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Old August 8th, 2011, 02:55 PM
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Pinging under load??

Ok, engine pings under load when I get on the accelerator at low speed. However, there is no pinging at cruising speed when I hit the accelerator under load.

So, what do I need to adjust? Timing or the adjustable vacuum advance?

Looking for some ideas.

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Old August 8th, 2011, 03:21 PM
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I would start by checking your timing. The difference between accelerating at low speed and cruising is low speed is actually putting more load on the engine.

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Ok, engine pings under load when I get on the accelerator at low speed. However, there is no pinging at cruising speed when I hit the accelerator under load.

So, what do I need to adjust? Timing or the adjustable vacuum advance?

Looking for some ideas.

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Old August 8th, 2011, 03:25 PM
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Yup.

This is the classic symptom of timing being too far advanced.
Low speed / high load is the first place you'll hear pinging.

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Old August 8th, 2011, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 66ninetyeightls
I would start by checking your timing. The difference between accelerating at low speed and cruising is low speed is actually putting more load on the engine.
Originally Posted by MDchanic
Yup.

This is the classic symptom of timing being too far advanced.
Low speed / high load is the first place you'll hear pinging.

- Eric

Heard, Understood, Acknowledged

Thank you gentlemen.

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