Checking Timing

Connect timing light and tachometer. Both vacuum advance and retard hoses must be disconnected and plugged. Start engine, set idle speed to specifications listed below:

Engine	Timing RPM
1970 1.1 Liter	500
1970 1.9 Liter	700
1971 1.1 Liter	950
1971-72 1.9 Liter	900

Fig 1: Ignition Timing Mark (1.1 Engine)

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Rotate distributor as necessary to align timing marks. Timing marks on 1.1 liter engines are a projection in rear edge of crankshaft pulley and a projection on timing chain cover. Timing mark on 1.9 liter engine is a steel ball embedded in flywheel and a pointer in a window in right flywheel housing.

Fig 2: Ignition Timing Mark (1.9 Engine)
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