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got it started...now its knocking...bad gas?

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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 12:56 PM
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got it started...now its knocking...bad gas?

I got the thing unflooded on the first try. Now though, it seems to have picked up knock under any kind of acceleration. My first thought was that it was bad gas. Its been about three days since I've driven the car, and it only had about a quarter tank of 93 + premix in it when it died. Since then it has snowed, thawed, and today its 50 degrees out. Could I have some condensation in the tank that is causing this? That was just my thoughts on the problem, if anyone else has more knowledgable input, please let me know. Also, if this is the problem, is it safe to drive to get gas (the station is about a mile away)?
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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well i have kinda the same problem, feels like mines missing, check your plugs. i think thats what my problem is. I am gonna change mine this weekend.
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 02:26 PM
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Is the timing good?
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 02:28 PM
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It ran fine before it flooded. Timing was just about dead on. I did replace the leading plugs when I unflooded it, but the trailing plugs are older.
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 02:32 PM
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You should always replace all the plugs.
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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K, will replace the trailers as well. I'll report back when I do. Thanks!
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 12:31 PM
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Thought for the day: He who switches T1 and T2 plug wires will get knock. Flame away; I'll be the first to say I'm a dumbass.
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Old Nov 12, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmsuper7
Thought for the day: He who switches T1 and T2 plug wires will get knock. Flame away; I'll be the first to say I'm a dumbass.
Also if you switch leading/trailing it will idle OK, but knock under any load.
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