In a message dated 20/11/00 12:36:25 PM Pacific Standard Time,
owner-mgs-digest@autox.team.net writes:
> My 1622 motor would do this all the time, too. Even after a complete
> rebuild with new pistons, valves, and all carbon removed. I think the
> problem is that it is just a high compression engine and without lead
> boosting the octane it will diesel. I just learned to bump it in second
> gear (foot on brake) to stop it.
>
No, it isn't that high compression - it is lousy chamber design.
If you relieve the hot spots in the chamber, it will shut down clean with
much higher compressions.
Bill S.
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