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Chrysler — Ignition Timing Adjustment

Adjustments · distributor

From a Chrysler service manual covering: IND. 5, IND. 6, IND. 7, IND. 8. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Procedure

  1. Remove timing plug over number six cylinder.
  2. Crank engine until number six piston is coming up.
  3. Install timing indicator and turn engine slowly to top dead center on compression stroke.
  4. Loosen distributor clamp bolt and rotate distributor body until points just start to open.
  5. Check with test lamp between distributor terminal and ground with ignition switch on.
  6. Press distributor cam lightly against rotation to remove backlash.
  7. Tighten clamp bolt.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Ignition timing: top dead center

Source: Chrysler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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