Too advanced timing can cause detonation, which in extreme situations can
melt pistons, so I guess that would involve higher engine temperatures. I
am sure too retarded timing can also cause higher temperatures, as in
Bud's experience, though I am unsure of the mechanism.
Tab Julius had this to say:
>
>The '78 has an autochoke, so I can't do that, but yes - it seems to happen
>more upon initial driving than after I've been out for a while. Thanks for
>the confirmation - sounds like it is a timing problem for sure.
>
>Though I'm a little fuzzy on the relationship between the timing and the
>high temps.... ?
>
>- Tab
>
>At 10:49 PM 7/22/00 -0400, Bud Krueger wrote:
>>Tab,
>>
>> I was also experiencing some mild backfiring and the need to keep
>> the choke
>>out for an inordinate length of time in the morning (about 10 miles' worth).
>>Advancing the timing has cured all three problems.
>>
>>Bud
>>
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