how do i reinstall my distributor on my 95 pathfinder

[4wheeldrivefun]

Hello

 

 

I have an 1995 nissan pathfinder 4x4 and im doing a Timing belt on it. I just finished reinstalling the timing belt and now i need to know how to reinstall my distributor I cant seem to get it started. The book sais align up the marks and drop it in.

[MY1PATH]

Remove your cap from the distro and trace the #1 wire to the # 1 point. (the wire orientation and the points orientation are not the same)

now using a large wench on your crank bolt turn your engine untill the timing mark lines up with 0 on the ballencer (the first tick mark on the left)

Now with the rotate the rotor to just a little before where the #1 point would be (9 o'clock pos IIRC) and insert it into the head. It will turn a little when you insert it and once it has done this it should end up facing the #1 point.

If it seems like its pointing more towards where 2 or 6 should be then pull it out and ajust your starting point so that it finishes @ #1.

once lined up put you cap and wires back on and set your base timing (engine warm, Idle 600-700, no a/c radio or ligths) @ 15 deg then set your idle back to normal 800-900

 

edit;

someone plz correct me if #1 point is not @ 9 o'clock.

 

and I belive I was corrected to 10 o'clock.

 

Holy crap...you know your stuff my1path !

 

that's a good example of what this forum is for and how well it's being done...Bravo!

 

full thread here

http://npora.ipbhost.com//index.php?s=&amp...st&p=389718

Edited August 17, 2009 by MY1PATH

[adamzan]

Shouldn't have removed it in the first place.

[k9sar]

Put your no.1 cyl at TDC (or lineup your timing marks to 15 deg BTDC. Look at your disty cap to see where #1 is and slide the disty into place. The rotor will rotate as you insert it. If the final position is off, slide it out until the rotor stops turning, rotate to the next tooth over and reinsert. Trial and error until you have your rotor at #1 when it's fully in. Being off by 1 tooth will make a big difference so it should be obvious. Once you are close, the final adjustment is by twisting the disty to set the timing.