Ignition Timing

1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Ignition Timing
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BASE IGNITION TIMING

Application Degrees BTDC @ Idle
4.6L (1)(2) 8-12
(1) Disconnect single in-line SPOUT connector, or remove shorting bar from double-wire SPOUT connector.
(2) Timing is not adjustable.
RENDER: 1.0x

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