1987 Nissan Hardbody help

[Wolfangel]

I posted this in Nissan truck section and Nissan engine section. It fits 3 catagories, i figured i would put it in all 3 hoping to get response.

I have just a few questions. I was able to figure out some of the things on my own, and i just rebuilt the motor in my truck (2.4 8-plug motor). This was my first rebuild ever and i followed the manual exactly and it started on the first hit......not bad for somebody who had never done it before. Anyway, i have a few questions that were not addressed in the manual. 1. WHen you are looking from the front of the truck, which coil goes to which terminal (intake and exhaust). I have tried them both ways with no significant change, but i want to be sure i do have them hooked up in the proper place like they are suppose to be. Try to be exact and specific as possible please.

2. At the bottom of the distributor, there is a blade (male) connector. And there is a wiring harness on the driver side of the engine compartment. The harness has a ground ring, and 2 female blade connectors. I am figuring one of those connectors goes to the distributor, but which one, and where does the other connector go.

3. I have an overheating problem. It has a new radiator, new water pump, new thermostat (which is out right now, or it gets alot hotter), and the timing is correct. I dont have a cracked head, so i am kinda stumped on this one.

4. I also have a hesitation problem, but i think mine is the TPS. Im waiting to get it in a few days.

By the way, this truck sat for seven years. Long story short, it broke down, my dad died in '97 (i didnt feel like working on it at the time), 2 "friends" tore my truck apart, lost all the bolts and some parts, and i lost interest (i did tinker with it some, but not much). I got it back together about a year ago, but i dont know if there are some things missing. Like i said, it runs good, i just need a little help with a few issues.

ALso, i have had this truck SINCE 1987. Bought it new with 6 miles on it.

[tibbytib]

Wow, this is an old thread, and I am a new member, LOL! I am having the same problem. Truck runs great, all except for the heat gauge climbs bad on hot days or when I am taking a long hill on the highway. No smoke, truck runs strong, but I cant seem to solve this overheating problem. I am beginning to think it may be more of a gauge malfunction then an actual overheating issue.

Hey, this was my dads truck. Sorry to hear about your dad, but I thought its interesting that this truck has been in the family for a long time as well, since 1986!! 265k and running strong. Goes hunting every year! Never babied!