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Spark Control Computer Spark Test

  1. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Disconnect carburetor switch or unground it. Be sure coolant temperature switch/sensor is connected and working properly.
  2. Remove and plug vacuum hose at vacuum transducer. Connect an auxiliary vacuum supply to vacuum transducer and apply 16 in. Hg. Increase engine speed to 2000 RPM and wait 1 minute before checking specifications. Advance specifications are in addition to basic advance. See Spark Advance Test Specifications table.
    NOTE: On some systems with an accumulator (timer), the specified time must be reached with the carburetor switch ungrounded before checking for specified spark advance.
  3. If computer fails to obtain settings, replace computer.
1984 SPARK ADVANCE TEST SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Application Computer Part No. (2) Advance
1.6L 5226106 21°
1.6L 5226292 19°
2.2L (Except Federal Rampage & Shelby)
Federal M/T 5226212/5226370 32°
Fedral A/T 5226210/5226372 29°
California M/T 5226122/5226216/5226376 30°
California A/T 5226168/5226214/5226380 22°
High Altitude M/T 5226118 32°
High Altitude A/T 5226166 29°
Rampage (Federal) 5226174 30°
Shelby
Federal 5226158/5226246 26°
California 5226160/5226248 26°
High Altitude M/T 5226118 32°
High Altitude A/T 5226166 29°
(1) Engine speed of 2000 RPM and 16 in. Hg applied.
(2) All readings plus or minus 4°. If amount of advance differs from emission label, use label as accurate listing.