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Start-Up Advance Timing Test

  1. Connect an adjustable timing light or timing probe to engine. Use jumper wire to ground carburetor switch. Make sure vacuum hose is connected to vacuum transducer on computer.
  2. Start engine and immediately check timing and adjust timing light so timing marks are set at basic timing. Meter on timing light should show start-up advance timing. Refer to Distributor Specifications in this Section.  If timing is not as specified, replace computer.