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Ignition Timing

Set timing with tachometer and timing light attached. Disconnect and plug distributor spark advance hose from vacuum control unit. Set parking brake, and with engine at normal operating temperature, and running at idle, adjust timing to the setting below.

307" Synchro-mesh 4° BTDC
307" Auto. Trans. & 400" 2-Bbl. 8° BTDC
All Others 12° BTDC
Fig 1: IGNITION TIMING MARKS
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