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Ignition Timing: Adjustments

INITIAL TIMING
- Place transmission in NEUTRAL or PARK with Air Conditioner/Heater in OFF position.

Cylinder Numbering And Distributor Location:




Location On Distributor And Firing Order:




- Connect an inductive timing light.
- Disconnect the single wire in-line Spark Output (SPOUT) connector or remove the shorting bar from the double wire SPOUT connector near the distributor.
- Start engine and allow to reach operating temperature.



- With engine at timing rpm, check or adjust initial timing to specification. Specifications
- Reconnect single wire in-line spout connector or reinstall the shorting bar on the double wire spout connector.
- Check timing advance to verify distributor is advancing beyond the initial setting. If does not, perform Electronic Engine Controls (EEC IV) Quick Test.
- Remove test instruments.