Ignition Timing: Adjustments

1985 Jeep Cherokee 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN U 1-bblSECTION Adjustments

Carburetted models only.

Set timing at slow idle and Before Top Dead Center, unless otherwise specified. Disconnect and plug distributor vacuum line.

Timing MUST be set to specifications shown on emission label if different from setting listed.



RENDER: 1.0x

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