Ignition Timing: Adjustments

INITIAL TIMING
- Place transmission in NEUTRAL or PARK with Air Conditioner/Heater in OFF position.

Cylinder Numbering And Distributor Location:

- Connect an inductive timing light.
- Disconnect the single wire in-line Spark Output (SPOUT) connector or remove the shorting bar from the double wire SPOUT connector located near distributor.
- Start engine and allow to reach operating temperature.



- With engine at timing rpm, check or adjust initial timing to specification. Specifications
- Reconnect single wire in-line SPOUT connector or reconnect shorting bar.
- Check timing advance to verify distributor is advancing beyond the initial setting. If it does not, perform EEC IV Quick Test. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Remove test instruments.