Hey guys I have a 94 triton ute which under load tends to ping. I have advanced the timing 3 degrees from where it originally was and have used PULP and it is still there. What could I possibly try next to try and fix this problem? I'm unsure of the timing before, I dont know how to check. It starts up better with the advanced timing and that is about it!
[non-torana] pinging triton
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, Jun 24 2006 07:46 PM
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Posted 24 June 2006 - 10:33 PM
Advancing the timing makes the pinging worse...I'd put it back about 5 and see how you go.
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Posted 25 June 2006 - 09:32 AM
Does it have plenty of water in it? If the water level drops the head runs hotter and it will start to ping (before it siezes) reguardless of timing.
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Posted 25 June 2006 - 01:03 PM
Yup water level is good. I'll take the timing back and see how I go, thankyou.
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Posted 26 June 2006 - 12:05 AM
Maybe try some carbon cleaner if the timing is correct & it is still pinging.The spraycan from Subaru is pretty good.
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Posted 28 June 2006 - 09:24 PM
retarded it 4 degrees and it doesnt ping anymore, 5 degrees was a touch too much. It is a dog when it starts cold though now. Stalls and needs a really good rev to get it going
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Posted 28 June 2006 - 09:28 PM
you really should set it to factory specs and then deturmine if there are any other underlying faults.
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Posted 28 June 2006 - 11:36 PM
What is the factory spec? And where is it now?
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Posted 29 June 2006 - 06:41 PM
if i knew the factory specs it would be set at them 
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Posted 29 June 2006 - 07:25 PM
Yaer? Model? Engine?
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Posted 30 June 2006 - 09:36 AM
Hi Guys.
Aidan, what are you doing trying the diagnose & tune a motor if you don't know the factory specs, that would be the minimum you need. Please take this as constructive criticism, take the time & find out the details you need, you can cause serious engine damage by not doing this job properly.
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Aidan, what are you doing trying the diagnose & tune a motor if you don't know the factory specs, that would be the minimum you need. Please take this as constructive criticism, take the time & find out the details you need, you can cause serious engine damage by not doing this job properly.
Dr Terry.
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Posted 30 June 2006 - 08:06 PM
if its the 2.6 lt 4G54 then its 3-7 degrees @ idle
if its the 6G72 V6 3.0 lt its 5 (+ or - 2) degrees @ idle with timing check connector terminal grounded.
if its the 6G72 V6 3.0 lt its 5 (+ or - 2) degrees @ idle with timing check connector terminal grounded.
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