Timing problem

[jonic]

Re: Timing problem

I am thinking that if it is a 1997 it has the Thunderbolt V ignition vs the IV and needs to be set in base timg mode to set initial timing. Do you know if they did this?

I am not sure if they did.

 

[jonic]

Re: Timing problem

how old is the gas, should do a new fuel filter, and new oils, And grease up every thing, pull drive off for service also [ect]

fuel is new without ethanol. It has new oils and I have a new fuel filter and will put it on tomorrow.

 

[jonic]

Re: Timing problem

I would also be checking the knock sensor system to make sure it's working.
Not sure what pulling the outdrive and greasing things up will do to stop pinging under load.

I am not familiar with the knock sensor system. Can I find info online about it?

I had a couple shops on the phone tell me they thought it sounded like the gimble bearing. To me it seems like to much of a coincidence for the problem to start right after the shop timed it.

Thanks

 

[MikDee]

Re: Timing problem

My 95' S10 with the TBI injection 4.3V6 has recently been running on abit after I shut it off when hot, and it's been a bit sluggish too, I just did a spark plug change, and noticed the pass side plugs were kinda wet with gas,,, I'm betting that I have dirty fuel injector, causing gas to leak down on shutoff, I put in some Marvel Mystery oil in the gas last week, and it runs better, Maybe thats your problem as well? A dirty injector!

 

[Fun Times]

Re: Timing problem

My 95' S10 with the TBI injection 4.3V6 has recently been running on abit after I shut it off when hot, and it's been a bit sluggish too, I just did a spark plug change, and noticed the pass side plugs were kinda wet with gas,,, I'm betting that I have dirty fuel injector, causing gas to leak down on shutoff, in the gas I put in some Marvel Mystery oil last week, and it runs better, Maybe thats your problem as well? A dirty injector!

They say that is some times good for 12v style fuel pump to make them run cooler also. But just a VARRY small amount mixed in with the fuel tank. BUT I HAVE NOT TRYD IT MY SELF SO I DO NOT HAVE ANY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH IT MY SELF, IT IS JUST HEARSAY.

 

[MikDee]

Re: Timing problem

Been using it myself for 20yrs, in the oil, & gas, it is thin, & low friction, and really wakes up your car,,, It has directions on the can, that you can replace a quart of oil with it, when doing an oil change! It's Not gummy like Motor Honey

One night I put it in my old beater (neglected) 78' Chevelle to clear up a stuck lifter, got to talkin with my folks, and forgot,,, On the 15mile hiway run back home, I was shocked by how much extra power the car had Then it dawned on me hey it must be, "The Marvel oil!" Took away the lifter noise as well Been using it ever since.

 

[jonic]

Re: Timing problem

My boat has ran great the last few times out. I am not sure what changed, sea foam maybe? It idles high around 900-1000 RPMs but it has great power and as long as I let it idle for maybe 5 seconds after stopping it has been shutting off perfectly. I really I am not sure what changed. I do now make sure I do not run any ethanol. Thanks for all the help!!