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Ignition Timing

Make adjustment with engine at normal operating temperature, choke open, air conditioner OFF and vacuum fittings disconnected and plugged. Disconnect carburetor hose from vapor canister, engage parking brake, and block drive wheels. Set timing to specified degrees at the given RPM.

Engine & Code @RPM Set Timing
350" QI, QA, QJ, QB, QO, TD, TC 1100 10° BTDC
350" QN, QP 1100 12° BTDC
455" TY, TX, TQ, TP, UE, UC, UD, UN, UO 1100 8° BTDC
455" TU, TN, TW, TV, TA, US, UT 1100 10° BTDC
455" TS 1100 12° BTDC
455" TB 850 12° BTDC
455" TT, TL 850 10° BTDC
Fig 1: IGNITION TIMING MARKS
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