Ignition Timing: Adjustments

IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
1. WARM UP ENGINE TO WARM UP TO NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE.
2. CONNECT TACHOMETER AND TIMING LIGHT TO ENGINE.



- Connect the tester probe of a tachometer to terminal IG(-) of the DLC1.

NOTICE:
^ Never allow the tachometer terminal to touch ground as it could result in damage to the igniter and/or ignition coil.
^ As some tachometers are not compatible with this ignition system, we recommend that you confirm the compatibility of your unit before use.

3. CHECK AND ADJUST IGNITION TIMING.



- Using a jumper wire (or SST 09843-18020), connect terminals TE1 and E1 of the DLC1.
- After engine rpm is kept at 1,000-1,300 rpm for 5 seconds, check that it returns to idle speed.



- Using a timing light, check the ignition timing.

Ignition timing @ idle: 10° BTDC
(With transmission in neutral position)




- Loosen the bolt (California) or 2 bolts (Federal), and adjust by turning the distributor.
- Tighten the bolt (California) or 2 bolts (Federal), and recheck the ignition timing.
Torque: 19 Nm (195 kg.cm, 14 ft.lb)
- Remove the jumper from the DLC1.

4. FURTHER CHECK IGNITION TIMING.
- The timing mark moves in a range between O° and 10°.

Ignition timing: 0 - 10° BTDC @ idle
(Transmission in neutral position)



5. DISCONNECT TACHOMETER AND TIMING LIGHT FROM ENGINE.