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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Ensure idle speed and base ignition timing are set to specification. Refer to the appropriate IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS  and the IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS  tables. If adjustment is necessary, see ADJUSTMENTS article.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) M/T RPM (2) A/T RPM
B2300 475-575 475-575
(1) Connect a jumper wire between terminals TEN and GND at data link connector. See Figure .
(2) Place automatic transmission in Park.
IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application M/T (1) A/T
B2300 8-12 @ Idle 8-12 @ Idle
(1) Place automatic transmission in Park.