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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing: Notes

Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. See IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS and IGNITION TIMING tables. For adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application RPM
W/Accessories Off 600-800
W/Accessories On 800-900
IGNITION TIMING (1)

Application Man. Trans. Auto. Trans.
Non-Turbo 18-22 @ 700 12-28 @ 700
Turbo 7-23 @ 700 7-23 @ 700
(1) Degrees BTDC @ RPM