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Ignition Timing
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Ignition Timing
WARNING:
This page is about a different car, the 1992 Saab 9000 and 1992 Saab 900. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
Application
Man. Trans.
Auto. Trans.
Non-Turbo Models
14 @ 850
(1)
14 @ 850
Turbo Models
16 @ 850
16 @ 850
(1)
Distributor vacuum hose disconnected.
Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Timing Marks
Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.