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Tune-Up Procedures - 4-Cylinder: Distributor

Models are equipped Bosch single-point distributors or Bosch electronic ignition system.

DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Point Gap .014" (.35 mm)
Dwell Angle 59-65°
Breaker Arm Spring Tension 18-21 ozs. (500-600 g)
Fig 1: 1974-76 Model Firing Order & Distributor Rotation
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Fig 2: 1977-79 Model Firing Order & Distributor Rotation
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