A little article on avoiding pinging.
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A little article on avoiding pinging.
http://www.type2.com/library/engineg/ping.htm
Looks like we've been building our motors the wrong way, guys! We're in ping city according to this doctor in auto philosophy.
-Steve
Looks like we've been building our motors the wrong way, guys! We're in ping city according to this doctor in auto philosophy.
-Steve
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Re: A little article on avoiding pinging. (Pacin'California)
Make sure your compression ratio is not too high (< 7.5 to 1)
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"Make sure your compression ratio is not too high (< 7.5 to 1)"
Good advice given the engine they are discussing . . . that page is from a site for "1949 to 1983 Volkswagen Transporters".
Air-cooled, rear-engined, 40 hp!
http://www.type2.com
[Modified by 45ACP, 2:06 PM 3/16/2002]
Good advice given the engine they are discussing . . . that page is from a site for "1949 to 1983 Volkswagen Transporters".
Air-cooled, rear-engined, 40 hp!
http://www.type2.com
[Modified by 45ACP, 2:06 PM 3/16/2002]
