Ignition Timing: Specifications

Time models with carburetors as indicated in Fig. 4-9.

Time all other U.S. and Canadian models as indicated in Fig. 4-11 (manual transmission) or Fig. 4-12 (automatic transmission).

Fig 4-9:

Fig. 4-9. The 7.5° BTDC mark on flywheel of 1980 carburetor engine correctly aligned with pointer in timing check hole. On 1982 through 1984 carburetor engines, set timing at 2° BTDC as marked.

Fig 4-11:

Fig. 4-11. The 3° ATDC mark on flywheel correctly aligned with pointer in timing check hole on fuel injection engine used with manual transmission.

Fig 4-12:

Fig. 4-12. The 3° ATDC mark on drive plate of fuel injection engine used with automatic transmissions correctly aligned with pointer in large hole in bellhousing.