i thought about that, but it would ping first thing in the morning when
i used to drive it to work...i know it wouldnt hurt, but unfortunately
it seems not to be as easy as i would have hoped...we'll see...
thanks,
-adam
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net] On Behalf Of kevin reimer
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 8:20 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Re: Autolite's for non-Dodge
Try a 180 Thermostat in both vehicles, this eliminates most of pinging
on the 4.7..
----- Original Message -----
From: crm <tb.crm@verizon.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 11:15 AM
Subject: DML: Autolite's for non-Dodge
>
> Hey guys,
>
> Sorry to drag a non-Dodge truck conversation in here, but I figure I
> could get a straight answer from ya'll. Here is the problem, my wife's
> car (1995 Chev Cavalier) pings. Normally happens at about 35-45 when
> driving down
the
> back streets, and sometimes enough for the "check engine" light to
> come
on.
>
> So I'm thinking, if a colder plug helps out with a Dak if it's
> pinging, could the same be true with a Chevy? I would think so? If so,
> Autlolite recommends a part# 5245, so one heat range cooler would be
> "5244" correct?
>
> On a related note, the Autolite website lists a "5224" as the plug for
> my truck (2001 4.7l). I understand that a xx23 would be cooler, but it
> doesnt seem to mention the 3923's that I always see being used. Also,
> the truck doesnt ping right now, so should I wait until I start to
> notice that
(maybe
> after mod install?) before I change them out?
>
> Thanks again guys, this list provides a lot of great info and a break
> from the daily toil of work :)
>
> -adam
>
>
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