Ignition Timing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Mitsubishi Pickup, 1996 Mitsubishi Galant, 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse, and 1996 Eagle Summit Wagon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

⁽¹⁾ Basic

⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ Actual

Eclipse & Galant

2-8 @ 650-850

10 @ 650-850

Pickup

3-7 @ 650-850

8 @ 650-850

Summit Wagon

FWD CA Emissions

2-8 @ 650-850

10 @ 650-850

All Others

3-7 @ 650-850

10 @ 650-850

⁽¹⁾	With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) disconnected.

⁽²⁾	With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) connected. Actual ignition timing is approximate and may fluctuate 5-7 degrees.

⁽³⁾	If vehicle altitude is more than 2300 feet above sea level, actual timing may be advanced (5 degrees).