Mechanical Specifications

1990 Mazda 626 L4-2184cc 2.2L SOHC F2SECTION Mechanical Specifications
IDLE SPEED 750 ± 25 rpm [1]

FIRING ORDER 1-3-4-2

DISTRIBUTOR LOCK BOLT TORQUE 14 - 19 ftlb (19 - 25 Nm)

SPARK PLUG TORQUE 11 - 17 ftlb (15 - 23 Nm)

SPARK PLUG GAP 0.039 - 0.043 in (1.0 - 1.1 mm)

RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUGS
NGK ZFR5F-11 / ZFR6F-11 / ZFR7F-11
Nippon Denso KJ16CR11 / KJ20CR11 / KJ22CR11

[1] Test connector grounded.
RENDER: 1.0x

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