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Standard Timing Procedure

  1. Set parking brake, and place transmission in Neutral (Park for automatic transmissions). Start engine and run at idle to obtain normal operating temperature. Turn ignition off. Connect timing light using inductive pick-up or adapter. Do not puncture spark plug wire.
  2. Connect tachometer. Disconnect and plug vacuum hose at distributor. Disconnect vacuum switch assembly wire connector, located on top of valve cover. Start engine and increase engine speed to 1600 RPM.
  3. Adjust timing. To set timing, loosen distributor clamp bolt and turn distributor. Recheck timing after clamp bolt is tightened.
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