Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. See IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS and IGNITION TIMING . For adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application

RPM

2.5TL

⁽¹⁾ 650-750

⁽¹⁾	Automatic transmission in Neutral or Park.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

⁽¹⁾ Man. Trans.

⁽²⁾ Auto. Trans.

2.5TL

13-17 @ 650-750

⁽¹⁾	Manual transmission in Neutral.

⁽²⁾	Automatic transmission in Neutral or Park.