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DISTRIBUTOR
Hold down bolt torque 18 ft.lb. (25 Nm)

FIRING ORDER 1 - 3 - 4 - 2

IGNITION TIMING [1]
2250 ± 50 RPM Coolant temperature sensor disconnected
Checking 4° - 8° BTDC
Adjust to 6° - 1° BTDC

SPARK PLUGS
Gap to 0.024 - 0.032 in. (0.6 - 0.8 mm)
Torque to 15 ft.lb. (20 Nm)


[1] Ignition timing, idle speed and CO need to be adjusted together to prevent driveablity problems. See Powertrain Management/Ignition System/Adjustments. Adjustments

Clear fault memory codes after disconnecting and reconnecting the coolant temperature sensor. If the base ignition timing has been changed, the control unit must be returned to reference settings. Refer to COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS