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Ignition Timing

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Warm engine to normal operating temperature and disconnect both distributor vacuum lines. Connect tachometer and timing light. With engine idling, rotate distributor until mark on pulley is lined up with reference mark on blower housing.

Fig 1: Ignition Timing Mark Location
G09314295Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC@RPM)

Application Timing
911SC (1) 5@950
(1) Distributor vacuum lines disconnected.