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Ignition Base Timing

Check or adjust ignition base timing with engine at normal operating temperature, idle speed set to specification and distributor vacuum lines connected.

IGNITION BASE TIMING (Degrees BTDC@RPM)

Application Specification
4-Cylinder Information Not Available
6-Cylinder 7-11@Idle
V8 Information Not Available
DIESEL INJECTION PUMP TIMING

Application Degrees ATDC
All Models (1) 14.5
(1) Injection pump timing should be checked every 15,000 miles.