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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1992RANGER 2D PICKUP, 4.0 X, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - BASIC TESTINGIDLE SPEED & IGNITION TIMINGBASE IGNITION TIMING
1992 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 4.0 X, RWD

Base Ignition Timing

1992 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 4.0 X, RWDSECTION Base Ignition Timing
NOTE: Ignition timing is not adjustable on models with DIS or EDIS.

Ensure idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. For adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article. Ensure all accessories are off and transmission is in Park or Neutral. Set parking brake. Disconnect automatic parking brake release (if equipped). Ensure vehicle front wheels are in straight-ahead position and curb idle speed set to specification.

4-CYLINDER BASE IGNITION TIMING

Application Degrees BTDC @ RPM
2.3L (1) **
(1) Timing is not adjustable.
6-CYLINDER BASE IGNITION TIMING

Application Degrees BTDC @ RPM
4.9L 10 @ Idle
V6 BASE IGNITION TIMING

Application (1) Degrees BTDC @ RPM
2.9L
Automatic Transmission 10 @ 800
Manual Transmission 10 @ 850
3.0L 10 @ Idle
4.0L (2)
(1) With SPOUT in-line connector disconnected.
(2) Timing is not adjustable.
V8 BASE IGNITION TIMING

Application (1) Degrees BTDC @ RPM
5.0L
Automatic Transmission 10 @ 525-825
Manual Transmission 10 @ 550-850
5.8L
C6 Automatic Transmission 10 @ 630-930
E4OD Automatic Transmission 10 @ 580-880
Manual Transmission 10 @ 580-880
7.5L 10 @ 500-800
(1) With SPOUT in-line connector disconnected.
RENDER: 1.0x

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