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Ignition Timing

CRANKSHAFT SPEED/POSITION SENSOR
Mounting bolt torque 6 ± 1.5 ft-lb (8 ± 2 Nm)
Gap between sensor tip and flywheel 0.040 ± 0.020 in. (1 ± 0.5 mm)

DISTRIBUTOR
Rotation clockwise
Firing order 1-6-3-5-2-4
Timing (not adjustable) 16° + 1° BTDC

KNOCK SENSORS
Mounting bolt torque 15 ± 4 ft-lb (20 ± 5 Nm)

SPARK PLUGS
Torque (threads not lubricated) 9 ± 1.5 ft-lb (12 ± 2 Nm)
Gap 0.024 - 0.028 in. (0.6 - 0.7 mm)