Timing chain marks?

Yes, the rotor could be positioned wrong. Crankshaft pulley marks and front cover marks should align and the distributor. Rotor should point to plug wire number one on the cap. Here are both the four and six cylinder timing marks for the camshaft. Below

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

The truck still is turning over really slow and there is a little tapping noise but when you move the distributor cap the noise stops. Could a bad distributor cause that?

Crankshaft sensor may be at fault instead of the distributor.

Will an engine out of a 1994 Nissan truck work in a 1997 Nissan truck?

the 1990 to 1997 Nissan Hard-body truck used the same engine, the 2.4L SOHC twelve-valve.

Replaced timing chain and sprockets. Thought we aligned it correctly. Now it runs but timing is way advanced. Cannot adjust less then twenty degrees btdc. Was running good before we changed out the timing chain. We were trying to do preventative maintenance.

Even though you had the marks set, they may have moved when you tension-ed the chain with the tension-er. Re-check the marks.

Roy

Just verified that the marks are set and that they did not move. The truck seems to run good, but my timing is still at twenty btdc. Can I let it go like this?

Twenty is not too bad for idle timing. Going to check the spec.

I have just replaced the timing chain, both cam and crank gears, and rear oxygen sensor. Erased the check engine light, now no lights are on.
I had the number one piston up and I set it on TDC. The way the book shows me is the first marking is negative 5, 0, 5, 10, 15, 20.
I aligned it at the zero marking. Now when I start the truck it does not want to idle, have played around with the distributor, advancing and retarding the timing, cannot get it to idle.
When I give it some throttle it wants to run better, seems like it is flooding out. Can you help me? Thank you.

What code? What kind of truck? What engine?

Thank you.

Roy

Four cylinder two wheel drive manual 240,000 miles.

I just bought this pickup and it runs great. I do not think the timing belt has ever been changed. Should I change it even if it runs like a dream?

Hi there,

Change the belt as a matter of coarse, if it fails and it will not give any warning you will at best be stranded and at worst do serious damage. I am not sure which engine you have so I do not know if it is interference or not, this goes for any belt driven engine. If you do not know the exact history replace the belt.

Mark (mhpautos)

Had to take the timing chain out, it had broken the timing adjuster and rubbed a hole in the timing cover where the water jacket was, letting water in the oil. So it had already jumped time. So I changed everything and bought new parts. Need to know how to time it back. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Here are the camshaft timing marks. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers

Hello again, I just want to thank you for all your help and just another problem again. I am working on the truck listed above with a k24 motor. Now I am putting back the timing chain and I forgot the sequence on putting it back. May I have the timing marks and the oil pump marks for this vehicle? Thanks again.

Here is a guide and the diagrams below so you can see how the job is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/nissan/pickup/1994

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed. Cheers

How do I set the valve cam timing to TDC?

Is your timing chain still OK?

4cyl. has fire and is getting gas ,timing marks are lined up correctly

Check the engine compression.

does all marks have to align the crankshaft and camshaft with timing chain

Good diagram but it is a four cylinder with four spark plugs.

Thanks. okay, does camshaft knock-pin always up or just align with timing chain?

Well, it spins in operation, but when replacing chain the cam knock-pin and crank sprocket key-way must point up (12 o'clock position).

Hello again.

Started the truck with align timing, now it will not stay running like when increase on throttle just shuts off.

i have a 1991 Nissan truck w/ 2.4L (ka24e)engine. I replaced the head gasket. The timing chain slipped on the crank. I am not sure witch way. How do I time in the cam? The truck purrs like a kitten, but has a slow throttle response.

Hello,

There are timing chain diagrams to show you how to install the chain and camshaft and crankshaft marks. (BELOW)

Here are the procedures and steps that are not relevant should be skipped.

Removal

1. Remove front cover. Carefully remove chain tensioner. DO NOT lose spring. Remove chain guides. Remove camshaft sprocket bolt, ensuring camshaft does not rotate. Remove timing chain and camshaft sprocket.

CAUTION:DO NOT rotate camshaft or crankshaft with timing chain
disconnected.

2. Remove oil slinger (if equipped). Remove oil pump drive gear (note installation direction). Remove crankshaft sprocket. Remove chain guide and tensioner.

Installation

1. Ensure No. 1 piston is at TDC of compression stroke. Camshaft knock-pin should be at 12 o'clock position. Align silver timing chain link with punch mark on sprocket.

2. Install timing chain onto crankshaft sprocket. Align marks on timing chain with marks on crankshaft sprocket. See Fig. 6. Both sprocket timing marks will be toward left of engine. Install chain guide and tensioner. Adjust chain guide tensioner.

3. Install oil pump drive gear onto crankshaft with large chamfered inner face toward rear. Install oil slinger (if equipped). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken

PS, Here are the marks for the six cylinder as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/nissan/pickup/1991

Here are the marks for the six cylinder as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/nissan/pickup/1991

Cheers, Ken

hi may i get all the timing marks to my nissan pickup 1991 4cyl 2.4L

No, the timing marks on the pulley and chain. I am trying to put back the distributor and oil pump. I tried but wrong timing.

For a 1991 Nissan pick up (on Mitchel 1) I only get a 3 liter belt drive engine? Not what you report having.

1991 Nissan Truck 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual

What are the timing marks on my truck?Can't get it back in time.

VG30i engine.

Engine Mechanical problem
1991 Nissan Truck 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 200k miles
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I need to know the timing marks on the crankshaft of a 3.0 V6 in a 91 nissan pick-up

See below.

Thank you for using 2carpros.com and have a nice day.

where is the timing marks for a 1990 nissan d21 2.4

Here are the timing marks for both the four and six cylinder engines:

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/nissan/pickup/1990

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers