classic pinging (so-called knocking) due to over-advanced timing does not
occur at idle. knocking sounds with a ratty idle are another matter.

no need to fear advancing timing to 5 - 10 deg BTDC.

On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 17:19:06 -0800, Erin Randolph <lexluthier72@YAHOO.COM>
wrote:

>Hello list.
>
>    I am happy to update that i have found most of the
>poor running at idle problems....The dipstick had
>pulled out about 1/2 inch...losing crankcase pressure.
> I stuck back in, and running improved greatly...Also,
>after some investigation, All of my Vaccum lines look
>like they need replacing.  I re-timed at 0 and that
>made it run worse, So i set it to 5 ATDC, and it seems
>to be the best spot, I do however get some knock, but
>not real bad (I also havent checked the oil in a
>while, so i could just be low on oil)
>When i first checked the timing it was at 10 ATDC???
>   Any suggestions on getting rid of the knock?  Also,
>how bout replacing vaccum lines (they are plastic with
>rubber ends)
>         -Erin
>
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