Cranks does not start, there is no fire to spark plugs

Tiny
MUDDOG6436
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  • 1987 NISSAN TRUCK
  • 2.1L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 10,000 MILES
No fire going to the spark plugs. It's turning over it's has gas.
Monday, November 23rd, 2020 AT 7:56 AM

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Tiny
AL514
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Hello, considering the age of the vehicle, it sounds like the pick up coils in the distributor have gone bad or the ignition coil. There maybe a wiring problem to, with only 10,000 miles the vehicle has obviously sat for a long time, which means some rodent may have made a nest somewhere in there and chewed up some wires, I have seen that many times.
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Monday, November 23rd, 2020 AT 10:08 AM
Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I attached wiring diagrams for you of the system. The most common issue for this issue is the distributor itself.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Make sure the rotor turns when cranking to be sure it is not the timing belt being broken.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works

Roy

REMOVAL
1. Remove the screws securing the distributor cap and remove the cap.
2. Remove the bolt securing the distributor.
3. Disconnect the crank angle sensor connector and remove the distributor.

INSTALLATION

Timing Mark
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1. Turn the engine over until #1 cylinder (front) is at TDC compression stroke.

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2. Install the distributor, making sure the rotor is aligned as shown when fully seated.
3. Install the distributor securing bolt and tighten slightly.
4. Connect the crank angle sensor terminal.
5. Install the distributor cap and tighten the screws.
6. Refer to adjustment procedures and adjust the timing.
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 AT 6:40 AM

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