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Carburetor

Fig. 9 Location of timing marks:





1. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
2. Turn all electric loads OFF.
3. Connect a tachometer and a timing light.
4. Check the idle speed. Set it to the specified speed, if necessary.
5. With the timing light, check that the mark (yellow) on the crankshaft pulley and the timing mark on the timing belt cover are aligned Fig. 9.

IGNITION TIMING: 1°- 3° BTDC.

6. If the marks are not aligned, loosen the distributor body installation bolts and turn the body to make the adjustment.
7. Remove the testers.