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Ping, detonation only at start up crank

Posted: 2022 Jan 17, 13:58
by wwhite
My basically stock 351w has a single ping/detonation only at start up, just as it fires cold or hot.

Timing is at 10*
This one has stumped me.
Only real difference is the outside temperature hovers +-5* at 32F

Anything in the tune to look for?

Re: Ping, detonation only at start up crank

Posted: 2022 Jan 17, 14:58
by decipha
That's typical on high mileage engines. I command 4 degrees of spark on startup to prevent just that.

Re: Ping, detonation only at start up crank

Posted: 2022 Jan 17, 15:03
by wwhite
Interesting, yup, high mileage. I'll do that.
Thanks so much!!