There was a thread a while back about decarbonization and I thought I'd post a
follow up.
My TR-4A was pinging like crazy no matter where I set the timing. My timing
was so far off I had no power. Still, pinging and run-on after turning it off
and the hotter the temp got the more pinging. So I tried the suggestion of
dumping a small bottle full of water into the carbs one at a time at high revs.
I repeated this 3 or 4 times.
Well today it was 85 degress in Chicago and engine temp was a little over
half...but NO pinging! My timing is back where it should be and the power has
returned. Feels like a whole different car!
Thanks to those who suggested the water trick and discussed this topic. I
thought I was headed for an engine rebuild, but it sure feels good now!
Jim
'67 TR-4A
'68 GT6
'73 Spit6
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