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Ignition Timing

Any of following two methods may be used.

Method A

  1. Attach timing light to loop wire (1) as shown below.
    Fig 1: Identifying Loop Wire
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  2. Check ignition timing.
    Fig 2: Identifying Timing Marks
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Method B

  1. Remove No. 4 ignition coil (1).
    Fig 3: Identifying No. 4 Ignition Coil
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  2. Connect No. 4 ignition coil (1) and No. 4 spark plug with suitable high-tension wire (A) as shown below, and attach timing light clamp (B) to this wire.
    Fig 4: Identifying No. 4 Ignition Coil, Timing Light Clamp & High-Tension Wire
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    Fig 5: Identifying High-Tension Wire & Electrode Dimensions
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  3. Check ignition timing.
    Fig 6: Identifying Timing Marks
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