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Ignition Timing

Adjust timing with hot (slow) idle speed set, engine running at normal operating temperature, distributor vacuum advance line disconnected and plugged, and transmission in Neutral.

Application (1) Timing
Breaker Point Ignition
  318"
  W/O NOx 2.5°ATDC
  W/NOx TDC
  W/Dist. No. 3656287 (2) 2.5°BTDC
  318"-3 5°BTDC
  360"
  W/O NOx TDC
  W/NOx 2.5°BTDC
  400"
  Light Duty 5°BTDC
  Heavy Duty 2.5°BTDC
  413" 5BTDC
Electronic Ignition
  318"
  Federal 5°BTDC
  Calif. TDC
  318"-3 2.5°BTDC
  360" TDC
  413" 5°BTDC
(1) Tolerance, ±2.5°.
(2) May be set at 5°BTDC ± 2.5° (Except in Calif.) to improve performance.