General info: What is timing? info enclosed

[Joseph Dell]

I was having a conversation about "what is 'timing'? " the other day and i did a miserable job articulating it. discouraged that i knew it but didn't explain it well, i went searching on the internet and found this link with a picture.

For those that have always wondered, check this out:

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/ignition-system1.htm

Take care!

JD

 

[Qualitywires.com]

Good reading there Mr. Dell! I like that website also.

 

[BigCarrot]

Good post, JD!

 

[Bill B]

Good post. But that engine needs a windage tray.

 

[Joseph Dell]

bump! all this talk about detonation has encouraged me to revive this post.

JD

 

[KenH]

In a similar vein, I recently came across this site which I thought had an excellent technical description of detonation and pre-ignition.

http://www.germanmotorcars.com/Detonation.htm

 

[Fishtail]

Ah, that's a neat site. Check out some of the other stuff there
-lou