z4speed Posted November 11, 2006 Report Posted November 11, 2006 Sorry bout the dumb question.How do I tell if my engine is pinging? Quote
JET 99 Posted November 11, 2006 Report Posted November 11, 2006 it is something you will hear........... while engine is running. you would hear almost a richocet sound (best comparison i guess) around cyl head area :shrug: Quote
jbooker82 Posted November 12, 2006 Report Posted November 12, 2006 Like marbles or steel ball bearings bouncing up and down on the pistons and head. Quote
dajogejr Posted November 12, 2006 Report Posted November 12, 2006 Ever shake a can of spray paint with that ball inside? yeah, like that. And normally the motor don't last long when it does ping... Quote
4everwantedbanshee Posted November 12, 2006 Report Posted November 12, 2006 what would cause the pinging sound. would it be coolent entering the cylinder . :shrug: Quote
Bansh-eman Posted November 12, 2006 Report Posted November 12, 2006 detonation or an actual metal peice i.e. ring that broke being slammed around... Quote
z4speed Posted November 12, 2006 Author Report Posted November 12, 2006 allright well I dont hear anything you guys described. just sound in pipe expansion chambers.this is good right? Quote
Bansh-eman Posted November 12, 2006 Report Posted November 12, 2006 allright well I dont hear anything you guys described. just sound in pipe expansion chambers.this is good right? yup the sound in your pipes is normal... its the sound waves making it sound like it is popping... Quote
dajogejr Posted November 12, 2006 Report Posted November 12, 2006 Pull your plugs a few times while out riding, make sure there is no sign whatsoever of aluminum on them....just to be safe.... Quote
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