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Non-Turbo

Engine Code WE

Firing Order 1-2-4-5-3

Idle Speed
Automatic
California 880 - 1000 rpm
Non-California 850 - 1000 rpm
Manual
California 775 - 925 rpm
Non-California 775 - 925 rpm

Ignition Timing (vacuum hoses connected)
Automatic 3° +/- 2° ATDC
Manual 6° +/- 2° BTDC

Centrifugal Advance
5° - 11° 1600 rpm
15° - 20° 2200 rpm
22° - 26° 3200 rpm
23° - 29° 6100 rpm
26° - 30° 7000 rpm

Vacuum Advance
Advance 10° - 14°
Retard 8° - 10°

Spark Plugs
Bosch WR7DS
Beru RS35
Champion N8GY

Spark Plug Gap 0.7 - 0.8 mm (0.028 - 0.032 in)

Ignition Coil Resistance
Between terminals 1 and 15 0.52 - 0.76 ohms
Between terminals 1 and 4 2400 - 3500 ohms