Ignition Timing

Connect tachometer and timing light. Disconnect vacuum advance hose and place transmission in Neutral position. Check timing at 2000 RPM.

If not within specifications, loosen distributor retaining screw and rotate distributor housing until timing is set to specifications. Reconnect vacuum advance hose and adjust engine idle speed.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC@RPM)

Application

Timing

All Models ⁽¹⁾

20@2000

⁽¹⁾	Disconnect and plug vacuum advance hose.

Fig 1: SAAB Timing Mark Location

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