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2ndOwner · 08-13-2003, 08:51

Im thinking of putting on Electronic Ignition onto the XC's 302 Clevo

Basicly to rid it of the Pinging it has... for one...

Re-Curving the Dizzy is always an option...
But i think i want to get away from the Points Dizzy

So im thinking i might just throw in a full Electric Ignition System

If anyone knows what types(Brands) are good and suit a 302 Clevo

Let me know whats good... So i might pull my finger out an fix it up

You opinions are welcome...

So throw em at me...

'92BigBronco · 08-13-2003, 19:12

If you're having trouble with pinging, retard the timing until the pinging stops. Either that, or shell out the money for higher octane gas.

EBXR · 08-13-2003, 19:22

I use the factory Electronic Ignition distributor. No dramas at all...

ebxr8240 · 08-13-2003, 20:12

Get a dissy from a 5.8 they had electronic dist on them.Latter model 302's possibly did too...

LTDHO · 08-14-2003, 16:40

Later model dizzies had different diameter shafts, so an elect dizzies will gave to be converted.

I did this to my XB, had it graphed at the same time.

2ndOwner · 08-15-2003, 07:42

Im running it on Opitmax now... The 98 Oct stuff...

Or i find the BP Ultimate good too... which is also 98 Oct

And the bugger still Pings...

Not as bad as when i put LRP in it... :S

It was suggested i just get the current dizzy "Re-Curved"

But i wouldnt mind looking into the idea if the Electronic

TopGhia · 08-15-2003, 12:52

Pinging can be caused by excessive carbon build-up, give it a good de-coke with some magic elixir.

2ndOwner · 08-17-2003, 05:55

Magic Elixir ???

TopGhia · 08-18-2003, 02:27

Magic Elixir is my stupid way of saying a de-coke additive. Try some Caltex Techron 5000, bung a whole can in the petrol tank (near empty) and fill up. This should clean out any carbon that may be causing the ping.

This is from their website:

Quote:

Techron 5000 is a unique fuel system cleaning and decoking agent based on powerful synthetic cleaning additives.

Techron 5000 provides a burst of cleaning power that is unbeatable at cleaning the entire fuel system restoring power and performance in petrol and light duty direct injection diesel engines.

Sounds bloody marvelous.

Let us know how you get on.

cheers

Wolf159 · 03-29-2004, 03:37

Had a same problem with XB clevo, mainly due to the crap fuel they give us these days, fitted Lumation electronic ignition module, and a set of Splitfire plugs, the plugs are expensive $12ea, definatly worth it, fixed my problems ..