Ignition timing

1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER
154,000 MILES
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JUMPNJAX
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How do a fix the timing on a 98 Nissan Pathfinder??, v6, 3.3L engine, belt is fine, distributor was removed w/o markings made prior to removal, i can see notches on pulley, but cannot see notch to line up, Haynes manual diagrams are confusing, car tries to turn over at start, but cannot quite fully start - please advise on hopefully an easy way for me to repair this issue - thanks!! I was laid off from my job and cannot afford to seek a mechanic - any advice would greatly help.
Sep 22, 2012 at 3:11 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Its kind of a process to set the engine ignition timing here are the instructions to do so in the diagrams below. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Sep 22, 2012 at 4:01 PM
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STRAILER
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Here is how to install the distributor in the image below.
Oct 13, 2022 at 4:31 PM