-052E. Every page is a scan of the actual binder that landed on dealer parts counters in the 60s.

What a Parts Catalog Does That a Service Manual Doesn’t

A service manual tells you how to remove the brake master cylinder. This catalog tells you which master cylinder was installed at the factory, what seals go with it, and the five different variations across the 410 series. You get exploded diagrams with callout numbers, not generic line drawings. Page 4 includes the introduction to the indexing system – you’ll learn how Nissan split the car into groups (engine, transmission, suspension, etc.) and how each part number is constructed. Aftermarket “cross-reference” lists leave out supersessions. This catalog includes them. If you try to install a later-model cylinder because the shop manual says it’s “compatible,” you’ll end up with a pedal that hits the floor. The catalog catches that.

1575 Pages of Original Factory Data

Count them. 1575 pages. That’s not bloated fluff – that’s every nut, bolt, seal, gasket, wire harness, trim clip, and badge for the 410 sedan, wagon, and possibly the 410 van (the title page says “410 SERIES”). The document groups parts by major assemblies: engine, clutch, transmission, propeller shaft, axle, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical, body. Each group has its own index, so you can jump to “Group 4 – Clutch” and see the diagram for the release bearing, fork, and pedal linkage. No separate wiring diagram book is included – this is strictly a parts identifier. But if you need the correct pushrod for a 1966 410 with the H16 engine, you’ll find it here.

Exploded Diagrams and Part Number Decoding

Every exploded view is scanned from the original binder. These aren’t redrawn; they’re the production art used by Nissan’s parts department. The part numbers are printed in the original Japanese-English format – for example, “41006-04100” is a specific brake master cylinder assembly. The catalog shows the figure number, the reference number on the drawing, and the quantity per car. You also get the description text in English. If you’re ordering from a dealer today, you hand them that figure and reference number. They punch it into the old Datsun/Nissan system and the bin number pops up. I’ve done it myself. Works.

3 Reasons to Choose OEM Documentation Over Aftermarket

Aftermarket parts catalogs (like those from third-party publishers) often renumber parts to fit their own system. They skip obsolete supersessions because they don’t update their database. A typical “universal” catalog might list a brake cylinder that fits ten different cars, but it won’t tell you that Nissan revised the seal kit three times. This OEM catalog shows every revision line – the old part number is struck through, the new one listed alongside. Page 2 carries the official Nissan publication number C-052E, and the copyright is Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., not some reprint house. You pay for the assurance that the part number you order will bolt in without filing, shimming, or cursing.

Who Should Buy This Catalog – and Who Shouldn’t

If you own a 1964-67 Nissan 410 (also known as the Datsun 410, but Nissan dropped the Datsun badge on some markets), and you plan to restore or maintain it with original parts, this catalog is essential. It’s also useful for parts vendors who specialize in vintage Japanese cars. If you’re just trying to change the oil and don’t care about matching the factory air cleaner, you don’t need 1575 pages – borrow a service manual. But if you need the correct oil pan gasket for an H16 engine with the deep sump, you need this catalog. That gasket changed after chassis number 410-50000. The catalog notes the break point.

Using This Catalog with Other Manuals

Pair this parts catalog with the Nissan 410 Service Manual for complete repair procedures. The service manual gives you the torque specs and removal sequence; the parts catalog gives you the part numbers for the seals, bearings, and gaskets you’ll replace along the way. Also check the Nissan BD3004 1996 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Parts Index if you’re working on a 1990s forklift or industrial engine – different system, but same factory approach. And for later Nissan cars, the Nissan Motor Murano User Manual – Factory Specs & Safety provides the owner-level specs, though it doesn’t have parts diagrams.

For background on how OEM documentation fits into the Automotive Industry Overview and why factory-sourced data reduces warranty claims, read the white papers from SAE International. Also, understanding Automotive Battery specifications is critical when sourcing electrical components – the 410 uses a 6V system originally, and the catalog lists the battery part number as well as the hold-down hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as the “Nissan Parts Microfiche” collection?

Yes, but in PDF format. The microfiche from the 1970s is the same data, just on film. This digital version is easier to search and print.

Does this catalog include part prices?

No. It only lists part numbers, descriptions, and quantities. Prices were never printed in factory parts catalogs because they varied by dealer region and changed over time.

How do I identify which 410 sub-model my car is?

Check the chassis plate on the firewall. It will have a model code like “P410” or “W410”. The catalog splits the parts list by model code and sometimes by chassis number range. For example, some body panels differ between the early 410 (1964-65) and late 410 (1966-67). If your chassis number is above 410-30000, you need the later parts. The catalog lists the break point at the beginning of each group.

I can’t read Japanese – are the diagrams usable?

The catalog was published in English for export markets. All headings, part descriptions, and footnotes are in English. The diagrams themselves use international part-number callouts, so language is not an issue.

You need the correct parts for a Nissan 410. Don’t trust a generic aftermarket CD that mixes years and models. Get the actual factory binder that Nissan parts counters used for decades. Access the Factory Manual from AutoRepairManuals. Every page is a direct scan – no OCR errors, no reindexing. Open it, find your group, and order the original part number. Your brakes will stop, your clutch will engage, and you won’t have to return a wrong cylinder. Again.