Re: Engine questions

[John Hofstetter <hofs@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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.

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.

John Hofstetter