classic pinging (so-called knocking) due to over-advanced timing does not occur at idle. knocking sounds with a ratty idle are another matter. no need to fear advancing timing to 5 - 10 deg BTDC. On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 17:19:06 -0800, Erin Randolph <lexluthier72@YAHOO.COM> wrote: >Hello list. > > I am happy to update that i have found most of the >poor running at idle problems....The dipstick had >pulled out about 1/2 inch...losing crankcase pressure. > I stuck back in, and running improved greatly...Also, >after some investigation, All of my Vaccum lines look >like they need replacing. I re-timed at 0 and that >made it run worse, So i set it to 5 ATDC, and it seems >to be the best spot, I do however get some knock, but >not real bad (I also havent checked the oil in a >while, so i could just be low on oil) >When i first checked the timing it was at 10 ATDC??? > Any suggestions on getting rid of the knock? Also, >how bout replacing vaccum lines (they are plastic with >rubber ends) > -Erin > >__________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes >http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus |
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