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Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection

Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check

IGNITION TIMING
Any of following two methods may be used.

Method A




1. Attach timing light to loop wire as shown.
- Ignition coil No. 1 (1)
- Timing light (2)




2. Check ignition timing.
- Timing indicator (1)

Method B




1. Remove No. 1 ignition coil (1).
2. Connect No. 1 ignition coil (3) and No. 1 spark plug with suitable high-tension wire (1) as shown, and attach timing light (2) clamp to this wire.












3. Check ignition timing.
- Timing indicator (1)