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Firing Order & Timing Marks

Fig 1: Firing Order & Timing Marks
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Fig 2: Identifying Spark Plug Wire Routing (Continental)
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BASE IGNITION TIMING

Application Degrees BTDC @ Idle
4.6L (1)(2) 8-12
(1) Disconnect single in-line SPOUT connector, or remove shorting bar from double-wire SPOUT connector.
(2) Timing is not adjustable.