Seems like it is running on two cylinders

1986 NISSAN HARDBODY
150,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BRI-N
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I had to start it in gear reverse that is and when I did it jumped back pretty hard like twice. didn't start so I put in one and started it in gear again got down the road and it had no power like it was running on two cylinders it would barely idle.
Mar 15, 2022 at 5:54 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

It's possible that the timing has jumped. Have you checked to see if there are any diagnostic trouble codes? Here is a link explaining how it's done on a Nissan OBD1 system:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/nissan-obd1-diagnostic-trouble-codes-and-retrieval-procedure-1984-to-1994

Next, if you are unable to retrieve codes, then I recommend checking engine compression to see if it may have jumped. Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Let's start with this. Hopefully, it will point us in the right direction.

Take care,

Joe

Also, let me know if the battery is good in the vehicle.
Mar 15, 2022 at 1:37 PM
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