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timing is 20 degrees before top dead center at 700 rpm on the 1800 cc engines. The timing mark is under the spare on the flywheel. Take a light and look straight down on the back of the engine to find the slot exposing the flywheel . The flywheel has a 20 degree mark on it . the block has the reference mark . There are 2 bolts one loosens slightly on the distributor so you can smoothly but with resistance turn it . Place the timing light inductive coil over the number one spark plug lead . The distributor cap has the leads marked 1 thru 4 . Timing light usually gets its power from the car battery . Start the engine and adjust the RPM to 700 using the idle adjustment screw on the throttle cable where it attaches to the carberator/ air intake , point the timing light so it shines on the flywheel and squeese the trigger . Move the distributor till the 20 Deg . mark lines up with the line on the block . tighten the distributor gently , firmly and recheck the timing . Finished

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