Will too advanced or too retarded cause overheating?

[IcantDo55]

Well I have replaced the Riser, water pump, thermostat, thermostat housing flused the block and cleaned out the manifold. Now I went to check the timimg and it was about 14* BTDC Wow! (yes I used the right procedure) Would this have caused my overheating problem under load? I backed it off to 1*-2* BTDC and than removed the jumpers and it jumped up to 14* at idle. Good right?<br /><br />Just checking of the 14* bast timing would cause overheating or would it have to be too much retard.<br /><br />1995 3.0LX

 

[calwldlif]

Re: Will too advanced or too retarded cause overheating?

Yes, to a point.<br />Tight valve lash also contribute to heat.<br />Enough to cause trouble? It is possible.<br />how probable? Usually not enough to be dangerous.<br />But it will be noticable.

 

[tommays]

Re: Will too advanced or too retarded cause overheating?

Well a few degrees to much and you melting holes in pistons SO i would say YES<br /><br /><br />Have you changed the fuel filter in the carb ? i have found out the hard way it will lean out the motor enough to make a LOT of heat<br /><br /><br />tommays

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Will too advanced or too retarded cause overheating?

Retarded timing makes an engine run hotter.

 

[IcantDo55]

Re: Will too advanced or too retarded cause overheating?

Well tested it on the water today, ran great! <br /><br />Thanks fro everyones help!<br /><br />Moral...14* timing bad!