Idle Speed & Ignition Timing
If adjustable, ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. See IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL and IGNITION TIMING tables. For idle speed adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS
article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section. Ignition timing is not adjustable.
IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL
| Application |
Idle RPM |
% CO Level |
| 850 |
850 |
.2-.8 |
| 940 |
| Non-Turbo |
775 |
.4-.8 |
| Turbo |
750 |
.4-.8 |
| 960 |
750 |
.4-.8 |
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)
| Application |
Timing |
| 850 |
| Non-Turbo |
8-12 @ 750-850 |
| Turbo |
4-8 @ 750-850 |
| 940 |
| Non-Turbo |
| EZ 116K (Bosch) |
12 @ 725-825 |
| REX-I (Bendix) |
10 @ 725-825 |
| Turbo |
12 @ 750 |
| 960 |
5 @ 750 |