Suzuki Samurai 1986, Service Manual

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Ignition Timing
Ignition timing
BTDC at
800 50
Ignition order
I
l - 3 - 4 - 2
I
When checking and adjusting ignition timing,
be sure to use timing light (09900-27301 or
09900-27311).
NOTE:
Prior to check and adjustment of ignition timing,
make sure that head lights, heater fan, rear
defogger (if equipped), and air conditioner (if
equipped) are “OFF”. If any one of these
systems is “ON”, idle up system operates and
engine idle speed will be out of the specification.
[Checking]
1. Remove rubber plug from timing check
window on the transmission case.
2. Start engine and warm it
up
to normal operat-
ing temperature.
3. After warming up, check to be sure that idle
speed is within specification. If idle speed is
out of specification, adjust it by turning
idle speed adjusting screw of carburetor.
4. Connect timing light to high tension cord of
No. 1 cylinder.
5. With engine running at specified idle speed,
direct the timing light to timing check win-
dow. If 10” BTDC timing
flywheel
appears aligned to timing match mark ,
ignition is properly timed.
Fig. 8-20
[Adjusting]
lf ignition timing is out of specification, adjust
it.
Loosen distributor flange bolt and turn distri-
butor housing in place to advance or retard
timing.
Turning housing counterclockwise advances
timing, and vice versa. After adjustment, tighten
flange bolt and recheck timing.
Fig. 8-21
1. Distributor flange bolt
2. Timing is retarded
3. Timing is advanced
Be sure to re-install check window rubber plug
after making above check and adjustment.
WARNING:
When engine is warmed up, exhaust mani-
fold cover and other parts are hot as well.
Be careful not to touch them when remov-
ing and reinstalling rubber plug.
[Checking centrifugal advancer]
After removing distributor cap, turn rotor
clockwise by finger and release it
Check that rotor returns smoothly counterclock-
wise by spring force.
If defective, replace distributor.
Fig. 8-22
8-9