Your distributor is one tooth off or your timing chain has excessive wear.
your distributor is one tooth off or your timing chain has excessive wear.
Pop the distributor cap off and wiggle the rotor side to side. There should be no play in the shaft.
You can raise the vehicle front or rear and move the wheel back and forth and up and down, so as to feel for play. Excessive play in the wheel indicates loose components, whether a wheel bearing or tie rod or ball joint. If there is excessive play moving the wheel left and right, then could be a tie rod. If there is excessive play up and down, then could be a ball joint. If there is excessive play all around, then could be the wheel bearing.
Never saw the gear wear out. Distributor shaft and bushings, yes. Look for side to side play on the shaft. There should be no play.
They go to sleep early.
Out of time or spark plug wires installed incorrectly. The distributor may be worn out.
The distributor bearing failing on Nissan's is a common problem and may be related to your problem. Check to see if there is any play in the distributor shaft.
If the distributor shaft has side to side play it is probably worn out. If the shaft has no play just replace the cap and rotor.
Depends on how much you mean by excessive play. The secondary clutch sometimes should move a bit on the jack shaft because it needs to center itself.
Worn steering components
Turning the distributor clockwise typically advances the ignition timing, which can increase power in the low end of the RPM range. However, it is important to be cautious when adjusting the distributor as excessive timing advance can lead to engine knocking and other issues. It's recommended to consult a professional or refer to the manufacturer's specifications for the correct timing settings.