Ignition Timing: Adjustments

Ignition Timing Inspection and Setting




1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up (cooling fan comes on).
2. Pull out the ignition timing adjusting connector located right under dash and connect the BRN and GRN / WHT terminals with a jumper wire.




3. Connect a timing light to the No.1 plug wire; while the engine idles, point the light toward the pointer on the timing belt cover.




4. Adjust ignition timing, if necessary.

Specified value: 18°±2° BTDC (RED) at 725±50 rpm in neutral




5. Adjust if necessary by loosening the distributor adjusting bolts, and turn the distributor housing counterclockwise to advance the timing, or clockwise to retard the timing.
6. Tighten the adjusting bolts and recheck the timing.
7. Remove the jumper wire to the ignition timing adjusting connector.