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Thread: timing settings?

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    i have a jdm 4age bigport from an 86, what do i set my timing to? advanced/retarded, by how much???

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    you need to bridge terminals T and E in the diagnostic plug.

    then set the set the timing to 10 degrees BTDC @ 800rpm.

    then disconnect the bridged wire and timing should be no more than 16 degrees

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    I have mine on 14 with terminals shorted, no real point going anyhigher
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