Ignition Timing

1991 Mercury Cougar LS, 3.8 4SECTION Ignition Timing
BASE IGNITION TIMING

Application (1) Degrees BTDC @ RPM
3.0L 10 @ 740-840
3.0 SHO 10 @ 760-830
3.8L PFI 10 @ 620-720
3.8L SC PFI
Auto. Trans. 10 @ 550-650
Man. Trans. 10 @ 700-800
(1) With SPOUT in-line connector disconnected.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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