Ignition Timing

Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Turn air conditioning off (if equipped). Place transmission in Neutral (Man. Trans.) or in "D" (Auto. Trans.). Set idle speed to specifications. Disconnect and plug distributor vacuum hoses.
Connect timing light to engine. Loosen distributor clamp bolt and turn distributor until specified ignition timing is obtained. Retighten distributor clamp bolt.

IGNITION TIMING (DEGREES BTDC @ RPM)

Application

Man. Trans.

⁽¹⁾ Auto. Trans.

Pulsar

⁽²⁾ 5° @ 700-800

⁽²⁾ 5° @ 600-700

Sentra

M.P.G.

⁽²⁾ 2°@600-800

N/A

Exc. M.P.G.

⁽²⁾ 5° @ 650-850

⁽²⁾ 5° @ 5500-750

⁽¹⁾	With Auto. Trans. selector in "D" position.

⁽²⁾	Degrees are ATDC.

Fig 1: Ignition Timing Mark Location (Pulsar & Sentra)