<VV> Pinging question confusion

[Charles Lee]

Yes, Cap'n Hook started it, but I almost immediately recounted my story 
about my Corvair almost being crushed by the previous owner, which almost as 
quickly was buried in the ensuing flame ...

I also recounted it a few more times elsewhere, since it seems so relevant, 
especially because some VV'ers (you ?) seem to think I've advocated using 
regular, when that is the opposite of everything I (and most VV'ers) have 
said :

Use premium even if you can't hear the difference, unless you want to 
"experiment" with your engine, but not with mine !

I think that was your sentiment too, right ?

~Charlie

PS:
I'm not sure what the 'bus ride' reference is, but then, I'm sure you'll 
make me wish I didn't ask ;>}) ?!


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matt Nall" <patiomatt at aol.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 9:10 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Pinging question resolved


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> I think this is where this all started, or close to the beginning anyway -
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> 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 !!!
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> Less than one tank of California premium (91 octane) and it was running 
> fine !
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> So, I'm glad the owner didn't have his head checked !
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> ~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...
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> 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.
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> Randy (Capn') Hook
>
> 65 monza 4dr  110/pg
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> SO...
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> Since our Vairs have no "Knock sensor"  connected  to a computer to adjust 
> timing   to avoid pinging...
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> And we all know every "ping" is even worse than a miss-fire....
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> And  FACT  is that OCTANE  is a measurement of  Resistance to Ping..... 
> NOT  a measure of POWER  in Gasoline....
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> And   he wrote  what he did on SATURDAY.....
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> An appointment is advised!!   GGGG
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> Matt Nall
> Charleston, Oregon
> http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/reswr0kp/
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