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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

KNOCK SENSOR
Mounting bolt torque (very critical) 15 ft.lb. (20 Nm)

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. For complete procedure, refer to ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.


For proper system operation and performance, fault codes must be recalled and erased from the Digifant control unit after making any adjustments. Refer to COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS for procedure.