<VV> Pinging question resolved

[Matt Nall]

I think this is where this all started, or close to the beginning anyway - 
 
The previous owner of the 67 Monza that's been wearing out <Delete> keys all over the word, was going to be CRUSHED because it was running so badly on regular !!! 
 
Less than one tank of California premium (91 octane) and it was running fine ! 
 
So, I'm glad the owner didn't have his head checked ! 
 
~Cz 
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No Chaz....as usual......  you haven't a clue!!    How long is the bus you ride to work??  GGGGG
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On SATURDAY...



I have an original '65 Monza 4-dr w/110 pg.  The car had 45,000 miles on it when I got it.  A true little old ladies car.    It sat for 30 years. 
 It was running when I bought it from the previous owner.  I did a reseal, thorough cleaning of the heads and a deflash of them and jugs as well. 
 I installed an "ignitor" module.  I also installed dual exhausts.  I am using Amsoil 15W-40 heavy duty motor oil, as well as their syn tranny fluid and gear oil. 
 The timing is set to stock specks.  (13* btdc)  It runs great!! 

      Now, my question is this:  I have yet to hear it ping.  I've run 87 gas in it for the previous 5,000 miles.  
As i've driven 110's before, and noticed they tend to ping  on 87 gas,  is it possible to actually have stumbled onto one that doesn't ping? 
 i keep listening for it, but as of now, still haven't heard it ping.  Thoughts and opinions, please. 



Randy (Capn') Hook 

65 monza 4dr  110/pg 

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SO...


Since our Vairs have no "Knock sensor"  connected  to a computer to adjust timing   to avoid pinging...


And we all know every "ping" is even worse than a miss-fire....


And  FACT  is that OCTANE  is a measurement of  Resistance to Ping.....  NOT  a measure of POWER  in Gasoline....


And   he wrote  what he did on SATURDAY.....


 An appointment is advised!!   GGGG



Matt Nall
Charleston, Oregon
http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/reswr0kp/