Ignition Timing

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application

⁽¹⁾ Basic

⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ Actual

1.5L

Precis

Federal

5 @ 650-850

N/A

California

3 @ 650-850

N/A

Mirage

5 @ 650-850

15 @ 650-850

1.6L (Mirage)

5 @ 650-850

8 @ 650-850

2.0L (Galant & Pickup)

5 @ 600-800

⁽⁴⁾ 10 @ 600-800

2.4L (Van/Wagon)

5 @ 650-850

8 @ 650-850

2.6L

Starion

10 @ 750-950

15 @ 750-950

Montero & Pickup

7 @ 750-950

12 @ 750-950

3.0L (Montero & Sigma)

5 @ 600-800

15 @ 600-800

⁽¹⁾	With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded or vacuum hose (farthest from dist.) disconnected.

⁽²⁾	With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded or vacuum hose (farthest from dist.) connected. Ignition timing may fluctuate.

⁽³⁾	If vehicle altitude is more than 2300 ft. above sea level, actual timing may be advanced.

⁽⁴⁾	Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) is 12 degrees.