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Why is idle racing after changing distributor?
The timing may not be set right. It sounds like it is too far advanced.
Why does your GMC sierra 1500 pickup ping?
Ping is caused by the timing being too far advanced either becasue it is set to far advanced or the advance system is malfunctioning. Prior to 1996 you can adjust the timing manually but after '96 the computer does it all.
Why does 1970 Chevy 350 ping?
Could be too much compression for the fuel being used, or maybe the timing is too far advanced.
Why does your 1973 Chevy Nova shake during turning engine off?
either the idle is set too high or your timing is advanced too far.
Why would truck spark knock under load with premium gas in use?
Running hot or timing too far advanced
What causes backfires after starting a fuel injection engine?
The timing may be too far advanced, check against manufacturer's recommendation.
What causes partial turnover when trying to start my car?
Weak battery?Bad starter?Timing set too far advanced?
What would cause a motorcycles exhaust temperature to rise?
Leaning of the air/fuel mixture, or igniton timing becoming too far advanced.
Why is my engine knocking when under load towing accelerating ect but not when idling of decelotating?
== Bad bearings?Loose wrist pin?Only happens under extreme engine load? == PredetonationRunning hot?Timing too far advanced?Fuel octane rating too low?
How do you advance the timing on Chevy 305?
Loosen the bolt holding the distributor in place, and turn the distributor counter clockwise. If it bucks the starter, it is too far advanced.
Why is your headers getting red hot?
Glowing red indicates excessively lean mixture or timing is too far advanced. the exhaust ports opening too soon (most likely cause)
Your 97 cavalier will crank only for about 2 seconds and die.?
Weak battery? Loose battery or starter cable? Bad starter? Timing too far advanced?
