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Ignition Timing



Fig. 010 Timing Specifications:











Ignition Timing
Carbureted engine:
Manual Transmission: 20° ± 2° BTDC (Red) at 800 ± 50 rpm in neutral.
Automatic Transmission: 12° ± 2° BTDC (Red) at 800 ± 50 rpm in gear.
Fuel-Injected engine:
All models: 15° ± 2° BTDC (Red) at 750 ± 50 rpm in neutral.
1987






Ignition Timing All models: 15 + 2° BTDC (RED) at 750 ± 50 rpm in neutral
1988 FUEL INJECTION






Ignition Timing
Manual Transmission (at 800 ± 50 rpm in neutral)
CAL: 15 ± 2° BTDC (Red)
Automatic Transmission (at 750 ± 50 rpm in neutral)
49 ST: 15 ± 2° BTDC (Red)
CAL: 10 ± 2° BTDC (Red)
1988 CARBURETED WITH A/T DRIVEPLATE