CHECKING AND SETTING IGNITION TIMING To check the static (engine not running) timing proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the center ignition coil wire from coil. Remove No. 1. spark plug. 2. Hand crank the engine to set the No. 1 piston at top dead center of the compression stroke. Outward pressure will be felt when the thumb is placed over the No. 1 spark plug hole when the piston is coming up on the compression stroke, A-~ighter pressure is also felt on the exhaust stroke. DO NOT CONFUSE THE TWO. The crankshaft pulley 5° ATC mark should be lined up with the timing pointer, Figure 70.
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3. Remove the distributor cap, _ _ / /;;( ' rotor and dust shield. Note ~ / f ( the position of the ignition points. If the points are adjusted correctly, they will be just starting to open.
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4. If the distributor is not timed correctly, proceed as follows: Loosen the clamp at the base of the distributor. Figure 70
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TO RETARD SPARK - Turn the distributor clockwise until the points just begin to open. Then tighten the clamp at the distributor base. TO ADVANCE SPARK - Turn the distributor counterclockwise until the points just begin to open. Then tighten the clamp at the distributor base. After the distributor has been timed correctly, replace the dust shield, rotor, distributor cap, coil wire and spark plug.
NOTE SHOULD THE DISTRIBUTOR REQUIRE ATTENTION OTHER THAN DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL, HAVE IT SERVICED BY YOUR AUTHORIZED CASE DEALER.
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