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Ignition Timing: Adjustments


Set timing at Before Top Dead Center and at slow idle, unless otherwise specified.
Disconnect and plug distributor vacuum hose.
1982-83 6-cyl., disconnect yellow and blue wire connector at control module and place a jumper wire between the terminals on the module.
Timing MUST be set to specifications shown on emission label if different from setting listed.


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