Ignition Timing

1989 Eagle Summit LX, 1.6 Y, StandardSECTION Ignition Timing
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application (1) Basic (2)(3) Actual
1.5L 5 @ 650-850 15 @ 650-850
1.6L 5 @ 650-850 8 @ 650-850
(1) With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded.
(2) With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded.Ignition timing may fluctuate.
(3) If vehicle altitude is more than 2300 ft. above sea level, actual timing may be advanced.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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