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    greg press
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    @greg-press

    This evening i went for a ride beautiful night.On the way home i went up a 2 mile long hill about a 15 degree grade the engine started making pinging noises [tappits?].It got worse the further i went.As soon as i started down it quit and was fine the rest of the way home.[ no hills ]If i were to guess i think it was over heating. What do you guys think?I have never been up this long of a hill with it before.

    #250844
    Royal
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    @royal

    My guess:  Ignition is advanced too far.  You can usually reduce it by downshifting but your timing is likely the problem.  Check your book and retard it a bit by rotating the distributor.  Pinging, if severe enough can lead to engine damage.  

    #250845
    edward ericson
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    @edsnova

    Yep. Check your timing. Retard it a few degrees and try that hill again. Or go up a grade in gas. 

    #250846
    john barry
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    @jebarry

    hmm Didn’t “Two for the Road ” MG TD have pinging?   Tongue  J/K

    #250847
    ray10
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    @ray10

    Like the man said check the timing, but ( and there is always a butt )  watch your oil preasure if it drops to low it will cause problems. Wacko

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    #250848
    Paul Mossberg
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    Gee, I guess I’m late to the party.

     

    I was going to suggest you check the timing! Approve

     

    Also, check the operation of the advance.

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