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Old Jun 25, 2017 | 09:41 AM
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Could be ignition timing is off. Does it ping ? Can you make it ping under load ?
 
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Old Jun 25, 2017 | 10:13 AM
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yes! but its the second mechanic to work on it and it still does it. it has the pick up with the light on it.
 
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i did notice the one screw was loose on it.
 
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