Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Non Turbo


Adjust ignition timing under the following conditions:

1. Engine idling at normal operating temperature.
2. Lights, A/C, engine cooling fan, and all accessories turned off.
3. Air cleaner installed.
4. Distributor vacuum hose from carburetor, canister purge vacuum hose, EGR vacuum hose, and Inlet Temperature Control (ITC) valve vacuum hose disconnected and plugged.

Timing procedure:

1. Connect timing light.
2. Loosen distributor mounting bolt.
3. Adjust timing to specification.
3° BTDC @ 600 - 700 rpm (M/T)
3° BTDC @ 850 - 950 rpm (A/T)
4. Tighten distributor mounting bolt.
5. Reconnect vacuum hoses.
6. Check timing again with vacuum hoses connected. Timing should be:
Approx. 15° BTDC @ 750 rpm (M/T)
Approx. 10° BTDC @ 1,000 rpm (A/T)