240SX timing

[NcTurnL]

I have a 1990 Nissan 240SX SE, SOHC

im suspecting the timing is off on the car beacuse when ever i rev it the rpm really bogs up and when the car gets to 1000rpm or lower it just dies out

how do I fix the timing problem for the car, I cant get out of the car more than 1 min without it shutting off

[NcTurnL]

the question is, how do I adjust the timing?

[3kgtdrvr]

undo the bracket that holds the distirbutor down and turn it when the car is running with a timing light on the crank and get it into the specs written on the hood or on rad support

[NcTurnL]

Alright
but the car cant stay on without giving it throttle to keep it above 1000 RPM
how do I do it under this situation?

[green91]

sounds like your idle air control valve.

[NcTurnL]

would that also be the reason why the car feels so weak and the RPMs bog up?

[green91]

Bogging is usually timing.. but having to keep your foot on the gas to keep it idling sounds like a IACV. Usually an IACV will only causes problems when starting/idling

[NcTurnL]

would the IAVC also cause the car to have trouble starting?

[green91]

Yes. Sometimes if its not working right youd have to hold the accelerator down to start hte car.

[NcTurnL]

hmmm
where exactly is this part located in my engine bay?

[green91]

Intake manifold

[NcTurnL]

Hmm
alright,
im going to take a look at it tomorrow and see what I can do

greatly appreciate the info
Thanks man

[green91]

if u remove it sometimes you can use some brake clean and get them to un-stick..

[NcTurnL]

what if I dont have brake cleaner, lol

[NcTurnL]

Alright well I figured out where the IACV was and tried cleaning it with WD40
Im just waiting to go get some liquid gasket and maybe some carb cleaner

I was looking at the ECU and I noticed on the back there was a idle speed/control thing you can turn with a flat head, should I adjust that? Ive never heard anyone else speaking about that.

Also, I have a SOHC, where is the EGR valve, and could I just cap it off?