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Old 04-29-2010, 05:26 PM   #14
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Yes, ignition timing has to do with the distributor. It is definitely worth checking, as a lot of people do not set it properly in the first place. It's important that when checking and setting the ignition timing the engine is at operating temperature and the diagnostic box is jumped in the same way you do for checking codes. You then set your base timing to 10? BTDC.

Check here, borrowed this from BillUK in another thread


*Note: You will connect your timing light to the No. 1 plug wire on your N/A*
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