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Pierre
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posted 11-01-2002 02:48 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Pierre   Click Here to Email Pierre     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I am experiencing some rapid knocking in the engine under medium or heavy acceleration and even at steady speeds above 2500-3000 RPM. The engine still has plenty of power but runs rough when that happens.

It was not doing that when I had standard ignition, it became noticeable with the addition of MSD6A (gained good power too) and bad after I installed the MSD SS blaster coil. I, then, had 14 ��static advance + 6��vaccum+ 24��centrifugal (44��total, octane = 98). I reduced timing to 8��+ 6��vaccum + 24 centrifugal (38 total) and the intensity of the knocking was reduced but will not fully go away even if I unplug the vaccum advance !

The MSD guys are saying that this is due to a lean condition in the mixture (carb = 600 Holley DP with stock settings, engine = 302 middly built-up with large alum heads and 214/[email protected]).

1- Does that make sense to you guys ?
2 - Will my new 750 Vac Sec Holley (standard jet setting) run richer and fix this ?

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Moneymaker
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posted 11-01-2002 03:00 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Yes I concur that it is too lean. Either richen up the 600 or instlall the 750.

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V8 Thumper
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posted 11-03-2002 05:44 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for V8 Thumper   Click Here to Email V8 Thumper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
What temp does your motor run at? I agree that it sounds lean

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posted 11-04-2002 04:25 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Pierre   Click Here to Email Pierre     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Originally posted by V8 Thumper:
What temp does your motor run at? I agree that it sounds lean


Around 185-190 at most (mesured a little while back), I did not mesure the actual temperature since then but the gauge seems to be in the same location. If a lean condition raises the temp, I did not notice it.

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posted 11-04-2002 08:35 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for V8 Thumper   Click Here to Email V8 Thumper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
185-190 is just right IMO. I've heard those 'motor marbles' start comming around at 220+, I was just curious. I still agree with Alex, sounds lean. Does it stumble anywhere in the rpm range?

I total my motor out at 36*, 44* is a bit much IMO

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posted 11-04-2002 09:16 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Pierre   Click Here to Email Pierre     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Originally posted by V8 Thumper:
185-190 is just right IMO. I've heard those 'motor marbles' start comming around at 220+, I was just curious. I still agree with Alex, sounds lean. Does it stumble anywhere in the rpm range?

I total my motor out at 36*, 44* is a bit much IMO


No particular stumble (that my very short experience is capable to feel since I have never driven a perfectly tuned Mustang)
This fast "knocking" (best way to describe it) seems to appear randomly at various range mostly under medium/heavy accelerations

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indyphil
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posted 11-04-2002 09:52 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for indyphil   Click Here to Email indyphil     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
You didnt say what compression ratio your motor is at, but I would agree it is probably a lean condition and some agressive timing more than anything. Check the plugs for the lean condition and experiment with richer settings and you may pick up even more power!

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posted 11-04-2002 10:01 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Pierre   Click Here to Email Pierre     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Originally posted by indyphil:
You didnt say what compression ratio your motor is at, but I would agree it is probably a lean condition and some agressive timing more than anything. Check the plugs for the lean condition and experiment with richer settings and you may pick up even more power!

9.2/1 which isn't too bad. I checked the plugs & they seemed OK but MSD tech support told me that it may not show if the condition is temporary.
I am going to install the 750 carb & test it (as soon as it stops raining here ) and as usual will let you guys know

Thanks to all of you

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RonnieT
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posted 11-04-2002 07:21 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for RonnieT   Click Here to Email RonnieT     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Pierre,

What spark plug are you running? With the MSD system your plugs may be too hot causing some preignition. You may try a step or two colder plug and see if it helps out. I read somewhere that Platinum plugs run even hotter than regular plugs, so if you are using the platinums try a set of regular plugs.

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posted 11-05-2002 04:56 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Pierre   Click Here to Email Pierre     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Originally posted by RonnieT:
Pierre,

What spark plug are you running? With the MSD system your plugs may be too hot causing some preignition. You may try a step or two colder plug and see if it helps out. I read somewhere that Platinum plugs run even hotter than regular plugs, so if you are using the platinums try a set of regular plugs.


Plugs are basic Champion brand RC10YC, is this a cold or hot one !? I can never remember !!

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posted 11-05-2002 05:01 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Pierre   Click Here to Email Pierre     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
.......... & I gapped them at 0.050 (approx)if that comes in the equation

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posted 11-05-2002 08:47 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for V8 Thumper   Click Here to Email V8 Thumper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Pierre:
.......... & I gapped them at 0.050 (approx)if that comes in the equation


eee-gad

(this I learned from Alex) .035-.040 MAX!!! Any greater than that, you run the risk of the electrode cross-firing to the head rather than the ground strap. That may in fact be contributing to your problem

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posted 11-05-2002 10:40 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Pierre   Click Here to Email Pierre     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by V8 Thumper:

eee-gad

(this I learned from Alex) .035-.040 MAX!!! Any greater than that, you run the risk of the electrode cross-firing to the head rather than the ground strap. That may in fact be contributing to your problem



I've been getting different feed-back on that particular issue but since my motor has a problem I'll reduce that to be on the safe side

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posted 11-07-2002 08:16 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for SteveLaRiviere   Click Here to Email SteveLaRiviere     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Pierre:
Plugs are basic Champion brand RC10YC, is this a cold or hot one !? I can never remember !!


Champions are the worse plugs made. Get Autolites.

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posted 11-07-2002 08:23 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for V8 Thumper   Click Here to Email V8 Thumper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:

Champions are the worse plugs made. Get Autolites.


Agreed 110%. Pierre, we don't mean to pick on you, but I wouldn't run Champions in my lawnmower

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posted 11-08-2002 09:53 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Pierre   Click Here to Email Pierre     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
What autolite reference # do you recommend for edel perf aluminium heads ?

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posted 11-08-2002 10:01 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for V8 Thumper   Click Here to Email V8 Thumper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Do you have any literature on those heads? I just browsed Edelbrock's site for tech info, they do not list spark plug recommendations not online, at least. I bet if you were to email tech support they'd probably get back to you within 24 hours

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posted 11-08-2002 10:19 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Pierre   Click Here to Email Pierre     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Just did a few test: installed the original ignition back, timing at 35��max (at 3K) and it still knocked
So I installed my new 750 with yellow spring and it sounds back to normal (very confusing)..........but it just started pooring again here so road test will be for another time !!

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posted 11-08-2002 10:21 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Pierre   Click Here to Email Pierre     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by V8 Thumper:
Do you have any literature on those heads? I just browsed Edelbrock's site for tech info, they do not list spark plug recommendations not online, at least. I bet if you were to email tech support they'd probably get back to you within 24 hours


I'll do that I am sure they can cross references over

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posted 11-08-2002 10:52 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for bluestreek   Click Here to Email bluestreek     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Trick Flow and AFR both recommends Autolite 3924 or Champion RC9YC as a starting point. Edelbrock recommends RC12YC.

Dan

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Originally posted by bluestreek:
Trick Flow and AFR both recommends Autolite 3924 or Champion RC9YC as a starting point. Edelbrock recommends RC12YC.

Dan


On the 6025 edel head instruction sheet they say RC9YC to RC14YC (I think the lower the number the colder the plug but I am not sure)

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posted 11-09-2002 11:47 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for bluestreek   Click Here to Email bluestreek     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I'm using the Autolite 3924 in my 10.5:1 Trick flow stroker. No pinging problems at all.

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posted 11-09-2002 12:02 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Pierre   Click Here to Email Pierre     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
OK went out for a test drive with the 750 and problem is fixed. Either the 600 was too lean or it was catching air (it was a loaner that had seen better days).
Could'nt really floor it (its been raining for days here) but seems like the lite vaccum spring makes a huge difference (Alex was right again !)
As for the plugs I am going out to get some I am just hoping they don't sell them 10$ a piece here

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posted 11-09-2002 12:03 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Autolite plug gapped at no more than .035

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