SILENCING SPARK KNOCK

Spark knock is the result of either preignition or excessive chamber heat and steps can be taken to eliminate both. This article explains how to check sparkplugs, ignition timing, the centrifugal advance weights, engine overheating, exhaust gas recirculation, vacuum leaks, and carbon accumulation.

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• Authors:
  • Stenquist, P
• Publication Date: 1984-8

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 51-54
• Serial:
  • Popular Mechanics
  • Volume: 161
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: Hearst Magazines
  • ISSN: 0032-4558

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Carbon; Engine knock; Exhaust gas recirculation; Mechanics (Persons); Repairing; Spark ignition engines; Spark plugs; Vacuum; Valve timing
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ignition timing; Overheating
• Old TRIS Terms: Engine timing; Pre-ignition
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00392786
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-037 506
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Feb 28 1985 12:00AM