<VV> Engine issue

[Bryan Blackwell]

Hi Bill,

You should check and see which engine you have exactly, and if the distributor is correct for the engine.  18 degrees initial sounds like a lot to me too.  Perhaps a TDC check is in order too?

As for #2 having the problem, detonation can be the result of overheating.  Make sure you have the cover for the oil cooler installed, if not that is most likely your cause.

--Bryan

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On Nov 29, 2010, at 10:22 AM, Bill Bicknell wrote:

> When I replaced the first piston, I also changed rings and bearings and
> timed the camshaft to the crankshaft as accurately as I could determine.
> This seemed to be a challenge.  I used keyway positions checking with
> machine squares.  Since such advanced distributor timing is required, I am
> still wondering if this is an issue.  What is the best technique for this
> timing operation?  But why did the same cylinder position have the problem -
> coincidence?