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09-01-2004, 11:04 AM
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I know this is a dumb question but I need to confirm. Which direction to advance and which to retard timing on a 326. My 65' Tempest has developed an awful ping under load when car heats up. I want to try timing first. Any other suggestions if this doesnt fix it?
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09-01-2004, 11:04 AM
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I know this is a dumb question but I need to confirm. Which direction to advance and which to retard timing on a 326. My 65' Tempest has developed an awful ping under load when car heats up. I want to try timing first. Any other suggestions if this doesnt fix it?
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#3
09-01-2004, 11:14 AM
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Loosen it up, when you turn it and the idle goes up thats advanced. When you turn it back and it bogs thats retarded.
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#4
09-01-2004, 11:36 AM
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dont u have a timing light?
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#5
09-01-2004, 12:03 PM
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Turning it CW on a Pontiac advances the timing, CCW retards it.
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#6
09-01-2004, 01:26 PM
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Get a timing light!
How about oil consumtion? Does the choke come off properly? Is the carb flooding? Time for a rebuild due to carbon buildup? |
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#7
09-01-2004, 07:36 PM
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Take of the distributor cap and check the centrifugal advance weights are not stuck due to rust. This is a common problem on HEI ignitions but I am not sure if points setups had the same problem.
Are you sure the car is not overheating? |
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#8
09-01-2004, 08:16 PM
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The car is running a little hotter than I would expect although there is no boil over or steam. When running your hand over the hood after a good drive I think it is a little too warm and have been told the same by a guy at a local cruise. I just assumed all Pontiacs ran a little hot...
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#9
09-02-2004, 01:14 PM
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Brian, you can't guess at whether the engine is overheating, you need an accurate temp gauge.
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