This trucks had problem with the distributors but to be sure lets run the codes to see what comes up. Here is a guide:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/nissan-obd1-diagnostic-trouble-codes-and-retrieval-procedure-1984-to-1994
If you get ignition codes here is a guide to help you remove it and install a rebuilt unit.
REMOVAL
1. Mark position of No. 1 tower of distributor cap on distributor housing.
2. Remove distributor cap.
3. Crank engine to align rotor with No. 1 mark on housing.
4. Place a mark between distributor housing and engine.
5. Remove distributor retaining bolt and the distributor. Do not crank engine when distributor is removed from engine.
INSTALLATION
1. Align rotor with No. 1 mark on housing.
2. If engine was cranked when distributor was removed from engine, crank engine until No. 1 cylinder is on compression stroke and the timing marks align on the pulley and front cover.
3. Install distributor into engine, aligning all index marks made during removal.
4. Loosely install distributor retaining bolt.
5. Adjust ignition timing and tighten distributor retaining bolt.
Please let us know what happens.
Cheers, Ken
SPONSORED LINKS
Sunday, August 5th, 2018 AT 6:43 PM