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Tune-Up Procedures - 4-Cylinder: Distributor

Models are equipped with Bosch single-point distributors or Bosch electronic ignition systems.

DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Point Gap .016" (.40 mm)
Dwell Angle 44-506
Breaker Arm Spring Tension 14-21 ozs. (450-600 g)
Condenser Capacity .20 mfd.
Fig 1: Rabbit A Scirocco Firing Order A Distributor Rotation
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