Engine pinging

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

May 29, 2014 | 01:58 PM

hockeypuck

Thread Starter

Novice

Joined: Jul 2009

Posts: 15

Likes: 0

From: Phoenix, AZ

Engine pinging

I have a 09 Electra Glide Classic. 103 big bore, 259 cam, screaming eagle heads, V&H full system, Screaming eagle race tuner, oil cooler, and stage one air filter. My question is that I get pinging noise when I crack the throttle. Is that mean I need more fuel?

thanks

May 29, 2014 | 03:21 PM

jmr1971

Tourer

Joined: Sep 2011

Posts: 252

Likes: 1

From: Kentucky

Quote:

Originally Posted by hockeypuck

Pretty sure it means you need to retard the timing a little in those areas where it's pinging, but I've never used the SE tuner.

May 29, 2014 | 04:42 PM

hockeypuck

Thread Starter

Novice

Joined: Jul 2009

Posts: 15

Likes: 0

From: Phoenix, AZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmr1971

Pretty sure it means you need to retard the timing a little in those areas where it's pinging, but I've never used the SE tuner.

thanks JMR

May 29, 2014 | 05:02 PM

DK Custom

Platinum Sponsor

Joined: Nov 2010

Posts: 18,682

Likes: 5,801

From: Hickory Flat, Mississippi

Too little fuel can cause pinging. It is likely that both the timing needs to be retarded AND fuel adjusted.

Is this a new development, or has it always pinged in the same conditions?

__________________
DKCustomProducts.com

Call/Text: 662-252-8828
Email: Support@DKCustomProducts.com
Open House Details

May 30, 2014 | 12:25 PM

hockeypuck

Thread Starter

Novice

Joined: Jul 2009

Posts: 15

Likes: 0

From: Phoenix, AZ

it never pinged until I put the big bore kit cams and heads on. I took it to the Harley dealer yesterday and they adjusted the timing and added some fuel and its running good now.

tnx