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If it's carburated, you might be able to back off the timing a little. If it's computer controlled, there could be a sensor gone bad somewhere.
Sometimes you can put in a higher octane fuel to eliminate pinging.
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How do you set timing on Chevy 350 with a RV cam?
In a jam without a timing light or a vacuum gauge for reference, I would advance the timing a little at a time and test drive the vehicle between adjustments until I heard the engine ping under load, then retard the timing just to the point the pinging stops.
What causes a 1986 Chevy 350 to lack power under load?
Maybe fuel filter Maybe plugged catalytic converter
Where is the thermostat on a 350?
The thermostat on a Chevy 350 is under the housing at the engine end of the upper radiator hose.The thermostat on a Chevy 350 is under the housing at the engine end of the upper radiator hose.
1998 Vortec 350 misses under a load?
sounds like a cranksenser.it will put your timing out when your under load .markstang
Chevy 350 timing?
what is the timing on a chevy 350 It depends on the compression ratio and the quality of the fuel, but 8 degrees before TDC is a good place to start. Then try increasing 1 or 2 degrees at a time until you notice pinging or it's hard to start when hot.
What bell housing do you need to mount Pontiac V6 5speed to a 350 Chevy engine?
before attempting this you should consider the fact that Pontiac v6 transmission will most likely break under load when you put the power of a 350 v8 to it.
Where can you find a rebuild diagram for a Chevy turbo 350 transmission?
Is there a manual to rebuild a 350 turbo transmission on a 1977 Chevy Truck on line that I can order or down load for free I think if you got to Chevy truck parts .com you can find one
Where are the casting numbers Chevy 350 head?
Under the rocker cover.
Why does a 1993 Chevy pickup with a throttle body injected 350 run rough just off idle or under almost no load?
Need to check the EGR valve, It sounds like it is opening to soon.
Why does 350 idles good but cuts out runs rough while driving or under load?
A 350 engine will idle good but cut out and run rough while driving if there is a vacuum leak. This causes too much air to enter the engine under load.
Where is the crankshaft sensor on a 1997 Chevy silverado with a 350 engine?
it is under the roter cap.
Where to set timing on 1970 350 300 hp?
Try 8 degrees BTDC and listen for part-throttle pinging. More is better up until the point where you notice pinging.
