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System Specifications

IDLE SPEED
M/T 750 ± 20 rpm [1]
A/T 770 ± 20 rpm [1]

IGNITION TIMING 5° ± 1° BTDC (test connector grounded)

FIRING ORDER 1-3-4-2

PRIMARY IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (at 68°F, 20°C)
between terminals at "1" 0.77 - 0.95 ohms [2]
between terminals at "2" 0.9 - 1.1 ohms [2]

SECONDARY IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE (at 68°F, 20°C) 6 - 30 K ohms

SPARK PLUG WIRE RESISTANCE 16 K ohms per 3.28 ft (1 m)

SPARK PLUG GAP 0.039 - 0.043 in (1.0 - 1.1 mm)

[1] Test connector grounded.
[2] Refer to IGNITION COIL under DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING PROCEDURES.