Tune-Up - V8: Adjustments: Distributor

All models are equipped with Chrysler Corp. Electronic Spark Control Ignition system. Carbureted engines use distributors equipped with 2 pick-up coils. EFI engines use distributors equipped with one pick-up coil. The only adjustments that can be made to this system are spark plug gap, pick-up coil(s) air gap and initial ignition timing (changing distributor position).

NOTE: For adjustment of pick-up coil(s) see Chrysler Corp. Electronic Spark Control article.

ELECTRONIC SPARK ADVANCE TEST ⁽¹⁾

Application

Degrees BTDC

2-Bbl

26-34

4-Bbl

14-22

EFI

19-27

⁽¹⁾	Engine at 1500 RPM & 16 In. Hg Vacuum to Computer

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE

Application	Primary	Secondary
Prestolite	1.60-1.79	9,400-11,700
Echlin or Essex	1.34-1.55	9,000-12,200

PICK-UP COIL RESISTANCE

Application	Resistance
All Models	150-900

Fig 1: 5.2L Firing Order & Timing Marks