Ignition Timing

Connect a timing light and tachometer. Remove and plug vacuum hose at distributor. With engine at normal operating temperature and idle RPM, rotate distributor to set timing. Reconnect distributor vacuum hose and remove test equipment.

IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (Degrees BTDC@RPM)

Application

⁽¹⁾ Timing

All Models

10@900

⁽¹⁾	with distributor vacuum hose disconnected and plugged.

Fig 1: Ignition Timing Mark Location

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