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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and base ignition timing are set to specification. If necessary, see ADJUSTMENTS article.

IGNITION TIMING

Application Man. Trans. Auto. Trans.
Festiva (Carb.) 0 @ 725 0 @ 725
Festiva (EFI) 2 @ 850 2 @ 850
Tracer (1) 2 @ 850 2 @ 1000
(1) With Black distributor connector disconnected.