shebabby Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I do have a timing gun. Just couldn't see the Mark in the light. Found it on the pulley. But couldn't see it with engine running. Any ideas how? I tried chalking it too. Still coulnt seewot gun you got mate ?any pics ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNK43 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 It's a real old thing. Flashes an orange light if I remember correctly. Il have to try it again. Must admit engine seems to run ok though. Or am I damaging it not having it set right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoatman Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 Over time not having it set right will damage the engine. What fuel did you dyno it on ?. How often does it make the "chatter" noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNK43 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Dynoed on supermarket 97. It sounds a bit tappety to me in the cabin when you boot it. To be honest its always been like that. Never really worried about it. Will Defo check this timing though. Valve clearances are perfect. That was what I first suspected caused the noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shebabby Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 make sure when you set the timming light/gun up that the current in the ht lead is flowing the same way as the arrow on the inductive pick up ?if its got the inductive pick up it should only go one way (check for arrow) . if not then you wont get a propper reading ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gofra Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I managed to set it quite easily - but the pinking is still here - next stop: valve adjustment! BTW: I found this video showing exactly what it sounds like: Best,F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gofra Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Beh - did valve adjustment - pinking still here - sometimes it feels like its even louder - no id what to do next - perhaps try RON100 fuel? Did 95 now so far...Any advice folks?Thnx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gofra Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 No one? :/Heres a video: (sounds "best" at 06:00...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gofra Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I feel a bit awkward for posting so much in here but...still havent found the solution to the problem which got worse now (it has to be temperature related as I can tell its much more audible now than it was a few weeks back). Its not valve clearancesIts not ignition timingRON 100 didnt helpIts not the heatshields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weetec Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 i recently bought a complete new distributor ( full new internals ) this made the car so much more responsive. best £160 ever spent. as its the main ignition source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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