Timing

Fig. 89 Timing Mark Location:

Timing adjustment on all engines, except B23E engine:

For timing specifications see emission sticker or "SPECIFICATIONS".
1. Engine must be at operating temperature and air conditioner off
2. Disconnect and plug vacuum line at distributor
3. Loosen adjustment bolt at distributor
4. Adjust timing to specification at idle speed, by turning distributor
5. Tighten adjustment bolt at distributor
6. Recheck timing Fig. 89.
7. Reconnect vacuum line



Timing adjustment on B23E engine (Canada):

For timing specifications see emission sticker or "SPECIFICATIONS".
1. Engine must be at operating temperature and air conditioner off
2. Disconnect and plug vacuum line at distributor
3. Loosen adjustment bolt at distributor
4. Adjust timing to specification at 700 - 800 RPM, by turning distributor
5. Tighten adjustment bolt at distributor
6. Recheck timing Fig. 89.
7. Reconnect vacuum line
8. Set idle speed to specification