Ignition Timing

Connect a timing light and tachometer. Disconnect and plug distributor vacuum hose. Use idle air adjusting screw to set idle speed to specified timing RPM. Rotate distributor to set timing to specifications. Reconnect distributor vacuum hose.

Ignition Timing Specifications

Application

RPM

Timing

All Models

700-800

⁽¹⁾ 10°BTDC

⁽¹⁾	With distributor vacuum hose disconnected and plugged.

Fig 1: Ignition Timing Mark Location

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