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edhd58 · 09-03-2017, 07:37 PM

I learned a lesson today, at least I think it was a lesson. I had been asking another time about ignition timing. There are no marks anywhere, so for the average guy like me replacing the points etc there is no way to set the timing.
WELL, I had set the adjustment to 3/4 way to full advance. Today I decided to set it more retarded, just because. I had no real reasoning I just wanted to see what would happen.
I warmed the car up some, not a lot, and took it for a drive. WOW what a change,the motor is a lot quieter now and the whole ride was much more enjoyable. In fact it was like a different car. Under load I could hear a VERY slight noise but no where near what I was hearing before.
I dont think I am going to tear it down anytime soon, the noise changed that much.
Oh yeah, I was running 65 to 70, air temp is around 80 and the thing ran a temp of 185 with 40 psi oil pressure.

09-03-2017, 07:37 PM	#20
edhd58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Guston,ky Posts: 653	Re: Flat 6 just developed a good knock I learned a lesson today, at least I think it was a lesson. I had been asking another time about ignition timing. There are no marks anywhere, so for the average guy like me replacing the points etc there is no way to set the timing. WELL, I had set the adjustment to 3/4 way to full advance. Today I decided to set it more retarded, just because. I had no real reasoning I just wanted to see what would happen. I warmed the car up some, not a lot, and took it for a drive. WOW what a change,the motor is a lot quieter now and the whole ride was much more enjoyable. In fact it was like a different car. Under load I could hear a VERY slight noise but no where near what I was hearing before. I dont think I am going to tear it down anytime soon, the noise changed that much. Oh yeah, I was running 65 to 70, air temp is around 80 and the thing ran a temp of 185 with 40 psi oil pressure.