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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition18 · Electrical
18 · Electrical

86M 2031

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs › 86M 2031
Electrical86M 2031
  1. Check if the pointer and the red mark are aligned. If necessary, adjust ignition timing to the following specifications:

Ignition Timing: 15 ± 2° BTDC (RED)
at 770 ± 50 rpm with gear lever in neutral position and
electrical systems turned – off

Note: The illustration shows A/T.

Diagram of distributor mounting bolts with labels A, B, C and torque value 18 Nm

C
18 Nm

86M 2031

  • A To advance
  • B To retard
  • C Mounting bolts
  1. To adjust the ignition timing, loosen the distributor mounting bolts, and turn the distributor housing anti – clockwise to advance the timing, or clockwise to retard the timing.
  2. Tighten the mounting bolts and recheck timing.
  3. Remove the jumper wire from the service check connector (2 – P) and reinstall the rubber plug into the inspection window.

Idle Speed Inspection

  1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up (radiator fan comes on).
Diagram showing tachometer connection to test connector under hood, with labels A, B, C, D, E

86M 2032

  • A Test tachometer connector (2 – P)
  • B Cap
  • C Clip
  • D Battery
  • E Tachometer

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