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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. For adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application RPM
Idle Speed
Automatic Transmission (1) 630-730
Manual Transmission 630-730
(1) Automatic transmission in Neutral or Park.
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application M/T (1) A/T
Legend 13-17 @ 630-730 13-17 @ 630-730
(1) Automatic transmission in Neutral.