Knock Retard

1987 Chevrolet Suburban 3/4 Ton 2WD V8-454 7.4LSECTION Knock Retard

On 1987-90 engines the display indicates the number of degrees the ECM is retarding the EST spark timing.

RENDER: 1.0x

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