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Ignition Timing: Adjustments

1. Connect a timing light to the engine.
2. Start the engine and let it idle.






3. Short terminals T and E1 of the check connector.






4. Using the timing light, slowly turn the distributor until the timing mark on the crank pulley is aligned with the 5° BTDC mark. Torque distributor bolt to 22 Nm (16 ft.lbs).
5. Remove jumper wire from check connector.
6. Check that ignition timing advances to 12° BTDC.