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Old 03-30-2018, 05:11 PM   #28
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Default Re: running hot

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Originally Posted by woofa.express View Post
yes there are other problems John. pinging when accelerating. I haven't mentioned this problem and shant until I replace the faulty push rods to the distributor.
the other problem that has driven me crazy is rattly floor, made up of tongue and grove timber. however this was solved when I found a wheel spanner hiding in an inconspicuous place behind my seat back.


with thanks, gary mexted
If your pinging under acceleration something is probably not right with the timing or with how much you are advancing it.
The infrared thermometers have their pluses and minuses. Hard to go wrong with a cheap meat thermometer placed directly into the water of the radiator.
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