CHECK CAM TIMING

• #1.
• Turn engine to align camshaft timing mark with pointer on belt cover backing plate.
• Check that flywheel timing mark aligns with 0 degree mark on bell housing. If not, adjust cam timing (install new timing belt). Engine is now set to fire on No. 4 cylinder.

DISTRIBUTOR AND ROTOR POSITION

• #2
• If distributor is removed, mark distributor and rotor positions. Check point condition. Renew if required.
• Check rotor resistance (5K + or minus 10%).

SETTING POINT GAP

• #3
• Adjust new point set for .015 to .017 inch gap.

SETTING TIMING

• #4
• If removed, install distributor. Be sure of position.
• Set rubbing block for points as shown.
• Slowly turn distributor counter-clockwise
  until points just break open. (Use test light.)
• Finger tighten distributor holddown nut.

SETTING DWELL ANGLE

• #5
• For normal altitude version cars, block vacuum line to
  vacuum retard. For high altitude version cars, connect vacuum line to vacuum retard.
• Connect tach/dwell meter.
• Crank engine. Check for 52 degrees to 58 degrees dwell.
  If required, adjust point gap and timing.

SETTING TIMING & ADVANCE

• #6
• Install rotor and distributor cap. Check that spark plug
  wires are connected correctly.
• With engine at operating temperature, check for 10 degrees
  BTDC timing at 800 to 850 RPM. Adjust if required.

CHECKING IGNITION RETARD

• #7
• Connect vacuum line to vacuum retard.
• Check for ) degrees + or minus 1 degree(TDC) timing.
  If vacuum retard timing is correct, fully tighten distributor holddown nut. Adjust carburetor settings.

ADJUSTING RETARD

• #8
• If vacuum retard timing is not correct, stop engine and remove distributor cap and rotor.
• Press retard follower cap toward spring, then turn eccentric star wheel clockwise to decrease retard, or counterclockwise to increase retard.
• Install rotor and distributor cap, then recheck timing.
• Fully tighten distributor holddown nut. Adjust carburetor settings.