[Smor0331]

The truck cranks now but it won’t start
Pulled a plug they look kinda bad they have ash from oil in the chamber that’s normal I have bad piston rings

 

[Smor0331]

I also need help with timing when the crankshaft is on the first notch 0 degrees where should the distributor rotor be?

 

[Cusser]

If your distributor cap has wires properly installed, the rotor should be under #1 or #4, depending if the crankshaft is actually at TDC #1 or TDC #4.

I'm assuming 4-cylinder engine for XE model; 2.4L Engines Firing order: 1-3-4-2 Distributor rotation: Counterclockwise.

 

[Smor0331]

If your distributor cap has wires properly installed, the rotor should be under #1 or #4, depending if the crankshaft is actually at TDC #1 or TDC #4.

I'm assuming 4-cylinder engine for XE model; 2.4L Engines Firing order: 1-3-4-2 Distributor rotation: Counterclockwise.

I have the 3.3L v6 I think the order is 1-2-3-4-5-6

 

[Smor0331]

Man I’m starting to get frustrated so here’s everything I’ve done so far starter distributor spark plugs timing belt battery terminals cleaned grounds checked each relays tested all connectors for continuity it cranks and gets really really close to turning over but can’t do it i know my Evap and Egr systems are pretty screwed up but other than that I’m at a loss idk if those have anything to do with compression or anything

 

[RamTest]

Give it some throttle while cranking.

If still no luck, remove an easily accessible spark plug wire, then crank it with 1/2 throttle. Then pull that plug to check if it's wet with gasoline which it should be. If it's dry, no fuel is getting up there.

 

[Smor0331]

Give it some throttle while cranking.

If still no luck, remove an easily accessible spark plug wire, then crank it with 1/2 throttle. Then pull that plug to check if it's wet with gasoline which it should be. If it's dry, no fuel is getting up there.

I was kinda thinking the motor is flooded but when I pulled my old plugs they were dry I figured because my piston rings and valve train are worn out oil probably leaked onto the pistons because it’s been sitting a week which it never does

 

[bwthor]

I think to give us all a fair shot at helping with this diagnosis, you need to first tell us what happened at 399,985. Did it stall on you, or did you start working on it?

If it did stall out, did it crank when you tried restarting it?

If it didn't crank, how did you get to replacing the timing belt and distributor?

What did you find wrong that fixed your cranking issue?

I honestly think you need to get to the basics.

Does it have spark?
Does it have compression? Compression testers can be borrowed from auto parts stores.
When you replaced the timing belt, are you 100% sure you got everything lined up properly? When cranking, does it sound the same?
Same for the distributor, are you sure you got that clocked correctly when reinstalling?
Manuals are available for free here - https://www.nicoclub.com/nissan-service-manuals
You should be able to find the section on how to install the distributor properly.

 

[Smor0331]

So here’s my total recap when I hit 399,985 everything was working good I got home turned it off then later I went to go get some groceries and all the sudden no crank so I checked battery that was normal and I read codes my starter was fairly new so I didn’t suspect it code said camshaft position sensor which I read can block a starter signal so I changed distributor still had code so I thought maybe the timing belt jumped a tooth and tore it down and it looked good replaced belt anyway and made sure both cam gears and crank gear were lined up put it back together and no crank I still have code so I checked the plug it has power ground and 0 degree and 120 degree so I cleaned up grounds in the engine bay then I replaced my starter and it’ll crank now but not start I replaced my spark plugs my old ones were a little ugly looking and it’ll crank but won’t start I verified I had spark by putting each wire on a plug I rested on the intake manifold

 

[bwthor]

So here’s my total recap when I hit 399,985 everything was working good I got home turned it off then later I went to go get some groceries and all the sudden no crank so I checked battery that was normal and I read codes my starter was fairly new so I didn’t suspect it code said camshaft position sensor which I read can block a starter signal so I changed distributor still had code so I thought maybe the timing belt jumped a tooth and tore it down and it looked good replaced belt anyway and made sure both cam gears and crank gear were lined up put it back together and no crank I still have code so I checked the plug it has power ground and 0 degree and 120 degree so I cleaned up grounds in the engine bay then I replaced my starter and it’ll crank now but not start I replaced my spark plugs my old ones were a little ugly looking and it’ll crank but won’t start I verified I had spark by putting each wire on a plug I rested on the intake manifold

At this point, I'd go to the auto parts store and borrow a compression tester to verify. Then, go over the section in the manuals I linked to make sure your timing is set properly after your distributor replacement. If these two things check out, then look at fuel next. I can't recall if these have a port for checking fuel pressure, but you should at least hear the fuel pump run when turning on the key. A little blast of brake cleaner or a little bit of gas behind the throttle plate should be enough to find out if it is lacking fuel.

 

[smj999smj]

Yeah that could be problematic lol also by chance anyone know where I can get that bolt I tried Napa and a couple hardware stores all said no dealer has a kit that has it for like 130

Dealer or junkyard part; those are your choices!