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Ignition Timing

Check or adjust ignition timing with engine at normal operating temperature, idle speed set to specifications and distributor vacuum lines connected. See Fig 1.

IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Timing
1974 Models 5°ATDC@800 RPM
1975-78 Models TDC@800 RPM
1979 Models
  450 Series TDC@750 RPM
  6.9 Models TDC@600 RPM
Fig 1: Ignition Timing Marks
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