Re: [doc] Non DeLorean Techical Question

[Marc Levy <malevy_nj@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have a old 66 mustang that was designed to run on
lead fuel..

The proper way to adjust the timing is to advance it
as far as you can, then drive it..  If it "pings" when
you accelerate, then you need to turn back the timing
a small amount.  Repeat until there is no more ping.

if you don't know what a ping sounds like, then enlist
of the help of someone that does.


--- Claire Usher <claire_usher71@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> I've had a really fun weekend out in the Rapier with
> the Derwent 
> Valley Triumph Sports Car Club (yes, I know the
> Rapier isnt a 
> Triumph....) :o)  
> 
> Each year they have a 80 odd mile tour through the
> Peak District and 
> invite non Triumph cars too.  As Phill W (who went
> last year) was 
> going in his D, I decided to take the Rapier instead
> and give the old 
> girl a good run (hmm, did I mean me or the car? :o)
> lol).  It's been 
> a lovely weekend, including relaxing at Chatsworth
> House yesterday, 
> then having a lovely scenic drive round today with
> lots of nice stops 
> along the way, finishing in Derby around 3pm this
> afternoon.
> 
> However.........One thing the Rapier has always done
> since I've had 
> it, is 'run on' when the engine is turned off,
> especially after doing 
> a few miles.  I'm sure its something to do with the
> ignition timing, 
> as I'm running on 95ron Unleaded with an additive.  
> 
> I was tempted to get the timing adjusted to prevent
> this, but then 
> someone at work advised against it because they said
> it would cause 
> the engine to 'pink'.
> 
> Has anyone else had experience of adjusting older
> cars to run on lead 
> free petrol satisfactorily?  LRP is hard to find and
> also is very 
> expensive if you can find it.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Claire
> #2292 'Flopsy'
> 1968 Sunbeam Rapier Automatic 'still not got a name'
> 1989 Chavalier 1.6L 'Guinevere'
> DOC170
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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