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Old 06-03-2020, 11:25 AM   #12
DNLs1930
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Default Re: Spark advance

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Originally Posted by Patrick L. View Post
Cruz control Yep, thats one way to look at it !

Where ever you have the spark lever set, if you start to hear the engine knock/ ping/ detonate, then quickly push the left lever up a few clicks to stop that knock. An engine can handle some detonation with no damage but it sure doesn't do it any good.
Got it and I do retard the spark as the engine loads up I just did not realize that it is the right way to drive the car. I just listen to the engine and move stuff around to make it smoother (not really but kinda) Now if I could just learn to down shift...
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