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Ignition Timing: Notes

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

Man. Trans.

Auto. Trans.

Swift DOHC

⁽¹⁾ 5-7 @ 800-900

⁽¹⁾ 5-7 @ 800-900

Swift SOHC

⁽²⁾ 5-7 @ 600-700

⁽²⁾ 5-7 @ 700-800

⁽¹⁾	Specification listed is with jumper wire installed between terminals "C" and "D" (Black and Violet/Green wires) of test connector, located near ignition coil. See Figure .

⁽²⁾	Specification listed is with vacuum hose disconnected from distributor. With hose connected, timing should be 11-13 degrees BTDC.

Fig 1: Locating Ignition Timing Mark

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