89 b2 wit a 302 question

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89 b2 wit a 302 question

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yo i got a 89 wit a 302 in it :D runs strong as hell n is pushin 400hp beleive it or not :finger: but when i go to shut it off i turn the key to off n it still wants to run. it kinda putters llike its gunna conk then it shuts off. any tips? :confused: thx
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retard the timming a little,or turn the idle down. whats the specs on the motor
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beat me to it Dave
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well i jus got the beast. its a 4 barrel bored out 302 with: 650 eb carb, long tube headers, no cats, flomaster dual 40s, dual pushers, aod trans, the entire engine is rebuilt with aftermarket cams, pistons, rods , n manifold. theres even more stuff done to it that im forgetin. anyway its lifted 7" w/33 but im goin t0 35s
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Try running some high octane gas. If it's a built engine, then it might have a high compression ratio, causing it to detonate once the ignition is turned off.
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yeah i gotta try it n im gunna adjust the carb too thx
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you should try retarding the timing because if its to far advanced it will cause excess heat in the cylinder thus allowing the gas to detonate with out spark. A couple degrees will make a difference.
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justinC wrote:you should try retarding the timing because if its to far advanced it will cause excess heat in the cylinder thus allowing the gas to detonate with out spark. A couple degrees will make a difference.
Ranger Dave wrote:retard the timming a little,or turn the idle down.

didnt i say that
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yeah thx guys. problem solved. good as new
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---muddigger--- wrote:yeah thx guys. problem solved. good as new

soooo,you gonna tell us or want, we told you what to try
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Re: 89 b2 wit a 302 question

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the throttle was stickin a lil so i made a braket n put a spring on it to make a throttle return n its perfect now
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