Ignition Timing
- To view timing marks, remove rubber cap from inspection window on cylinder block by bellhousing. Start and warm engine to normal operating temperature (cooling fan comes on). Connect timing light.
- Ignition timing check connector is located under center of dash. See Fig 1 . Connect jumper wire between Blue/White and Brown/White wire terminals.
- Check ignition timing and adjust to specification, if necessary. See IGNITION TIMING . To adjust, loosen distributor hold-down bolts and turn distributor housing counterclockwise to advance or clockwise to retard timing. Align pointer with Red timing mark.
- Tighten distributor hold-down bolts to 16 ft. lbs. (22 N.m). Recheck timing. Remove jumper wire from ignition timing check connector. Reinstall cap into inspection window.IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
Application Specification Prelude 13-17 @ 650-750