Re: Engine questions

[David Bongo <dbongo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

John Hofstetter wrote:

> On Monday, June 16, 2003, at 04:15  PM, Ryan Moore wrote:
>
> > I'd try the timing, I've had an engine diesel before and retarding the
> > timing a little solved it.  Just because you can't hear the engine
> > knocking
> > doesn't mean it's not advanced too far.  Just my humble opinion and 2
> > cents.
> >
> > -Ryan
>
> Theoretically, the hot carbon is igniting the fuel mixture before the
> distributor even is in the right position to fire. So, the timing
> SHOULD not be an issue.
>

Still, though, I can't hurt to try, right?

>
> I think the wrong plugs, even if relatively new, can cause the
> dieseling. David, the ATF slowly poured into the carb as the engine is
> running will remove a lot of carbon.  I use a different liquid, no
> longer available, but a number of people have told me the ATF works
> well. And you cant hurt anything with it.
>

Pardon my ignorance, but what do you mean by ATF?  I've heard it before, but
I'm drawing a blank.

And I will check out the plugs.  That's another cheap, easy fix.

Thanks,

Dave