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 10° BTDC mark. Torque distributor bolts to 39 Nm (29 ft.lbs) and check that timing is still at spec.
5. Remove jumper wire from check connector.
6. Check that ignition timing advances to approx. 14° - 19° BTDC