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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1983400 L4-156 2.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMSPECIFICATIONS
1983 Dodge and Ram 400 L4-156 2.6L
Ignition System: Specifications
1983 Dodge and Ram 400 L4-156 2.6LSECTION Specifications
COMPUTER PART # TIMING VAC ADVANCE (RANGE) SPARK ADVANCE TEST@ 2000 RPM**
16" VACUUM
5213438 20~ 0-12" 30~ +/- 4~
5213641 12~ 0-12" 23~ +/- 4~
5213691 10~ 2-12" 28~ +/- 4~
5213832 10~ 2-12" 28~ +/- 4~
5213834 10~ 2-12" 28~ +/- 4~
5213836 10~ 2-12" 34~ +/- 4~
5213838 10~ 2-12" 31~ +/- 4~
5213840* 6~ 2-21" 34~ +/- 4~
5213974*** 15~ ---- 30~ +/- 4~
5213976*** 15~ ---- 25~ +/- 4~
5213978*** 15~ ---- 18~ +/- 4~
* High altitude
** Plus basic timing
*** Shelby option
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.