TB45e timing adjustment?

[Outrage]

Hi, after checking/adjusting the timing on the patrol, TB45e engine. Want some confirmation on the process to do this.

Not something I've done before (have done more complex things, just not timing yet), last mechanic that checked said it was at 10deg BTDC, factory specs say should be 5deg. It is dual fuel but I tend to run petrol fairly often.

Two way's I've read, one via the nissan factory manual, which says to adjust the camshaft position sensor, but no instruction on this.
http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h473/Matt_Outrage/misc/timing_zps1l3mq0wh.jpg


http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h473/Matt_Outrage/misc/CMPS_zpsh2qchiro.jpg

I've opened the distributor to that point but it looks to be a bit delicate.

Another way I read which is from the TB45 engine in a forklift mentions loosing the bolt on the side and rotating the distributor.
http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h473/Matt_Outrage/misc/forklift%20timing_zpsstzrp3wq.jpg

I can't find any mention in the patrol manual to adjust the distributor in this way, however the bolt/slot arrangement is there.
http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h473/Matt_Outrage/misc/20150628_180113_zpswfflcjfu.jpg

Do I adjust with the simple slotted bolt arrangement (which looks to be quite advanced on mine as per the photo), or is the 'patrol' TB45e only to be done the way the 'patrol' manual states with the camshaft position sensor?

Thanks.

[jff45]

The camshaft position sensor is in the distributor. The only way to adjust timing is by moving the distributor. As you've seen, that's done by loosening the bolt you can see in your image.
From memory, you disconnect the TPS so the ECU doesn't influence anything.
10 degrees is fine but better to use 95/98 octane in that case. I use 7 degrees with 95/98 but I have an Xede piggyback that slightly modifies timing at chosen points.
If I have to use 91, I switch the Xede to a standard map so my 7 degrees is Ok there.
They run 35-40 degrees advance in closed loop.