Andrew Linkens wrote:
>
> Hi,
> Got some work done on my 2500S Estate last week. After a good tune-up it's
> still pinking. Are there any octane booster additives available to prevent
> this?? (BTW I'm in the UK).
>
> Also, the mechanic says that when he set the timing to 10degrees BTDC the car
> wouldn't run so he set it back to the position it was before which he reckons
> is 18degrees when he checks it with his eqmt. He thinks I may have a wrong
> distributor as there seems no other explanation for this.
>
> Question.. What can possibly be going on here?? Is there really a problem
> with the distributor or is his equipment out of calibration??
>
> thanks
> Andy
Go to a paint store and buy a gallon of toluene. Octane is around 400.
Experiment on how much you need , but probably no more than 5%.
Stu
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