Ignition Timing - Procedure, Manual Revision
87chrylser13Models
1987 "PB" & "SJ" (Ram 50 & Ram Raider)
Subject
Ignition Timing Procedure - Service Manual Revision
Index
ELECTRICAL
Date
March 30, 1987
No..
08-06-87 REV A (C19-08)
P-1098
This bulletin is issued to correct printing errors and an application change in Technical Service Bulletin 08-06-87, which covers service manual revisions in the ignition timing procedure.
Pages 8-136 and 8-136A from the Ram 50 Service Manual, publication #81-370-7015A, and page 8-109 from the Ram Raider
Service Manual, publication #81-370-7016A, are to be replaced with the attached pages.
POLICY: Information only
RAM RAIDER Service Manual Volume-2
Page 8-109
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
IGNITION TIMING ADJUSTMENT Adjustment conditions:
Coolant temperature: 85 - 95~C (185 - 205~F)
Lamps and all accessories: Off
Transmission: N (Neutral) Set Parking Brake
1. Connect tachometer and timing light.
2. Start engine and run at curb idle speed.
Curb idle speed rpm
First 500 km 725 +/- 150
(300 mile) +/- 100
After 500 km 800 +/- 100
(300 mile)
3. When checking the basic ignition timing at high altitude [altitude of 1200 m (3900 ft.) or more], disconnect the vacuum hose (white stripe) from the sub-vacuum chamber of the distributor and plug the hose end. Cars for 50 states and high altitude cars for 49 states excluding California
4. Check basic ignition timing and adjust if necessary.
Basic ignition timing: 7~ +/- 2~ BTDC
5. To adjust ignition timing, loosen distributor mounting nut and turn distributor housing.
6. After adjustment, securely tighten mounting nut.
7. When checking ignition timing at high altitude, connect the vacuum hose disconnected in Step 3 to the original position before making sure that the ignition timing has been advanced to the actual ignition timing.
Actual ignition timing: 12~ BTDC
Revised TSB 08-06-87 REV A March 30, 1987
RAM 50 Service Manual Volume-2
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
Page 8-136
IGNITION TIMING ADJUSTMENT FOR 2.0L ENGINE Adjustment conditions:
Coolant temperature: 85 - 95~C (185 - 205~F)
Lamps and all accessories: Off
Transmission: N (Neutral) Set Parking Brake
1. Connect tachometer and timing light.
2. Start engine and run at curb idle speed.
Curb idle speed rpm
First 500 km 700 +/- 150
(300 mile) +/- 100
After 500 km 750 +/- 100
(300 mile)
3. When checking the basic ignition timing at high altitude [altitude of 1200 m (3900 ft.) or more], disconnect the vacuum hose (white stripe) from the sub-vacuum chamber of the distributor and plug the hose end. Cars for 50 states and high altitude cars for 49 states excluding California
4. Check basic ignition timing and adjust if necessary.
Basic ignition timing: 8~ +/- 2~ BTDC
5. To adjust ignition timing, loosen distributor mounting nut and turn distributor housing.
6. After adjustment, securely tighten mounting nut.
7. When checking ignition timing at high altitude, connect the vacuum hose disconnected in Step 3 to the original position before making sure that the ignition timing has been advanced to the actual ignition timing. Cars for 50 states and high altitude cars for 49 states excluding California
Actual ignition timing: 13~ BTDC
Revised TSB 08-06-87 REV A March 30, 1987
RAM 50 Service Manual Volume-2 Page 8-136
IGNITION TIMING ADJUSTMENT FOR 2.6L ENGINE Adjustment conditions:
Coolant temperature: 85 - 95~C (185 - 205~F)
Lamps and all accessories: Off
Transmission: N (Neutral) Set Parking Brake
1. Connect tachometer and timing light.
2. Start engine and run at curb idle speed.
Curb idle speed rpm
First 500 km 725 +/- 150
(300 mile) +/- 100
After 500 km 800 +/- 100
(300 mile)
3. When checking the basic ignition timing at high altitude [altitude of 1200 m (3900 ft.) or more], disconnect the vacuum hose (white stripe) from the sub-vacuum chamber of the distributor and plug the hose end. Cars for 50 states and high altitude cars for 49 states excluding California
4. Check basic ignition timing and adjust if necessary.
Basic ignition timing: 7~ +/- 2~ BTDC
5. To adjust ignition timing, loose" distributor mounting nut and turn distributor housing.
6. After adjustment, securely tighten mounting nut.
7. When checking ignition timing at high altitude, connect the vacuum hose disconnected in Step 3 to the original position before making sure that the ignition timing has been advanced to the actual ignition timing. Cars for 50 states and high altitude cars for 49 states excluding California
Actual ignition timing: 12~ BTDC
Revised TSB 08-06-87 REV A March 30, 1987