Ignition Timing: Adjustments

Timing Marks On Crank Pulley (Yellow Is TDC):

IGNITION TIMING

1. Start the engine and warm it up until the water temperature indicator points to the middle of the gauge.
2. Operate the engine at 2000 rpm for 2 minutes under no load.
3. Race the engine 2 or 3 times then idle .
4. Check the ignition timing. Yellow mark is TDC and all other marks are 5° increments

^ Timing should be 15° ± 2° BTDC. If not proceed to step 5.

5. Adjust the ignition timing by turning the distributor after loosening the securing bolt.
6. Tighten the bolts and recheck the timing.