Humm, no the Dak's V8s (specifically my '97 5.2l) don't have a knock
sensor for sure (this from my friendly neighborhood Dodge dealer
mechanic, general concensus on this list from about 6 months ago, as
well as from a good read of the Dak factory service manual). I can't
comment on the other motors though...
Craig
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Craig Baltzer - Anjura Technology Corp - Ottawa, Ontario
Craig.Baltzer@anjura.com - (613) 727-1411
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-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin M. Bigler [mailto:KBigler@coweblink.net]
Sent: Thursday, May 07, 1998 9:34 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML:Confusion Was spark knock
I think there is some confusion here. . . The Dak's (and most CC
Products) have
a "knock Sensor" that automatically detects knock, and then the computer
retards
the timing to keep the engine from knocking. I know there was some
discussion
before about grades of fuel, and it really does matter. The highr the
octane,
the less the computer will have to retard the timing, thus giving better
fuel
economy and POWER. Lower octane = Retarded timing and lower MPG's and
poor
performance. Hope this helps out. . .
Good Luck.. .
Kevin Bigler
Winter Park, CO
tbollin@uoft02.utoledo.edu wrote:
>
> I have a '94 4x4 with the 5.2 (stock) engine. I have a spark knock
problem. I
> have tried different grades of gasoline, changed the spark plugs,
cleaned the
> rotor and dist. cap but it's still there. (Under acceleration) I have
been told
> by a local dealer that the timing is not adjustable and it is an
inherent problem
> with the engine. I bought the truck used. it has about 40000 on it.
> Any suggestions are appreciated.
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