37.1 Tools required for checking and adjusting the ignition timing
1. Plugs; 2. Stroboscope; 3. Special shaped wrench
1. Special equipment is required to check and adjust the ignition timing (37.1).
37.2 The ignition timing marks are located on the front of the engine (drive belt removed for clarity) - align the notch on the pulley with the corresponding mark on the ruler
2. Using chalk or paint, mark the position of the notch on the pulley (37.2).
37.3 On fuel injected models there should be a connection connector similar to the one shown in the illustration in the engine compartment. Ground the connector terminal.
1. Connection connector required for adjusting the ignition timing angle
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3. Connect the strobe light. On fuel injected models, ground the adjustment connector (37.3).
4. Wait until the idle speed stabilizes, then point the strobe light at the ignition timing ruler.
5. The mark on the pulley should be stationary. If it is aligned with the indicated mark on the ruler, then the ignition timing angle is correct.
37.6 After loosening the adjusting nut, turn the distributor (or crankshaft position sensor) to adjust the ignition timing
1. Distributor mounting nut; 2. Reducing the ignition timing; 3. Increasing the ignition timing
6. If the marks are not aligned, adjustment is required. Loosen the distributor and crankshaft position sensor mounting nut (37.6) and turn the distributor or sensor very slowly to align the marks.
7. Tighten the nut and check the ignition timing.
8. Turn off the engine and disconnect the strobe light.