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Ignition Timing


TIMING PROCEDURE

1981-88 All with vacuum advance: Disconnect and plug vacuum advance hose before adjusting. Check timing against specified value.

1987-90 E16/GA16 EFI: Check timing against specified value. Disconnect throttle sensor harness before adjusting.

CA16 CA18 DOHC: Remove spark plug/coil cover. Connect inductive clamp to wire between #1 coil and spark plug. Rotate crank angle sensor to adjust.

1990 2960cc 300ZX: Remove #1 coil from mount and connect inductive clamp to high tension wire. Rotate crank angle sensor to adjust.

All Others: Set timing to specified value.



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