However, if the timing is too far advanced the engine will be running hot,
(no?) which will promote run-on.....
<dnw>
1972 Midget
1998 Safari
1999 9-3
1964 (Me)
----- Original Message -----
From <BANJOJOHN at aol.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2001 4:27 PM
Subject: Re: timing
> Guy and others:
>
> Keep in mind that when you turn off your ignition, your plugs can no
longer
> supply a spark, so the timing can have nothing to do with run on.
However, a
> hot plug can be acting as a glow plug to continue to ignite the charge in
the
> cylinder, similar to what happens in a diesel engine. Lower octane fuels
> will probably run on easier than higher octane, because they are more
likely
> to ignite at a lower temperature. That is why you use higher octane in
high
> compression engines, to keep them from pre igniting or pinging.
>
> John O'Brien
> '61 bugeye
> '65 BJ8 (which runs on even with premium)
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