Ignition Timing

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IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

⁽¹⁾ Basic

⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ Actual

Mirage & Summit

2-8 @ 600-800

5 @ 600-800

Summit Wagon

Calif. Emissions

2-8 @ 600-800

5 @ 600-800

Federal Emissions

3-7 @ 600-800

5 @ 600-800

⁽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).