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Base Timing
- Inspect timing indicator mark and crankshaft pulley notch. Clean marks if necessary. See Figure
. Start and warm engine to normal operating temperature. Ensure idle speed is within specification. See IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS table. Turn off engine and all accessories. Attach timing light to No. 1 spark plug wire.
- Start engine and aim timing light at crankshaft pulley. If timing is not within specification, loosen distributor flange hold-down bolt and rotate distributor to obtain correct ignition timing. See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS table. Tighten distributor flange hold-down bolt to 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m) and recheck timing.
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
| Application |
Man. Trans. |
Auto. Trans. |
| Tracker |
8 @ 800 |
8 @ 800 |