pinking

Started by devojunior, January 24, 2009, 11:07:36 PM

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devojunior

hi all,simple questin what is pinking i gather its something to do with the timing but thats it any help would be great .

TomG401991

pinking is pre ignition or predetonation usually caused by too advanced igniton timing or wrong spark plugs

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_knocking#Pre-ignition read this for more details

devojunior

cool i get the basics but how can u tell when its happening

TomG401991

YOU WILL HEAR IT MATE SOUNDS LIKE A KNOCK ON LIGHT ACCETARATION