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Ignition Timing

NOTE: Some engines may include a magnetic timing probe hole. This is for use with special electronic timing equipment. Refer to equipment manufacturer's instructions for correct procedures.

Check or adjust ignition timing with engine at normal operating temperature, distributor vacuum advance hose disconnected and plugged and engine at correct RPM. See IGNITION TIMING SPECIFICATIONS (DEGREES BTDC@RPM) table . On 1975 models with automatic transmission, transmission must be in Drive and idle solenoid energized.

Application Man. Trans. Auto. Trans.
1975-76
  95" 10@800 10@800
  98" 8@800 10@800
  122" EFI 12@800 .....
  140"
    1-Bbl. 8@750 10@750
    2-Bbl. 10@750 12@750
  140"
  1977
    95" 12@800 12@800
    98" 8@800 8@800
  140
    Federal 2@650 0@700
    High Alt 2@700 0@700
    Calif. 0@650 (1) 2@700
1978
  98" 8@800 8@800
  151"
    Federal 12@650 .....
    Calif. 14@1000 14@1000
1979
  98"
    Federal 12@800 18@750
    Calif. 12@800 M6@750
  151"
    Federal 12@900 12@650
    Calif. 14@1000 14@1000
(1) Timing specification is ATDC.
(2) 12° BTDC on Calif. 98" (VIN "O").