Ignition Timing

With engine at normal operating temperature, set transmission in "D" (Auto. Trans.) or Neutral (Man. Trans.). Unplug wiring connector to engine cooling fan (if equipped). Disconnect and plug vacuum advance hoses (if equipped). Be sure idle speed is set to specifications. Connect timing light and set timing as required. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: 323 Engine Timing Marks

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IGNITION TIMING (DEGREES BTDC @ RPM)

Application

Man. Trans.

⁽¹⁾ Auto. Trans.

Non-Turbo

2 @ 850

Turbo

12 @ 850

N/A

⁽¹⁾	Auto. Trans. in "P".