Section 07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subsection 01 (IGNITION TIMING)
Start the engine and point timing light on timing
mark. Bring engine to 3500 RPM for a brief in-
stant.
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The timing mark must be aligned with pointer end.
If such is not the case, note if timing is retarded or
advanced.
ENGINE TYPE TOLERANCE
593 ±1°
593 HO, 593 HO SDI,
793 HO
±0.5°
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TIMING RETARDED BY ABOUT 1°
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TIMING ADVANCED BY ABOUT 2°
CHANGING TIMING
All Engine Types
NOTE: To change the timing on the SDI engines,
the VCK is mandatory. The MPEM programmer
cannot be used with these engines.
VCK (Vehicle Communication Kit)
VCK (Vehicle Communication Kit) (P/N 529 035
981) can be used, with B.U.D.S. software to
change the ignition timing. Look under the
proper Setting section of the B.U.D.S. software
to change the ignition timing.
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Detailed information about the B.U.D.S. software
and its usage is available under its Help section.
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