Ignition Timing

Any of following two methods may be used.

Method A

1. Attach timing light to loop wire as shown.
   • <=: Vehicle front
   • Ignition coil No. 1 (1)
   • Timing light (2)
     Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Coil No. 1 And Timing Light

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2. Check ignition timing.
   • Timing indicator (1)
     Fig 2: Checking Ignition Timing With Timing Light

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Method B

1. Remove No. 1 ignition coil (1).
   • <=: Vehicle front
     Fig 3: Identifying No. 1 Ignition Coil

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2. Connect No. 1 ignition coil (3) and No. 1 spark plug with suitable high-tension wire (1) as shown, and attach timing light (2) clamp to this wire.
   • <=: Vehicle front
     Fig 4: Identifying No. 1 Ignition Coil And No. 1 Spark Plug With Suitable High-Tension Wire

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     Fig 5: Identifying Suitable High-Tension Wire Electrode Dimension

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3. Check ignition timing.
   • Timing indicator (1)
     Fig 6: Checking Ignition Timing With Timing Light

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