Ignition Timing

Remove rubber inspection cap from window on cylinder block. Attach a timing light. See Fig 2 . Engine should be idling at normal operating temperature.
Timing is correct when proper timing mark on flywheel (or drive plate) is aligned with index pointer on crankcase. See Figure . Timing mark on Federal Accord and Prelude models with manual transaxle is painted white. It is red on all other models.

To adjust timing, loosen distributor bolt and turn distributor body counterclockwise to retard timing or clockwise to advance timing.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

Man. Trans.

⁽¹⁾ Auto. Trans.

Accord & Prelude

Federal & Hi. Alt.

16°@750

16°@700

Calif.

12°@750

16°@700

Civic

1300 cc

20°@700

.....

1500 cc

18°@700

⁽¹⁾	Auto. Trans. in "D".

Fig 1: Inspection Window Location

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Fig 2: Ignition Timing Mark Locations

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