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Ignition Timing

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application (1) Basic (2)(3) Actual
1.5L
Colt, Colt 200 & Summit 5 @ 600-800 10 @ 600-800
Colt Wagon 5 @ 600-800 15 @ 600-800
1.6L
Colt, Colt 200 & Summit 5 @ 650-850 8 @ 650-850
1.8L
Colt Wagon 5 @ 600-800 15 @ 600-800
2.0L
Colt Vista 5 @ 650-850 10 @ 650-850
2.4L
Ram-50 5 @ 650-850 8 @ 650-850
3.0L
Ram-50 8 @ 600-800 15 @ 600-800
(1) With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded or vacuum hose (farthest from dist.) disconnected.
(2) With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded or vacuum hose (farthest from dist.) connected. Ignition timing may fluctuate.
(3) If vehicle altitude is more than 2300 ft. above sea level, actual timing may be advanced.
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