Ignition Timing: Adjustments

NOTE: Make adjustments with engine at normal operating temperature and all accessaries off.

1. Remove cap and install a jumper wire between the pins of the timing connector, located near the windshield wiper motor.
2. Using the idle speed adjusting screw set idle speed to 800 RPM.
3. Connect a timing light to cylinder #1, check and adjust ignition timing to 10° BTDC.
4. Disconnect the jumper wire from the ignition timing connector.
5. Recheck ignition timing results should be: more than 16° BTDC M/T in neutral or more than 12° BTDC A/T in neutral. If ignition timing is not within specifications repeat steps #1 through #5.
6. Reinstall cap to timing connector.
7. Readjust idle speed to 650 RPM M/T or 750 RPM A/T.