Engine Knock/Power issue

[PhilaTruck]

Hey there Kix: Something I noticed in your post #6- Don't connect your ground to the battery post, whether you're grounding jumper cables or a timing light. Sparks over the battery could easily ignite and explode the battery gas. I always clip to the frame or some other similar place, just not the battery.

Welcome to the board- it sounds like you have a good attitude toward learning how to do your own stuff. I was in a similar place a few years ago, now I've done loads of mods/fixes including building a motor, with a LOT of board help. But I'll always be a hobbyist, lots of guys here do/have done this for a living.

-Todd

[Kixwy2]

Originally Posted by PhilaTruck

Hey there Kix: Something I noticed in your post #6- Don't connect your ground to the battery post, whether you're grounding jumper cables or a timing light. Sparks over the battery could easily ignite and explode the battery gas. I always clip to the frame or some other similar place, just not the battery.

Welcome to the board- it sounds like you have a good attitude toward learning how to do your own stuff. I was in a similar place a few years ago, now I've done loads of mods/fixes including building a motor, with a LOT of board help. But I'll always be a hobbyist, lots of guys here do/have done this for a living.

-Todd

Hi Todd - I never knew that you weren't supposed to hook the timing light to the negative battery... I've always seen it done that way. Oops.

I've found a ton of support here too and some great troubleshooting answers to my issues. I am so glad to be here! Everyone is so nice and great.

Cartman - I'm glad you helped me find the answer. Better that it be discovered in a shop than blown up on the side of the road!